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Welcome
A special welcome to new students and their whanau: Kalais Smith-Holley, Semi Johnstone, Danielle and Navara McCormack.
CondolencesWe wish to share our condolences and prayers with the whanau of ex pupil Kelvin Cassidy who passed away during the school holidays.
Term 4 Topics/Events
This term we have a broad topic called “Enterprise” happening in all classes. This may involve children preparing things to sell, prepare things to sell at our 2016 Gala Day and also prepare items for the Waimate Show, which is planned for Saturday 14th November Our School Kapahaka will also be performing at the Waimate Show, more details later.
Kaikohe Christmas Parade
This community event is planned for Saturday 5th December, the theme for this year’s parade is "Candyland".Our school will be involved. If there are any whanau members with ideas and or who are willing to help please come and see us.
Kaikohe Intermediate Transition
Year 6 transition day to Kaikohe Intermediate School is planned for the 17th November. All Year 6 children will be bringing home a Kaikohe Intermediate Prospectus with a small survey for indication of enrolment. Can the survey please be returned to the school office by this Friday, 23rd October 2015.
End of Year Reports
This term whanau can expect a written end of year report to come home with the school newsletter on Wednesday 2nd of December. The report will outline how your child aligns with the National Standards for Writing, Reading and Maths and will discuss what they can currently do and what their next steps might be. Of course if whanau would like a face-to-face meeting with their child’s teacher before or after the report is sent home please do not hesitate to make contact with the appropriate teacher.
If your child only started school this term no written report will be provided.
Kutus
We are waiting for another order of kutu solution. It should be available at the school office soon. Please come and get what you need to treat your child.
Board Meeting
The Kaikohe East School Board meets at the school at 1:30pm on Wednesday 28 October.
Go to the school website www.kaikeast.school.nz for the agenda and associated reports.
Chromebook/ipad use
The final analysis of the survey will be shared with all whanau with next week’s newsletter.
Touch
Touch is starting this Thursday 22nd. All teams to meet coaches by 345pm at the latest. U7 Tanya and Harley. U9 Whaea Rehutai. U11A Coach Stirling U11B Mrs Woodman and Whaea Arlene at Lindvart Park.
Practices are Tuesday and Thursday lunchtimes.
T-Ball
T-Ball again today. Can both Senior and Junior teams please meet Whaea Kelli and Mrs Stillwell at the turf by 345pm Junior game is at 4pm. Senior team has been put up a grade to intermediate level, game will be at 5pm. Please wear appropriate footwear.
Practices are Monday and Wednesday lunchtimes.
Budget 2016
Each year the BOT in liaison with the staff prepare a school budget that will allow us to do all the things we would like to in terms of class/school programmes, make purchases that are needed and ensure that purchases are necessary and important. Staff have had early discussions and are thinking for 2016 our priority spending will be around Professional Development with an emphasis on ICT/e-learning, EOTC – class trips and visitors and staffing to ensure that all children’s learning needs are met.
If whanau have any ideas about purchases for 2016 please do not hesitate to let us know via email, Facebook, text or come and tell us. We will consider all suggestions.
2016 Class Organisation
Staff will be preparing class organisation for 2016 over the next few weeks so if whanau have any preferences for their child/children’s class/es for 2016 please come and see or contact Whaea Chicky. We will try to keep children with the same teacher for 2-3 years if possible.
Gala Day 2016
Please mark your calendar now; our school Gala Day for 2016 will be Saturday 12th March starting at 10am. Please start thinking about how you can support us and what you may like to contribute. Any ideas please let Kohi or Whaea Chicky know.
Choir
Congratulations to all the choir children who participated in the “Kids for Kids” concert last night in Kerikeri. We are all very proud.
Free GlassesMost children who required glasses have now had them fitted and are required to wear them at all times, at home and at school. For The few children who haven’t had their glasses fitted yet, the One Sight group will be making another time to do this.
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