Week 7 Principal's News

Student leadership opportunities ✨

It has been a busy few weeks for student leadership! Many of our students recently applied to be Class Councillors, with many preparing and delivering speeches to their peers. Our 2026 Student Council is now meeting to discuss new ideas and initiatives for our Kaik Kids. It’s great to see them so engaged.

We also have leadership happening out on the field and in the classroom:

PALS (Physical Activity Leaders): Today, Sport Otago visited to train our Year 6 PALS. These students will be running lunchtime activities to help our younger students stay active and have fun.
Buddy Classes: This is another wonderful way for our tamariki to lead. Older students are paired with younger ones to guide them through games, activities, and learning.

These roles are so important for building confidence and helping our students support one another.

Whānau teacher learning conversation

The booking site closes at 5pm on Sunday. Please ensure you have booked a time slot with your child's teacher. When home and school work together, that is when the magic happens for our tamariki.

https://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code/4gnb6

Safety on wheels 🛴

A reminder to our tamariki and their whānau who use wheels (bikes, scooters and skateboards) to travel to and from school.

Helmets are a Must: This is non-negotiable. To keep those brains protected, a correctly fitted helmet must be worn at all times while riding.
Walk Your Wheels: Once you enter the school grounds, please dismount. Bikes, scooters, and boards need to be walked to the parking area, where they’ll stay safely tucked away until the end of the day.
Electric Scooters: For safety reasons, please note that electric scooters are not to be used within the Kaikorai School grounds.
After-School Play: You are more than welcome to use the school playground after hours! However, children must be actively supervised by an adult, and the same safety rules apply: if they are on wheels, they must have their helmets on.

Thank you for helping us keep our school a safe environment for everyone.

Shipping container 🚢

Thanks to our friends at Port Otago (and our awesome parent community), we have secured a storage container for use. What does this mean for us? It means we can start collecting and sorting donations for our September school fair. This will be a game-changer for us, and we are already so grateful for the school's parent support of the school fair. The container is scheduled to be delivered next week.

Keep an eye out in our newsletters for more information about our school fair!

Principal's Awards ⭐️

Aria I-A	For your all-around effort, you put into your learning. You are trying hard to present your work nicely, and you have been working hard to achieve your learning goals.
Harper R	For your consistent positive attitude and willingness to take on feedback and improve your work to ensure it is the best it can be.
Dani	For demonstrating growing confidence when speaking in groups and in front of the class. You have awesome ideas! Ka Pai
Hannah M	For contributing in helpful ways in our classroom. You set high standards for yourself and are an outstanding class leader. Ka ani kē koe.
Siaosi	For showing great enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn. Your positive attitude is a joy to have in our classroom. Ka pai hoki koe!
Isaac	For showing outstanding focus and effort during our art sessions. Your dedication and care in your work is all paying off! Ka rawe!
Jaxon	For the outstanding effort you are putting into your writing. You are showing real independence and confidence!
Frankie H	For the care and effort you bring to every spelling session. You are becoming a true spelling leader in Rūma Whā!
Oliver	You showed great planning in your Tūī Hapori art design, using space and colour very effectively to create a strong final piece. Ka rawe!
Fergus Chamberlain	You have made a great start in the Middle Syndicate, always trying your best and showing a positive attitude to make the most of your learning. Tino pai!
Leo	For being an excellent role model in your lane during swimming. "The bravest thing you can do is try" and you do AMAZING at trying everything, tino pai Leo!!
Ernie	For being independent and aspiring when completing mahi. What a phenomenal start to 2026 you are having. Super proud of you Ernie!
Max	For always taking the initiative to help others get started with new learning tasks. Tino pai!
Fletcher B	For his focus and determination to work through different maths challenges. Ka pai
Georgie M	You are such a kind friend and have made the new children in Ruma Waru feel so welcome. Your caring attitude helps everyone feel happy
Gili	For showing super independence in your learning, confidently taking on new challenges and managing tasks with perseverance.
Sharon	For demonstrating growing confidence and independence in class. You are giving everything a go and trying your best. Ka pai
Ibrar	For your enthusiasm for learning and positive attitude to your learning. You are always trying your best. Ka pai.
Quinn	For displaying independence, a ‘can do’ attitude, and for trying your best in all areas of your learning. Ka pai hoki koe!
Stewie	For setting high standards for yourself, taking pride in your learning, and care when completing set tasks. Tino pai!
Samuel	For being focused and ready for learning. You come in each day with the biggest smile ready to tackle any challenges ahead. Well done!
Evelyn J	For consistently putting your best foot forward. You are a great role model to your peers, making good choices and asking thoughtful questions. Mīharo!
Eva M	For having a positive attitude towards everything you do. You are an outstanding Kaik kid! Ka pai hoki koe.
Ella	For focusing on your learning. You are becoming a hard worker, and are making good choices in the classroom. Ka pai!
Luca	For an outstanding effort in reading and writing. You are working hard to sound out tricky words and write your wonderful ideas. Ka rawe!
Charlotte	For settling so well into school and coming to class each day with a smile and a positive attitude. Ka pai hoki koe!