Term 1 3rd April 2019 Learning for the future

Ahuwhenua – Manaakitia – Manamotuhake – Manawanui - Hiranga

Kia ora, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Kia orana, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Malo ni, Bula, Greetings…

Welcome… Week 10 Term 1!

Final Panui for Term 1

Term 1 is fast closing in with less than two weeks to go. It has been a great term! Our Year 5 and 6 students attended camp at Mangawhai, we have been able to swim, we had a Naval helicopter visit, swimming sports, teachers have had Professional Learning Development and we had a cool movie night. And to top it all off as parents/whanau you have supported the school well. Especially the parents who were able to attend camp, you are amazing! The bottom line is we could not go without your support and I know the parents who wanted to go but could not, would be saying the same thing. Thank you!!

Term 2 New Teacher We have yet to appoint this position as we are currently at the interview stage, but a new teacher will start in Team Pono as new students start school in Term 2. It is always exciting to have a new teacher and new students to school. We will update you in Term 2.

Home and School AGM A small but dedicated group met on Tuesday 26th March and planned events for the year, which will continue to support all students in the school. Next term we will be contacting parents with an intended event. If everyone is able to offer 30 minutes on a roster it is amazing how that lightens the load for the few who are always doing it. So look out for a phone call later next term to help out.

Rimu’s New Canopy The new canopy on Rimu deck has been completed and is a very welcome addition for providing shade from the beating sun, glare from off the deck, shelter from the rain and another space to learn and meet on. We had a slight delay with waiting for the galvanizing, but otherwise Shade Systems have completed a great canopy!

Lost Property Out comes the usual mention of lost property. We have a huge pile in our office foyer area by the sick bay. As a staff we can’t understand why it is so big. Next term it will not stay around for the whole term so please ensure you keep an eye on your child/ren’s clothing. If you have a child that frequently loses clothing and you don't want to label clothing, then can I suggest you buy a notebook (70 cents at Countdown or 30 cents from the school office) and write down what your child is wearing each school day. It will help to make it easier to locate the missing clothing. At the end of every term we give away close to $1,000 worth of clothing. It creates extra work for staff so please help us to eliminate this problem.

Last day of School for Term 1 The last day of term is Friday 12th April at the usual 3:00pm close. It has been an 11 week term and we are starting to notice some tired students. They have all done incredibly well, as they have had heat and humidity to contend with for a longer period than previous years.

Term 2 The first day of Term 2 is Monday 29th April with the usual start time of 8:55am. It is a 10 week term and has one break in it for Queens Birthday on Monday 3rd June. The term ends on Friday 5th July.

RTLB (Resource Teacher: Learning & Behaviour) Te Tai Tokerau South are delighted to be bringing Neil Mackay back to Whāngarei.

Come and hear an inspiring speaker who is a world renowned expert on supporting children with learning difficulties. This is suitable for both Primary and Secondary students.

May 30th 2019 7-9pm. ASB Stadium, ASB Lounge, 97 Western Hills Drive, Kensington.

Cost: This is a free event for parents, fully subsidised by RTLBThere are limited spaces available.

Please register for this using the following form:Parent event:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OTDtUj6XHHhsEzUQGA9kQRVniemILMkxwWD_3uh_X4I/edit

If you need assistance to register or have any queries, please contact the RTLB at Kamo Intermediate School, Michelle Payne, 027 452 3254

For more information please visit http://www.4d.org.nz/edge/about_neilmackay.html

Class Profiles At the end of Week 11 teachers will be sending home a class profile that lets you know a little about the children in your child’s room. The intention is you will be able to connect with these children when your child talks about them or has them over for a play date.

Professional development for Teachers to improve Student Achievement Jo Beaumont leads our teachers with Writing so that they can lead out quality Writing programmes. This is her third year of doing it and this term she has concentrated on our new teachers so they are up to speed with what happens at Kamo Primary when we teach Writing. I wish to acknowledge Jo and our new teachers for their efforts to date. Being literate is what you want for your child/ren and we are working hard to ensure that. I would also like to mention Dianne Ogle who is an external provider supporting our teachers in Mathematics. Once again our teachers are rising to ensure they are delivering what they should be, and in turn student understanding of Mathematics is improving. I am proud of Kamo Primary teachers constantly striving to ensure our students are gaining quality learning.

Gumboot Friday This Friday 5th April will be Gumboot Day - a national day to wear your gumboots in support of people who suffer with mental health. This is a fast growing problem in NZ and we, as school, know the impact it has on children and their families/whanau. So on Friday your child/ren are welcome to bring along their gumboots and wear them in support. They are also welcome to bring a coin to donate and this will be sent through to Gumboot Friday Appeal account number 30 9020 0336055 01. Your child can bring other shoes to wear if gumboots become hard work for the day. Please name your childs gumboots.

Neil Mackay Parent Workshop The school would like to promote the following FREE event for parents who have children that struggle with learning. Neil Mackay certainly knows his stuff!!

Finally, have a wonderful break with your wonderful child/ren!!

