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KAI K OR A I P R IM A R Y SCHO O L
N e w s l e t t e r
The Kaikorai School Board of Trustees and Staff wish all families a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy holiday!
PRINCIPALS MESSAGE
Dear Parents, What a year! There have been many highlights for the school as the year has progressed, too many to mention them all. Two however stand out in our minds. The schools values of Kindness, Aspiration, Independence and Keeness have been to the fore this year and I have enjoyed seeing how each syndicate, class and student have adopted these. I even overheard one of our new entrants discussing with a friend that her aspiration was to cross the monkey bars! The other highlight was of course how these values were celebrated through the school movie. Thank you again to everyone who made the night so special and I hope you enjoy watching it again over the holidays! It is with sadness that we farewell two staff members. Kylie OBrien and Anita Burgess are leaving us at the end of the year. Anita has been a member of the staff for the last 17 years. The majority of that time has been spent in the new entrants where she has provided a fantastic start to many, many children. On behalf of all of the students, parents, staff and Board of Trustees I would like to thank you for the hours of hard work and dedication you have given to the students of Kaikorai Primary School. We wish Kylie and Anita all the very best for the next adventures in their lives. Finally I would like to thank all of the staff for their tireless work and effort over the year and to all families a very Merry Christmas and a happy holiday. Kind regards, Simon Clarke
Important Dates December 16 - School Closes at 1.30pm January 27 and 28School Ofce open January 29 - First day 2014 school year April 19 - End of Term 1 May 6 - Start of Term 2 July 12 - End of Term 2 July 29 - Start of Term 3 September 27 - End of Term 3 October 14 - Start of Term 4 December 15 - End of Term 4
13 December 2013
Senior News
We have all been busy over the last couple of weeks with our focus on the value KEEN. We have been keen to try new things, meet new people and make new friends. We have also been keen to try old things like old fashioned pastimes, games and hobbies. Some activities have included sewing, learning old games and researching their origins and exploring some maori games as well. It has been a lot of fun and has offered some challenges. A major highlight has been a camp for our Year 6 group. They went to Camp Iona, which is in the Herbert Forest area. We were all impressed with their efforts when trying very challenging new outdoor activities and their keenness to develop new friendships and co-operative skills. They were very tired, excited and pleased with their achievements at the end of the camp. The special aspects they talked about were: the camp out, sailing, kayaking, abseiling, search and rescue, co-operative games, archery and cook out. They also loved the food! Next year we return to our usual March slot for Year 6 camp.
Wright St, Roslyn 4640065 www.kaikorai.school.nz
13 December 2013
SCHO O L N EWS
Orchestra
Our school was involved in a wonderful day of music making and performing on Tuesday 3rd December. We packed up our instruments and music and headed down to the Balmacewan Performing Arts Centre. Once there, we met Justine Pierre who introduced herself and the Balmacewan Orchestra. We then worked with their orchestra to perfect two combined pieces He Waiata and We Wish You A Merry Christmas. Next we played to the intermediate and they played to us. We had lunch, shared hot chips with the Balmacewan orchestra, then had another short workshop session and finished with a concert for our parents and Mrs Fitzgeralds class. It was a great day! Thank you to all the parents who helped with transport and with walking us down and back!
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The school year has been a busy and successful one, on many levels, (the Quest and completing the new playing area are 2 examples) and the staff and students have all worked very hard and should feel really proud of their efforts.
! ! ! ! ! ! To our staff, I would like to personally thank you for your dedication, ! ! ! ! ! ! skill and commitment in making Kaikorai Primary the dynamic and ! ! ! ! ! ! respected school it is today, you really are the best. To the students ! ! ! ! ! ! (and of course their parents and care givers) thank you for your continued efforts and support this year. To those students leaving school, we wish you well as you move the next stage of your education. Next year will be another busy year as we work together to achieve positive outcomes and achievements for all students. Sincere thanks and appreciation from the Board of Trustees Ken Cochrane Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Congratulations to...
Kieran Kelly Distinction - Grade 2 clarinet. Ryan McCleery High Distinction - Preliminary Clarinet. Isaac Randall (gained earlier in the year) - High Distinction Preliminary (Piano).
Pakiki Awards
At the Pakiki Kids Awards and Sharing Night held recently Tobias Devereux received the Critical Thinking award for the PK Wednesday class and George Bates received the Whetu Marama award for the PK Wednesday class. Congratulations, Tobias and George!
KPSTV
The third and nal episode of KPSTV is available at
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13 December 2013
SCHO O L N EWS
School Top and Hat
The school hat will be compulsory for all students next year and will be included in the school stationary pack. It comes in a range of sizes and will cost $12.00. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! The school top is compulsory for all children in years 1-5 and optional for children in Year 6 to buy. The cost of the top is $28.00 and will also be included in the stationary pack. You will be able to buy additional tops from March from the school ofce. ! ! ! The top will be required to be worn, but not limited to, the following events; sports events including regular competition xtures, choir and orchestra performances, red roof visits, other school visits, ukulele jam, eld trips but not school swimming, outdoor ed trips, academic competitions etc.
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