Term 3 Week 6 Notices

We hope all our kākano families are having a lovely weekend.  Even though our cross country race has been postponed until term 4 we are still training every morning (weather permitting).  It is great that the kākano teachers can see improved fitness levels among all the children. 

Recycling

Please keep the recycling materials coming into school.  It is amazing to see the different things that can be made from cardboard boxes, bottle tops, and other recycling materials. The children are very creative.

Fathers Day Gifts

The PTA is running its Father's Day stall this week on Wednesday and Thursday at lunchtime. The children can bring along money if they want to and purchase their own gifts for Dad.

Upcoming Events - For your diary

On Friday 28th October at 9.00 am we are celebrating Grandparents Day.  Grandparents and Grandfriends are welcome to come and spend the morning with us starting with Mass in the church followed by morning tea and activities at school. 

 

The Week Ahead

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday - rollerskating in the hall, sausage sizzle, and juicy $1.50 each  

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and we look forward to seeing all the kākano children in the morning.

Term 3 Week 5 Notices

Kia ora whānau, it’s lovely to see the sun out again. Let’s hope it stays that way for most of this week. Our kākano tamariki love being able to play outside and sorely missed that last week.

Cross Country

Weather permitting, this is happening on Friday the 26th of August at 11:10am at school. Children need to wear their school uniform to school and bring either their PE gear OR shorts and t-shirt to change into. Children will also need to bring shoes to run in as we are running on the footpath as well as the field. If you are able to help, please let your child’s classroom teacher know as soon as possible.

Mini Marathon

A reminder that the form and payment need to be handed into the office by Tuesday 23rd August - that’s this coming Tuesday. Late entries will not be accepted.

School Production - Little Red Rocking Hood

All kākano classes have begun to practice their dance for the production. Our dance is to the song - The Purple People Eater. So far the children are doing amazingly well learning their dance. Here are some of the important dates/information you need to know.

Weeks 5-8 - Classes continue to learn their dance routine at school during school time with Mrs. Trask (our production director)

Week 8 - Bring your costumes to school in a named bag and give it to your teacher. Your costume is a plain black t-shirt and plain black pants or shorts. Your costumes will stay at school until after the production is completed. Costumes need to be at school this week as we have full dress rehearsals next week.

Week 9 - Full dress rehearsals at school during school time. This is our practice run for the production next week. They will all happen during school time.

Week 10 - Production week. The production will take place on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th of September in the school hall. On each of these days, there will be two performances - a matinee (during school time) and an evening performance. The production will be about an hour long. Our classes have been split into two groups and your child is expected to be at both performances.

Group A - performs on Tuesday 27th - classes include K1, K3, K5, K7

Group B - performs on Wednesday 28th - classes include K2, K4, K6, K8

Closer to the week of production, tickets will go on sale and times will be announced for the matinee and evening performances. We will keep you updated as more information becomes available.

Play Provocations

Our focus changes for the next two weeks to technology and technological practice. We will be looking at ways to use different tools and designs to improve or change scenarios/situations to create a better outcome.

Operation Christmas Child - Christmas Shoe Boxes

This term we are taking part in Operation Christmas Child. Each class has a shoebox which they will pack with different gifts, prayers, and letters. This will be sent to a child across the world who would not normally receive a gift on Christmas Day. Your child may wish to put a little something special into the box. Look at  “Operation Christmas Child Videos 2022” which has some inspiring videos and ideas.

If you are able to provide a donation that would be amazing. Donations can include - toys, school supplies, hygiene products, clothing, hair accessories, etc. 

Items NOT to include are Toothpaste, sweets, lotions, and liquids; used or damaged items; war-related items; seeds, gum, chocolate, or food items; religious or political literature; medicines, aerosol cans, and sharp or fragile items.

The Week Ahead

Monday -

Tuesday -

Wednesday - Bake Sale for the Chess Club - gold coin/s this is optional

Thursday -

Friday - rollerskating in the hall, sausage sizzle and juicy $1.50 each.  Cross Country 11:10 start

Looking forward to another great week,

Kākano teachers

The Assumption of Mary

On Monday it was the Assumption of Mary.  This is when Mary ascended into heaven body and soul.  We drew Mary on a lantern and went outside with Kākano 6 to watch her ascend into heaven.

Term 3 Week 4 Notices

 Kia ora whānau,

This weekend definitely felt like spring is on its way. A cold start but lovely warm days.  

On Friday we had a lovely Mass to celebrate Mary Mackillop's feast day, we then enjoyed fun sports as a junior school and special crafts in the afternoon. 

Here are a few photos. Check out the school's Facebook page for more photos. We didn't have time to go to the library as we were so busy all day.

Art Provocations

This week we continue with art provocations in the morning.  The children have been creating some amazing artwork.  Provocations in the morning provide the children opportunities to try a range of different art principles.

We always need boxes, bottle caps, and yoghurt containers.  It is a great way to reuse your recycling so please think of our classroom before filling your recycling bin.

