Term 1 - 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.  

Chickenpox

A case of chickenpox has been reported in our class. Chickenpox is a highly infectious disease. The illness can start 10-21 days after exposure. Initial symptoms can include fatigue, a mild fever, lack of appetite and a general feeling of being unwell. These symptoms may be present 1-2 days before the rash / blisters appear. If your child is displaying these symptoms, please keep them at home and seek medical advice.

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

No swimming for us this week.

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

           - Library day - remember to bring your library books to school so you can get

             new ones

Enjoy the rest of your weekend

Kākano teachers