Newsletter 201911 - 8 May 2019

Holiday Projects

During the holidays we were pleased to have the interior of Room 17 painted, a new water fountain installed down by Nga Kākano and the new sandpit cover installed.

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.

We have also purchased a cone/flag to place in the middle of the two other pedestrians to help motorists notice and slow down when approaching. It has been pleasing to see Constable Whiti Tipoki out on the roads in the mornings also doing his bit to help keep our tamariki safe when walking to and from school.

Fire Brigade Sports Day

All our senior classes will be preparing for participating in a sports code at Fire Brigade Sports day which will be held at Lindvart Park on 26th June, if the weather is unsuitable it will be held the next day 27th June.

Transition Days

Our Year 6 children will be visiting Kaikohe Intermediate School for Transition in Term 2 on Wednesday June 12th and in Term 3 on Wednesday 21st August.

Children will be expected to wear their uniform on both their days and will be travelling by bus leaving at about 9am and returning at 12.30pm.

Rotary Speech Competition

It is that time of the year again. The school speech competition will be held in our school hall on the week beginning 10th June, exact day to be confirmed. All classes will be participating but only selected children will present their speeches in the hall. There will be the opportunity for Year 5 -6 children to compete in either the competitive or non-competitive section.

Two children from the competitive section will represent us at the Kaikohe Rotary Competition that is being held at the Kaikohe RSA on the evening of Wednesday 19th June.

Whānau Hui Day

On Monday 1st July school will be closing at 12.30pm. Teachers will be available from then onwards to meet with whānau to discuss their child/children’s progress and achievement so far this term. Your child has brought home the initial appointment booking form, thanks to those who have been returned. If you haven’t please complete and return the form to the office as soon as possible. If you have any queries or require another form, please contact Kohi in the office on 4011532 or freephone 0508 KAIKOHE.

Maternity Leave

Soon Whaea Lydia will be taking maternity leave.

We are pleased to have Whaea Erica (who has taught at Kaikohe East before) in Poutama until the end of Term 2. Whaea Erica will be in Poutama from Monday to Thursday only, on a Friday the boys will be doing exciting things with another teacher yet to be confirmed.

Term 2 - Ukulele Groups

This term we have started a ukulele group. Matua Brent Strathdee-Pehi started last Thursday at school. We hope to provide whānau with a performance towards the end of the term.

DISCO at Northland College

“Back to 80’s” Disco. Friday 31st May at Northland College! Gold coin entry ages 4 – 10 years!!

Doors open at 5pm finishing at 8pm!

There will be food, drinks and glow sticks for sale!

Welcome!

Welcome to our new tamariki and their whānau: Joziah Tioriori-Rudolph and Rangiatea Hynes.

Congratulations!

Special congratulations to Whaea Stevie who had her baby girl this morning. We are looking forward to having Mr Shaw in Tūmanako while Whaea Stevie is away on maternity leave.

Huihuinga Term 3

Schools (including Kaikohe East) will be closing early for a Te Arahura Huihuinga to be held on 16 August - Week 4 Term 3 (back up date 23 August - Week 5).

At this hui we will share our collective schools new achievement challenges and our direction going forward.

NZEI Dates

Classes doubling up tomorrow

Teachers will be attending paid union meetings next Thursday 9th May. Classes will be “doubled up” to allow all teachers who are members to attend.

Netball

Netball started last week and it was awesome. This week all players need to meet their coach at Lindvart Park by 8.30am, be sure to wear sensible shoes, bring a jacket, bag and a water bottle. Teams will play one game every Saturday and games will play every Saturday unless there is a weather warning in place.

Hockey

Thanks to our whānau and coaches for a great vibe at last Saturday's games. This week all players need to meet their coach at the Turf.

All fun stick players, Whaea Kohi and Whaea Michelle’s teams, need to be at the turf at 8.45am

Whaea Michelle’s mini sticks and Whaea Claire’s senior Kiwi sticks both have a BYE this weekend, so no hockey.

Please remember to bring with you your mouthguard, shoes and a drink.

Student Leadership Conference

Yesterday Whaea Kaz and Mrs Maihi took a small group of Year 6 children to the Student Leaders conference in Auckland. All costs will be covered by the school.

Here they are this morning ready to enter the Conference at Spark Arena.