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 ...

  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 ch...

  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 af...

  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.   H...

  Week 5 (rima) Talofa Kākano Whānau.  This week is Samoan language week. Did you know that samoan is the third most spoken language in New Zealand.   Another busy week in Kakano last week, on top of our normal week we also ran the Pentecost Liturgy.  We are so proud of how all our children participated in this.    We have been donated a large amount of craft resources and the children have had loads of fun creating some amazing spider webs outside.  It was great to see the children working alongside each other to create this.  If someone got stuck in the web they would work together to get them free. We also had a large amount of buttons and the children have been making their own jewellery. If you are having a clear out at home and have anything you are disposing of please have a chat with one of the teachers, because your junk could be an amazing resource for the children. The week ahead: Monday - normal school day. Mrs Mines and Mrs Marer...

  Week 4 (whā) Kia Ora Kākano Whānau, We had a great week last week with the children. The teachers set up some awesome provocations that relate to our learning this term. The overall theme is Wellness and we are looking at the social sciences curriculum area. Children have been involved in making butter, making peanut butter, learning about different types of shelters, keeping warm, eating healthy, and feeding animals. This week we are running the Pentecost liturgy. Children who are involved in the speaking parts will bring home some words on Monday to practise at home. Thank you for helping them with this. All families are welcome to attend!! It is on Thursday at 12:15 in the HALL. The children are still really enjoying making the toast in the morning. A reminder that we provide the bread but rely on the generosity of our parents to bring in spreads. Thank you so much for bringing these in. The week ahead: Monday - normal school day Tuesday - normal school day Wednesday - normal...

  Week 3 (toru) Kia Ora Kākano Whānau,  Welcome to the start of another busy week. This week we embraced autumn and it’s leaves. Check out some of the photos from Kākano 5 Start of the day: It is great to see all our children arriving at school happy and ready to learn.  We love our Mums and Dads visiting the classroom in the mornings, however we ask that you say your goodbyes by 8:45 so the children can settle into their day. Reminder: Children can wear their school polar fleece when playing outside, however when indoors we ask the children to remove their fleece as the classrooms are heated. This is what this week looks like at a glance…  Weekly Overview:  Monday: Normal School Day  Tuesday: Normal School Day  Wednesday: Normal School Day  Thursday: Ascension Liturgy 12:15 in the school hall - we would love it if you could join us   Friday: Library, Sausage Sizzle and Juicie Day! We hope you have had a great weekend and we look forward...