Learning in Team Kauri - Presentations for sustainability inquiry<\/span><\/h3>This term, our students have been deeply engaged in an inquiry topic focused on <\/span>sustainability<\/span>, exploring how our choices impact the environment and looking at ways to protect our planet for the future. Over the last two weeks, students have been proudly presenting their final project outcomes to their peers. These presentations showcase an impressive variety of creative mediums, including hand-crafted <\/span>models<\/span>, informative <\/span>posters<\/span>, and student-led <\/span>podcasts<\/span>, covering a diverse range of critical sustainability topics. We are incredibly impressed by the depth of research, critical thinking, and passion our students have demonstrated throughout this unit.<\/span><\/p>Canterbury Cross Country<\/span><\/h3>Congratulations to our Year 7-8 students who made it through to Canterbury Cross Country. We are extremely proud of their efforts and the way they represented themselves at such a prestigious event. Results below:<\/span><\/h3>AWD<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>Jacob Hamilton - 2nd (5:07)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>Year 7 Girls<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>Clara Shaw - 87th (14:44)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>Year 7 Boys<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>Haydn O\u2019Connor - 32nd (12:14)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>Year 8 Girls<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>Laura Stoney - 3rd (11:58)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>Misha Lee - 45th (13:34)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>Year 8 Boys<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>Ben Stoney - 33rd (11:33)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>Year 8 hoodies - preliminary design and fundraising<\/span><\/h3>We are excited to begin the process of designing and creating our special Year 8 hoodies! To ensure these keepsakes are accessible for everyone, the cost to wh\u0101nau will be kept to just <\/span>$20 per hoodie<\/span>, with the students actively fundraising to cover the remaining balance. The students will be heavily involved in the design process to make these shirts uniquely theirs. Further information regarding order forms, sizing, and fundraising details will follow as soon as the plans are finalized.<\/span><\/p>
Bingo Night & Hampers<\/span><\/h3>Get ready for a fun-filled evening at our upcoming <\/span>School Bingo Night<\/span>! This exciting fundraising event is a fantastic opportunity for our community to come together for an evening of friendly competition, great prizes, and school spirit. All proceeds raised throughout the night will directly support our upcoming school projects and student resources. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time player, come along for a chance to shout \"Bingo!\" while making a meaningful contribution to our school. We look forward to seeing you there for a night to remember! A big thank you for all our wh\u0101nau who contributed some amazing items for our Hamper prizes.<\/span><\/p>Cantamath planning & projects<\/span><\/h3>The 2026 Cantamath competition information has noe become available outlining this year's three separate competitions: the <\/span>Year 5&6 Challenge<\/span>, the <\/span>Year 7\u201310 Display Competition<\/span>, and the <\/span>Year 7\u201310 Team Competition<\/span>. Please mark your calendars for two key dates in August: <\/span>Tuesday, 18th August<\/span> is the drop-off day for all Year 5&6 Challenge entries and Year 7\u201310 Displays, followed by the exciting <\/span>Teams Competition on Wednesday, 19th August<\/span>. The official theme inspiring this year's creations is <\/span>\"Maths in Nature\"<\/span>, while students looking ahead can start brainstorming for the 2027 theme (and 2026 motifs), which will be <\/span>\"Maths in Games\"<\/span>. The classes in Team Kauri will be spending some time over the next two weeks to go over expectations and ideas. We encourage wh\u0101nau to spend some time with their child to work on their projects.<\/span><\/p>Upcoming Events: Term 2<\/span><\/h3>Week 10<\/span><\/p>Learning Conferences - Tuesday and Wednesday<\/span><\/p><\/li>Early finish both days: 1:45pm<\/span><\/p><\/li>Bingo Night - Saturday 27th June 7pm in school hall (tickets available)<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>Week 11<\/span><\/p>Last day of Term - Friday 3rd July<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>Week 1, Term 3<\/span><\/p>Wednesday 22nd July Matariki Evening 5:30pm - 7:15pm<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>
<\/b><\/div>A nationwide creative writing competition for young Kiwi readers<\/b>
