Hi everyone -
Welcome to a very belated K.I.T. notice for Week 3 - we were just wondering how many people would miss their weekly K.I.T. fix. Turns out, not many of you. ;o) We are sorry for the delay in getting this info to you - thanks for your patience. Inquiry We've been busy investigating creativity and innovation in our inquiry time, and really enjoyed reading the books 'Iggy Peck, architect', 'Rosie Revere, engineer', and 'Ida Twist, scientist'. We've talked lots about the idea that it's good to fail at something as we can learn from our mistakes. We've also talked about identifying problems, and thinking of creative and innovative solutions. This week we were lucky to have Helen (Anna's mum) come to talk to us about being a Civil Engineer (you'll be pleased to know she hasn't had any 'fails' in her building projects). We are busy planning with Tammy (Tegan's mum) to come and talk to us about being a scientist, and we are just looking for an architect to complete the set! If you're an architect, draughtsman, or something to do with designing buildings and would love to share your knowledge with the Kowhai kids, we'd love to hear from you! Email Mrs B - [email protected] - and we'll sort something out! Thanks! Pink shirt day This Friday is Pink shirt day to promote anti-bullying week. All children are invited to wear pink clothing on Friday, and bring a gold coin donation. If your child does not want to wear pink, they will be expected to wear normal school uniform (ie this is not a mufti day). Some helpful hints from those of us with boys - borrow clothing off friendly neighbours with girls, wear something of Mums, wear a pink singlet over your clothing, wear a pink onesie or dye a plain white t-shirt pink for the day. Court theatre presentation This has been promoted in the School newsletter and will be held on June 1. The cost is $5, and we will let you know how to pay this at the end of the week! We're really looking forward to seeing this production, especially with our own school production coming up in Term 3. Communication from school School newsletters are published in Week 3, 6 and 9 of each term. These are emailed to parents, so it is important that the school office has your correct (and current) email address. For other (casual) notices and reminders, make sure you 'like' the school Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/WestMeltonSchool/ And feel free to post any questions on these K.I.T. notices (as comments). Coming up There are a number of parent information evenings coming up - these have been advertised in the school newsletter, via email, on the school Facebook page, and on the school calendar. 23 May - Literacy 29 May - Intermediate 31 May - Digital technologies 7 June - Mathematics Subway / pizza / uniforms All of these things can now be ordered online! For Subway, continue to use the 'Lunch online' website, and for pizza or uniforms, use the West Melton 'shop'. There is a link from the school website (https://shop.tgcl.co.nz/shop/), as well as full information on uniform requirements and a price list. Pizza is available on Tuesday at $2 a slice (this is an annual fundraiser for the Intermediate school trip to Wellington, and is only available for Term 2 and 3). We hope you had a lovely weekend and survived the freezing wind and frosty starts. Thelma, Nicole, Jo, Christina, Louise & Natalie kowhai@westmelton,school.nz
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Tammy and Cam
23/5/2017 06:08:36 am
Kia ora Team Kowhai - Just a quick one to let you know that we definitely missed receiving the KIT notice but didn't want to hassle you about it! Like us, we suspected you were super busy, and we were confident we would receive it in due course :) As ever, many thanks for all that you do. Nga mihi nui - Tammy and Cam
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Kowhai team
26/5/2017 07:33:02 pm
Oh thanks guys! We appreciate your on-going support! :o)
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