Kakano 5 2021

  Kia Ora Kākano Whanau, Well done everyone on making it safe and sound for Week 10.  It has been a busy and strange term with Lockdown and Online Learning.  We thank you once again for your cooperation and support during this time and into our current Level 2 restrictions.  Catholic Schools’ Day.   Catholic Schools Day is Wednesday. Thanks to Mrs Hall and her team for organising the day. Catholic Schools Day is about celebrating our unique Catholic Character, in faith, excellence and service. It is another opportunity to celebrate the taonga of Catholic Education for which we are kaitiaki. The theme for Catholic Schools Day, 2021 is Tūrangawaewae: Catholic Schools – A Place to Stand.   Children are welcome to wear their own clothing on Wednesday instead of uniforms. Baptism Course for children in the Kakano Team. A letter was sent home last Thursday to parents of children in Kakano inviting them to consider having their child baptised.  These responses need to be returned to your clas

What a busy week we have had. It has been great having such amazing weather so we can be outside.  The children have enjoyed building huts, fixing the outside chicken coop, water play, and updating the gardens. We have been continuing our meditation every week. This is such a nice time for our class.  Golden time last week we played hairdressers. I was only able to take a few photos this time as the hair styles changed with each hair dresser!!! This week your child will have brought home a form inviting you to provide some input into your child's class placement for 2022. These forms are optional to complete and are due back by Friday 1 October. Due to Covid Level 2, we suggest the forms be returned via the Class Teacher. Our younger students tend to move with many of their current classmates when placed into classes for the next school year. Children are generally classed as Year 0 if they commenced school after 1 April this year, and Year 1 if they commenced school between 1 Apri

  Kia Ora Kākano Whanau!! We hope that you have been out enjoying the sunshine this weekend.  On Rāmere (Friday) our school had WIG DAY. We would like to thank all the children and families who helped us to raise money for Cancer. We were able to raise $580.00. This is an awesome result and we thank you so much for your support.  Here are some of the children with Whaea Shayla in their wigs on Rāmere! We are still in level 2 and we are so proud of all the children for being able to manage themselves and their jobs in the morning. It has been so awesome to see the children grow in confidence and independence over the last week. We would like to thank all of you for following the COVID-19 safety procedures with drop off and pick up.  Here is a small reminder of what level 2 looks like for Rotorua St Mary’s Kākano Students: Arrive at school between 8:45-9:00 School pick up between 2:45-2:55pm NO PARENTS IN THE CLASS Children need a water bottle If your child is sick, please keep them home

  Kia Ora Kākano Whanau Welcome to week 8. This week is Maori Language Week: " Kia kaha te Reo Māori " - Make the Māori language strong. We had a lovely 2 days back last week and the children all settled in so well.  We are very proud of how the children adjusted to level 2.   A brief overview of level 2 at school for Kanao children. * Arrive at school between 8:45-9:00 * School pick up between 2:45-2:55pm * NO PARENTS IN THE CLASS * CHildren need a water bottle * If your child is sick, please keep them home. Please check the mid week blog from week 7 to see full level 2 requirements. Wig Day  The Young Vinnies fundraiser is going ahead on Friday,  Kids can wear a wig and bring a gold coin donation.  Funds going to Child Cancer, which is a charity very relevant to our school.  The chidlren still need to wear school uniform. Our week ahead Monday: Normal school day Tuesday: Normal school day Wednesday: Normal school day Thursday: Normal school day Friday

  Mid Week Blog Yay - we are looking forward to seeing everyone back at school tomorrow!!   Things you need to know as we head back to school at Alert Level 2. Kākano students (and siblings) can start arriving at school from 8:45am - 9:00am (this is the time before school care children arrive at school). Parents are encouraged to drop their children at the gate, if you are to come into school you will need to sign in using the QR code and follow the arrows to the classroom. No parents are to enter the classroom.  If you need to speak to your child’s teacher please email them and they will contact you. School gates will be locked from 9am.  If your child is late to school you will need to walk them to the office via the Carnot street gate. School pick up for Kākano students (and siblings) will be between 2:45pm and 2:55pm from the church car park.  If you wish to pick your child up from another gate please notify your child’s teacher. At Level 2: Classes will operate as normal The schoo

  Kia Ora Kākano Whanau Welcome to week 7 This week marks three weeks since we have seen everyone’s smiling faces, and yes,  all the teachers are missing you all.  We miss the fun, laughter, friendship and learning that happens every day in Kākano.   We really appreciate the effort everyone is putting in at home.  It is great to see all the photos sent through either on Educa or our emails, we love to see all the learning happening at home.  Here is this week's virtual assembly. Click the link below to watch the assembly and find out who the superkids are this week!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sA85RUJ8EH8 This week we will start with online learning but it may change after the government's announcement on Monday if the levels change. Monday   Bingo board for the week shared Reading Maths Tuesday Writing Maths We hope all is well with you and your families, The Kākano Teachers

Welcome to the middle of another week!  It is hard to believe that we have now been in lockdown for 2 whole weeks! Again, thank you for all you are doing at home supporting your child’s learning.  The teachers are loving the updates you are providing. The Google chats are proving very successful and it is great for the children to see their friends and maintain relationships. Please click on the link below to vote for what we should call our 2 No-Name Chicks.   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_RTNUmZA5tDTvy-8qSBiBwKzliQ0aIx5guVjLgesyTVh6ow/viewform?usp=sf_link We hope all is well with you and your families, The Kākano Teachers