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.