Loud Shirt Day Tomorrow

 

Week 2 Term 4

It was so lovely to be back at school with our tamariki last week. Everyone was very quick to settle in to our daily routines. Thank you for ensuring your child was dressed in their summer uniform and prepared for learning.

HATS - ARE COMPULSORY THIS TERM

No hat = No play. Please ensure your child’s hat is clearly named.

Swimming

We are all swimming this term - week on, week off. Unless you have a medical note to explain why you are not swimming, please bring your togs, towel and a bag to put them in, everyday in the weeks that your class is on. 

Kakano 1 & 3 - you are swimming this week.

Kakano 1 & 2 - even weeks (2, 4, 6, 8, 10)

Kakano 3 - odd weeks (1, 3, 5, 7, 9)

Please note: Kakano 1 are swimming at 8:45 a.m. 

Loud Shirt Day

This Friday our Young Vinnies are having a Loud Shirt Day  in support of NZ Hearing Association. Coloured shirts are to be worn over their uniforms. Gold Coin donation. 

Where does the money go?

The Hearing House is based in Auckland and provides services to families living north of Turangi, and the Southern Cochlear Implant Programme is based in Christchurch and in Wellington to provide services to families in the rest of the country. Loud Shirt Day donations go to the region in which they were raised.

Working Bee - from Mr Macmillan

We intend to have a working bee on Saturday October 31st. There are a number of jobs that need to be done. Children are welcome and we will have a BBQ lunch.

Religious Education

This week in RE we will be looking at Creation. We will be looking at the story from the book of Genesis. We will be thinking about all the special gifts God has made for us.

Mathematics

Within Numeracy we are learning about patterns and relationships. We will be using skip counting to solve simple multiplication problems

Literacy

This week within Literacy we will continue with our mini inquiry and reading with fluency. Please try to make time to hear your child read and discuss the story they are reading.

This week…

Kakano 1 & 3 are swimming everyday this week

Monday 

Tuesday 

• Dance practice for production

• Kakano 2 = library

Wednesday - Gymnastics at lunchtime

• Kakano 1 = library

Thursday 

• Rosary 9am in the hall - lead by the middle school 

• Kakano 3 = library 

Friday 

• Loud Shirt Day-Young Vinnies

• Chess club

See you all tomorrow

Week 1 Term 4

 Welcome back Kakano 1, 2 and 3 whanau. We are looking forward to an exciting term with you. We hope you’ve had a fun and relaxing holiday, and are ready to hit the ground running. There’s certainly a lot to keep us busy this term. 

There are a lot of notices for the start of term…

School Starts at 8:45am - please ensure your child is here before this time

School finishes at 3:00pm for all students - except bus students who leave class at 2:50pm.

Summer Uniform

All children are expected to be in their summer uniforms from tomorrow. Girls - remember to take your nail polish off tonight and if your hair is shoulder length, or longer, it needs to be tied back. Our Uniform Shop is open Mondays (8.30-9.00am), Wednesdays (2.30-3.00pm) & Fridays (8.30-9.00am) during term time. The girls’ summer dresses are currently only available from our school uniform shop. Please don’t forget children need to wear the school sun hats in term 4.

We also sell school uniforms via our school website. You can order and pay online and pick up your uniform from the school reception after you have been notified by email that the uniform is ready to pick up. Hopefully this will be easier for those parents who find it difficult to get to our uniform shop.

HATS - ARE COMPULSORY THIS TERM

No hat = No play. Please, please, please ensure your child’s hat is clearly named.

Swimming

We are all swimming this term - week on, week off. Unless you have a medical note to explain why you are not swimming, please bring your togs, towel and a bag to put them in, everyday in the weeks that your class is on. 

Kakano 3 - you are swimming this week.

Kakano 1 & 2 - even weeks (2, 4, 6, 8, 10)

Kakano 3 - odd weeks (1, 3, 5, 7, 9)

Holiday Reading Logs

Remember to return these to school by this THURSDAY (15th) to be in the draw at assembly on Friday. Those classes that have 90% or more of children returning their draws go into a pizza lunch draw. If you have misplaced your reading log form simply write your name and room number on a piece of paper, add the books you’ve read and bring it back to school.

School Production - Peter Pan

This is scheduled to take place in week 9 this term - further details to come as the term goes on for dates/times/ticket prices. At this stage Kakano 1, 2 and 3 are doing their performance on Tuesday 8th December. There is a matinee and an evening show. The remaining Kakano classes will have their performance on Wednesday 9th December. All classes are involved in the production and we begin practicing our dances this week. 

