Week 9 Blog

 Week 9

Kia ora whānau

It is week 9 this week and we continue to be impressed with the way the children are working across all Kākano classes.

It has been pleasing to see many children return to school after periods of illness or isolation.  As always, we remind you if your child is displaying any cough or cold symptoms you keep them at home and test for Covid.

In class we continue to…

• Keep our space well ventilated with open windows and doors

• Clean hard surfaces throughout the day

• Remind children to sanitise as they enter the classroom

Homework

Each day your child brings home an activity to do with your support.  You will find a description of the activity in your child’s Home book.  The activity aims to support the classroom learning your child has done that day and should take no longer than 15 minutes.

We thank all the whānau who take the time to share in their child’s learning.  We have noticed a remarkable difference with those children who are regularly completing home activities.

If you have any questions about work that is being sent home, please contact your classroom teacher.

Swimming

Kākano 4, 5, 6 and 7 are swimming this week.  Please bring your togs every day.  The pool is heated so all children will be able to swim.

Gym  

Mondays at lunchtime if your child wishes to attend. Girls bring shorts and a t-shirt. Boys can come in their uniform - you can bring shorts and t-shirts if you wish.

Roller Skating

Fridays at lunchtime if your child wishes to attend. Bring your own skates and helmets. 

The week ahead:

Monday - normal school day

Tuesday - normal school day

Wednesday - normal school day

Thursday - normal school day

Friday -  sausage sizzle and juicy day $1.50 each.

We thank you for your continued support,

Kākano Teachers

Week 8 Blog

 Week 8

Kia Ora Kākano whānau

Wow, Week 8 already! The term seems like it’s flying by. 

We would like to thank parents for their continued support of the school’s Covid protocols. It looks like a wet week so we would again like to remind you that on a wet day, we ask all parents to stay on the outside of the Kākano gates as we have lots of children to get to set areas. Once again, if your child tests positive it is very important to let either Dave, Anne, your child's teacher or the school office know.  Thanks for all your help with this. Also a  big thumbs up to those children and whanau who are working hard on the Home Learning activities.

Many of you will notice some differences to the reading coming home and should receive an information sheet/email about the changes. Please check their book bags and home books for any activities we have sent home.  It is an exciting time for the Kakano teachers as we move into the next phase of our structured literacy programme. 

Swimming

Kākano 1,2 and 3 are swimming this week.  Please bring your togs every day.

Gym  

Mondays at lunchtime if your child wishes to attend. Girls bring shorts and a t-shirt. Boys can come in their uniform - you can bring shorts and t-shirts if you wish.

Roller Skating

Fridays at lunchtime if your child wishes to attend. Bring your own skates and helmets. 

Recycling

Thank you for all the recycling that has been coming in, this is an ongoing need as the children are enjoying making some amazing creations.

Things we like

* Boxes

* Bottle tops

* Bread tags

* Clean coffee pods

* Material and wool scraps

* Cardboard Scraps

If you have anything you may think help please email teachers.

The week ahead:

Monday - normal school day,  K1, K2 and K3 are swimming

Tuesday - normal school day,  K1, K2 and K3 are swimming

Wednesday - normal school day,  K1, K2 and K3 are swimming

Thursday - normal school day, K1, K2 and K3 are swimming

Friday -  sausage sizzle and juicy day $1.50 each. K1, K2 and K3 are swimming

Enjoy the rest of your weekend

Kākano teachers

Week 7 Sunday Blog

 Week 7

Kia Ora Kākano whānau

Thanks so much for helping the Young Vinnies raise $522.90 from all the donations towards helping people in the Ukraine. It was wonderful to see so many of our children dressed in yellow and blue.

Covid is continuing to make its presence in our school.  We have children and staff who are at home isolating.  It is really important for us to continue to keep up our Covid protocols so we ask that no parents come inside the Kākano classrooms and continue to drop your children off at the gates. On a wet day, we ask all parents to stay on the outside of the Kākano gates as we have lots of children to get to set areas to meet parents.  We continue to keep our classrooms well ventilated, surfaces washed down and have children sanitising.

