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Week 9

  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. There was also a holiday reading log in this envelope. It is so important to continue reading over the holidays! There will be a prize draw early next year. Monday We will be having our end of year school mass at 9am. 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.

Week 8

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  It is hard to believe we are now in the last few weeks of school.   As always, we have a lots 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, sunhat and your $5 for lunch if not already paid. All junior children can wear home clothes to school for our Fun day. 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 be 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 ch

Week 7 update

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  End of year FUN DAY To our wonderful whanau, Next Monday the 5th of December, the Year 0, 1, 2, 3’s will be having an end of year fun day at school. We will be having some fun outdoor activities, some water play, and Christmas crafts. We will also be having an organised lunch together. Outdoor Activities We will have a camp-like setting for these.  Activities include hut making, campfire, roasting marshmallows, burma trail. Water Play Pool and slip and slide Lunch Kakano 2 and 6 will be sharing their lunch together.  We will have hot chips, sausage rolls, sausages, ice blocks, and treats for the Christmas crafts.  Please bring $5 each. What to bring Children can come to school in mufti on this day. Swimming gear - togs and towels. School sun hat. Water bottle. A small morning tea to eat. Money for our lunch. The only food children will need to bring that day is their usual morning tea. The teachers will collect the money and organise the food. Thank you for bringing in your money BEF

Week 7

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  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: K5-8 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. Kākano Teachers

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 No swimming for us this week The Week Ahead: Monday - normal school day, racket ball K1-8 Tuesday - normal school day Wednesday - normal school day Thursday - normal school day Fr

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 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.  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.

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.   . The Week Ahead: No Swimming this week Monday - Teacher Only Day 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. Enjoy your Sunday afternoon and we will see everyone on Tuesday. Kākano Teachers