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Welcome back Everyone!
To all our Kaikohe East whānau – Ngā mihi o te tau hou!
A special welcome to all our new tamariki and their whānau: Robert and Lparez Pihema, Tautari Matiu, Shardavil Padlie, Tommydre, Rollan and Eminee Rapana, Alec and Jack McLaren, Alexis Tanuvasa, Freedom Kopa, Serenity Kepa-Tahere-Kopa, Teagan Stevens, Pure Thompson, Tyriarn Kauwhata-Wilcox, Takora, Davey-J and Tina Rose Pomana, Nimisha and Naisha SinghDelroy and Storm Stevens, Vase-Leigh Tua-Taiapo, Reggae and Daejaneaveh Te Kiri, Atarangi and Peter Mischewski, Jacob and Joshua Irimana, Wiremu Milner, Aisha Tana, Emanuel Daniels, Freedom and Akaycia Cooper, Daizaleah Marupo, Lincoln Hobson, Ropata Tarawa and Jaedin Kire.
Welcome
Whaea Sandy Lediard who is teaching in Room 14.
2019 Term Dates
Term 1 – 7 February to 12 April
Term 2 – 29 April to 5 July
Term 3 – 22 July to 27 September
Term 4 – 14 October to 17 December
Marae stay at Pukerātā in Otaua
As part of our Term 1 mahi around whakawhanaungatanga all classes will be visiting Pukerātā Marae in Otaua.
Here are the days classes will be going:
Uniforms
A big thanks to whānau who have managed to get their tamariki into uniform this term. Our school looks very smart with most children now in uniform. We have good stock of all sizes of polo shirts except size 6, they are due to arrive in 3-4 weeks. Here is a list of what we offer and their prices: polo shirts with school logo $35, hoodies $30, fleece jackets $55, caps $8, bows $3.
Kaikohe Swimming Club
Swimming Club registration is this Thursday 14th February 4pm onwards at Northland College Pool. Contact Anne Stillwell 0274451775.
Pedestrian Crossing on Broadway
Every morning from 8.15-8.30am and 3-3.15pm Mrs Maihi is on road duty at the pedestrian crossing closest to Paper Plus and the Doctors. Please be sure your child gets to the crossing so that they can cross during these times.
School Duties
During the day we have teachers on duty. There will always be a teacher on the pedestrian crossing on Mangakāhia Road and opposite our school bus bay on Purdy Street from 8.30-8.45am and 3-3.15pm. At interval and lunchtime we also have 3 teachers monitoring all playground areas. All teachers wear a highlighter jacket so that they can be easily identified.
Teachers for 2019
Junior Syndicate
Room 1 and 2 – Ngā Kākano – Year 1 and 2 – Whaea Tina and Whaea Becs
Room 3 – Year 1 and 2 – Miss Cassidy
Room 4 – Year 1 and 2 – Whaea Angela
Room 5 – Junior Bilingual Year 1-3 – Whaea Michelle
Room 6 – Year 1 – Whaea Barbara
Middle Syndicate
Room 7 – Year 3 - 5 – Whaea Pam
Room 8 – Year 3 and 4 – Whaea Liz
Room 9 – Year 3 and 4 – Whaea Tyme
Room 10 – Year 3 and 4 – Whaea Ali and Whaea Joy
Senior Syndicate
Room 12 – Poutama – Whaea Lydia
Room 14 – Whaea Sandy – Year 5 and 6
Room 15 – Whaea Claire – Year 5 and 6
Room 16 – Whaea Huia – Year 5 and 6
Room 17 – Senior Bilingual Year 4-6 -Whaea Stevie
Special Rights Co-ordinator – Whaea Kaz
Classroom Release (3 days per week) Whaea Natalie (Matua Jim will be back soon)
Room 13 – Special Rights
Room 17 Release Thursday/Friday Mr Shaw
Release teacher for Room 8 – Mrs Shields
All children will be bringing home today their class letter that will give whānau some insight into what is happening in their child’s class this term.
Lunches
We were hoping to offer a free one day a week lunch this term by a group of volunteers from Whangarei however are still waiting for confirmation on this. Until then we will continue with Thursday sausage sizzle $2, juicies $1 and Friday pie day $2, juicies $1.
Orders will be taken at the school office before 8.50am and delivered to classes at 1pm.
Bus Bay Reminder
whānau are reminded that stopping in the bus bay is not permitted. Bus drivers get annoyed when pulling in and cars are parked in our bus bay.
Cars should not use the bus bay at all from 8.15-9.15am and 2.30-3.30pm.
Tryathlon
Thanks to all the children who have signed up for this year’s TRYathlon to be held in Waitangi on Sunday the 7th April 2019. The fee to participate will be covered by the school but whānau must be available to transport their child and gear to and from the event. Any queries please come and see Whaea Lydia in Room 12/Poutama.
Whānau Fun Day
Because our Whānau Fun Day was such a success last year we are planning another one for Thursday 21 March. All classes will be organising a stall or an activity on the day, we will be selling hangi and all whānau are welcome to come and join us:
9-11am in classes seeing your child’s work
11.30 – 2pm Stalls and activities happening
If you want to be involved somehow come and see your child’s teacher or just come along and buy some goodies!
Swimming Days
See your child’s class letter for their swimming days.
Monday – Room 15, Room 16, Room 14, Room 8, Room 10, Room 4, Ngā Kākano, Room 6 and Special Rights children
Tuesday – Poutama, Room 17, Room 9, Room 7, Room 5, Room 3, Ngā Kākano, Room 6 and Special Rights children
Wednesday – Room 15, Room 16, Room 14, Room 8, Room 10, Room 4, Ngā Kākano, Room 6 and Special Rights children
Thursday – Poutama, Room 17, Room 9, Room 7, Room 5, Room 3, Ngā Kākano, Room 6 and Special Rights children
Friday – Children selected during the week from each class for free swimming
All children must swim in togs or light appropriate clothing , have their own towel, no sores and wear a cap if they have one.
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