Last Friday, Sophie from JPC came to teach us some hockey skills. We were learning how to hold the stick correctly, dribble the ball, and hit the ball. We all had lots of fun. We had to start inside our class as it was raining but luckily the weather improved and we got to play hockey on the turf.
Kia ora Kākano whānau!
The shortest day of the year (in terms of sunlight hours) occurs on Tuesday this week and marks the winter solstice. This also brings cooler weather for the next few weeks, so make sure you wrap up warm each morning before coming to school. Fingers crossed the rain stays away this week and we get lots of time out in the fresh air. Our play provocations continue to be around planet earth and beyond this week.
Congratulations to Klara in K6 who won the Young Vinnies talent show last week.
Matariki Public Holiday - School closed on Friday
This year marks the first year that we have an official public holiday to celebrate Matariki on June 24th. In Māori culture, Matariki is both the name of the Pleiades star cluster and of the celebration of its first rising in late June or early July. This marks the beginning of the new year in the Māori lunar calendar. Matariki is a time for celebration, growth, and renewal. It's a chance to get together and remember whānau who have died, share food, tell stories, sing and play music. Enjoy your Matariki holiday and time spent with whānau.
Sacred Heart Mass
On Thursday at 11:30am in the church, we are celebrating the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Sacred Heart of Jesus that began beating in the womb of Mary still beats today in the glorified humanity of the Risen Christ. In the heart of the Lord, we experience the overwhelming mercy of God and His infinite desire to be in a relationship with us. One way is to talk with the Lord and share your heart with him in prayer. You are all welcome to join us in this celebration at Mass.
The week ahead:
Monday: Normal school day
Tuesday: Normal school day
Wednesday: Normal school day
Thursday: Sacred Heart Mass at 11:30 in the church
Friday: No school - Matariki Public Holiday
We hope you keep nice and warm in the cooler weather coming this week.
See you tomorrow
The Kākano Teachers
Kia ora Kākano whānau!
Well, winter feels like it is well and truly here. It has felt like the rain has not stopped falling for days. Here's hoping the sun will start to shine again soon. June also starts the month of Matariki, over the next two weeks our play focus is on planet earth and beyond. The teachers will be providing opportunities for the children to participate in activities to extend their learning around this.
The Young Vinnies have been running a talent show and we have several Kākano children in the finals being held in the hall tomorrow.
Sickness
As we move into winter we are being notified of more illnesses going around our classroom. Last week we had lots of children away with different sicknesses. We ask that if your child is sick please keep them home. Giving them pain relief is not enough, they need rest.
Please also remind your child about hand washing and sanitising when entering school and the classroom.
Uniform
We have noticed many children are wearing items of clothing that are not part of the school uniform. Please make sure your child has the correct school uniform when they leave home. If they don't please send a note to the teacher so we are aware of why they do not have the correct uniform.
Girls need a blue skivvy, tunic, navy socks/stockings, and black leather shoes. They need their hair tied up with hair ties in school colours (Red, Blue, Black, Brown). If they have clips or hair bands they also have to be in these colours.
Boys need grey shorts, blue polo or skivvy, grey socks, and black leather shoes.
The school jersey is the knitted wool one, and the polar fleece is an extra layer to wear to and from school and in the playground. If we head to the hall or church they will have to remove their polar fleece.
Toast
The children are really enjoying having the toast back in the mornings. They are learning how to use the toaster, make their toasts with spreads and wash and dry their plate after they have eaten.
We are still able to provide the bread, but we are asking for donations of spreads for the children to use. If you are in the position to supply a spread thank you very much.
Boxes and recycling
We all have recycling and the children love to use these materials in their artwork. We always have the need for these materials.
What is useful
* Cereal Boxes
* Egg cartons
* Clean yoghurt containers
* Bottle tops
* Old newspaper, flyers, magazines etc
* Fabric pieces
* Balls of wool
* Untreated wood off cuts
This week we really need some clean glass jars with lids.
Other things we are always looking for
* Old pots and pans
* Old kitchen equipment
* Sheets
We hope you keep nice and warm and dry today and we will see you tomorrow.
The Kākano Teachers
We read a story called Going To The River. One of the characters was a lion. We painted our own lions using brushes and forks. We also watched some videos about lions and learned some interesting facts.
Kia ora Kākano whānau!
We hope you have had a great long weekend with your families.
REMINDER: Tomorrow Tuesday 7th June is a Teacher Only Day.
There will be no school. If you are needing childcare then please contact Maryanne Rolling on 0211215599. The teachers are out on a course at John Paul College all day.
It will be a short week for our children in class this week and we look forward to seeing them all on Wednesday. The teachers will still be sending home their reading homework this week. However, this will most likely be a review of some of the concepts they have already been learning about, rather than a new book.
Attending Pentecost Mass last week was a highlight of our school year so far, as it was the first time we have all been in the church together as a school! The children were very well behaved and their singing was beautiful. Have you had a chance to ask them what Pentecost is all about?
The week ahead:
Tuesday: Teacher Only Day
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday: Library Day for Kākano 7
Sausage Sizzle & Juicies $1.50 each / Rollerskating club at lunchtime
Kia pai te ahiahi - have a good afternoon
Kākano Teachers
Today we went over to St Mary's Church to have a close look at the special icon o Hāta Maria, te Maria Wahine o te Atua, Holy Mary, Mother of God that is in our church at the moment. It is a very special icon and we were very lucky to be able to take our time and look at the icon up close. Father Thomas spoke to us while we were in the church.
