Term 2 Week 7

 Kia ora Kākano whānau!

Well, winter feels like it is well and truly here.  It has felt like the rain has not stopped falling for days.  Here's hoping the sun will start to shine again soon. June also starts the month of Matariki, over the next two weeks our play focus is on planet earth and beyond.  The teachers will be providing opportunities for the children to participate to extend their learning around this.

The young vinnies have been running a talent show, we have several Kākano children in the finals and will be there to support them on Monday.


Sickness

As we move into winter we are being notified of more illnesses going around our classroom.  Last week we had children away with chicken pox, step throat, vomiting and diarrhea as well as a virus that is causing high fevers.  We ask that if your child is sick please keep them home.  Giving them pain relief is not enough, they need rest.  

Please also remind your child about hand washing and sanitise when entering school and the classroom.


Uniform

We have noticed many children are wearing items of clothing that are not part of the school uniform.  Please make sure your child has the correct school uniform when they leave home if they don't please send a note to the teacher so we are aware of why they do not have the correct uniform. 

Girls need blue skivvy, tunic, navy socks/stockings, and black leather shoes.  They need their hair tied up with hair ties in school colours (Red, Blue, Black, Brown). If they have clips or hair bands they also have to be in these colours.


Boys need grey shorts, blue polo or skivvy, grey socks and black leather shoes.


The school jersey is the knitted wool one, the polar fleece is an extra layer to wear to and from school and in the playground.  If we head to the hall or church they will have to remove their polar fleece


Toast

The children are really enjoying having the toast back in the mornings.  They are learning how to use the toaster, and make their toasts with spreads they then have to wash and dry their plate after they have eaten.


We are still able to provide the bread, but we are asking for donations of spreads for the children to use.  If you are in the position to supply a spread the children will gratefully have them.


Boxes and recycling

We all have recycling and the children love to use these materials in their artwork.  We always have the need for these materials.
What is useful

*    Cereal Boxes

*    Egg cartons

*    Clean yoghurt containers 

*    Bottle tops. Milk, beer etc

*    Old newspaper, flyers, magazines etc

*    Fabric pieces

*    Wool off cuts

*    Untreated wood off cuts

If you have something that you are not sure of please check with the teachers,

This week we really need some clean glass jars with lids.

Other things we are always looking for 

*    Old pots and pans

*    Old kitchen equipment

*    Sheets



We  hope you keep nice and warm and dry today and we will all see you tomorrow

The Kākano Teachers

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