Term 4 - Week 9 - Last week of school

We are now in our final few days of school for 2022. Thank you so much to you, our wonderful Kākano whānau for a great year. The teachers wish you all a safe and blessed holiday period. 

On Friday the children brought home their reports with their class teacher for next year. They will get the opportunity to meet their new teacher on Monday and see who else is in their class. There was also a holiday reading log in this envelope. It is so important to continue reading over the holidays! Mums, Dads and family reading to you counts so make sure you record the book they read too. There will be a prize draw early next year.

Swimming

Kakano 5 are swimming this week. Bring your togs and towel each day and we'll fit it in around the various school activities happening.

Monday

We will be having our end of year school mass at 9am - we will be leaving class at 8:50am. Thank you for being at school on time and in correct tidy school uniform for this. It is a special mass to recognise our Year 6’s and all of their service to St Mary’s over time.

Wednesday

Whole school prizegiving is at 9:30. All whānau are welcome to attend this. If your child is getting a prize you would have received a slip of paper alongside their report. 

Thursday

This is our last day of school! We have a missioning in the morning to farewell the Year 6 students and school finishes at 12:30pm. Thank you for organising your child to be picked up at this time.

Thank you again for an awesome year in 2022.

Merry Christmas and have a happy new year!

Term 4 - Week 8

It is hard to believe we are now in the last few weeks of school.  

As always, we have a lot going on this week, please read through the notices to make sure you know what is happening each day.

Monday: Junior School Big Day In 

Your child needs their swimming togs, a named water gun (optional), sunhat, morning tea and your $5 for our shared lunch and Christmas Treats. All junior children can wear home clothes (mufti) to school for our Fun day. Please ensure you have put sunblock on them before they come to school. There will be school sunblock out so they can reapply it at morning tea time.

Tuesday: Junior Tryathlon 11:15

What to bring: bike/scooter, helmet, sneakers, togs. If Parents are available to help please contact your child's teacher.

 

Wednesday / Thursday

Normal school days.

 

Friday: Year 0-2 Assembly 2:05

Our children will be hosting our final school Assembly.  Our Year 2 children will be organising the assembly with the support of our Year 0 and 1 children.  Some children will bring home ‘words’ that they will be saying at our assembly.  All whānau are welcome to join us

 

 

Swimming

This week Kākano 1-4 are swimming all week. Please ensure your child has their togs and towel each day. 

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and we can’t wait to share in a BIG Day of Fun tomorrow.

Kākano Teachers.

Disco - Wednesday - Week 7

 

Term 4 - Week 7

We welcome back the senior classes from camp. By all accounts they had a great time last week. 

With the changeable weather and swimming at the moment, the children are often misplacing clothing. It makes it so much easier if they are named, especially sandals and fleeces/jerseys. 

Junior Tryathlon

Year 0-3 will have their Junior Tryathlon on Tuesday 6th December at 11:15 a.m. What to bring: bike/scooter, helmet, sneakers, togs. If Parents are available to help please contact your child's teacher.

 

Swimming

This week Kākano 5-8 are swimming all week. Please ensure your child has their togs and towel each day. 

The Week Ahead:

Kākano 5-8 are swimming all week

Monday - normal school day

Tuesday - normal school day

Wednesday - normal school day

Thursday - normal school day, Advent Liturgy

Friday -  sausage sizzle and juicies $1.50 each, roller skating at lunchtime, Library books to be returned by today - the library is closed from next week for the annual stocktake.

See you tomorrow

Kākano Teachers

Term 4 - Week 6

We are heading into the busy time of the year in our classrooms and across the whole school.   The Totara team (Yr 5 & 6) has their camps this week in Taupo. We all hope the weather plays ball and they are able to participate in all the planned activities and have a safe and joyful camp.

Back at school, all the Kākano classes will participate in a street racket lesson this week.  Street racket is a new and innovative game using a bat and ball.  It bridges the skills needed for all racket sports in a fun way.

Calendar Art 

Calendar Art orders are only open until Wednesday 23rd November at 11.30pm.  They are a great gift or keepsake for your family.

