March 27 Newsletter

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Important Dates

April 2 - Last Dayof TermApril 3 - EasterFridayApril 20 - Term 2BeginsApril 24 - ANZACAssemblyApril 27 - ANZACDay-School ClosedMay 11 - WhanauGroup Leadersattend NationalYoung LeadersDay.

KAIKORAI PRIMARY

SCHOOLN e w s l e t t e r

A very special welcome to Mackenzie Sher idan, Aaliyah Sheehan,Manu Haggie, Leilani Nika, Amelia Hawkins and their families to

Kaikorai Primary School!

PRINCIPALS MESSAGE

Dear Parents,

It is hard to believe that we are almost at the end of another

term but time always goes faster when you are busy! The

large number of visits and experiences outside of the classroom have been

a highlight this term including tramps, camps, visits to dairy farms and

beaches, Art Gallerys and the Settlers Museum to name just a few. This

has resulted in some excellent inquiry work taking place in classrooms and

has solidified the students understanding of the concept of sustainability.

Next term, the school will be looking at financial literacy and how

societies function. It will be yet another busy but interesting term!

Shane Melrose will be leaving us at the end of the term as he takes on a

very different job in the New Zealand Fire Service. We have been very

lucky to employ Jason Benoit who has a wealth of experience across allyear levels and will be starting in Term 2 in Room 4.

This is the last newsletter for the term and I would like to wish everyone a

great last week of the term and a wonderful holiday.

Kind regards,

Simon Clarke


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SYNDICATE NEWS

Middle News-

Wow, this term has flown by and our children are ready for a well deserved break. This term thechildren have come up with clever ways to raise money whilst also being sustainable; we raisedover $500 for Orokonui Eco-sanctuary. Thank you to everyone who donated goods, gave theirtime or bought books or sherbet.

Look out for Harry and Taylors letter to the editor about cats being pets not pests in the OtagoDaily Times. This was a timely article as this issue has reappeared in the media within the lastweek.

We wish you all a wonderful time over the holidays and look forward to seeing refreshed and re-energised children in Term 2.

Junior News

Well it is nearly the end of a very busy term. The teachers would like to thank all the parents

who have so kindly helped with school trips, PMP, Fun Friday and by just being awesomesupportive parents in your childs learning. Without this partnership we would not make suchamazing progress.Keep up the reading over the holidays. Most children will bring home some books so that youcan continue to get mileage with their reading.Welook forward to next term when we will be off to the Otago Museum to look at bugs in thesecond week. Then in the 3rdweek we will be off to DNI pool for an 8-day session ofswimming with the Jill Clarke swim school. Costs and class times will be coming home in aseparate newsletter. PMP and Fun Friday still need your support and they will start in week 5

and go to week 9. Please come and help.Have a restful break and we will see you back in Term 2 refreshed and ready to learn.

Senior News

Last week our Year 5 students took

part in a national marine surveyworking with marine biologistsfrom the University of Otago. Youcan watch a video of our trip on atthe following linkwww.kaikorai4.blogspot.co.nzandlearn more about this project atwww.mm2.net.nz
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SCHOOL NEWS

Year 6 CampThe senior classes have had a very busy week pursuing outdoor activities.The year 6 children went to Camp Iona near the Herbert Forest. We travelled up by bus on Tuesday 17 March,

unpacked and then walked down the river to listen to a local poet read us some of her poems.

Her use of rhythms and rhymes to tell the stories of her environment were clever and the children appreciatedher witty sense of humour in many of her poems. We have her books in our school library.On the next two days we had a range of activities including an abseiling circuit using a course over the river,taken by Dave Brash; a Search and Rescue activity led by Constable Ross Greer; a technology challenge to builda river craft from only found materials; and yachting and kayaking at McKerrows Pond. The children impressedall of us with their enthusiasm, willingness to give new things a go, and their aspirations to do their best. Theircamping spirits were superb!

There was always a bit more fun in the evenings after dinner, including games, spotlight and our traditional campconcert where children had the opportunity to provide the entertainment for the night.

Our last moments at camp were also fun with a ride down the slide and a picnic at Moeraki Village. We wouldlike to pass on a very special thank you to the parents who helped us at camp. We appreciated our camp parentteam, who worked tirelessly.

We are planning on putting all of the photos in a dropbox folder inthe new term for you to be able to download.


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Parent GroupPizza Fundraiser

Thank you to all those families who supported our fundraiser and those who helped on the day

we raised $620 for the Year 6 school camp.

Entertainment Books

Entertainment Books are coming to Kaikorai Primary School! Thisyear they are selling for $60,

with $12 from each book coming back to the school as fundraising dollars. Keep an eye in the

school bags for the notice with more detail and start promoting them to your friends, family, and

workmates! Presales start soon, with the books being launched in late April!

School Disco

A disco will be held on Wednesday 24thJune at the school hall. We will need parents to help

organise and assist on the night, please email Nikola Ballard at [email protected] you are

able to help.

Parents Group Meeting

A lot of members left the committee at the end of last year and we would really like to encourage

any new members. Our next meeting is on Tuesday 26thMay, 7pmat Coffee Culture (Roslyn).

You can contact the Parents Group on [email protected]

Who Wants Our Children to beSafer?All parents are reminded of the importance of obeyingallroad rules when dropping off or

picking up children from the school gates. Pleasedo not:

double park park on dotted yellow lines drive on foot paths

park across neighbours driveways.These behaviours are not only illegal but also endanger your children. In the interests of childsafety, please consider dropping your child off a short walking distance from school. We live in asafe community and the independence provided by a 50m-100m walk is good for your child.

Winter SportsYour child may have come home with a notice about playing a sport this winter season. If you

have filled this out and returned it that is all you need to do. If however you havent seen a notice

and you would like your child to play a sport this winter season please click on the web link.

link.linknrothem.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

OceanaGold Diggers HolidayCamp

Ages 7-13 years, no experience necessary.

Basketball New Zealand (Otago) is proud to offeranother school holiday program that will includebasketball skills & other fun activities. We hope tocontinue the growth of basketball inour region andthe OceanaGold Diggers camp is the next step in thisprocess. So come and see if you like basketball orcontinue to hone your skills.

Date: Monday 13 April Friday 17 April

Time: 9am-1pm

Cost: $110 per child ($184 for two children fromsame family). Daily rate $30 per child

Email [email protected] a registrationform or print a form from the Basketball OtagoWebsite

Any queries call the Basketball New Zealand (Otago)office on 03-456 4063

Hatch Holiday Programme

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