The Month of the Rosary

October is the month of the Rosary and for the next three weeks each area of the school will lead us in a different Rosary Mystery. The junior school will be doing this in week 3 on Thursday 29th October at 9am in the school hall. You are most welcome to join us. We’ll send out a reminder closer to the time.

Working Bee - from Mr Macmillan

We intend to have a working bee on the third Saturday after the holidays, October 31st. There are a number of jobs that need to be done. I am always amazed at the support we get from you, so thank you in anticipation. Children are welcome and we will have a BBQ lunch.

Kapa Haka & The Primary Schools Festival (Ahurei)

Kapa Haka is back on for years 2-6. Anyone who is interested in doing Kapa Haka is welcome to give it a go on Thursday afternoon at school. The Ahurei performers will be chosen and from week 2 only these children will attend Kapa Haka for the remainder of the term so they can practice for their performance in week 8.

Bake Sale - Thursday morning tea time

Totara Team (Senior School) are having a fundraiser bake sale. Bring your gold coin/s if you would like a yummy treat for morning tea.

This week…

Kakano 3 are swimming everyday this week

Monday 

Tuesday 

• Dance practice for production

• Kakano 2 = library (remember your extra books)

Wednesday - Gymnastics at lunchtime

• Kakano 1 = library (remember your extra books)

Thursday 

• Rosary 9am in the hall - lead by the senior school 

• Holiday Reading Logs need to be back by today

• Kakano 3 = library (remember your extra books)

Friday 

• Holiday Reading Log draw at Assembly 2pm

• Chess club

See you all tomorrow

Week 10 Term 3

Another term has gone rushing by.  We are so very proud of our K1, 2 and 3 kids. They are kind, enthusiastic, hard working and a whole lot of fun to spend time with.  We are really lucky to work with such incredible people. Thank you Kakano 1, 2, 3 - you are awesome! And a big thanks to all of our wonderful whanau. We couldn’t do it without you. Your encouragement, support and help at home make a huge difference. You are awesome, too! 

Sports photos 

Children need to bring their sports uniforms in a named bag, please.

Mini marathon 

Mini marathon is this Friday. Transport notices were sent home to all enrolled runners - please, return these ASAP.

Library Books

Our librarian loves encouraging the kids to read over the holidays and she, very generously, allows our kids to take extra books for the holiday breaks.  If your child would like to choose some great new books for holiday reading, please, help them to find and return the 'old' books they have hidden around the house.  Some kids have books that have been out since pre-lockdown!

If you have been collecting Yummy stickers, please, bring them to Mrs. Dinniss by Sept.23rd. You could also start collecting stickers ready for next year - here is the link to the yummy sticker collection chart. Mrs Todd and the Young Vinnies are still collecting bread tags, too. (Bring a Yummy Sticker or a bread tag to Mrs T and get a jellybean - shhh!).

 

Year 2 Parent Information Evening - Chromebooks and Google 

This meeting is for parents who will have a student in Year 3 in 2021. It aims to help you gain a better understanding of how and why we use G Suite for Education and Chromebooks with our Yr 3-6 learners. 

When: 7.15 - 8.00pm Wednesday 23 September (if we are at Alert level 1)

Where: Room 14 (near the office).

 

Class Placement Forms

These are due by Friday. A lot of work goes into ensuring the best decisions are made for every child - this includes social needs, emotional needs and academic needs. This form is one of the pieces of information that we use to guide class placements for 2021.  

 

This week:

Monday: 

Tuesday: Go4it with Khush

       Library - Kakano 2

       Sports Photos

Wednesday:  Library - Kakano 1

      Gymnastics at lunchtime (bring your shorts)

      Junior chess club at lunchtime

Thursday: Library - Kakano 3

               Saint Vincent de Paul Liturgy

Friday:  Mini Marathon

Religious Education

We are wrapping up our Church Strand work. This week we will be identifying all of the wonderful things in our life that make us grateful.  Mary Mackillop teaches us that we should have an attitude of gratitude.  We will also be thinking about the different ways that we could be a little more responsible.  Talk to your kids about the little jobs that they could help with around the home.  Age appropriate chores include: cleaning up their own toys, unloading the dishwasher, setting the table, putting their dirty washing out and clean washing away, making their bed or working alongside a big person in the garden.

Literacy and Numeracy

We are going to have a bit of a review week.  We are going over some of the strategies we have been working on this term and will see how we went with our Term 3 goals.

Week 9 Term 3

 Only 2 weeks to go until the end of term. Our wonderful Kakano children are doing an excellent job of keeping focused with their learning. Please continue to read with your child each night. Also, can you provide them with a water bottle and a fruit snack for our brain break.

