Week 7, Principal's News 21/11/25
End of year dates 🎉
We have some busy end-of-year activities approaching whānau - we have Year 5 activity week, Year 6 camp, Christmas disco, reports being issued, an ice cream truck visiting as a thank you from our Parents' Group for all the support with fundraising, and an opportunity for our tamariki to meet their 2026 teacher... a lot is going on (and there will be things I have forgotten too!). Please keep on top of our Sunday Comms on SeeSaw, the newsletter and our Facebook and website to stay up to date with everything!
Stock the Bus 🚌
Thank you, everyone, for your generosity in the 'stock the bus' gift drive. The office was overflowing with goodies that I am sure will go to some very appreciative whānau. I acknowledge that the economic climate is challenging for everyone, so your donations are even more special. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou.
Book box covering superstars 📚
A huge thank you to our volunteers - mums, dads, grandparents and older sisters who spent their time on Friday covering our new book boxes - we appreciate you all!
As always, please don't hesitate to kōrero with me at any time.
Ngā manaakitanga
Beth
Principal's Awards 🌟
Evie W | For your diligence with your learning tasks and for always ensuring your work is presented to a standard you can be proud of. |
Lucas | For your excellent contributions to group discussions and sharing creative ideas. Ka pai hoki koe! |
Jett | Battling hard to overcome your fears! You have become a brave and resilient learner this year. Ka pai hoki koe! |
Neala | For always being a remarkable student! You focus, work hard and always show respect for others. Mīharo! |
Eric | For demonstrating outstanding research skills — finding key information and asking thoughtful questions. Ka rawe! |
Rothanak | For putting your best foot forward when creating and designing your poem. Tino pai! |
Jack | For the incredible progress you have made with your reading this year. You can be so proud of yourself. Ka pai hoki koe! |
Vincent | For taking the time to share your love of reading with others. I look forward to your daily book updates. Tino pai! |
Zöe | For showing great independent work habits! You get started quickly, stay focused, and always try your best. Tino pai! |
Corin | For your bright enthusiasm for learning and your wonderful ability to link new knowledge to what you already know. Ka rawe! |
Libby | For helping cheer your friends up when they needed you. We are so lucky to have someone so kind in our class. Keep shining! |
Danica | For being a kind and caring friend when your friends needed you. What a privilege to have someone as wonderful as you in our Rūma Ono whānau. |
Fynn | For the effort you are putting into strengthening and applying your basic facts to different tasks. Tino pai! |
Neve | For the effort you are putting into engaging the reader in your pieces of writing. Ka pai hoki koe! |
Isaac | What an outstanding effort in the relay at the Otago Champs. We are so proud of you. |
Chloe | You are a shining example of a ‘KAIK kid’ - always looking out for others and striving to do your best. Keep being wonderful! |
James R | For putting great effort into following instructions and settling into school. We are so proud of the progress you make each day! Mīharo! |
Eva | For showing amazing curiosity and excitement for learning. Your positive energy brightens our classroom every day! Ka rawe! |
Remy | For his enthusiasm and engagement during our writing sessions. Remy, you are making wonderful progress with your writing because of your hard work. Ka pai! |
Georgie H | For being a respectful, kind, and thoughtful member of Rūma Tekau. You are always ready to support others and help out around the classroom. Ka rawe! |
Walter G | You are putting so much effort into your work. You concentrate until tasks are complete and are checking if you have done your best work. Keep working hard! |
Saige | You are being a kind and caring friend to your peers and making sure everyone has someone to play with. I love the way you include others. Mīharo! |
Riley | For trying your best in everything you do, and being a shining Kaik kid. Your positive attitude helps make our classroom awesome! Ka rawe! |
Miro | For always doing the right thing and being our classroom tidy-up hero! Thank you for keeping our room sparkling and making it such a happy place to learn. Mīharo! |
Penelope | You are a keen learner, eager to try new things. You are also independent, aspiring but most of all kind. Tino pai! |
Micah | You are becoming such an engaged and focused learner. You try your best and give things a go. Tino pai! |