Kahikatea Team

Kia ora,

As Term 3 comes to a close, we would like to take a moment to celebrate all the learning, growth and achievements that have taken place throughout the term. Thank you to our students and whānau for your continued support and commitment. We hope everyone has a safe, relaxing and enjoyable break, with plenty of time to rest, recharge and enjoy time with family and friends. We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for an exciting Term 4!

Reminders:

A couple of reminders:

Athletics Day is coming up in the second week of Term 4-more info to come

Swimming sessions: Our two-week block of swimming sessions is coming up in weeks 5 and 6 of next term. If your child is not an independent dresser, now is a good time to encourage your child to dress and undress independently and quickly. Click HERE if you would like to help.

Please remind children not to bring any toys (large or small) to school. We are noticing an influx of small items coming in. This can cause great distraction throughout the day.

Hats-Please remember each child will need a sunhat in Term 4.

Maths-Symmetry

We have been learning all about symmetry! We have explored what symmetry means, looked at lines of symmetry, and discovered lots of shapes and objects that are symmetrical. We’ve had fun spotting symmetry all around us and learning how to identify it. We have been using our Numicon resources to create some amazing symmetrical shapes and patterns.

Heritage Dress Up Day!

Heritage Dress Up Day was a huge success, and it was so wonderful to learn more about each other and our cultural heritage. We managed to raise $280 for Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Life Education:

Our Life Ed sessions were so interesting and informative, and we loved meeting Kirsty and Harold. We discovered more about our body systems and learnt about how good physical activity is for our bodies.

Here are our class pics with Harold:

Sarah J HG

Talia HG

Amber HG

Sarah S HG

Handwashing Session:

As part of our learning about our bodies and staying healthy, we had one of our parents, Anna Horgan, in to run a session with our students. Anna visited each home group with her very helpful assistant, Lucy, to teach us about germs and the importance of washing our hands.

It was a fun, engaging, and... hands-on experience! Thank you for giving up your time Anna.

Board Games fun!

We had a fantastic time playing board games for Maths on Wednesday and Thursday this week. We were very inclusive, taught each other new games, and demonstrated our value of 'We Get There Together'.

Farewell to Toto:

Toto has been with us for six weeks and has made a huge impression on our tamariki. We wish her all the best for her future career as an educator; we know she will be brilliant and make a difference to many!

Kia ora whanau,

We are thrilled to see the warmer days arriving and, with them, the opportunity to get outside and begin some athletics practice! Our whole-school athletics event will be held early in Term 4, alongside some other exciting activities, including swimming lessons. Keep an eye out for further notices with more information about these events coming your way soon.

While we are enjoying the signs of spring, winter illnesses continue to affect both students and staff. We are working hard to support the health and wellbeing of our school community by maintaining good hygiene practices, including regular handwashing and covering coughs and sneezes. We are also encouraging everyone to keep warm, get outside into the sunshine and fresh air, and take good care of themselves as we head into the warmer months.

Upcoming Event From Our Student Council

On Sept 18th, next Friday, the Student Council has organised a Heritage Day to celebrate our diverse cultures. Children are invited to come to school dressed in something to represent their family's heritage. This could be a costume, something special about the country, or simply wearing the colours from the country's flag. Please bring a gold coin for Big Brothers and Big Sisters.

Life Education Trust Visit

We are excited to welcome Harold the Giraffe and our Life Education teacher back to Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto, from Monday 7th - Thursday 17th of September. Each home group will have two sessions in the mobile classroom for interactive lessons to support our Body Systems learning.

Here are some photos from our first session:

Kahikatea Talent Show Auditions

Congratulations to the very talented tamariki who have practised and prepared for this wonderful event! We had so many fabulous performances, and here are some photos from the auditions, which were held in our theatre space on Friday.