Week 5 Notices

This week we see the first few days of Autumn.  The Autumn season is an exciting season and we can't wait to use our science skills to observe the changes in nature over the next few months.  

Sunhats:

Even though Summer has officially come to an end, we still need to wear our sunhats.  Please make sure your child has a NAMED sunhat with them each day at school. Those who do not have sunhats have to remain in the shade.

Swimming:

This week Kakano 4, 5 and 6 have swimming.  We are lucky to have a fabulous pool at our school and it is important all children learn to swim.  Please make sure your child has their swimming togs, towel and swim bag each day this week. Once again, please ensure your child’s belongings are named.

School times:

A reminder that school starts at 8:45.  The first part of the day is a great opportunity for children to meet and greet their friends and teachers.  We appreciate our wonderful parents spending time with their child in the morning but ask all parents to farewell their child by 8:45.  This allows all children to settle into their day without too much fuss.

Gala:

This week is our fabulous Gala.  The Gala is a great community event and will be taking place this Thursday 4pm - 7pm.  We thank all our wonderful parents and families who have been bringing items in for our Gala. 

Please see information below for items to bring in this week.

DAILY COUNTDOWN TO GALA DAY

Monday 2nd March	Grocery Day - Packet / Boxes day – Bring a packet or box of something e.g. biscuits, cereal, flour, crackers, chips, sultanas, cornflakes, breadcrumbs, Handee towels, jelly, pretzels etc.  Plastic bags appreciated
Tuesday 3th March	White Elephant  Day -Books, toys and Baby Elephant - Board games, children’s sporting equipment, CD's, DVD's, playstation games, jigsaws, homewares
Wednesday 4th March	Mystery Jar Day  A bit like a lucky dip, Fill an empty jar with anything new that children will  like. This could include party favours, bubbles, slime, lollies, chocolates, toy cars etc  Bring these in unwrapped so we can sort into boys and girls. Grocery, fresh fruit and vegetables day - Please bring to school any grocery items, tinned goods or fruit/vegetables from your garden e.g. tomatoes, feijoas, lettuce, zucchini etc
Thursday 5th March	GALA DAY!    HOMEMADE Cakes, biscuits, muffins, sweets, fudge, coconut ice, sweets, toffee apples and any fresh produce

All gala contributions to be taken to Hall foyer and placed in class boxes; 

PRIZES FOR 

Most goods donated

Most mystery jars 

Most cakes donated

 Lent Promises:

As we prepare for Easter during this Lent season we can give our children the opportunity to “Follow in the Footsteps” of Jesus.  Your child will be bringing home paper hearts, please write down any thing your child does that shows love, generosity, kindness or helpfulness for someone else.  These paper hearts can be returned to school where we will add them to our Lenten Promise Tree.

Message from Mr MacMillan:

CORONAVIRUS

All schools in New Zealand have been sent further information from the Secretary for Education, Iona Holsted, regarding a first confirmed case of Coronavirus in New Zealand. This confirmed case was announced by the Prime Minister on Friday.

Here are the key messages for our school:

- Be alert but not alarmed - there is no cause for panic or worry.

- Chances of any community outbreak remain very low.

- This doesn’t affect what we already are doing and the plans we and health authorities already have in place.

- Practising good hand and sneeze/cough hygiene is the best defence for any illness.

Travellers:

- Travellers coming from Mainland China and Iran are required to self-isolate for 14 days and report to Healthline's dedicated Coronavirus line on 08003585453.

- Travellers coming from Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Singapore and Thailand, who develop a fever, cough or shortness of breath should contact their GP's office or Healthline on 08003585453.

As always, contact your GP or Healthline 0800611116 (general advice line) if ever you are concerned about your own or others health.