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1 April 2016 Newsletter
1 April 2016 Newsletter
1 April 2016 Newsletter
KA IK OR A I P R I MA R Y
SCHO O L
N
PRINCIPALS MESSAGE
Dear Parents,
It was fantastic to see all children in the school take part in
important learning outside of their usual classroom experiences
(EOTC). This included swimming for the Juniors, beach trips for the Middles
and camp and adventure week for the Seniors. The benefits in terms of the
students physical, social and emotional development is immeasurable.
The new Health and Safety legislation comes into effect on Monday. You may
have noticed in the media recently many Principals and schools expressing
their concerns and making comments around stopping EOTC trips due to the
risks that they present.
At this stage the school has no intentions of stopping EOTC trips and believe
that we have well planed processes in place to keep its staff and students safe.
We have made two changes, the only tree we want children climbing is the one
near Room 12 and only to the height of the spray painted branches. We once
again ask parents not to drive their cars through the school at any time, as this
is an easily managed risk. The health and safety of our students is all of our
responsibility so please let the office know if you see any part of our school
requiring maintenance.
Kind regards,
Simon Clarke
Principal
Important Dates
April 5 and 6 Juniors at Aquarium
April 6 - Kaikorai
Kiwis
April 6 - Math
Information Evening
April 15 - Next
newsletter
April 15 - Last Day
of Term
Middle News
Last year the middle syndicate trialled using Literacy Pro which was subsidised by the parent group. We will be
using Literacy Pro again starting next term and this year your children will have access to 900 online books, these
books all have a quiz that can be completed after reading. Literacy Pro also enables children to access book lists
that they can use to find books in our school library that are at their level and of interest to them. Thank you to the
parent group for subsidising some of the cost this year. You will receive more information on this next week.
Children have been reading and learning about different creatures of the rocky shore and their special features.
Using their knowledge and some imagination, they have then created their own new creature. It has been great to
see them apply their knowledge of the habitats, diets, protection, and other interesting facts of real animals to their
own made up creatures.
There has been a massive improvement in childrens knowledge of their addresses, home phone, and cell phone
numbers during our work on Keeping Ourselves Safe. Children have had great discussions about meeting places
and other ways they can keep themselves safe at home and when out and about with friends or family. The most
important message they learned was that if you need help it is best to speak to someone you TRUST!
Senior News
In the week of the 15th March until the 18th of March all the senior classes were enjoying outdoor activities.
While the Year 6s went to camp at Camp Iona for these 4 days, the other senior children (including Room 4s
Year 4 children) pursued other activities. It has been pleasing to hear many children talking about their pride
in themselves with meeting the challenges, and their own understandings of how much more their leadership
skills have been further developed.
The Year 6 children gained new physical, social and leadership skills while doing a range of activities including
hiking, abseiling, zip lining, a search and rescue simulation, team building activities, a technology challenge,
yachting and kayaking. It was a very busy and challenging week for the Year 6s. At the end of the week many
children said that they wished we could have stayed at Camp Iona longer, but all were quite tired and ready to
see their families again.
During this week the other senior children went on a long hike through Ross Creek to Woodhaugh Gardens,
returning up the Bullock Track and along Highgate to school. This is quite a walk, but the children were rested
with a barbeque and play at the gardens before they walked back up the hill. Another day was spent with the
children either horse riding or yachting. We have all enjoyed hearing about the different challenges and
achievements they have had during this week.
B O A R D O F TR U STE E S E L E CTIO N S
2016 is Board of Trustees elections, this year 2-3 current BOT members will not be seeking
re-election.
What do trustees do? First and foremost a board is accountable for student progress and
achievement to its parents and community. The board has the overall responsibility for the
school. This includes legal obligations covering curriculum, property, personnel, finance
and health and safety. Here are some specific things the board does:
Sets the strategic direction and long-term plans for the school and monitors the
and learners with special education needs are identified, planned for and met.
Fulfills the intent of the Treaty of Waitangi by valuing and reflecting New Zealands
What skills do trustees need? Trustees are active leaders in their schools and need to
work well in a team, ask challenging questions and have good communication skills. Boards
need a balance of skills and experiences to ensure effective processes for planning,
monitoring, reporting and reviewing the schools performance are in place.
If you have an interest in becoming a board member then you are most welcome to attend
and observe a Board meeting. Meetings commence at 5.45pm and are held in the staff
room. The next two meeting dates are; 4 April and 23 May. You may also wish to contact
a current board member to talk about what being a board member at Kaikorai Primary
School entails.
The call for nominations occurs by 6 May and closes 20 May. Voting closes 3 June with the
new Board taking office on 10 June. Nomination forms will be available at the
school office.
Simon Hornal (021776337)
Dougal McGowen (0274 352446)
Gene Olerenshaw (0272287469)
Barb Long (0274793113)
Mel Black (0274046106)
S P O RT
AGE
EMA IL
WEB
LINK
CLOSING
D A TE
Basketball
Year 2-6
principal@kaikorai.school.nz
http://bit.ly/1ZpYFjj
April 8
Hockey
Year 3-6
treid@kaikorai.school.nz
http://bit.ly/1EDKBGM
April 8
Netball
Year 3-6
kpaehua@kaikorai.school.nz
http://bit.ly/1CToIIK
April 4
Parent Group
The Kaikorai Primary School Parent
Group are thrilled to let you know
that the Fair is happening in 2016!
Thank you to those who attended the
meeting last week or have already
offered to help. We managed to get
stall co-ordinators for the following
stalls: pony rides, toys, white
elephant, clothing, caf, face
painting, temporary tattoos, wacky
hair and nails, gingerbread men,
drinks/spiders, pizza, sausage sizzle,
dunk tank, bouncy castle, books,
baking, jolly jars/mystery bottles,
raffle/silent auction, candyfloss,
popcorn, ice creams, sushi, pikelets,
spring rolls, tombola, Little Flick,
chocolate wheel, massage chairs,
curly fries. What a great list!
www.sortedpm.co.nz
Ph: (03) 467 7204
Mob: 021 277 5554
Shona Cumming
Business & Property Lawyer
03-477-2262
www.downiestewart.co.nz
! Kaikorai School
at
MusiqHub Guitar / Ukulele /
Singing is looking forward to
welcoming new students in 2016.
The lessons feature:
! small group learning [max
of 4 per group]
! conveniently located at the
school
! exclusive access to
MusiqHub lessons online
! quality sequential teaching
manuals
! end of year concert
backed by a live band
! tuition from MusiqHub
registered tutors
For more information please
visit our website at
www.musiqhub.co.nz or call / text
Tim Davis on 027 4895957
Holiday Programme
26th -29th of April at the Kaikorai Church Community
Centre. If parents are interested they are welcome to ring
me on 4762967 or admin@kaikoraichurch.co.nz or look at
our Facebook page Kaikorai Kids Music and Movement
page or Kaikorai Presbyterian Church and Community
Events page.