Cross Country this Friday

The children have been training for this event and are looking forward to running our cross-country course this Friday.  We will get started at 11:20.  The children will need their PE gear or a pair of shorts and T-shirt.

We need lots of parents to help with marshaling around the track to make this a great event for our children.  If you can help please either let me know during drop-offs or email me at susieb@stmarysrotorua.school.nz please be at school at 11:10am.

Mini Marathon

Thanks to those of you who are keen to do this. Please remember to return your forms if you haven't done so already. This is optional to take part in.

Week Ahead

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday - 11:20am Cross Country rollerskating in the hall at lunchtime, library, sausage sizzle, and juicy $1.50 each. 

Looking forward to another great week,

Kākano teachers

Lots Happening in K7

          We have been very busy so far this term in Kākano 7

• playing marbles - games from other countries
• science experiments - what happens to candles when a jar is placed over them? Will the candle go out? What happens with different-sized candles and different-sized jars? Water experiment - when the candle goes out what happens to the water?
• Creating amazing geometric patterns
• Creating patterns in art
• Being creative outside

          and fitting in lots of reading, writing, and maths!!

Term 3 Week 3 Notices

Kia ora whānau,

I hope you are all enjoying your weekend and made the most of the fine weather when it was here!

Thank you all for making the time to come to the 3-way conferences. It is always great to catch up with you all.

Mini Marathon

Thanks to those of you who are keen to do this. Please remember to return your forms. The Mini Marathon is not a compulsory event. If your child does not want to do the marathon they just come to school for a normal school day.

Fun Netball for Kākano children

We have a lovely volunteer who is keen to share her skills and knowledge of Netball with our children.  Every Tuesday there will be “Fun Netball” for all children who wish to participate on the Turf at lunchtime (weather permitting).

Collage Materials

Thank you to those who have recycled boxes, bottle caps, yoghurt containers and brought them to school.  We still need more of these items as the children love creating with them.

This week we will be celebrating Saint Mary MacKillop who is a very important part of our school. Make sure to ask your children what they know about Mary MacKillop over the week. We will be having a School Mass on Friday all whānau are invited to attend.

Next Sunday, the parish has a Māori Miha (Māori Mass) at 10.00 am followed by a procession carrying the Statue of Mother Mary around the Church and our school. All students and families are invited to join the procession with their parents at 11.00 am in front of St Mary’s Church.

Room 5 will be holding a cake  stall outside their class at  morning tea time on  

Wednesday 10 August. All items will be $1.00 

Week Ahead

Monday

Tuesday - fun netball at lunchtime for those who are interested

Wednesday - cake stall outside Room 5 items are $1 - this is optional for children to buy items.

Thursday

Friday - 9am School Mass, sausage sizzle and juicy $1.50 each Library Day

Looking forward to another week,

Kākano teachers

Term 3 Week 2 Notices

 Kia Orana,

It is Cook Island Language Week! We hope you all had a restful, safe weekend. It has been great to have everyone back at school after the holiday break. 

Three Way Learning Conferences:

A reminder that Tuesday and Wednesday this week are our 3-way conferences. Thank you to all of you who have already booked a time. Please do so by tomorrow if you haven’t. School will finish early on Tuesday at 2PM.

On Friday each child would have received their report and values sheet for you to complete at home. These can be discussed at the conferences. The conferences are also an opportunity for you to discuss your child’s learning with the class teacher.  We recommend children are present at these conferences as the children enjoy sharing their achievements with parents as well as setting new learning goals for the upcoming term.  Please note we have allocated 10-minute slots for each interview, if you have more to discuss please let your class teacher know and schedule a meeting for a later date.

How to book for Three Way Learning Conferences:

Parent-teacher interviews will be held at the following times:

• 2:30pm - 6:00pm Tuesday 2nd August

• 3:10pm - 5:20pm Wednesday 3rd August

To book your interviews, go to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz and enter the event srprt. 

Then follow these three simple steps:

1. First enter your name, your student's name, and your email address. If you need to book for more than one student, change the “Book for x students” setting, and enter the other student's name.

2. On the next page, pick the teachers you want to meet.  Choose from the list of teachers.

3. Then you'll see a timetable showing when your chosen teachers are available. Simply click on the times that suit you.

When you have finished, your interview timetable will be emailed to you. You can return to the site and enter the event code srprt again to change or cancel your interviews. If you don't have internet access, please call Shanelle at the school office (phone 07 3481701).  She will be able to make a booking for you.

Holiday Reading Log

Thank you for returning your child’s holiday reading log. Could you please return them tomorrow if you still have them at home. They are the sheets that were given out before the holidays that had Lego men to colour every time you read a book to your child. The draw will be held this Friday during assembly.

Week Ahead

Monday - normal school day

Tuesday - school finishes 2PM

Wednesday - normal school day

Thursday - normal school day

Friday - Library Day, sausage sizzle and juicy $1.50 each, assembly.

We look forward to seeing you all this week, especially at the three-way conferences.

Kākano Teachers