We thank you for your head, heart and hands, as they help build this great school!! Sally Wilson – Principal

SCHOOL NOTICES Stationery - Activities contributions/School DonationBank a/c number is 12 3093 0156736 01 - Please put child’s name and a reference: eg activities contribution/donation Contribution Fee $14.00 per childSchool Donations 1 child $60.00 Family $90.00Eftpos available

Netball Rally Day - Kamo Primary Netball Rally Day is Thursday 11th April on the courts from 3.00pm - 3.45pm. Students will meet coaches! We are still looking for more Year 5 & 6 players. Come along and have a go if you are year 5/6 wanting to try it out.

Hockey Northland Junior Development Programme for Year's 3 to 6 is being held during the school holidays on Monday 15th - Wednesday 17th from 8.45am - 12pm. Cost $20 per day. If your child is interested they need to please register on the northland hockey website www.northlandhockey.org.nz

Pono Team Term 1 Week 9 Room 12 - Class award

Rylee-Anne Maunsell - For awesome reading and writing. Great progress.

Eleanor Murray - Being courageous and now enjoying her time in the pool

Pono Award - Determination- Jacob Dawson

Room 13 - Class award Tylah Harris- His awesome efforts in problem

solving. Isabella Liang - Her awesome efforts in problem

solving. Pono Award -Determination - Ssence Hunapo

Room 14 - Class award Milana Dixon - Has been showing determination in

her writing. Fantastic work! Etienne Lambert - For showing excellence and

independence in his writing. Pono Award - Determination - Emily Var

Whangarei Aquatic Centre Chill-out Holiday Programme

15th April - 26th April Book now at CHILLOUTKIDS.CO.NZ Whangarei Aquatic Centre 09 4304072

Kamo Squash Junior Club Nights will run on Monday nights from 3.30 until 5pm during the school

terms, beginning Monday 25 March. Monday night squash is for ALL juniors from 8 years old - Primary, Intermediate and Secondary students.

New players are very welcome. Come for two weeks free trial. Subs are $70. Enquiries to Fiona:

mooseandfi@gmail.com or Gary: 021542992.

Looking for something to do these Easter holidays?

Tutukaka Surf will be running programs both weeks of the school holidays.

Learner boards and wetsuits are included each day. Cost: $35 per day

Each day that you attend is an entry to WIN a 7'0 Platino soft board. Even more reason to go surfing

with Tutukaka Surf!!!

To book now contact Tutukaka Surf at surf@tutukakasurf.co.nz or call us on (09) 434 4135

What is it and how does it work?? KPS News is a weekly televised news show that is beamed live into the classes every Thursday straight after lunch. It is produced by a group of keen Year 6 students who are members of the KPS News crew.

Kamo Primary’s KPS News

What’s in the Show? The show is made up of a collection of photos, videos and live material to showcase what has been happening at Kamo Primary for that week.

Where is it Based?

We now have a purpose built studio. The news crew man all the equipment such as the teleprompter, the computer, the audio and video mixers to run the show.

How Do You View It?

Every Thursday afternoon the show is uploaded to our school website (http://kamoprimary.school.nz/) and added to our News page.

Can Anyone View It?

Yes, if they can log on to our school website then they can view it.

Is There any Notification? Yes, an alert is sent out when the news has been uploaded to our website to all parents who have the school app.

Anzac Day - 25th April We will have poppies available at school on Friday 12th April. Children will come around to each class on the day if children

would like to give a donation for a poppy.

We are lucky enough to have Deano Yipadee (an author) visit our school next week, Wednesday the 10th of April. He will be doing a interactive very fun show with the whole school. There is a cost of $3 per child. Please send the money to the class teacher.

Pop in and see the friendly staff at Davids

Pharmacy. Right next door to Savemart.

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Family & Friends of Kamo Primary SchoolJoin my referral club and help your school receive $500!*

The referral needs to be recorded on the listing at the time of the listing not retrospectively.

*The $500 Payment is made when the commission ispaid to the agent.

Do you know of someone wanting to sell their house? Refer them to me.

When I sell their home your school will receive a $500 donation!

Property Whangarei Ltd Licensed Agent 2008 MREINZ

If you are a parent, staff member or member of the school community and you draw down a new ASB home loan of $250,000 or more, ASB will donate to your chosen participating school:

asb.co.nz/schoolbanking

$500

Supporting success in your school.

How to claim this offerMention this offer to your ASB banker when you apply for your new home loan.

Your new home loan application must be received, approved and then documented in a facility agreement, between 1 July 2018 and 30 June 2019.

Visit www.asb.co.nz/promotions/supporting-success-in-your-school for more information and eligibility criteria.

Once your loan is fully drawn down, ASB will donate $500 to your chosen participating school.

Lending criteria and terms apply to home loans. Fees may apply. Eligibility criteria: documentation of the facility agreement must be done by 30 June 2019; mention of this promotion must take place during the home loan application process to ensure eligibility. Only applicable to loans which are secured by residential owner-occupied property with a minimum of 20% equity required; excludes lending through brokers; Limited to one donation per customer. Donation will be made to chosen school on complete draw down of the home loan. For full eligibility criteria, exclusions and further details see https://www.asb.co.nz/promotions/supporting-success-in-your-school.html ASB Bank Limited 56140 12436 0718