If you would like to purchase: 

1/. Go to www.kidsartworks.com

2/. Use the Entrance Code: KZ1410

3/. Enter your child’s room & name when prompted

 

Swimming

This week Kākano 1-4 are swimming all week. Please ensure your child has their togs and towel each day. 

The Week Ahead:

K1-4 are swimming all week

Monday - normal school day, racket ball K1-8

Tuesday - normal school day

Wednesday - normal school day

Thursday - normal school day

Friday -  sausage sizzle and juicies $1.50 each, roller skating at lunchtime Library for Kakano 5

Term 4 - Week 5

We are already half way through the term and we seem to be reaching higher temperatures. Please can you ensure your child brings a named water bottle so they keep hydrated. Also, please can you remind your child to bring their named hat. St Mary’s has the rule - no hat, no play.  So if they do not have a hat, they need to sit in the shade. 

Junior Kapa haka

Well done to all our children who participated in the Kahui Ako Ahurei on Friday. Our Junior roopu stole the show and looked awesome in their new outfits. You sang so beautifully and we were all so proud of you. Thanks especially to Mrs Thomson for organising the group - she did a wonderful job.

Swimming

This week K5-8 are swimming all week. Please ensure your child has their togs and towel each day. 

Holiday Reading Logs - are due in tomorrow

We will have a lucky draw at our assembly tomorrow as our assembly was rescheduled from Friday. Thank you to all those children who have already returned their holiday reading logs.

The Week Ahead:

K5-8 are swimming all week

Monday - normal school day

Tuesday - normal school day

Wednesday - normal school day

Thursday - normal school day

Friday -  sausage sizzle and juicies $1.50 each, roller skating at lunchtime, Library day for Kakano 5

Term 4 - Week 4

Last Friday at assembly the Junior Kapa Haka group performed for the first time.  They were amazing and this Friday they will perform at JPC which is very exciting for them.

On Monday we have a Teacher Only Day.  Remember if you require care for your child tomorrow you can ring Maryanne Roling from Glenholme Afterschool Care. Mary Anne’s contact number is 347 0709 or 021 121 5599.

Swimming - No swimming for any Kākano classes this week as the senior children have swimming instructors teaching them this week.  

Holiday Reading Logs - are due now

We will have a lucky draw at our assembly this Friday. Thank you to all those children who have already returned their holiday reading logs.

The Week Ahead:

No Swimming this week

Monday - Teacher Only Day - School is closed

Tuesday - normal school day

Wednesday - normal school day

Thursday - normal school day

Friday -  Junior Kapa Haka group performing at JPC, sausage sizzle and juicies $1.50 each, roller skating at lunchtime, Library for Kakano 5

Enjoy your Sunday afternoon and we will see everyone on Tuesday.

Kākano Teachers

Term 4 - Week 3

What an amazing day we had on Friday with Andrew Chinn joining us. He was blown away by the singing during our Grandparent's Mass - he stopped singing himself during one of the songs so he could just enjoy hearing the children sing. We had a great workshop with him and the afternoon concert got everyone involved, smiling, singing and dancing along to the songs. Thank you to all parents who were very generous with providing some lovely treats for morning tea. It was wonderful to have so many grandparents and grandfriends join us.

 

Thank you for having the children in their summer uniforms. Some mornings are still cold so they may need jerseys.  Please make sure that your child has their sunhat every day.  St Mary’s has the rule - no hat, no play.  So if they do not have a hat, they need to sit in the shade.  All items of school uniform need to be named please.

A gentle reminder that school starts at 8:45. If your child arrives after this time, they will need to report to the school office to be recorded as present but late. 

From Mrs Holmes - Student Returning to school

Kia ora whanau,

We have a student returning to school on Monday who has had cancer.  He has been away since 2021. His immunity has been compromised due to the treatment he has received and he is particularly susceptible to chickenpox and measles. 

Any cases of chickenpox or measles, in the school community, needs to be reported to the school office immediately to ensure his health is not compromised. He is looking forward to coming back to school as are his friends.

