Elliot has just completed his submarine project and he has now written about it in his Book Blog. Your ready to start a new project now Elliot. We wonder what it will be?
Sunday, 18 February 2018
Elliot's Submarine
Elliot has just completed his submarine project and he has now written about it in his Book Blog. Your ready to start a new project now Elliot. We wonder what it will be?
Monty's Maui Fish Hook
Monty had a clear idea what his first project in Kohara was going to be. He planned what it would look like and what materials he would need. He painted it and then reflected on what he had made and what skills he had used and what he would do differently if he made a fishhook again. WOW is all we can say Monty!
Thursday, 15 February 2018
LAST CHANCE LAST CHANCE!
This weekend the Friendship List will be compiled. If you have sent back your Contact List form then please ignore this message but if you haven't and you would like to be on the Friendship List please contact us tomorrow and let us know so we can include your details.
Many thanks.
Many thanks.
Wednesday, 14 February 2018
TOYS AT SCHOOL
We have asked the children not to bring toys to school. Toys often cause problems as others want to play with them. Please keep them at home and please ensure they are not in their school bags either.
Thanks for your help with this.
Thanks for your help with this.
Headlice
Headlice is doing the rounds of our class and a few others at the moment. Please check your child's hair and girls may wish to tie their hair back at school.
Monday, 12 February 2018
Week 3 (12-16 Feb)
Welcome to Week 3 :)
Swimming
Our Kohara swimming days are Monday, Tuesday and Friday. We are in the process of grouping the children for swimming tuition so please ensure children have swimming togs at school on these days.
All Kohara children also have the option of a lunchtime swim on Monday lunchtimes if they wish.
Whanau Picnic Dinner
We look forward to seeing you at our whanau picnic dinner on Thursday 15th February between 5.30pm and 7pm. We will meet on the back field for dinner - bring whatever your family would like to eat. The pool will be open afterwards for the children to have a swim.
Library
Our class library day is Friday. Please return library bags/books to our yellow containers in the middle of Kohara.
Fruit Break
In Kohara we do not have a set fruit break during the morning. You might like to talk with your child about having their fruit as part of their morning tea and we will encourage this at our end as well.
Sunscreen
Sunscreen is freely available in the classroom for children to use during the day. Please remind your child that they can get sunscreen to put on at lunchtime when they go to eat their lunch. We do try and remind them on very hot days but they are welcome to help themselves as needed (or if we forget!)
Sunhats
All children must have a school sunhat to wear at school every day. These are kept on bag hooks outside or in their school bags. Please check these are well named.
Kapa Haka
Kapa Haka starts this Tuesday after lunch for our juniors.
Reading
Our instructional reading groups begin this week. Please check that children have their reading folders in their tote trays every morning - encourage your child to get in the routine of putting it in their own tote tray in the morning before school. Your child will usually have a reading book or a poem to read most nights.
The children are able to keep their books for the week in their reading folders so you can enjoy them over the week. We will collect them in during the following week. There is no reading log to sign - just enjoy reading together or listening to your child read.
Reading Book Returns
From next week we would love some parents to help out on our reading book returns roster. This is on the noticeboard just outside Kohara. This job can be done at any time that suits you (before pick up or just after drop off etc)and involves sorting the books into the right colour groups (the colours are on the back of the book) and then returning them to the right containers back in the book room beside Room 21. We are happy to show you the ropes if you need. If you can help out, please add your name to a week on the roster.
Maths
Kohara are learning about Statistics in Maths at the moment. We have found out that this is a great way to find out information. We have already found out about Kohara birthdays, our favourite ice cream and our eye colours. Check out our wonderful bar graph displays in Kohara next time you pop in.
At home you might like to do some statistics of your own - you could group your favourite toys or hot wheel cars. How many different ways could you group them? Which groups have the most/least in them?
Have a great week :)
Swimming
Our Kohara swimming days are Monday, Tuesday and Friday. We are in the process of grouping the children for swimming tuition so please ensure children have swimming togs at school on these days.
All Kohara children also have the option of a lunchtime swim on Monday lunchtimes if they wish.
Whanau Picnic Dinner
We look forward to seeing you at our whanau picnic dinner on Thursday 15th February between 5.30pm and 7pm. We will meet on the back field for dinner - bring whatever your family would like to eat. The pool will be open afterwards for the children to have a swim.
