Term 4, Week 3 Principal's News 24/10/25
Strike 🪧
Thank you to those who have sent messages of support during this week's industrial action. Back Our Future I Kimi Haeata is about educators coming together because we want the best for tamariki and each other. Let's hope we see some positive progress in the near future.
Everyday Matters - attendance ✔️
We have received the termly attendance breakdown from the MOE for Kaikorai in Term 3. The most significant concern is 23% of our absences in Term 3 are due to families taking their children on holiday in term time.
I'm pleased to report that our lateness to school has reduced this term since we shared the cumulative impact of being late.
Some key messages
1. Regular attendance at school helps build and maintain a child's learning and positive daily habits and routines, as well as promoting their wellbeing by connecting them to their peers and learning new things.
2. We want our ākonga to thrive and be resilient and active members within their whānau and community.
3. Attendance matters, and we can all work together to increase school attendance.
Please take a look at the data snapshot in the photos.
Student Teachers 🍎
This week and next, Kaikorai Primary School is hosting seven student teachers from the University of Otago - Dunedin College of Education. We are delighted to welcome students from both first- and second-year programmes and are committed to sharing our professional knowledge and expertise to support their training.
Earthquake Drill 🚨
Last week, we participated in the NZ Shakeout. We went through the 60-second drill of Drop, Cover, Hold. I strongly encourage you to continue this conversation at home. Please take a moment with your family to discuss the Drop, Cover, Hold drill and identify the safest places in your house to use as shelter in the event of an earthquake.
Enjoy the long weekend! We're hoping for a stretch of calm, uneventful weather for all.
Ngā manaakitanga
Beth
Principal's Awards 🌟
Harry K | For approaching learning with an open mind and a positive attitude, and for always being ready to try something new. |
Mirren | For the wonderful effort you have put into your connection poem. Your ideas are super creative and make your writing engaging for your audience. Tino pai! |
Marley | For always being kind and empathetic towards others. You are an amazing friend who works well with all children in our class. Mīharo! |
Caide | For concentrating in class and producing work that is your absolute best! Ka pai hoki koe. |
Robyn | For always being an outstanding friend and classmate! Always willing to support everyone around her. Ka rawe! |
Matteo | For showing an excellent ability to work collaboratively with classmates — listening to others, sharing ideas, and contributing thoughtfully to group tasks. Mīharo! |
Rose D | For the impressive progress you have made with your reading this year. You can be so proud of yourself! |
Hania | For being a dedicated and enthusiastic member of the orchestra and ukulele group. Ka pai hoki koe! |
Ada B (Room 5) | Her reading understandings are developing beautifully and she is showing real progress in thinking about what she learns and reads. Ka pai! |
Tilly | Displaying increasing skill and enjoyment when playing the ukulele, AND for being a thoughtful and enthusiastic classmate. |
Radin | For being such a kind and helpful member of Rūma Ono, kia mau ki nga mahi pai! |
William | For your critical thinking and adding a book recommendation to our class list. Ka rawe! |
Meko | For always being willing to take on new challenges with a positive and keen attitude. Tino pai! |
Sherlock | For working hard to focus and be more accurate with his responses to all learning tasks. Ka pai! |
Honor | For your wonderful kindness and caring heart! You are an amazing friend to everyone around you. Ka pai |
Jordan | For the fantastic effort you put into your learning every day! You are trying so hard. Ka pai! |
Finn F | For your excellent progress in letter formation and letter shape. You approach your writing with care and pride, and your hard work is paying off. Ka rawe! |
Joshua M | For showing independence and managing your time to complete your learning tasks. You approach your learning with enthusiasm and a positive attitude. Ka pai! |
Lily | For her wonderful progress in literacy. You are working hard Lily, and always tackle your set tasks with enthusiasm and positivity. Ka pai hoki koe! |
Anushay | For being a caring and considerate class member who looks out for others. You work quietly and conscientiously in the classroom and always have a ‘can do’ attitude. Ka pai! |
Joshua C | For being a kind and caring class member. You always think of others and are helpful in the classroom. Tino pai rawa atu! |
Zander | For being such a hard worker in Room 11! You are always thinking about how you can improve your learning, and putting great effort into your finished work. Tino pai! |
Archer M | For being a bubbly and enthusiastic KAIK kid in Room 12. You are making great progress in both reading and writing. Keep up the hard mahi! Ka rawe! |
Nixon | For being a kind and thoughtful member of our class. You give everything your very best, making our classroom a super place to be! Ka rawe! |
Ruby-Soo | Your focus and interest in learning has grown so much lately. You are willing to have a try and ‘give things a go’. Ka pai! |
Avril | You are a caring member of Room 13. You have started to share your ideas more frequently and are such a careful listener. Ka pai! |
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