Swimming

There is no swimming for all kakano classes over the next two weeks. The middle and senior school children have instructors coming in to take them for Make the Difference swimming lessons.

Colour Fun Run - Order your prize

The last day to order your prize is Monday 31 October, please log in to your profile at https://app.schoolfundraising.co.nz and order it. No late ordering is available.

Holiday Reading Logs - are due now

We will have a lucky draw at our next assembly - this Friday. Thank you to all those children who have already returned their holiday reading logs.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Teacher Only Day - next week

We have a Teachers’ Only Day on Monday 7th November. There will be no school for children. If you require after-school care you can ring Maryanne Roling from Glenholme Afterschool Care. Mary Anne’s contact number is 347 0709 or 021 121 5599.

The Week Ahead:

No Swimming this week

Monday - normal school day

Tuesday - normal school day

Wednesday - normal school day

Thursday - All Saints / All Souls Liturgy 12:15 in the school hall

Friday - sausage sizzle and juicies $1.50 each, roller skating

Enjoy the rest of your inside day. See you all tomorrow

Term 4 - Week 2

 Mālo ni, welcome to Tokelau Language Week

What lovely weather we have had this weekend.  

The children had a lovely first week back and all settled back in well. What a way to end the first week back.  All the children had great fun at the colour run. We want to thank you everyone for your support for our Colour Run. It was an awesome event and lots of fun. There are lots of photos on our Facebook page

You are able to go online now and order the prizes.   This needs to be done by October 31st.    Prizes will be delivered to school. https://schoolfundraising.co.nz/

Thank you for having the children in their summer uniforms. Some mornings are still cold so they may need jerseys.  Please make sure that your child has their sunhat every day.  St Mary’s has the rule no hat, no play.  So if they do not have a hat, they need to sit in the shade.  

Can all items of uniform please be named as the children get changed for swimming and it can be hard to find their uniform if it is not named.

Swimming

This term we are all going swimming. The classes alternate swimming weeks. Please bring swimming togs and a towel each day when it is your swimming week. This week Kākano 1-4 will be swimming.

Grandparents/Grandfriends mass

Friday, October 28th at 9.30 am 

Join us for Mass with Catholic songwriter and singer, Andrew Chinn leading our singing. We would love to see as many Grandparents/Grandfriends as possible there with us.

We ask that all children bring in a small plate of food to share with the Grandparents for morning tea.  

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Teacher Only Day

We have a Teachers’ Only Day on Monday 7th November. There will be no school for children. If you require after-school care you can ring Maryanne Roling from Glenholme Afterschool Care. Mary Anne’s contact number is 347 0709 or 0211 215599.

Working Bee

We intend to have a working bee on the second Saturday after the holidays, October 29th. There are a number of jobs that need to be done. I really appreciate the support we get from you, so thank you in anticipation. Children are welcome and we will have a BBQ lunch.

The Week Ahead:

Swimming - Kākano 1,2,3,4

Monday - Labour Day

Tuesday - normal school day

Wednesday - normal school day

Thursday - Rosary 12:15

Friday - Grandparents Mass 9am, A plate for a shared morning tea with grandparents,  sausage sizzle and juicies $1.50 each.

Thank you for reading all of the notices. See you all tomorrow :)

Term 4 - Week 1

Kia Ora and welcome back!

We hope everyone has had a safe and restful break. All of the teachers are looking forward to a busy and fun Term 4 with the children.

Uniform

Students are to start Term 4 in full summer uniform. 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.

Sunhats

Sunhats are a part of the summer school uniform. Thank you for helping your children pack their sunhat each day. We have a ‘no hat no play’ policy when it comes to being outside during play times.

Swimming

This term we are all going swimming. The classes alternate swimming weeks. Please bring swimming togs and a towel each day when it is your swimming week. This week Kākano 5, 6, 7 & 8 will be swimming.

THE COLOUR RUN  

It is the final week to get sponsors. Please continue in getting sponsors.  If you haven’t made a profile yet, there is still time.  We can keep going right to Friday and then the fun will begin. https://schoolfundraising.co.nz/  After the event the children will be able to order their prizes online. Orders need to be done by 31 October.

