Kia ora koutou Kowhai parents and caregivers!
Wow - the end of week 5! We are already half-way through the term, and there's heaps of things coming up. We hope you have enjoyed the sunshine and warmer temperatures this week - spring is coming. A big 'welcome' to school to Cooper and Ivy who joined the Kowhai Community this week. Inquiry / Production Our inquiry focus for this term is "the arts tell a story", and we are working towards our whole school production in Week 10 of this term. The production will be at Rolleston College on Monday and Tuesday (September 25 and 26) from 7.00 - 9.00pm. There may also be a matinee performance on the Tuesday (to be confirmed). There will be lots more information about ticket prices, what time you need to be there, costumes and props etc closer to the time. We are all busily practising our song (you may get sneak previews of this at home!) and next week we will start on our dances. If you know that your child will not be at school in the final week of term, please let your child's pod teacher know as soon as possible. We're also looking for a few parents who would be able to sew 'costumes' on demand (nothing complicated, don't worry!) If you're available to help out (time, location, details to be confirmed), then please comment below. We're also looking (at this stage) for some off-cuts / remnants of chiffon, organza or other similar 'floaty' fabrics (bright colours, please) - again, please comment below if you have any. Celebration of Learning Next Friday at 9.00 there is a whole school Celebration of Learning in the Wharenui. It is the Kowhai Community's turn to share their learning - we'll be sharing our song for Production! If you are free from 9.00 you are more than welcome to pop along and join in the fun! Illness Even though it's warming up, there are still lots of illnesses around. We've had children away from the Kowhai Community this week with strep throat, fevers, vomiting, chest infections, slapped cheek and other coughs and colds. If your child is unwell, please keep them at home until they are better (and remember that they can not return to school until 48 hours after their last 'episode' of vomiting). Thanks! (While we're thinking about reminders, please remember that teachers are not available to supervise children who arrive at school before 8.20am. As the weather gets warmer, these children will be asked to wait outside the classroom). Lost property On Thursday morning, a pink, white and black hairtie (one of those frilly, curly ribbony ones) was lost in the Kowhai Community. If this has accidentally come home to your house, please return it to school on Monday. (As always - if you are missing any items of clothing, please comment below with the details!) Seesaw We continue to use Seesaw to share our day-to-day learning experiences with you. If you haven't signed up yet, please visit https://app.seesaw.me/s/104-816-398 . The sign up process is very easy (you will need to wait for a Kowhai teacher to approve your sign up), and once you have signed up you can choose to download the iPhone or Android app for your mobile device. Thanks to all those who have recently signed up - the children really love receiving your comments on their work! Have a lovely weekend - we'll see you all next week! Thelma, Nicole, Jo, Christina, Louise & Natalie kowhai@westmelton,school.nz
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Amy-Jo
25/8/2017 03:49:12 pm
I would be more than happy to help with costume sewing and organza fabric. I have lots of various fabrics and some experience with stage costumes.
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Kowhai team
25/8/2017 07:15:12 pm
That's brilliant, Amy-Jo! Thanks so much. I'll be in touch closer to the time (and when we've figured out what we need!) - Christina
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Kasey Kime
25/8/2017 05:32:05 pm
My son Jack Kime has lost TWO jumpers now despite having his full name inside them. I have and searched the lost and found and playground. If anyone has seen these jumpers please let me know. They are VERY expensive to replace. Thanks
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Kowhai Team
25/8/2017 07:17:29 pm
Oh no! We were hoping they would have turned up by now! We'll add a notice to our school notices (for students) on Monday morning, just in case they're sitting in another Learning Community. *fingers crossed*
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Hannah Helm
25/8/2017 05:51:42 pm
I can probably help with seeing as long as it Is easy.
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Kowhai Team
25/8/2017 07:18:04 pm
Thanks Hannah - that would be great! We'll be in touch closer to the time to sort the finer details.
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Cheryl
25/8/2017 08:31:34 pm
I will be able to help with the sewing once we are back.
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Kowhai Team
26/8/2017 01:05:23 pm
Thanks so much, Cheryl! We'll provide the slice this time. ;o)
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Janelle
25/8/2017 09:13:00 pm
I can help with sewing too if needed.
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Kowhai Team
26/8/2017 01:06:21 pm
Thanks very much, Janelle!
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Shanz Kukard
26/8/2017 06:00:35 pm
Frazer has lost his jersey (again!). It is named and we have searched the lost ppty bin several times for it. If it has made its way into your home we would love to have it back. Cheers
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Kowhai Team
26/8/2017 06:44:35 pm
Oh no! We'll put a note about Frazer's jumper in the school notices (for students) on Monday. :o)
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Tracy Hilton
27/8/2017 09:04:22 am
Hi there I am happy to help with sewing as long as it is not during the day as have work commitments. Sounds exciting 😆
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Kowhai Team
27/8/2017 11:47:06 am
Thanks Tracey! We're all for a bit of late night sewing, so will be in touch!
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Tracy Hilton
27/8/2017 09:25:13 am
Hi there, I have not seen anything for Olive on seesaw for months, is it possible I have the wrong link to her? I thought you must have stopped using it! Last one was March 22nd. ?? Thank you
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Kowhai Team
27/8/2017 11:49:56 am
I've just had a wee look - the link is correct and you're right, her last 'entry' is March 22nd. I'll follow this up Louise. :o)
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Emma Scarlett
30/8/2017 10:27:40 pm
We are the same - there are 3 entries from back in March. At the time when I questioned Sophie about them she said she didn't take part of any of those activities and there were no photos of her.
Andrea Innes
27/8/2017 09:36:00 am
I'm happy to help with sewing also
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Kowhai Team
27/8/2017 11:50:21 am
Thanks Andrea! That would be great.
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Lexie Bryant
21/9/2017 02:35:16 pm
Hi there, a question about the production - Aleks has been given a lab coat, but it is absolutely enormous on him. Is meant to be big? Or should I make him a smaller one?
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