Kauri Whānau Weekly Update: Term 4 Week 9

 In this post:

  • Photo orders
  • Camp photo books
  • End of term events
  • Wainui Camp 2021
  • Photo gallery

Photo Orders

Last week order forms were sent home for special group photos: house captains and deputies, student council, school ambassadors and Te Whānau Mahi Tahi. As some order forms didn't head home until Thursday - we have arranged to extend the cut off date for orders until 9am on Monday. If you are yet to order a photo, please get the form and money to the box in the office first thing on Monday.

Camp Photo Books

The camp photo books are due to arrive on Wednesday, December 16th. Sometimes they arrive earlier than the date they quote us; fingers are crossed that this will happen. If you missed the deadline and would still like a book, please email Nicky this coming week. A late order can be put in, with books arriving next year. 

End of Term Events

This coming Friday (Dec 11) we are off to Corsair Bay for a day of fun after the final celebration assembly. Children need to come to school in uniform.  We leave school at 11am and will be back by 3pm. Children are to bring with them:
  • Sunhat
  • Sunscreen
  • Swimming togs (wetsuits are optional)
  • Towel
  • Jacket
  • Water bottle
  • Lunch (children are welcome to arrange a shared lunch with friends if they would like to)
  • Picnic rug (optional)
Monday (Dec 14) we are walking up to Victoria Park for lunch and a play before walking home. Children are to bring with them:

  • Backpack 
  • Sunhat
  • Sunscreen
  • Jacket / Raincoat
  • Water bottle
  • Lunch 
  • Asthma inhalers (if required)
On Monday (Dec 14) starting at 4pm, we have the Year 8 pool and pizza party at the Cockfield's. We will send out instructions for how to get there in the next blogpost. Children need to be collected by 6pm. Food is provided.

Tuesday (Dec 15) Year 8 Graduation Assembly starting at 11am and finishing with a luncheon. Year 8s are to come in their tidiest clothes. School finishes for Year 8 after the luncheon. 

Wainui Camp 2021

Yes, it feels like we have just got back from one camp and we are talking about another! We are off to Wainui from March 1-5 next year. If you are keen to come along as a parent helper, please click this link and fill in the form.

We have been very impressed with how well your children are maintaining focus on their learning as the end of year approaches. Below are some photos from the last couple of weeks.




There has been a bit of a felting frenzy at school this term. Here we are making felt pods.

Many thanks to the parents who helped out with our Top Team afternoon.




A few days ago six of our ex-students who are now in Year 9 spent a session with our Year 8s, sharing useful 'hacks' for high school.


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