The Colour Run is finally upon us!! 

The students have done an AMAZING job fundraising and it is now in the final week for getting sponsors.  The colour run will take place this Friday afternoon the 21st of October starting at 1.30 pm

 

Students must wear old clothes for the run…they will be covered in coloured chalk by the end of it!  (Rest assured it does wash out). Please send a change of clothes and a towel as there will be a water activity. They cannot use their sports uniform or their school uniform when taking part. 

 

We invite you all to come along and watch the fun unfold!

If you would like to be a parent helper on the day please let Brigitte Holmes know.  

brigitteh@stmarysrotorua.school.nz or text 0272121206.

The PTA helpers will be about but we will need more hands to help with safety, please volunteer if you can. 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Teacher Only Day

We have a Teachers’ Only Day on Monday 7th November. There will be no school for children. If you require after-school care you can ring Maryanne Roling from Glenholme Afterschool Care. Mary Anne’s contact number is 347 0709 or 0211 215599.

Working Bee

We intend to have a working bee on the second Saturday after the holidays, October 29th. There are a number of jobs that need to be done. I really appreciate the support we get from you, so thank you in anticipation. Children are welcome and we will have a BBQ lunch.

Grandparents/Grandfriends mass

Friday, October 28th at 9.30 am 

Join us for Mass with Catholic songwriter and singer, Andrew Chinn leading our singing. We would love to see as many Grandparents/Grandriends as possible there with us.

The Week Ahead:

Swimming - Kākano 5, 6, 7 & 8 - every day

Monday - normal school day

Tuesday - normal school day

Wednesday - normal school day

Thursday - normal school day, Rosary - led by the Senior Team

Friday - The colour run, sausage sizzle and juicies $1.50 each.

Week 2 - Monday - 24th October - Labour Day Holiday (no school)

Thank you for reading all of the notices. Enjoy the rest of this lovely day.

See you all tomorrow :)

 

Term 3 - Week 10

Kia ora kākano families hope you are all enjoying your Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day.  The final week of term is a very busy one, please read through the notices carefully. 

SICKNESS

Teachers have noticed children are very tired, and some are unwell with snotty noses and horrible coughs.  If your child is not well PLEASE keep them at home.

SCHOOL DROP OFF

School starts at 8:45, it is important your child is at school by this time each day!  A reminder that it is not safe to drop your child off at school prior to 8am as teachers often have before school meetings.  All teachers are in their classroom from 8:30.

WEEK 10 Plan

Tuesday: Dress Rehearsal (please make sure your child as their costume at school; black top and pants/shorts)

Wednesday: K2, K5, K7, K8 performance - children need to be back at school at 5:30, they are to meet in their classroom.  Their teacher will be waiting for them.

Thursday: K1, K3, K4, K6 performance - children need to be back at school at 5:30, they are to meet in their classroom.  Their teacher will be waiting for them.

Friday: Normal school day, sausage sizzle and juicies for sale ($1.50 each)

School Production - Little Red Rocking Hood

All kakano classes have been working enthusiastically to learn their dance for the production. Our dance is to the song - The Purple People Eater. 

The evening shows are now sold out, and there are no door sales. Matinee tickets are the only ones available. Tickets can be bought online from Eventbrite. TICKETS ON SALE NOW - CLICK HERE

Reminder:

Group A - performs on Wednesday 28th - classes include K2, K5, K7, K8

Group B - performs on Thursday 29th - classes include K1, K3, K4, K6

Friday October 21, 

 School COLOUR Fun Run!

Fantastic Fundraising

We have had another fantastic week with our fundraising. We are on track to reach our goal and it is all thanks to you and your effort. We have over 50% of children who have made a  profile.  There is still time to  make a profile and collect sponsors. schoolfunrun.co.nz

Please keep sharing the link regularly.. You will find the button just under your name and our school's name. Please read the booklet the children brought home for more information.

Colour In Competition

We will be holding a Colour In Competition during the holidays.  Colour in the picture and return to school by the event day (21 October) and be in to win a prize.

You are able to print a copy  here

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