Kakano 5 2021

  Kia Ora Kākano Whanau We hope everyone has had a nice relaxing weekend.   We have noticed the children are getting very tired as we get closer to the end of the term.  They need to get a good night's sleep so they are ready to learn.  Thank you to the families that bring in spreads for the children to have toast in the mornings.  This has become a very social area and a nice way for the children to settle into their day.  The children are open to trying a range of different types of bread and spreads. They love to talk to others about how they taste and look. The children definitely have their favourite spreads, especially peanut butter.  At the moment, we have lots of honey but could do with other spreads.   Last week the teachers completed all the children's reading testing.  Many children have made progress and moved up levels.  It is important to read every night, even over the weekend.  The teachers leave the books the children have read in their book bags until Monday,

  Wiki Waru - Week 8 Kia Ora Kākano Whanau, Hope you’ve all had a restful weekend and have kept dry!! It is nearly the end of the term and the children have worked hard. They are starting to get tired and alongside the wet, cold weather, might be getting sick. It is important to keep your children at home if they are unwell. If they have been vomiting, please make sure to keep them away from school for at least 24 hours from when they last vomited. This week the teachers will be doing some reading testing to check the children’s progress and support their next learning steps. Reading testing will be done during our usual reading programme at school so children may not be bringing home their usual readers. Some of the readers won’t be at their level and it is OK for you to help them read these books. A reminder that school starts at 8:45am. The expectation is that all students are in class by then and the parents have left the classroom by this time also. It is important that the childr

  Wiki Whitu - Week 7 Kia Ora Kākano Whanau, It is hard to believe we are starting Week 7!  The teachers have been so proud of all the hard work the children are doing in their learning at home and at school.  You can support your child’s learning at home by reading with them each day, practising the alphabet, practising writing their name.  If you would like other ideas on how to support your child at home please pop in and chat with your child’s teacher. Talent Show This Monday Kākano children are able to show off their talents at the St Mary’s got Talent Show.  It is $1 for children to enter.  If your child wishes to participate please let the class teacher know so we can ensure your child makes it to Room 5 ready for the competition. Kakano 5 Friday Mass On Friday the 18th of June, Kakano 5 and Room 5 will be attending morning mass at our St Mary's Church at 9AM. Families are welcome to attend and we will host a small morning tea for the parishioners after mass at the church. T

  Wiki Ono - Week Six Kia Ora Kākano Whanau,   We hope you all are having a well rested long weekend!   In Kākano this week we have been very lucky to have toru new tamariki start with us. We would like to say a huge welcome to Aenon, Winston and Brodie and their families, welcome to our Kākano Whanau!   What a busy week we have just had. Our tamariki have been super scientists in Kākano. We have been looking at the Material World Properties and Changes of Matter.   In our space we have been lucky to have some fun experiments going on that our tamariki has enjoyed being a part of. Mrs Thomsom has been making lots of different kinds of crystals with the tamariki. Whaea Shayla made oobleck with cornflour, water and food colouring. There have been so many other cool little experiments and learning for the tamariki to explore in the morning and we have loved seeing all the giggles, smiles and conversations the children are having to do with the experiences.   Here are some photos of the ch