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Kahikatea Team, Week 7

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Kia ora whānau,

We have had another fun-filled fortnight in the Kahikatea Team! 


Park Explorers

The sun came out to shine last Thursday as Charlotte and Amber's home groups set off on their trip. They had a fabulous day exploring the Botanic Gardens and Museum. Many thanks to all of the parent helpers who came along to support us!































Gymnastics

We are very excited to be going to Olympia Gym for a series of gymnastics sessions next term! We will be going by bus on Mondays and Tuesdays from Week 3 through to Week 5. Please email your child's home group teacher if you are able to come along and support us as parent help. We will require two parent helpers each day for each home group.


Learning Through Play

We love Learning Through Play in Kahikatea! Recently, some of the most popular play choices have included dress-ups, making, sandpit play, and dance club.




Request for Dress-Ups

If you have any dress-ups that you no longer need, we would love to take them off your hands! We are after size 6-10 dress-ups in good condition.


Reminders

Please ensure that your child has a spare change of clothing in their bag each day, particularly if they are keen on playing in the sandpit, or jumping in muddy puddles!


Please take a moment this week to have a chat with your child about the importance of handwashing.



That's all for now!

Katie, Amber, Charlotte, and Lisa














Trip to the Gardens and Museum tomorrow 10th June – Amber and Charlotte’s Groups

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Kia ora Whānau, 

At this stage, Amber and Charlotte's groups will undertake the planned trip to the gardens and Museum tomorrow. 

Each child will need:

  • Good walking shoes  - sneakers or other covered shoes
  • A lunch with extra snacks (no lunch orders today)
  • A named drink bottle 
  • Their named school sweatshirt or jumper
  • Any medications - pls hand this to the teacher tomorrow morning

As it is Winter, please do dress children warmly and send jackets, hats and/or gloves if needed. 

Children need to be at school between 8.30 and 8.45 tomorrow. 

Parent helpers -  please meet in our hub theatre from 8.30 tomorrow. Briefing will begin at 8.40 sharp.

Many thanks, 

Amber and Charlotte






Parent Helpers Needed for 10th June – Amber & Charlotte’s Home Groups

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 Kia Ora Whānau 

We have a tentative date of Thursday 10th June for Amber and Charlotte's groups to visit The Botanic Gardens for an activity session with the Council's Outdoor Education Team and the Museum. This was planned for Monday 24th May, but was cancelled due to cold weather. Thanks to those who have already volunteered. 

We need just two more parent helpers to undertake this trip. 

If you are able to assist for the full day, from 9am-3pm, please email Charlotte asap. charlotte.verity@beckenham.school.nz. 

Many thanks, 

Amber and Charlotte

Kahikatea Trip: Charlotte and Amber’s Groups Tomorrow 10th June 2021

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 Kia ora Whānau, 

At this stage, Amber and Charlotte's groups will undertake the planned trip to the gardens and Museum tomorrow. 

Each child will need:

  • Good walking shoes  - sneakers or other covered shoes
  • A lunch with extra snacks (no lunch orders today)
  • A named drink bottle 
  • Their named school sweatshirt or jumper
  • Any medications - pls hand this to the teacher tomorrow morning

As it is Winter, please do dress children warmly and send jackets, hats and/or gloves if needed. 

Children need to be at school between 8.30 and 8.45 tomorrow. 

Parent helpers -  please meet in our hub theatre from 8.30 tomorrow. Briefing will begin at 8.40 sharp.

Many thanks, 

Amber and Charlotte






Kahikatea Newsletter Term 2 Week 3

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Keeping Everyone Healthy 

To help everyone keep healthy, we would appreciate if you can please:

  • Keep children home if they are coughing, sneezing or have runny noses or other sicknesses
  • Encourage hand washing with soap and water
  • Please ensure your child comes with warm footwear 
  • Please send jumpers to school every day
Our Trip to the Park and Museum

We are looking forward to our trip next week! Amber and Charlotte's groups will go on Mon 24th May. Katie and Lisa's groups will go on Tues 25th May. 
PLEASE NOTE: 
Because Charlotte is still recovering and there will be a lot of walking, Katie McFarlane will take Charlotte's homegroup. 

We would appreciate if you can go over our Trip Social Story at home. We will also view it in class and discuss with the students. 

On the day of your child's trip, please ensure your child is/has:
  • Wearing school uniform 
  • A named jumper, on or in their bag
  • A light jacket if weather feels cooler
  • Covered walking shoes, e.g. sneakers
  • An ample lunch and extra snacks
  • A named water bottle
  • If wetting / soiling may be an issue, please also pack a spare pair of underwear/pants
  • Their school bag, ideally named 
  • Any medications required (please contact your home room teacher regarding this, prior to the trip day).
Library Days 
We have NEW library days!
Lisa and Katie's groups go on Tuesday. 
Amber and Charlotte's groups go on Thursday.

Fidget Toys 
We are noticing that some children are bringing in fidget toys from home. We would like to remind everyone that all toys, including fidget toys, are to stay at home. If parents feel that their child needs a fidget toy, please talk with your home room teacher. 


Learning in Action








We are enjoying working with Ferndale students in some of our Discovery sessions. 











 

Thank you for the new paint shirts Nuttall whanau! 


Stacey, our Teaching Assistant