This week is Māori Language week. The chosen theme for 2020 is again 'Kia Kaha te Reo Māori’.

‘Kia Kaha’ is well understood in New Zealand with its meaning of ‘be strong’. We often talk about languages as if they are people – talking about language health, strength and revitalisation. So when we say ‘Kia Kaha te Reo Māori’ we’re saying  - ‘Let’s make the Māori language strong'. We will ensure we are continuing to use Te reo throughout our day with an extra emphasis on waiata and phrases throughout the week.

 

A reminder that we have a Teachers’ Only day this week on Friday 18th September. We will be involved in professional development focusing on science and digital technologies. If you need care for your child on this day you can contact Mary-Ann Roling to book a place for your child.(PHONE 0211 215599)

 

Thanks so much to those who have returned the forms regarding class placements for your child for 2021. The information you provide will help us with classroom planning for 2021. Please return your completed form to the blue box in the school office no later than Friday 25 September.

 

If we stay at Level 2 next week then the Mini Marathon will be postponed. We will keep you posted about this event. If you would like to download a passport for the event then click on the link. Mini marathon forms

 

Well done to our gymnastic team who competed well on Friday bringing home many individual medals and the school trophy for ‘best behaved’. Well done to our children. 

Religious Education

We are continuing to learn about privileges and responsibilities in our parish and how this might look for our students and families. We will also be singing a variety of waiata and write our own pepeha.

Literacy

Reading and writing use many of the same skills and strategies - robotting/chunking words (breaking them into bits), making meaning, asking questions.  We will also be adding adjectives and similes to our writing to add interest for the reader.

Mathematics

In maths we will continue being Number Agents in a specialist secret agency who solve problems for clients. Our Kakano students were so excited with this idea last week-ask them about it.

This week:

Monday: 

Tuesday: Go4it with Khush

        Library - Kakano 2

Wednesday:  Library - Kakano 1

       Gymnastics at lunchtime (bring your shorts)

     Junior chess club at lunchtime

Thursday: Library - Kakano 3

Friday:  Teacher Only Day

Have a great week. 

Nativity of Mary

Today we celebrated the Nativity of Mary.  We listed to some lovely prayers - Sierra read a prayer in front of the whole school. We sang "Happy Birthday" to Mary.  Luke took a pretend birthday cake up to the altar for Mary. We all did some pretty amazing singing and we were very respectful (Respect is one of our values).

 

Week 8 Term 3 2020

 Week 8  Term 3

HAPPY  FATHER’S  DAY to all the amazing dads, step-dads and grandads in Kakano 1, 2 and 3. We hope you’re having a wonderful day with family and getting spoilt rotten.

This week is Tongan language week. We will be looking at some phrases and songs in Tongan throughout the week.

Wow - three weeks left of term and it’s holiday time (not that we’re counting). We are continually amazed at how creative, friendly and supportive our Kakano children are. They constantly surprise us with their thoughts and actions. Help us to keep this momentum going over the next three weeks by making sure they are drinking plenty of water, eating healthily and getting lots of sleep.

Our Learning this week:

Religious Education

We are learning about privileges and responsibilities in our families, our school and our parish. Part of this is being able to demonstrate responsibility for our belongings. We will be working hard to show that we can do this throughout the day. At school I will be keeping my cubby and my school bag tidy, putting my jumper away when I take it off, putting away what I use throughout the day. We can also show responsibility at home by having chores to complete - putting my lunch box on the bench each night, hanging up my uniform, making my bed, putting my book bag into my school bag.

Literacy

Reading and writing use many of the same skills and strategies - sounding out, chunking words (breaking them into bits), making meaning, asking questions… This week we are going to explore how the things we are good at in phonics can be used in reading and writing etc.

Bring your gorgeous smile to Miss Ryan and say ‘Malo e lelei’

Mathematics

We are learning that the numbers in addition problems can be swapped around to make the maths easier. 3+24 gives the same answer as 24+3 but it’s much easier to put 24 in our heads and count on 3 more rather than the other way around.  We will also be practising counting in ones and tens 0→ 100 and 100→0.

This week:

Monday: 

Tuesday: Go4it with Khush

        Library - Kakano 2

Wednesday:  Library - Kakano 1

       Gymnastics at lunchtime (bring your shorts)

      Junior chess club at lunchtime

Thursday: Library - Kakano 3

Friday:  Junior chess club at lunchtime

              Gymnastics competition - Make sure your form and money are  

              back by Monday 7th Sept 

Have a great week