Week 5 Principal's News 15/08/25
Jump Jam 🕺🏻
This weekend, we have 5 teams competing in the Dunedin competition for Jump Jam. 4 of these teams have been coached by Miss Hardie (one of the cartwheeling dynamic duo from the production). Again, Rosarah has given up so many lunchtimes to teach the choreography, calls and moves. Thanks also to Mrs McBeath and Miss Youngs, who are also coaching. I am excited to watch the event on Sunday and share with you the results of our hard-working Jump Jamming tamariki.
School Board elections 🗳️
By now, you should have received your voting information for the school board elections via email. As previously mentioned, this email will have been sent from Election Pilot. It is important you vote for the candidates that you believe have the skill set required to govern our school. We hope for an excellent turnout in the voting.
Parking barrier 🚨
Unfortunately, we have had to install a parking barrier in the staff car park in Tyne Street. Many parents continued to park in the drive at 3 pm even after being asked not to. This is an issue because children walking along Tyne Street at the end of the day may not be seen as you reverse out of the staff car park.
Some top tips for parking -
Only use the drop-off zone if your child is out of the gate quickly; otherwise, we will ask you to move on.
The streets surrounding the school usually have ample parking. For example, Fifield St, Selkirk St, School St, and Walton St have parks. Park there and walk up to school to wait for your child.
If you want to use the drop-off zone, waiting 5-10 minutes will probably guarantee you a space, and your child will be ready for pick-up.
If you have grandparents, babysitters or older siblings doing the pick up/drop off, please explain the rules to them.
We would love more parent helpers on road patrol. If you have some spare time in your morning or afternoon, please join us by emailing roadpatrol@kaikorai.school.nz.
Term 4 Sports registrations 🏏
It is hard to believe we are nearing the end of winter sports and preparing for summer sports registration. Please note you will not be able to register your child for term 4 sports until any outstanding sporting fees are cleared. If you would like an up-to-date invoice, please see the school office. If you would like help with paying your child's sports fees, please pop in to see me.
Paid union meetings 20/8 ✅
A reminder that some teachers, support staff, and I will be attending paid union meetings (PUM) on Thursday. Learning will look a little different as buddy classes will be operating to allow our team to attend. I appreciate your support during this time.
Principal's Awards 🌟
Well done to our tamariki who have been recognised for doing great things.
Henry J | For your effort and awesome focus during learning times. You are becoming a great self-manager and are showing great initiative. Ka pai hoki koe! |
Manaia | For your effort and great focus during PBL. You were a star in our dance and created a fantastic poster to advertise the production. Tino Pai! |
Dani | For demonstrating growing confidence in class. You are a fantastic artist too! Ka pai. |
Rhyken | For outstanding effort in learning our class production dance. You showed perseverance and had a great attitude. Mīharo! |
Alabamah | For always showing kindness and compassion towards your classmates. Ka rawe! |
Gus | For putting in such an amazing effort into our class production. Ka pai hoki koe! |
Mano | For showing hard work and perseverance to learn our class dance before the production. Tino pai! |
James | For being an incredible leader for your debate team. You have found your calling! |
Andreas | For showing great initiative in the classroom this week. Andreas has taken responsibility for his learning, started tasks independently, and offered help to others without being asked. Well done, Andreas - keep it up! |
Clara F | Clara consistently completes her work with care and focus, all while staying aware of what’s happening around her. Her calm presence and attentiveness are a wonderful example for others. Tino pai! Great stuff! |
Zeeshan | For your outstanding learning in literacy. You are a Reading, Writing and Spelling whizz. Tino pai Zeeshan! |
Jonathan | For being the most outstanding 'Candyman' for our production, you have done a spectacular job. Ka rawe! |
Celina | For showing great KAIK values in the classroom and always looking for ways to help out. Ka rawe! |
Emery | For a great performance in The Game of Life. You worked hard to be the best you could be, listening to feedback along the way. Ka pai hoki koe! |
Tori | What a wonderful term you have had! You work incredibly hard every day, and I am so proud of you. |
Coleman | What a star you were on Thursday night in our production! You put so much effort into learning the dance and did an amazing job leading the class with the moves. |
Finn F | For always trying your best in Rūma Iwa! You are being kind, trying new things and showing our Kaik values every day. Ka pai hoki koe! |
Tungaru | For settling into school so well and joining in our production dance with a big smile. You are a special part of our class! |
Olive | For her wonderful effort during our literacy sessions. Olive, you are working so hard and making wonderful progress. Tino pai! |
Gia | For being a positive and enthusiastic learner who consistently puts 100% into everything that she does. Gia, you are a wonderful role model to others. |
Lucy G | For showing great confidence in our PBL topics- you are a great dancer, a careful artist, and an enthusiastic musician. Mīharo! |
Ted J | For your outstanding effort in reading and spelling- you are taking off like a rocket in your learning! Tino pai, Ted. |
Aroha | For being a wonderful leader in our class dance and always giving your very best in everything you do – a true shining star with both talent and determination! |
Lucas M | For bringing lots of laughter and fun to the classroom. You come in every morning with the biggest smile ready for learning, being the best you can be! Tino pai! |
Stewie | For your big effort in literacy. You are taking off with your learning and should be so proud of all the effort you make with your learning. Tino pai, Stewie. |
Kanvi | For being such a wonderful leader in our production dance last Thursday. You did an amazing job and should be proud of your efforts. Mīharo. |
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