Week 9 Principal's News 5/12/25
Kia ora e te whānau,
We've just finished a wonderful week celebrating books, complete with a popular dress-up day! My favourite part was being in the classrooms, reading picture books, and sharing the joy of books with our Kaik Kids. This simple act of reading together is so valuable.
Next week is our Year 6 Leavers' celebration evening. While it will be an emotional evening, it will also be packed with opportunities to recognise and celebrate the tremendous growth of these students who started their journey at Kaikorai in 2019 / 2020.
School reports ✅
You will receive your child's school report via your registered email address this Monday.
This report will include the name of your child's class teacher for 2026.
We understand that class placements, especially the resulting changes in teachers and friendship groups, can be a topic of discussion at home. Please know that the process of sorting class placements is highly complex, involving considerable time and logistical effort. We have carefully considered many factors.
I kindly ask that you frame all conversations with your children positively. We spend approximately 30 hours a week with your children and countless hours more in planning and reflection. We know your children well and ask that you support our professional decisions.
As previously communicated in multiple newsletters, changes to the classes are not possible once the reports have been finalised.
Thank you once again for your trust and continued support.
Whānau helpers morning tea ☕️
Next Thursday, we recognise and celebrate our whānau helpers who contribute to our awesome school. These are Board members, road patrol crew, school trip helpers, Parents' Group, sports coaches and the list goes on. We look forward to sharing a cuppa and some Christmas cake with them on Thursday, 11/12 at 10:20 am.
Community Consultation ✏️
We have received a 30% return rate on our community consultation, and we are aiming for more voices! Your input is highly valued, and it's not too late to participate. A reminder that you could be in to win a $200 Fresh Choice voucher for your participation.
I look forward to seeing many of you at the disco next week.
Principal's Awards 🌟
Charlie | For being an Exceptional Role Model at the Year 6 Camp. Your impressive all-around effort, positive attitude, and outstanding leadership skills were wonderful to watch. |
Beckett | For your hard work on our Frankenstories writing. You developed a wonderful range of ideas that was engaging to read. |
Kailaya | Your incredible achievements at school camp. You challenged yourself and overcame your fears. kei te whakahīhī au ki a koe |
Jimmy | For being awesome at school camp! You challenged yourself and tried everything. Tino pai! |
Betty | For being a stand-up student who is always on task, focused, and giving every learning opportunity your best effort. Ka pai tō mahi! |
Elliott H | For putting in outstanding mahi in his own time to learn and practise whakamihi. Your commitment, pride and enthusiasm for growing your reo Māori is inspiring. Ka mau te wehi! |
Hania | For your amazing enthusiasm at rock climbing. You showed impressive skill conquering the rock wall! |
Aria G | For your incredible performance at the Camp talent show! You can be so proud of yourself. Ka pai hoki koe! |
Maeve | For making so much progress with your multiplication, including using the ‘chocolate bar’ method to work out problems. Tino pai! |
James W | He is a great problem solver who thinks carefully about each maths task and chooses smart ways to work things out. Ka pai! |
Avi | For being a kind, caring and thoughtful member of Rūma Ono. You are such a ray of sunshine, keep shining Avi! |
Lucy W | For keeping a smile on everyone's face by just being you! You are thoughtful, kind and empathetic. Keep being your amazing self! |
Jade | For the careful thought you have put into creating your ‘Thank you’ and Christmas cards. Ka pai hoki koe! |
Freddie | For always working hard to demonstrate KAIK values - making great choices in her learning and striving to be her best. Ka pai hoki koe! |
Jessica | Your kind, caring nature makes you a wonderful friend to everyone in our classroom and the wider school community. |
Louie | For showing persistence in maths and working hard to solve challenging problems. Ka pai hoki koe! |
Stella | For taking pride in your learning. You always try your best, and your work shines bright. Mīharo! |
Lyra | For being such a kind and thoughtful friend in Rūma Iwa. You always include others and make everyone feel special. Tino pai! |
Ciaran | For working hard at his learning and striving to do his very best. Ciaran, you are beginning to make some wonderful progress because of your mahi. Ka pai! |
Alia | For being an enthusiastic and focused learner who displays positivity, a ‘can do’ attitude and independence. Alia, you are consistently demonstrating our Term 4 KAIK Value - Keen. Ka rawe! |
Lucy G | For being a great role model to your peers. You are kind, caring, and helpful. Tino Pai! |
Rafferty | You are a true Kaik kid! You always try your best, care about others, and are an independent and keen learner. Ka pai! |
Ellie | For always being a super KAIK kid. You have a true love for learning and give everything your very best! We are lucky to have you in Room 12! Ka rawe! |
Andrew | For always choosing kindness and including everyone in your games. You give each day your very best and set a good example to your peers. Keep shining Andrew! |
Samuel M | For your enthusiasm to learn and excitement starting school. You are trying very hard to learn school and class routines. Ka rawe! |
Stewie | For your can-do attitude. You have such a positive approach to learning and take such pride in your work. Ka rawe! |
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