Week 5 Principal's news

The whakatauki above resonates with me as it is about our community; it's our sports coaches, our road patrollers, parents organising the school fair, and whānau coming in to share their knowledge with our tamariki - we need you all! Whilst 'light work' may be slightly optimistic, we need you to be in partnership with the school to continue to create opportunities we have here at Kaikorai Primary School. I thank you for all you do! 

We hope all our Kaik Kids who are taking part in the Weetbix Tryathalon have a great time on Sunday! 

Whānau - teacher learning conversations (parent interviews). 🗣

It is really important for us to kōrero with you about your child's learning, goals and how their 2024 year has started. We aim to have a 100% turnout for all our tamariki and will contact you if you haven't booked. Please book a 10-minute time slot by following this link https://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code/6eyzz 

If you need more than 10 minutes, please send the teacher a SeeSaw message to arrange an alternative day and time.

If your child has had an IEP meeting in the last few weeks, you do not need to book another time. 

Upcoming Anniversary Day and Easter break 🐣

Sometimes, there is confusion around Otago Anniversary Days, Easter and when schools are open.

School is closed Monday, 25th March for Otago Anniversary Day

School is closed for Easter, Friday, 29th March, and we reopen on Wednesday, 3rd April. 

Road safety around school 🚗

Driving in wet weather conditions can lead to poor decision-making at times. Rainy weather often results in increased traffic on the roads as people are concerned about keeping their children dry, but this sometimes leads to unsafe driving, such as stopping in the middle of the road to hurry your child into the car, double parking, and parking on yellow lines. If your driving poses a risk to any children, we will ask you to move on and find a park elsewhere. Please do not take offence to this.

This is a reminder that the cones will be in the no-stopping drop-off-pick-up zone until 3 pm; you must not wait here for your child; again, if you do park here, we will ask you to move on. Please do not take offence to this. 

Thank you for keeping all children safe, including your own. 

Kelly Club Update 

We love baking at Kelly Club! This week we made yummy Weetbix muffins! Dodgeball is always a fun way to burn off some after-school energy! Did you know we serve breakfast at Before School Care? Extra fuel for a great day ahead! https://kellyclub.co.nz/kelly_events/view/16485

Principal's awards 🌟

Andre For showing great persistence in his learning, ensuring he is always doing his best and completing everything to his best ability. Ka pai!

Becky For having an outstanding attitude towards her literacy. Your ability to show not tell in your recounts is outstanding. Mīharo!

Elliott For always showing the Kaik values and having such a great attitude towards learning. Ka rawe!

Juwaanah  For your great focus during learning times and showing great leadership during PBL. Ka pai hoki koe!

Matteo For excelling in class by maintaining focused attention, completing learning tasks to a high standard, actively listening, and contributing valuable ideas—Mīharo!

Ben H For being a great role model for others in class by exhibiting maturity and focus with your learning. Tino pai rawa atu!

Yuan  For your incredible perseverance and effort during our mathematics sessions. I am super proud of you!

Riley For being an amazing leader in our classroom. You are so kind and always try your best. He whetū koe!

Willow R For her amazing attitude towards all of her learning, showing commitment to the task, enthusiasm and bright eyes. Tino pai rawa atu!

Clara For her wonderful listening skills and being a cooperative, considerate and responsible member of Rūma Whitu. Ka pai hoki koe!

Frankie H For showing enthusiasm and curiosity towards our PBL learning about culture. Tino pai rawa atu!

Lulu H For being a kind, caring friend to everyone in our class and always putting a huge effort into her learning. Tino pai rawa atu!

Chloe For always being a kind and helpful member of Rūma Rima. Mīharo! Ka pai hoki koe!

Jamie  For your great effort in Maths and for always giving everything a go. Ka pai hoki koe!

Precious  For listening carefully in maths and trying hard to independently use a new skill. Tino pai!

Francois For showing KAIK values in the classroom and playground, and working hard to be his best. Ka pai!

Eadie For the wonderful effort she puts into her schoolwork every day. Thank you for always giving 100%

Alana For her amazing teamwork while completing our statistical investigation. You are so kind, caring and cooperative.

Nollie For sharing his fantastic experiences and overseas trip with us in several sessions! Ka pai!

Vincent For demonstrating leadership and Kindness in and out of the class, including assisting and looking out for others - Ka rawe 

Archie M For your amazing attitude towards your learning. What a fantastic start to school life here at Kaikorai!

Lucy G For being keen to give all new activities a good crack and never giving up! Tino pai

Have a fantastic weekend and please do not hesitate to reach out.

Beth 

principal@kaikorai.school.nz