Library
Our class library day is Friday. Please return library bags/books to our yellow containers in the middle of Kohara.
Fruit Break
In Kohara we do not have a set fruit break during the morning. You might like to talk with your child about having their fruit as part of their morning tea and we will encourage this at our end as well.
Sunscreen
Sunscreen is freely available in the classroom for children to use during the day. Please remind your child that they can get sunscreen to put on at lunchtime when they go to eat their lunch. We do try and remind them on very hot days but they are welcome to help themselves as needed (or if we forget!)
Sunhats
All children must have a school sunhat to wear at school every day. These are kept on bag hooks outside or in their school bags. Please check these are well named.
Kapa Haka
Kapa Haka starts this Tuesday after lunch for our juniors.
Reading
Our instructional reading groups begin this week. Please check that children have their reading folders in their tote trays every morning - encourage your child to get in the routine of putting it in their own tote tray in the morning before school. Your child will usually have a reading book or a poem to read most nights.
The children are able to keep their books for the week in their reading folders so you can enjoy them over the week. We will collect them in during the following week. There is no reading log to sign - just enjoy reading together or listening to your child read.
Reading Book Returns
From next week we would love some parents to help out on our reading book returns roster. This is on the noticeboard just outside Kohara. This job can be done at any time that suits you (before pick up or just after drop off etc)and involves sorting the books into the right colour groups (the colours are on the back of the book) and then returning them to the right containers back in the book room beside Room 21. We are happy to show you the ropes if you need. If you can help out, please add your name to a week on the roster.
Maths
Kohara are learning about Statistics in Maths at the moment. We have found out that this is a great way to find out information. We have already found out about Kohara birthdays, our favourite ice cream and our eye colours. Check out our wonderful bar graph displays in Kohara next time you pop in.
At home you might like to do some statistics of your own - you could group your favourite toys or hot wheel cars. How many different ways could you group them? Which groups have the most/least in them?
Have a great week :)
Saturday, 10 February 2018
Waimairi Whanau Hui
The Waimairi Whānau Hui is on Friday 23 February at 5.30pm. All families are welcome! The group meet every term to discuss te reo Māori, Kapa Haka, Matariki, our annual Hangi and other relevant school events. Anyone who is interested is welcome to come along.
The first Hui for this year will be mainly a social event. There will be a quick kōrero around upcoming events. If it is fine, we will open the pool and have a picnic dinner by the pool. So bring your kai and togs! If it is wet, we will meet and eat in the library.
If you have any queries please feel free to contact Miss Katie Lord in Whanaketanga (Room 7 & 8).
Thursday, 8 February 2018
Under the Sea with Bella and Luca
What great detail Bella and Luca have added into their picture. It definitely wasn't a sunny day at the beach. Look at those clouds and the ferocious ocean. It's good to see that the whale got some dinner though!!
Sullivan, James and Fletcher's shape train
Sullivan, James and Fletcher used the shape box to create a shape train. There was lots of maths thinking and talking and we think this creation shows quality, detail and sequence. Great effort boys!
Whanau Picnic Dinner
We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming Rakaia River picnic dinner on Thursday 15th February. As some families also have siblings attending the He Tangata BBQ we have decided to all have dinner together out on the field instead of by the hall courts.
The pool will be open after dinner if the children (Rakaia River classes) wish to have a swim, and their will be sports gear available for them as well. Feel free to mix and mingle with our community, have a chat with teachers and enjoy getting to know some new faces.
5.30-7pm.
See you then.
The pool will be open after dinner if the children (Rakaia River classes) wish to have a swim, and their will be sports gear available for them as well. Feel free to mix and mingle with our community, have a chat with teachers and enjoy getting to know some new faces.
5.30-7pm.
See you then.
Library Day Friday
Please send back any library books to be returned tomorrow.
Room 18 children will be at CRT with Mr Lukes so they might not get to the library to get new books out but we will return any books brought back to school.
Room 18 children will be at CRT with Mr Lukes so they might not get to the library to get new books out but we will return any books brought back to school.
