KKPS Newsletter, Issue 2, February 19, 2016

Inspiring Learning

Hone Heke Rd
Kerikeri
Phone: 09 407 8414
School txt: 0211242836
email: admin@kkps.school.nz
www.kerikeriprimary.school.nz

From the Principal...

Tn koutou katoa,
It is great to see classroom programmes up and running and it has
also been enjoyable to see children being extended in the water as
they have been learning to snorkel with our Experiencing Marine
Reserves team.
Meet the Teacher evening: Thursday 25th February, starts at
5:30pm in the Hall. There will be a short introduction to the teaching
team and the plans for developing the school in 2016 and then you will
be able to move to classrooms and around the school to meet the
team. You may even want to bring a few dollars and have a sausage
sizzle for dinner. A separate reminder flyer will follow shortly.

Thank you for paying school donations and getting those camp
fees in. Dont forget you can set up small regular payments through
the officegive Angela or Carol a call or drop in.
Principals Assistant: We may have a part time role (approximately
1520 hours per week) for a Principals Assistant/Administration
support person. The role would be varied. You would need to have
high levels of energy, a positive outlook and be highly organized and
efficient. Digital skills with MS Office and the personal integrity to
work with confidential information a must. If interested, please send an
introductory email and a current CV to: principal@kkps.school.nz by
Friday 26th March.

Mrs Justine Strang and the team engaging in Philosophical discussion as they explore and debate the concept of Bravery. Learners were presented with various
scenarios or actions and asked if they were Brave or not Brave. They also had
to present their reasoning. The depth of thinking and dialogue that emerged was
very interesting.

Charter targetswhat are we focusing on this year?

The Board has been well-engaged in developing a new school Charter
for 2016-2018. The document is based on our Vision and the community consultation. We have used the school Vision to drive the
Charter document of developing Learners who have Identity and
Belonging, Inquiring Minds, are Connected Learners and Resilient
Achievers.
Our Charter targets aim to accelerate progress in the following
focus areas:
- Boys writing, Mori learners Reading and the Reading levels of
learners after their first 40 weeks at school.
Do you want your children to explore their musical
abilities? Suzie Oakley is offering drum and piano/keyboard tuition to
students, during school time. Half an hour either individual ($25) or
group ($15). Lessons will be fun focused with the option to sit graded
music exams and/or learning to read sheet music. For more
information, please contact Suzie on 021 128 6974.

Class displays showing how some teachers are using the school Vision
and Values and the KORU Kids concept to promote positive selfmanagement and a focus on high expectations for learning at Kerikeri
Primary School.

Changes to Special Education provision at KKPS: We have been

reviewing how we cater for the needs of children with special needs
and other children who need accelerated progress and targeted
interventions. We are moving to a more classroom-based approach
rather than having a wide range of programmes that children are withdrawn to participate in. Learners with high and complex needs will not
notice too much of a difference but other learners will be supported by
teacher aides and/or targeted programmes within the classroom in
general. We hope we can have a stronger impact on learning through
this approach and will be monitoring and evaluating how successful
the new approaches are as the year progresses.
Have a great weekend,
Andrew Read and the KKPS Team.

KKPS Newsletter, Issue 2, February 19, 2016

Easter Break5 day holiday

This year the Kerikeri Primary School
Easter break is five days: From Good
Friday 25 March to Easter Tuesday 29
March. Back to school on Wednesday
30 March. Happy Easter Holidays!

2016 School Term dates

Term 1: Ends Fri 15 April
Term 2: Mon 2 MayFriday 8 July
Term 3: Mon 25 JulyFriday 23 Sept
Term 4: Mon 10 OctFri 16 Dec

Camp Combination Change

Mr Dave Kirkland R19 advises changes of the combinations of
classes for the overnight camp at Whangarei.
The new class combinations are:
WHEN:

2 days, 1 night

Monday 21 March
Tuesday 22 March
Wednesday 23 March
Monday April 4

Room 18 and Room 4

Room 15 and Room 16
Room 2 and Room 14
Room 19 and Room 17

The team from EMR

(Experiencing Marine Reserves) programme has
been busy this week teaching all KKPS children from
the age of 5 to 11 how to
snorkel. This will set them
up nicely for when they visit
a marine reserve or Matauri
Bay shortly.

Classes will be back by 3 pm the next day.

Senior Swimming Sports

Learn to Swim classes

The Senior Swimming Sports for Y4 6 will be held at the Kerikeri High Bay of Islands Swimming Club offers swim classes all the way through
School Pools on the Tuesday 1st March. Swimming events will be in
to National Competition level. Learn to Swim takes place from 4pm on
this order ( Starting at 9.15):
Tues and Weds afternoons during school terms at the 25m, 6-lane,
heated indoor Te Papawai Community Pool in Kawakawa. For more
Freestyle
information contact Mandy Turner 0276646468 or Jo Clapton
Backstroke
0220379314.
Breast stroke
Flutter board glide
Friday Night Social Skating
Back scull
At Bay Sports Stadium, Harmony Lane, Waipapa. Starts again 19
Class relays
February, 6pm to 8.30pm. Entry $6, skate hire $2. Drinks and snacks
We will need parents to help us with the time keeping and as support. available at the kiosk. www.northlandstingrays.org.nz
We look forward to seeing you there. Dave Kirkland R19.

Weetbix Tryathlon

We are looking for more than 15 children (7 years and up) to participate
in this years Weetbix Tryathlon at Waitangi on the 10 April. Please
Kerikeri Junior Athletics
Junior Athletics Wednesdays, Kerikeri High School fields at 4.45pm. register at http://try.weetbix.co.nz. You will be asked for our school
Catering for ages 7-13 years. www.sportsground.co.nz/kerikeriathletics name. It would be great if we can have lots of children representing
our school. If you require further details, please email Dave Kirkland,
for more information.
davek@kkps.school.nz

Kerikeri Brownies and Pippins

Pony Riding School

Brownies and Pippins welcome new girls this year. Ages 5-9. Come
along and make new friends, learn new skills, earn badges.
Do you have pony mad children but dont
We meet at James Kemp Hall (by Stone Store) in Kerikeri on Tuesdays
have a pony? Rachael Roberts has
3.30-5pm.
recently moved to Kerikeri and used to
have a boutique pony riding school.
We also welcome an expression of interest for older girls as we hope
Racheal now has the perfect small pony
to extend to Guides and Rangers in the near future.
in Waipapa looking for pony loving
Please contact Barbara 0224770139 or Jo 0211712856 for more
children to pamper her, feed her carrots
information.
and have pony rides. Children will learn
basic horsemanship, riding and have
Mobile Ear Clinic Dates
loads of fun. $25 half hour one-on-one
The Mid North Mobile Ear Clinic is at Kerikeri Plunket, Wendywood
sessions. Contact Rachael Roberts on
Lane, Kerikeri from 8.30am to 3.30pm on Weds 24 Feb, Thurs 10
027 714 8672 for more information.
March, Weds 23 March and Weds 6 April. No appointment needed,
just call in.