Kakano 2 2022

  Week 6  We hope all our kākano families are having a lovely weekend.  Even though our cross country race has been postponed until term 4 we are still training every morning (weather permitting).  It is great that the kākano teachers can see improved fitness levels among all the children.  Recycling Please keep the recycling materials coming into school.  It is amazing to see the different things that can be made from cardboard boxes, bottle tops and other recycling materials. Upcoming Events - For your diary On Friday 28th October at 9.00 am we are celebrating Grandparents Day.  Grandparents and Grandfriends are welcome to come and spend the morning with us starting with Mass in the church followed by mornign tea and activities at school.   The Week Ahead Monday - normal school day Tuesday - Kākano 2 library day Wednesday - normal school day Thursday - normal school day Friday - rollerskating in the hall, sausage sizzle and juicy $1.50 each   Enjoy the rest of your weekend and we loo

  Week 5 Kia ora whānau, it’s lovely to see the sun out again. Let’s hope it stays that way for most of this week. Our kakano tamariki love being able to play outside and sorely missed that last week. Cross Country Weather permitting, this is happening on Friday the 26th August at 11:10am at school. Children need to wear their school uniform to school and bring either their PE gear OR shorts and t-shirt to change into. Children will also need to bring shoes to run in as we are running on the footpath as well as the field. If you are able to help, please let your child’s classroom teacher know as soon as possible. Mini Marathon A reminder that the form and payment need to be handed into the office by Tuesday 23rd August - that’s this coming Tuesday. Late entries will not be accepted. School Production - Little Red Rocking Hood All kakano classes have begun to practice their dance for the production. Our dance is to the song - The Purple People Eater. So far the children are doing amazin

  Week 4 Kia ora whānau, This weekend definitely felt like spring was on its way. A cold start but the most amazing days.   Last week we had a lovely Mass to celebrate Mary Mackillops feast day, we then enjoyed fun sports as a junior school then special crafts in the afternoon.  We even had some special guests visit in the afternoon. Here are a few photos. Check out the school Facebook page for more photos Art Provocations This week we continue with art provocations in the morning,  The children have been creating some amazing artwork.  Provocations in the morning provide the children to try a range of different art principles. We always need boxes, bottle caps, yoghurt containers.  It is a great way to reuse your recycling so the children can explore different types of art.  Think of our classroom before filing your recycling bin. Cross Country this Friday The children have been training for this event and are looking forward to running this Friday.  We will get started at 11:20.  The

  Week 3 Kia ora whānau, Hope you are all enjoying your weekend and made the most of the fine weather when it was here! Thank you all for making the time to come to the 3 way conferences. It is always great to catch up with you all. Mini Marathon Thanks to those of you who are keen to do this. Please remember to return your forms. This week we will be celebrating Saint Mary MacKillop who is a very important part of our school. Make sure to ask your children what they know about Mary MacKillop over the week. We will be having a school mass on Friday which all whānau are invited to. Next Sunday, the parish has a Māori Miha (Māori Mass) at 10.00 am followed by a procession carrying the Statue of Mother Mary around the Church and our school. All students and families are invited to join the procession with their parents at 11.00 am in front of St Mary’s Church. Week Ahead Monday - normal school day Tuesday - normal school day Wednesday - cake stall Thursday - normal school day Friday - 9am