If your child tests positive it is very important to let either Dave, Anne, your child's teacher or the school office know.  Thanks for all your help with this.

Swimming

Kākano 4, 5, 6 and 7 are swimming this week.  Please bring your togs every day.

Gym  

Mondays at lunchtime if your child wishes to attend. Girls bring shorts and a t-shirt. Boys can come in their uniform - you can bring shorts and t-shirts if you wish.

Roller Skating

Fridays at lunchtime if your child wishes to attend. Bring your own skates and helmets. 

Recycling

Thank you for all the recycling that has been coming in, this is an ongoing need as the children are enjoying making some amazing creations.

Things we like

* Boxes

* Bottle tops

* Bread tags

* Clean coffee pods

* Material and wool scraps

* Cardboard Scraps

If you have anything you may think help please email teachers.

Caritas-Morning Tea

We have been thinking about other people in different countries across the world who are refugees, have limited access to food, water and resources. On Thursday for Morning tea we will all be having a slice of bread with some water to think and reflect on those less fortunate people.

The week ahead:

Monday - normal school day,  K4, K5, K6 and K7 are swimming

Tuesday - normal school day,  K4, K5, K6 and K7 are swimming

Wednesday - normal school day,  K4, K5, K6 and K7 are swimming

Thursday - normal school day, K4, K5, K6 and K7 are swimming

Friday -  sausage sizzle and juicy day $1.50 each. K4, K5, K6 and K7 are swimming

Enjoy the rest of your weekend

Kākano teachers

Friday Worry Dolls

 With all that is going on in New Zealand and around the world at the moment Kakano 3 made Worry Dolls on Friday. These originated in Guatemala and the idea is that you tell the doll your worries and place them under your pillow before you go to bed. The children had a great time and are keen to make 'accessories' for them during play provocation time in the mornings this week. Check out our dolls below. 

Week 6 Sunday Blog

 Week 6

Kia Ora Kākano whānau

We had a lovely week this week celebrating the beginning of Lent.  We made Lenten Promises on Monday.  We then burnt our promises in preparation for Ash Wednesday. Please ask your child what they decided they were either going to give up during Lent or what they are going to do to be helpful during Lent.  On Tuesday it was Shrove Tuesday and all the children made pancakes.  On Wednesday it was Ash Wednesday and the children took part in the Ash Wednesday Liturgy.  They all had the sign of the cross drawn on their forehead with the ashes from their Lenten promises.

Covid has started to make its presence in our school.  We have children and staff who are at home isolating.  It is really important for us to continue to keep up our Covid protocols so we ask that no parents come inside the kākano classrooms and continue to drop your children off at the gates. On a wet day, we ask all parents to stay on the outside of the Kākano gates as we have lots of children to get to set areas to meet parents.  We continue to keep our classrooms well ventilated, surfaces washed down and have children sanitising.

If your child tests positive it is very important to let either Dave, Anne, your child's teacher or the school office know.  Thanks for all your help with this.  

Mufti Day

On Friday the Young Vinnies (a group in our school) would like to have a mufti day in support of Ukraine.  Your child can dress in blue and yellow or one of these colours (the colours of the Ukraine flag) and they ask you to bring a gold coin donation.  Children do not have to wear their uniforms on Friday.

Swimming

Kākano 1, 2, and 3 are swimming this week.  Please bring your togs every day.

Gym  

Mondays at lunchtime if your child wishes to attend. Girls bring shorts and a t-shirt. Boys can come in their uniform - you can bring shorts and t-shirts if you wish.

Roller Skating

Fridays at lunchtime if your child wishes to attend. Bring your own skates and helmets. 

The week ahead:

Monday - normal school day,  K1, 2, 3 are swimming

Tuesday - normal school day,  K1, 2, 3 are swimming

Wednesday - normal school day,  K1, 2, 3 are swimming

Thursday - normal school day, K1, 2, 3 are swimming

Friday -  Mufti Day - dress in blue and yellow and bring a gold coin donation, sausage sizzle and juicy day $1.50 each

Enjoy the rest of your weekend

Kākano teachers