Sunday, 4 February 2018
Week 2 (5-9 Feb)
Welcome to Week 2 :)
If you've found us on the blog - yay! Welcome aboard the Kohara blog. This is our main source of all news and information for Kohara each week as well as a place to share work and successes of the Kohara children. To save you time logging in each time, just simply enter your email address to the right where it says 'follow by email' and you will receive all updates by email each time something is posted. Everything published in a day gets emailed automatically first thing the next morning but in the event of a cancellation for an event - you will need to log in on the day to check as often cancellations are only put up on the day (so will be old news by the time you get the email the following day!)
Feel free to leave the children positive comments on their work over the year. All comments are moderated before they appear live on the blog so you won't see your comment appear straight away but once moderated it will then be visible.The children in Kohara are always excited when they get messages from home - you can even get the wider whanau involved too.
Swimming
Our swimming days this week are Monday and Friday. Please send togs along on these days.
Public Holiday
School is closed on Tuesday for Waitangi Day.
Classroom Release Time
On Monday this week the children on the Room 19 roll will have Mrs McHaffie for Art between
11-12.30pm. The children on the Room 18 roll will have Mr Lukes for PE on Friday between
11-12.30pm. We will let the children know on Monday which class group they will be in for CRT.
Library
Our class library day is Friday. Please return all library books from last year in a named library bag to our class library containers (two yellow containers) in the middle space of Kohara.
Sunhats
Term 1 is a sunhat term which means all children are expected to have a named navy blue sunhat at school every day. Please encourage your child to bring theirs daily - these are kept in their school bags during the day or can be hung on their bag hooks.
Parent Notice
Last week we sent all children home with a newsletter outlining some important bits and pieces about life in Kohara. Please return the contact list by Monday 5 February.
Meet the Teacher Interviews
These will be coming up later in February for those families who are new to Kohara. Keep an eye out in the school newsletters for more information over the next few weeks.
Stationery
Thanks to those who have sent stationery along to school. If you've misplaced your stationery list that was sent home at the end of last year, just let us know and we can print you out a new one.
PTA
Our PTA have a wonderful Facebook page called Waimairi School PTA. This is a fabulous place to check out what the PTA are up to and the events and fundraising initiatives they get behind during the year. The main event for this year is the school fair which is happening on Saturday 7 April.
If you've always wanted to join the PTA, you are most welcome to pop along to our first meeting for the year on Tuesday 20 February at 7.30pm in the school library. You'll find a few friendly Kohara faces there - Jen (Mylo's mum), Catherine (Sarah's mum), Sarah (Monty's mum) and Mrs O. We'd love to see you there.
Have a great week.
If you've found us on the blog - yay! Welcome aboard the Kohara blog. This is our main source of all news and information for Kohara each week as well as a place to share work and successes of the Kohara children. To save you time logging in each time, just simply enter your email address to the right where it says 'follow by email' and you will receive all updates by email each time something is posted. Everything published in a day gets emailed automatically first thing the next morning but in the event of a cancellation for an event - you will need to log in on the day to check as often cancellations are only put up on the day (so will be old news by the time you get the email the following day!)
Feel free to leave the children positive comments on their work over the year. All comments are moderated before they appear live on the blog so you won't see your comment appear straight away but once moderated it will then be visible.The children in Kohara are always excited when they get messages from home - you can even get the wider whanau involved too.
Swimming
Our swimming days this week are Monday and Friday. Please send togs along on these days.
Public Holiday
School is closed on Tuesday for Waitangi Day.
Classroom Release Time
On Monday this week the children on the Room 19 roll will have Mrs McHaffie for Art between
11-12.30pm. The children on the Room 18 roll will have Mr Lukes for PE on Friday between
11-12.30pm. We will let the children know on Monday which class group they will be in for CRT.
Library
Our class library day is Friday. Please return all library books from last year in a named library bag to our class library containers (two yellow containers) in the middle space of Kohara.
Sunhats
Term 1 is a sunhat term which means all children are expected to have a named navy blue sunhat at school every day. Please encourage your child to bring theirs daily - these are kept in their school bags during the day or can be hung on their bag hooks.
Parent Notice
Last week we sent all children home with a newsletter outlining some important bits and pieces about life in Kohara. Please return the contact list by Monday 5 February.
Meet the Teacher Interviews
These will be coming up later in February for those families who are new to Kohara. Keep an eye out in the school newsletters for more information over the next few weeks.
