Kererū Hapori news
By Bridget McDowall | Posted: Thursday March 7, 2024
Kaua e mate wheke mate ururoa- Strive for your goals by being strong and resilient like a hammerhead shark. This whakataukī is commonly used to encourage someone not to give up, no matter how hard the struggle. A hammerhead shark is known for its strength, resilience, and power—it gives everything its all!
Upcoming Events
March
11th-13th-Epro 8 in classes
12th-13th-Parent-Teacher Interviews
15th-PALS Training Day at the Edgar Centre
15th- Walk to School Day. Wear bright clothing
20th-Pizza Lunch
22nd-Firewise presentations
22nd-Draw Exploratorium (Rooms 9)
April
3rd- Draw Exploratorium (Rooms 10 and 11)
5th-Rūma Tekau Assembly and Draw Exploratorium (Rooms 10 and 12)
9th-PBL Showcase
11th-School Disco-6:30-7:45 pm
Kaikorai Valley College Sports Day
Kaikorai Valley College held its annual sports day on Wednesday, where it hosted pupils from all its contributing primary schools for a day of sports and fun.
The sports day was all about getting pupils to experience a wide range of different sports. There were many sports on offer and many that our students had never played before. Highlights of the day were lacrosse and non-stop cricket.
We especially thank our parent volunteers for the day. We appreciate you giving up your time to help us.
Move it March
Each child has been given a Walk and Wheel card to fill in each day. Once the card is complete, it can be handed in for a chance to win a prize. The card can be completed by walking or wheeling to school each day. Please ensure that your child is wearing a helmet if wheeling to school.
Themes for the month.
Each week of Move It March has its own theme
Week 1 – Gaining Confidence
Week 2 - Be Bright, Be Seen
Week 3 - Adventure
Week 4 – Connecting
Walk to School day is on Friday the 15th of March. This is a dress-up day! The theme is, ‘Be Bright, Be Seen’
Mathletics
Your child is using Mathletics as part of their mathematics lesson at school. Mathletics is a targeted, rewarding, and captivating online learning resource that is aligned with curriculum standards. Your child has take-home access to Mathletics—they simply sign in with their school username and password using any compatible computer or mobile device. Encourage them to achieve a weekly target of 1000 points to earn a certificate, building through bronze, silver and gold across the school year. Go for gold!
Teachers will give you a copy of your child’s log-in details to play with at home.
Sign in with your child to start exploring what Mathletics has to offer:
-Visit www.mathletics.com using your child's login details below. Explore all the engaging activities and games Mathletics has to offer.-Check out 'My Progress' for your child's activity results and certificates.
PBL Showcase
How can we celebrate and share the beautiful tapestry of cultures in our school community?
When: Tuesday the 9th of April
Time: 2 pm-4 pm
How will this look?
-Visit your child's class and view their PBL learning for the term.
-Parents will meet in the hall at 2 pm for a performance from Kapa Haka, the Choir and the Ukulele group.
-After the performances, the parents will visit the classrooms to see the PBL learning for the term.
-The event will finish at 4 pm.
Draw Exploratorium with the Dunedin Public Art Gallery
Our Kererū classes will have in-class art lessons run by the Dunedin Public Art Gallery. These sessions run for 45 minutes to an hour and are designed to cultivate essential drawing skills. Each session includes 4 to 6 engaging abstract drawing activities aimed at building confidence, sparking creativity, sharpening observation skills, and fostering a deeper connection to the world around us. These activities are crafted to engage students' senses while nurturing sensitivity, connection, and awareness...and only requires a pencil and paper!
These workshops can enrich your classroom visual arts programme by incorporating fundamental drawing skills. They provide a solid foundation and equip students with key techniques to fuel their artistic expression and development. Participating in a Draw Exploratorium session promises to not only enhance your students' artistic abilities but also offer them a memorable and enriching experience.
Writing-Rūma Tekau
Matteo
Is hilarious, intelligent, sporty, and kind.
A relative Of Ewan and Marion Kennedy
Who loves food, friends, and irking people.
Who hates hot glue guns, dark chocolate, and hiccups?
Who dreams of success!
Who fears big clumsy brutes, nightmares, and going crazy.
Who wants to see France win The World Cup, a football game, and a movie
Who is determined to be a football player, go to heaven, and make friends.
Who values happiness, kindness, and enthusiasm.
Who is proud of my jokes, making up jokes, and making my friends laugh
Who Lives In Otago, New Zealand
Kennedy
Writing-Rūma Tekau
Scarlett
Is
Intelligent, lovely, awesome, joyful.
A relative of Stacey Chatfield and Isabella Lemin.
Who loves Falling into a good book, family creamy cheese.
Who hates spiders, cunning cockroaches,
Who dreams of world peace, being a pro hockey player, and gigantic libraries.
Who fears hectic heights, ferocious fails, and creepy clowns.
Who would like to see the beautiful Burj Khalifa, the outstanding Olivia Rodrigo, and Iceland
Who is determined to make it to University, be in the Black Sticks, and become Prime Minister.
Who values my family, peace, and nature.
Who is proud of being a Cook Islander, my supportive sister, myself
Who lives in
Dunedin, Otago, Aotearoa
Lemin
Writing-Rūma Tekau Ma Rua
WHERE IS MR P?
A story from when Mr P was away by Axton (R12)
When I walked into class, Mr. P. was missing. I thought he was playing for the Bulls, but then I heard a loud siren, and it said Mr. P had been captured by Godzilla!
The whole class was shocked. We all tried to find a way out of the school to find him, but the principal didn't let us because there was a different teacher in the room.
The reliever teacher was asleep, so we all went wild, and everyone tried to wake her up. When she woke up, she was confused. She was trying to stop everyone from escaping from school!
By Axton
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