Week 5 Principal's News
Arrival time to school ⏰
A quick reminder that our school gates and doors open at 8:30 am.
Please ensure children do not arrive before this time, as we are unable to provide supervision. Our teachers use this valuable time to prepare for the day ahead.
If we notice a pattern of students arriving consistently early, we will reach out to discuss adjusting your morning routine. Thank you for your support.
Snow days and late starts ❄️
As colder weather arrives, here is a quick guide to how we handle school closures or late starts due to snow.
How Decisions Are Made
The Otago Primary Principals Association (OPPA) representatives coordinate any decisions regarding weather-related delays or cancellations. As soon as we receive this information, we will pass it on to you immediately.
Stay Informed
We will notify you of any changes via:
Seesaw: Direct message to all families.
Email: A newsletter sent to the address we have on file.
Facebook: A post on our official page (make sure you follow us!).
Radio: Listen to local stations or check their social media for regional updates.
Safety First
If school is open but you feel it is unsafe to travel from your area, please keep your children home and notify the office of their absence.
Winter Sports 🏀
The hockey, basketball, and netball seasons are officially underway! It’s wonderful to see so many KAIK Kids out there representing our kura.
A big thank you to the whānau coaching and supporting our teams, especially those helping our students who are trying a new sport for the very first time. Your positive energy and encouraging cheers from the sidelines make all the difference.
Reporting to Parents
In last week’s newsletter, I mentioned that we are updating our mid-year reports. This week, I want to focus on the Progress Descriptors and what they mean.
One significant change is the introduction of new, standardised terminology now being used across all New Zealand school reports. These descriptors are designed to provide a clearer picture of how your child is progressing relative to the expected curriculum expectations.
To learn more about the specific language you will see in your child’s report, please [click here to read the full article].
All classroom teachers will receive an additional release day in the coming weeks to help with the report-writing workload during this time.
Kids Sing Performance 🎶
Last night, the Tūi and Kererū hapori performed at the Town Hall as part of the Kids Sing performance. Our students represented Kaikorai School so well, singing beautifully and showing great enthusiasm throughout the evening. It was a wonderful opportunity to perform in such a special venue alongside other Dunedin schools.
A huge thank you to Mrs Kumar for all the time and effort she put into preparing the students for this event. We are so proud of all of our performers!
Principal's Awards 🌟
Maisie | For your consistent positive attitude and willingness to take on feedback and improve your work to ensure it is the best it can be. Tino pai rawa atu! |
Bodhi | For your excellent effort and great focus during PBL. Your passion for learning and sharing your knowledge about space with us is inspiring. Ka pai tō mahi |
Libby | For being positive and enthusiastic in class and for always demonstrating a positive attitude, especially when challenged. Mīharo! |
Albert C | For excellent work in class, especially in mathematics. You collaborate well and share knowledge with others. Ka wani kē koe |
Hassan | For consistently showing respect to others and always following instructions with a positive attitude. |
Robyn | For showing an aspiring attitude during our space inquiry. |
Millie B | For the incredibly creative ideas you bring to our writing sessions. You never fail to amaze us! |
Maggie | For your thoughtful contributions during circle time. We are very lucky to have your maturity and kindness in the class! |
Lily H | Lily has made excellent progress in improving her reading fluency and building up her understanding of sound-letter relationships. Ka rawe! |
Silas | Silas - you are a kind and considerate member of our class and you show strong ability to think and reflect carefully before completing your tasks. Tino pai! |
Aleezay | For the most incredible performance with your play!! You were exceptional and really made your character come to life! |
Walter G | For your efforts in learning lines, adding expression and movement to your play. Ka pai hoki koe! |
Archie V | For working hard to make improvements in your learning, especially in reading and maths tasks. Tino pai! |
Lucas | For working hard to learn your addition basic facts, you have made some great progress. Ka pai hoki koe! |
Cormac A | For showing amazing effort and determination in maths, you have been trying so hard. Tino pai rawa atu! |
Baxter | For being a leader in our classroom. I appreciate the help and kindness you show to all of your classmates. |
Pippa E | For your focus and attention when completing all learning tasks. You are also such a careful listener in class discussions. Ka rawe! |
Ibrahim | For your enthusiasm and participation during our dance and drama lessons this week. Ka rawe! |
Monty | For working hard in his learning, striving to attain his goals, and aspiring to be the best that he can be. Koia kei a koe! |
Harper | For being a kind classmate who is always ready to support her peers and help out in the classroom. Ka rawe! |
Oskar | For always being the best you can be. Each day you come in ready for learning. We are lucky to have you in Room 11! Ka rawe! |
Anna | For always trying your hardest and persevering when things get tough. Each day you turn up being the best you can be! Keep up the hard mahi! |
Stella | For your amazing focus on your learning tasks. You are putting great effort into your activities. Ka rawe! |
Sullivan | For being a great leader in Room 12, and a kind friend to others. Ka pai hoki koe! |
Grayson | For showing fantastic effort with school routines and following instructions each day. We are so proud of how happily you are settling in. Ka rawe! |
Maisie M | For making new friends and playing so happily in the playground. We are so proud of the kindness and happiness you show each day. Tino pai! |
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