Kia ora koutou parents and caregivers,
Phew! The end of week 9 - we are nearly there! It's been another very busy and tiring week in the Kowhai Community, and we are certainly starting to look forward to the up-coming holidays (and that's not just the teachers!) We know there are some children and their families taking very exciting (and slightly early) holidays to exotic destinations - we wish each of you a safe journey, and look forward to hearing about all your adventures next term. Learning Conferences We know we've mentioned this in the last few K.I.T. notices, and we promise this will be the last time! Next week we will be holding Learning Conferences for all children across the school, regardless of how long they've been at school, or whether they have received a report or not. (Reports go home on Monday for children who have been at school for two terms, four terms (one year), or six terms. Reports are in sealed envelopes, and usually placed in your child's reading packet.) Learning Conferences are 20 minutes long, and your child will play a central role by telling you about their learning (what they have been doing at school) and sharing some of their 'best' or favourite work with you. This 20 minutes allows for about 15 - 17 minutes of talk time, and 3 minutes for the teacher to prepare for the next Learning Conference. Many of us have back-to-back bookings for Learning Conferences, so we need to stick very closely to our allotted times. We thank you in advance for your help with this! Of course, if there is more to be discussed than can be covered in the 20 minutes, or if you have specific concerns that you do not wish to discuss in front of your child, then you are welcome to arrange another time to meet with your child's teacher(s). Your child will need to be at their Learning Conference, and the children are often very excited to share their work with you. Expect some nervous giggling! Your child does not need to be at school on Friday (unless they have a Learning Conference, in which case they would attend with you), as teachers will be busy with Learning Conferences. If you have any questions, feel free to comment below, or approach your child's pod teacher. WMI gala day Our Intermediate students have received lots of orders for their fabulous products! Thank you all for your support of this fundraiser! Orders closed on Monday, but we know that some stalls are making 'extra', just in case some children didn't get their orders in on time. If you haven't ordered, but were really hoping for some slime, or a hot chocolate, or some fudge, or some yummy treats, you could still bring your money on Wednesday and try your luck! And some of the t-shirts may be able to be ordered after Wednesday (once the Intermediate students have caught up with the back-log!) The gala day will be operating at lunch time, and some stalls may be open at 3.00, depending on availability of their product! Library A reminder that our library day is Tuesday (for children in Allchurch, Buckenham or Sands), or Wednesday (for children in Herring, Simons or Stuart). Emails have been sent about any books that are overdue, and these overdue books can be returned at any time (the library is open most lunchtimes). Bingo Babes Definitely an adult only event here! If you're looking for a great night out, plan ahead to attend the Bingo Babes evening at the Community Hall on August 5th. Tickets are $25, and are available from the school office. Lots of our teachers have been before (for one or two it's the highlight of their social calendar!) - so if you have any questions, ask away! If you own a business that would like to support or donate something towards this fundraising event, please contact Di van der Zwet (347 8448, or [email protected]). As always - any questions, lost property, community notices etc are welcome to be left in the comments! Have a fabulous weekend - it's officially July, so the end of junk-free June (well done, Mrs B and Miss Allchurch!) :o) Thelma, Nicole, Jo, Christina, Louise & Natalie kowhai@westmelton,school.nz
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Andrea
30/6/2017 11:12:37 pm
Hi ladies, can you please just clarify Friday 7th. I understand kids don't need to be at school, but are they able to attend for the school day Friday? needs must and school hols following two weeks add pressure to the working mums😉 Many thanks
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Kowhai team
1/7/2017 08:00:32 am
Hi Andrea - absolutely understand this pressure! There will be a Learning Assistant (and possibly a relieving teacher) available to supervise children. This won't be a regular teaching programme, but more a fun day. If you need to use this option, please let your child's pod teacher or the school office know, as we will need to know which children to expect on Friday (plus make decisions about where they are based etc). Hope this helps to clarify things!
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Andrea
2/7/2017 07:17:31 pm
Awesome thank you!
Hannah Helm
1/7/2017 07:53:45 am
Hi
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Kowhai team
1/7/2017 08:02:30 am
Thanks Hannah - perfect place to put this notice! Did you know there is also a lost property box (big green bin) at the west end of the Ti Kouka block (that's the brick building just in front of us)? If it's been abandoned / misplaced in the playground it may end up there! :o)
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