Week 6 term 3

Week 6 

We hope all our kākano families are having a lovely weekend.  Even though our

cross country race has been postponed until term 4 we are still training every

morning (weather permitting).  It is great that the kākano teachers can see improved fitness levels among all the children. 

Grandparents Day

Just a heads up to your families. We are celebrating Grandparents Day on Friday 28th October at 9.00 am. We have Andrew Chinn here on that day too so we are hoping he will join us at Mass. Andrew Chinn writes many of the songs that we sing

at school and is such a talented musician. He visits us every few years and the students have a wonderful day singing with him.

Next Week

I am away this week in Christchurch as my son is playing in the Nationals Competition for Rugby. Marion Britts who the children in Kakano 1 know very well is filling in for me. I have left everything planned and she will have a wonderful time with your child. If for any reason you need to contact me just email me and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

School Production - Little Red Rocking Hood

All kakano classes have begun to practice their dance for the production. Our dance is to the song - The Purple People Eater. So far the children are doing amazingly well learning their dance. Here are some of the important dates/information you need to know.

Weeks 5-8 - Classes continue to learn their dance routine at school during

school time with Mrs Trask (our production director)

Week 8 - Bring your costumes to school in a named bag and give it to your teacher. Your costume is a plain black t-shirt and plain black pants or shorts.

Your costumes will stay at school until after the production is completed.

Costumes need to be at school this week as we have full dress rehearsals next week.

Week 9 - Full dress rehearsals at school during school time. This is our practice runs for the production next week. They will all happen during school

time.

Week 10 - Production week. The production will take place on Tuesday 27th

and Wednesday 28th of September in the school hall. On each of these days

there will be two performances - a matinee (during school time) and an evening performance. The production will be about an hour long. Our classes have been split into two groups and your child is expected to be at both performances.

Group A - performs on Tuesday 27th - classes include K1, K3, K5, K7

Group B - performs on Wednesday 28th - classes include K2, K4, K6, K8

Closer to the week of production, tickets will go on sale and times will be announced for the matinee and evening performances. We will keep you updated as more information becomes available.

The Week Ahead

Monday - normal school day

Tuesday - normal school day

Wednesday - library day-Kakano 1

Thursday - normal school day

Friday - rollerskating in the hall, sausage sizzle and juicy $1.50 each  

Enjoy the rest of your weekend

Making Milkshakes for Golden Time

 Today we had Milkshakes for Golden Time. We only had 2 flavours chocolate and banana. We used syrup and milk to make our frothy Milk shakes.

Here are some comments: Angelo thought they tasted like chocolate. Jonty said they were sweet. Brianna thought they tasted like milk.  Elroi said they were like chocolate marshmallows. Roman said they were very yummy thankyou. Ayra thought they looked liked tea. Jayde said they tasted like cold milo.

Week 5 Term 3

Week 5

Kia ora whānau, it’s lovely to see the sun out again. Let’s hope it stays that way

for most of this week. Our kakano tamariki love being able to play outside and sorely missed that last week.

Cross Country

Weather permitting, this is happening on Friday the 26th August at 11:10am at school. Children need to wear their school uniform to school and bring either their PE gear OR shorts and t-shirt to change into. Children will also need to bring shoes to run in as we are running on the footpath as well as the field. If you are able to help, please let your child’s classroom teacher know as soon as possible.

Mini Marathon

A reminder that the form and payment need to be handed into the office by Tuesday 23rd August - that’s this coming Tuesday. Late entries will not be accepted.

School Production - Little Red Rocking Hood

All kakano classes have begun to practice their dance for the production. Our dance is to the song - The Purple People Eater. So far the children are doing amazingly well learning their dance. Here are some of the important dates/information you need to know.

Weeks 5-8 - Classes continue to learn their dance routine at school during

school time with Mrs Trask (our production director)

Week 8 - Bring your costumes to school in a named bag and give it to your teacher. Your costume is a plain black t-shirt and plain black pants or shorts.

Your costumes will stay at school until after the production is completed.

Costumes need to be at school this week as we have full dress rehearsals next week.

Week 9 - Full dress rehearsals at school during school time. This is our practice runs for the production next week. They will all happen during school time.

Week 10 - Production week. The production will take place on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th of September in the school hall. On each of these days there will be two performances - a matinee (during school time) and an evening performance. The production will be about an hour long. Our classes have been split into two groups and your child is expected to be at both performances.

Group A - performs on Tuesday 27th - classes include K1, K3, K5, K7

Group B - performs on Wednesday 28th - classes include K2, K4, K6, K8

Closer to the week of production, tickets will go on sale and times will be announced for the matinee and evening performances. We will keep you updated as more information becomes available.

Play Provocations

Our focus changes for the next two weeks to technology and technological practice. We will be looking at ways to use different tools and designs to improve or change scenarios/situations to create a better outcome.

Operation Christmas Child - Christmas Shoe Boxes

This term we are taking part in Operation Christmas Child. Each class has a shoebox which they will pack with different gifts, prayers, and letters. This will be sent to a child across the world who would not normally receive a gift on Christmas Day. Your child may wish to put a little something special into the box. Look at  “Operation Christmas Child Videos 2022” which has some inspiring videos and ideas.

If you are able to provide a donation that would be amazing. Donations can

include - toys, school supplies, hygiene products, clothing, hair accessories etc. 

Items NOT to include are: Toothpaste, sweets, lotions and liquids; used or damaged items; war-related items; seeds, gum, chocolate or food items; religious or political literature; medicines, aerosol cans, sharp or fragile items.

The Week Ahead

Monday - normal school day

Tuesday - normal school day

Wednesday - library day-please return books

Bake Sale for the Chess Club - gold coin/s

Thursday - normal school day

Friday - rollerskating in the hall, sausage sizzle and juicy $1.50 each. 

Cross Country 11:10 start

Look forward to another week,

Kākano teachers

Week 4 Term 3

 Week 4

Kia ora whānau,

This weekend definitely felt like spring was on its way. A cold start but the most amazing days.  

Last week we had a lovely Mass to celebrate Mary Mackillops feast day, we then enjoyed fun sports as a junior school then special crafts in the afternoon.  We even had some special guests visit in the afternoon.

Here are a few photos. Check out the school Facebook page for more photos

Art Provocations

This week we continue with art provocations in the morning,  The children have been creating some amazing artwork.  Provocations in the morning provide the children to try a range of different art principles.

We always need boxes, bottle caps, yoghurt containers.  It is a great way to reuse your recycling so the children can explore different types of art.  Think of our classroom before filing your recycling bin.

Cross Country this Friday

The children have been training for this event and are looking forward to running this Friday.  We will get started at 11:20.  The children will need their PE gear or a pair of shorts and Tshirt.

We need lots of parent help for marshalling the track to make this a great event for our children.  If you can help can you please email your child's teacher and be at school at 11:10

Mini Marathon

Thanks to those of you who are keen to do this. Please remember to return your forms.

Week Ahead

Monday - normal school day

Tuesday - normal school day

Wednesday - normal day

Thursday - normal school day

Friday - rollerskating in the hall, sausage sizzle and juicy $1.50 each.  Cross Country

Look forward to another week,

Kākano teachers

😀

Mary Mackillop Day

 

Today we had a wonderful day celebrating Mary MacKillop’s feast day. Firstly we had a whole school mass. Everyone sang beautifully and said the responses so well. After Morning Tea we had Tabloid Sports. Each teacher had a different activity and the students rotated around to each one. In the afternoon we had a selection of arts and crafts. What a fantastic day was had by all.