Stationery
Thanks to those who have sent stationery along to school. If you've misplaced your stationery list that was sent home at the end of last year, just let us know and we can print you out a new one.
PTA
Our PTA have a wonderful Facebook page called Waimairi School PTA. This is a fabulous place to check out what the PTA are up to and the events and fundraising initiatives they get behind during the year. The main event for this year is the school fair which is happening on Saturday 7 April.
If you've always wanted to join the PTA, you are most welcome to pop along to our first meeting for the year on Tuesday 20 February at 7.30pm in the school library. You'll find a few friendly Kohara faces there - Jen (Mylo's mum), Catherine (Sarah's mum), Sarah (Monty's mum) and Mrs O. We'd love to see you there.
Have a great week.
Tuesday, 30 January 2018
Week 1 Reminders
Swimming Days
Our class swimming days are Monday, Tuesday and Fridays with our first class swim for the school year on Friday 2 February. Please ensure the children have their togs, towel and goggles at school on these days. It is also a good idea to name all items of clothing as sometimes these can get muddled in the changing rooms.
Library
Our library day will be Friday starting from Week 2 (Friday 9 February).
Stationery
Please bring this to school the first week back if possible. There is no need to name the pens, pencils, rubbers, and other loose items as we will put these out for communal use over the year. All books, reading folders and library bags do need to be named please. You are welcome to re-use reading folders and library bags from last year.
Drink Bottles
Children are welcome to keep their drink bottles inside the classroom on the blue shelves just inside the classroom doors. Please name these.
Sunhats
School sunhats (named) are required to be worn outside during Term 1. The navy wide brimmed hats are available from The Warehouse or Mainland Uniforms. Children can hang these on their bag hooks outside or keep them in their school bag.
Our class swimming days are Monday, Tuesday and Fridays with our first class swim for the school year on Friday 2 February. Please ensure the children have their togs, towel and goggles at school on these days. It is also a good idea to name all items of clothing as sometimes these can get muddled in the changing rooms.
Library
Our library day will be Friday starting from Week 2 (Friday 9 February).
Stationery
Please bring this to school the first week back if possible. There is no need to name the pens, pencils, rubbers, and other loose items as we will put these out for communal use over the year. All books, reading folders and library bags do need to be named please. You are welcome to re-use reading folders and library bags from last year.
Drink Bottles
Children are welcome to keep their drink bottles inside the classroom on the blue shelves just inside the classroom doors. Please name these.
Sunhats
School sunhats (named) are required to be worn outside during Term 1. The navy wide brimmed hats are available from The Warehouse or Mainland Uniforms. Children can hang these on their bag hooks outside or keep them in their school bag.
Welcome to 2018 in Kohara
Welcome back to Waimairi and a special welcome to those of you who are new to Kohara this year. We are looking forward to seeing the children on Thursday 1 February and reconnecting with them after the summer break.
We will be starting the year with a community breakfast as in previous years. There will be free sausages for you all outside the hall on Thursday morning (gluten free options also available) and the coffee shop will also be open. Enjoy a leisurely start to the day and the chance to catch up with friends.
See you all then :)
Tracy & Monique
We will be starting the year with a community breakfast as in previous years. There will be free sausages for you all outside the hall on Thursday morning (gluten free options also available) and the coffee shop will also be open. Enjoy a leisurely start to the day and the chance to catch up with friends.
See you all then :)
Tracy & Monique
Wednesday, 13 December 2017
School Finishes Friday Lunchtime
Remember school finishes at 12.30pm on Friday.
Children will only need morning tea and their swimming togs.
Have a very merry Christmas and we hope you all enjoy a relaxing break with the family.
Children will only need morning tea and their swimming togs.
Have a very merry Christmas and we hope you all enjoy a relaxing break with the family.
Friday Swimming
Please pack the togs for Friday as hopefully we will have time for one last swim before the year finishes.
Overdue Library Books
Some children will have a notice about overdue library books which are due back urgently please.
All other books are able to be kept over the summer break and returned next year.
Happy reading :)
All other books are able to be kept over the summer break and returned next year.
Happy reading :)
Christmas Block Challenge
Check out this wonderful recreation of our elf block challenge. Well done to Johnny, Freddy and Leon - we think it's amazing!
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