Kakano 2 2022

  Week 3 What an amazing day we had on Friday with Andrew Chinn joining us. He was blown away by the singing during our Grandparent’s Mass - he stopped singing himself during one of the songs so he could just enjoy hearing the children sing. We had a great workshop with him and the afternoon concert got everyone involved, smiling, singing and dancing along to the songs. Thank you to all parents who were very generous with providing some lovely treats for morning tea. It was wonderful to have so many grandparents and grandfriends join us.   Thank you for having the children in their summer uniforms. Some mornings are still cold so they may need jerseys.  Please make sure that your child has their sunhat every day.  St Mary’s has the rule - no hat, no play .  So if they do not have a hat, they need to sit in the shade.  All items of school uniform need to be named please. A gentle reminder that school starts at 8:45. If your child arrives after this time,...

  Mālo ni, welcome to Tokelau Language Week What lovely weather we have had this weekend.   The children had a lovely first week back and all settled back in well. What a way to end the first week back.  All the children had great fun at the colour run. We want the Thank you everyone for your support for our Colour Run. It was an awesome event and lots of fun. There are lots of photos on our Facebook page You are able to go online now and order the prizes.   This needs to be done by October 31st.    Prizes will be delivered to school. https://schoolfundraising.co.nz/ Thank you for having the children in their summer uniforms. Some mornings are still cold so they may need jerseys.  Please make sure that your child has their sunhat every day.  St Mary’s has the rule no hat, no play.  So if they do not have a hat, they need to sit in the shade.   Can all items of uniform please be named as the children get changed for swimming and...

  This term in Kākano 2 we are so lucky to be having and helping Mrs Symes. Here is an introduction to Mrs Symes. She will be joining us in class for most of the term!

  Kia Ora and welcome back! We hope everyone has had a safe and restful break. All of the teachers are looking forward to a busy and fun Term 4 with the children. Uniform Students are to start Term 4 in full summer uniform. Our Uniform Shop is open Mondays (8.30-9.00am), Wednesdays (2.30-3.00pm) & Fridays (8.30-9.00am) during term time. The girls’ summer dresses are currently only available from our school uniform shop. Please don’t forget children need to wear the school sun hats in term 4. We also sell school uniforms via our school website. You can order and pay online and pick up your uniform from the school reception after you have been notified by email that the uniform is ready to pick up. Hopefully, this will be easier for those parents who find it difficult to get to our uniform shop. Sunhats Sunhats are a part of the summer school uniform. Thank you for helping your children pack their sunhat each day. We have a ‘no hat no play’ policy when it comes to being outside d...

  Kia ora kākano families hope you are all enjoying your Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day.  The final week of term is a very busy one, please read through the notices carefully.  SICKNESS Teachers have noticed children are very tired, and some are unwell with snotty noses and horrible coughs.  If your child is not well PLEASE keep them at home. SCHOOL DROP OFF School starts at 8:45, it is important your child is at school by this time each day!  A reminder that it is not safe to drop your child off at school prior to 8am as teachers often have before school meetings.  All teachers are in their classroom from 8:30. WEEK 10 Plan Tuesday: Dress Rehearsal (please make sure your child has their costume at school; black top and pants/shorts) Wednesday: K2, K5, K7, K8 performance - children need to be back at school at 5:30, they are to meet in their classroom.  Their teacher will be waiting for them. Thursday: K1, K3, K4, K6 performance - children need to ...

  Week 9 Kia ora kākano families. I hope you have had a great weekend enjoying the fine weather.  We had a great time at the mini marathon on Friday. A big thanks to those parents who helped on the day.  Once again we have a busy week ahead preparing for the school production.  Please read the details carefully.  School Production - Little Red Rocking Hood All kakano classes have been working enthusiastically to learn their dance for the production. Our dance is to the song - The Purple People Eater.  The evening shows are now sold out , and there are no door sales. Matinee tickets are the only ones available now.  We are not selling tickets to our school show through the office this year. Tickets can be bought online from Eventbrite. TICKETS ON SALE NOW - CLICK HERE Reminder: Group A - performs on Wednesday 28th - classes include K2, K5, K7, K8 Group B - performs on Thursday 29th - classes include K1, K3, K4, K6 This Week - Please make sure your ch...

  Week 8 Kia ora kākano families we hope you are having a warm weekend and enjoying some lovely time together.  We have a busy week ahead preparing for the school production.  Please read the details carefully. School Production - Little Red Rocking Hood All Kākano classes have been working enthusiastically to learn their dance for the production. Our dance is to the song - The Purple People Eater.  The evening shows are now sold out , and there are no door sales. Matinee tickets are the only ones available now.  We are not selling tickets to our school show through the office this year. Tickets can be bought online from Eventbrite. TICKETS ON SALE NOW - CLICK HERE Reminder: Group A - performs on Wednesday 28th - classes include K2, K5, K7, K8 Group B - performs on Thursday 29th - classes include K1, K3, K4, K6 This Week - Bring your costumes to school in a named bag and give it to your teacher. Your child’s costume is a plain black t-shirt and plain black pa...