Welcome to Week 9
Swimming
Swimming has finished as the school pool is now closed for the season. Information regarding returning pool keys will be notified soon. The children have made good progress with their water skills and confidence over the term and in our last few sessions we also looked at getting in and out of the pool safely without using the steps, and what to do in case of an emergency whilst swimming. It was great to practise these things with the children.
Cross Country
Our school cross country is taking place this Wednesday 29 March from 11.30am-1.30pm down at St James park. The juniors will be leaving a little bit later than the older children and Kohara will be down at the park from 12 noon. There is no set race times as the races just run consecutively in order from oldest to youngest so our races will be just after the Year 3 group.
Parents and whanau are invited to bring a picnic lunch along and join us at the conclusion of the races for lunch (approximately 12.30/12.45 onwards). We will be returning to school by 1.30pm. Look forward to seeing you all there.
Fire Drill
Last week the school practised what to do in case of a fire and our drill went smoothly. Our Kohara children lined up sensibly, listened quietly to the teachers instructions and remained calm. Well done Kohara!
Reading Book Returns
A huge thank you to our parent helpers who have been busy returning our class reading books over the past few weeks. Your help is greatly appreciated, so thanks for taking time out of your day to help us with this.
Before School Jobs
If you are popping in before school in the mornings and have a few spare minutes before the bell goes we are always in need of writing and coloured pencils (on the children tables) to be sharpened or tables wiped down. There is usually a cloth and spray and wipe on the back benches and we are happy to lend you a pencil sharpener. Many thanks in advance if you are able to help with these wee jobs.
Toys
A reminder that toys (including the ever popular beany boos) should not be coming to school. These are becoming a distraction during our learning time. Our special news day is on Fridays and this is really only for something special (e.g. birthday news). Pokemon cards may be brought to school at your own risk and our class rule is that these must be zipped up in school bags during class time.
Classroom Release
Room 18 have PE with Mr Lukes on Tuesday afternoon from 1.30-3pm.
Staffing
On Tuesday morning Mrs Campbell and Mrs O are both being released as part of our Teacher Inquiry into Mathematics. Jill Kelk and Tania Stott will be relieving in Kohara until 11.45am.
On Thursday Heather Bentall and Tania Stott will be teaching in Kohara for the whole day. Mrs Campbell and Mrs O are away at a course.
Touch Rugby Gear Returns
If the children have any touch rugby uniforms that have not been returned to their team coach, these can be taken over to the school hall on Tuesday morning (28th March) from 8.15am onwards and Marc Findlay will be there to collect it. Team coaches are to return sports gear and uniforms at this time also.
PTA Event - Quiz Night
The PTA have their first major event for the year coming up on Friday 19 May at 7.30pm, our much loved QUIZ NIGHT!! Steve Tansey is booked as our quiz master and for those who have been to our previous quiz nights with Steve, they are always a great laugh. Start organising the babysitters and shoulder tapping your friends and family to put a team together (4-6 people per team). $60 a team. Come along in fancy dress and your team could also take away a spot prize. The bar will also be open for refreshments.
Mystery Bottles - the PTA are also holding a mystery bottle mufti day on Wednesday April 5 and would appreciate it if families could send along a donation of a mystery bottle for the Quiz night. It can be a bottle of anything as long as it is unopened and not expired... sauce, shampoo, drinks, syrups etc. Please send bottles along on the Mufti Day (wrapped if possible but unwrapped is also fine).
PTA - Disco
Don't forget the school disco is also coming up for the children on Friday 7 April. Junior children in Year 1 to Year 3 from 6-7pm, and Year 3-6 children from 7.15-8.15pm in the school hall. All children must be collected from inside the hall by an adult.
Hotdog Helpers
If anyone is able to help out with distributing hot dogs on a Friday during lunch time please let us know as the PTA are short of helpers for the roster. Even if you can help for one Friday, that would be greatly appreciated.
Concerns, Questions or Sharing Great Moments
Please remember if you have any concerns or questions at any time, pop in and see us either before or after school and we can arrange a time to meet, or send us an email if you prefer. We are your first port of call in regards to your child's learning and we are always happy to have a chat.
Likewise we also love receiving emails and photos of your children doing fabulous things! Over the last few weeks we have enjoyed seeing photos of children having fun at home with domino maths that they have learnt in class, and making paper chains to record the number of books being read at home. These are lovely to share with the class and we love celebrating these moments with the children as well!
Have a great week. Look forward to seeing you all at Cross Country on Wednesday :)
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