Every Reader Has A Story \u2026 What\u2019s Yours?<\/i><\/div>\nBooks can stay with us long after we've turned the final page. Sometimes they help us through a difficult time. Sometimes they make us feel understood. Sometimes they open a door into a new world, a new idea, or a new way of seeing ourselves.<\/div>\nHow has a book helped change you?<\/i> <\/i><\/b><\/div>\nTo help celebrate the inaugural NZ Children\u2019s Books Week: Read Around Aotearoa, the children's book-gifting charity, Kiwi Christmas Books<\/b><\/a>, is inviting\n you, the keen young readers of Aotearoa, to tell us a true story about how a book made a difference in your life. Entry\n form<\/b><\/a><\/div>\nYou could win $250 in books for yourself and $500 in books for your school, and have your story published! <\/i><\/b><\/div><\/div>Term 2, Week 10 - All Ages<\/span><\/h2>Staying Safe Online: Scams<\/span><\/h3>People in New Zealand are losing millions of dollars to scammers each year \u2013 and this is just the figures reported to Netsafe so the actual figure is likely much higher!<\/span><\/p>
It\u2019s important that you and your tamariki know what to look out for to avoid scams. Netsafe have put their best advice together to help you stay safe online and stay away from scams.<\/span><\/p>
Read their <\/span>scam tips here<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>
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Canterbury Cross Country<\/span><\/h3>Congratulations to our Year 7-8 students who made it through to Canterbury Cross Country. We are extremely proud of their efforts and the way they represented themselves at such a prestigious event. Results below:<\/span><\/h3>AWD<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>Jacob Hamilton - 2nd (5:07)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>Year 7 Girls<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>Clara Shaw - 87th (14:44)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>Year 7 Boys<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>Haydn O\u2019Connor - 32nd (12:14)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>Year 8 Girls<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>Laura Stoney - 3rd (11:58)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>Misha Lee - 45th (13:34)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>Year 8 Boys<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>Ben Stoney - 33rd (11:33)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>Year 8 hoodies - preliminary design and fundraising<\/span><\/h3>We are excited to begin the process of designing and creating our special Year 8 hoodies! To ensure these keepsakes are accessible for everyone, the cost to wh\u0101nau will be kept to just <\/span>$20 per hoodie<\/span>, with the students actively fundraising to cover the remaining balance. The students will be heavily involved in the design process to make these shirts uniquely theirs. Further information regarding order forms, sizing, and fundraising details will follow as soon as the plans are finalized.<\/span><\/p>
Bingo Night & Hampers<\/span><\/h3>Get ready for a fun-filled evening at our upcoming <\/span>School Bingo Night<\/span>! This exciting fundraising event is a fantastic opportunity for our community to come together for an evening of friendly competition, great prizes, and school spirit. All proceeds raised throughout the night will directly support our upcoming school projects and student resources. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time player, come along for a chance to shout \"Bingo!\" while making a meaningful contribution to our school. We look forward to seeing you there for a night to remember! A big thank you for all our wh\u0101nau who contributed some amazing items for our Hamper prizes.<\/span><\/p>Cantamath planning & projects<\/span><\/h3>The 2026 Cantamath competition information has noe become available outlining this year's three separate competitions: the <\/span>Year 5&6 Challenge<\/span>, the <\/span>Year 7\u201310 Display Competition<\/span>, and the <\/span>Year 7\u201310 Team Competition<\/span>. Please mark your calendars for two key dates in August: <\/span>Tuesday, 18th August<\/span> is the drop-off day for all Year 5&6 Challenge entries and Year 7\u201310 Displays, followed by the exciting <\/span>Teams Competition on Wednesday, 19th August<\/span>. The official theme inspiring this year's creations is <\/span>\"Maths in Nature\"<\/span>, while students looking ahead can start brainstorming for the 2027 theme (and 2026 motifs), which will be <\/span>\"Maths in Games\"<\/span>. The classes in Team Kauri will be spending some time over the next two weeks to go over expectations and ideas. We encourage wh\u0101nau to spend some time with their child to work on their projects.<\/span><\/p>Upcoming Events: Term 2<\/span><\/h3>Week 10<\/span><\/p>Learning Conferences - Tuesday and Wednesday<\/span><\/p><\/li>Early finish both days: 1:45pm<\/span><\/p><\/li>Bingo Night - Saturday 27th June 7pm in school hall (tickets available)<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>Week 11<\/span><\/p>Last day of Term - Friday 3rd July<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>Week 1, Term 3<\/span><\/p>Wednesday 22nd July Matariki Evening 5:30pm - 7:15pm<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>
<\/b><\/div>A nationwide creative writing competition for young Kiwi readers<\/b>
Every Reader Has A Story \u2026 What\u2019s Yours?<\/i><\/div>\nBooks can stay with us long after we've turned the final page. Sometimes they help us through a difficult time. Sometimes they make us feel understood. Sometimes they open a door into a new world, a new idea, or a new way of seeing ourselves.<\/div>\nHow has a book helped change you?<\/i> <\/i><\/b><\/div>\nTo help celebrate the inaugural NZ Children\u2019s Books Week: Read Around Aotearoa, the children's book-gifting charity, Kiwi Christmas Books<\/b><\/a>, is inviting\n you, the keen young readers of Aotearoa, to tell us a true story about how a book made a difference in your life. Entry\n form<\/b><\/a><\/div>\nYou could win $250 in books for yourself and $500 in books for your school, and have your story published! <\/i><\/b><\/div><\/div>Term 2, Week 10 - All Ages<\/span><\/h2>Staying Safe Online: Scams<\/span><\/h3>People in New Zealand are losing millions of dollars to scammers each year \u2013 and this is just the figures reported to Netsafe so the actual figure is likely much higher!<\/span><\/p>
It\u2019s important that you and your tamariki know what to look out for to avoid scams. Netsafe have put their best advice together to help you stay safe online and stay away from scams.<\/span><\/p>
Read their <\/span>scam tips here<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>
<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/span><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/span><\/div>
AWD<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr> Jacob Hamilton - 2nd (5:07)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr> Year 7 Girls<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr> Clara Shaw - 87th (14:44)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr> Year 7 Boys<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr> Haydn O\u2019Connor - 32nd (12:14)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr> Year 8 Girls<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr> Laura Stoney - 3rd (11:58)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr> Misha Lee - 45th (13:34)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr> Year 8 Boys<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr> Ben Stoney - 33rd (11:33)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> We are excited to begin the process of designing and creating our special Year 8 hoodies! To ensure these keepsakes are accessible for everyone, the cost to wh\u0101nau will be kept to just <\/span>$20 per hoodie<\/span>, with the students actively fundraising to cover the remaining balance. The students will be heavily involved in the design process to make these shirts uniquely theirs. Further information regarding order forms, sizing, and fundraising details will follow as soon as the plans are finalized.<\/span><\/p> Get ready for a fun-filled evening at our upcoming <\/span>School Bingo Night<\/span>! This exciting fundraising event is a fantastic opportunity for our community to come together for an evening of friendly competition, great prizes, and school spirit. All proceeds raised throughout the night will directly support our upcoming school projects and student resources. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time player, come along for a chance to shout \"Bingo!\" while making a meaningful contribution to our school. We look forward to seeing you there for a night to remember! A big thank you for all our wh\u0101nau who contributed some amazing items for our Hamper prizes.<\/span><\/p> The 2026 Cantamath competition information has noe become available outlining this year's three separate competitions: the <\/span>Year 5&6 Challenge<\/span>, the <\/span>Year 7\u201310 Display Competition<\/span>, and the <\/span>Year 7\u201310 Team Competition<\/span>. Please mark your calendars for two key dates in August: <\/span>Tuesday, 18th August<\/span> is the drop-off day for all Year 5&6 Challenge entries and Year 7\u201310 Displays, followed by the exciting <\/span>Teams Competition on Wednesday, 19th August<\/span>. The official theme inspiring this year's creations is <\/span>\"Maths in Nature\"<\/span>, while students looking ahead can start brainstorming for the 2027 theme (and 2026 motifs), which will be <\/span>\"Maths in Games\"<\/span>. The classes in Team Kauri will be spending some time over the next two weeks to go over expectations and ideas. We encourage wh\u0101nau to spend some time with their child to work on their projects.<\/span><\/p> Week 10<\/span><\/p> Learning Conferences - Tuesday and Wednesday<\/span><\/p><\/li> Early finish both days: 1:45pm<\/span><\/p><\/li> Bingo Night - Saturday 27th June 7pm in school hall (tickets available)<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul> Week 11<\/span><\/p> Last day of Term - Friday 3rd July<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul> Week 1, Term 3<\/span><\/p> Wednesday 22nd July Matariki Evening 5:30pm - 7:15pm<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul> People in New Zealand are losing millions of dollars to scammers each year \u2013 and this is just the figures reported to Netsafe so the actual figure is likely much higher!<\/span><\/p> It\u2019s important that you and your tamariki know what to look out for to avoid scams. Netsafe have put their best advice together to help you stay safe online and stay away from scams.<\/span><\/p> Read their <\/span>scam tips here<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p> |
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