Autumn

THIS WEEK’S MEMORY VERSE: Week 2:

VALUE FOCUS: Compassion    SKILL FOCUS: Co-operation   GOD IS LOVING! 

“This is my command: love each other.”  John 15:17

2021 Term 2:

• STARTS:       Monday     3 May
• ENDS:          Friday         9 July

KEY DATES: 

Community:

• 28 May       Pink Ribbon & High Tea Lunch fundraiser Pioneer Village Kaikohe
• 18 June:      Battle of the Bands – Turner Centre                                       Kerikeri

For further details please see below the heading EVENTS:

NOTICES:

NCEA & TEACHER DEVELOPMENT DAYS:

Tena koutou whanau ma – warm greetings to everyone.

With the changes to NCEA being undertaken currently, there are planned days scheduled for teachers in our region to take part in specific training opportunities – these days are being called Accord Days and schools are asked to run them as Teacher Only days.

• I support the intent of these days and that for the students who able to, to work from home on these days.
• I have decided however, that we will not close the school, and that for whanau who are not able to support their children with working at home, to send them to school for supervised learning.
• We are offering the same opportunity to our Primary Staff for these days and again, the school remains open for supervised learning for those who need to come to school.
• The first of the Accord days will take place next week, Thursday 20^th May.

The dates we are aware of are:

• 20^th May             – Thursday
• 3^rd August          – Tuesday
• 30^th November – Tuesday

Nga mihi mahana

David Rogers

8 MAY 2021 BLUELIGHT BLESS KCS KAPAHAKA ROOPU:

On Saturday 8^th May, Michelle Clark and a group of volunteers came to provide kai for our kapahaka roopū Ngā Hoia o Ihu Karaiti during their final noho. Our rangatahi and their kaiako/kaiāwhina were very appreciative of this gesture and showed this through waiata. They all enjoyed the opportunity to engage with a community group.

• Michelle Clark shared that; “It was a pleasure to do. Fantastic kids with great manners. Wishing them well for the next few days at competition”.
• Matua Komene reminded our roopū that “We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.” Philippians 4:13.
• The time is now upon us and we know that with God and only God, we can do anything.

Kia kaha koutou, we are all behind you!

LUNCHES BY LIBELLE – IN SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAMME:

28 MAY PINK RIBBON BREAKFAST & HIGH TEA LUNCHEON FUNDRAISERS @ PIONEER VILLAGE KAIKOHE:

18 JUNE 6.30pm – 9.30 pm BATTLE OF THE BANDS – TURNER CENTRE KERIKERI:

BATTLE OF THE TEEN BANDS 2021

The Turner Centre Kerikeri | FRI 18 JUNE | 6.30 – 9.30pm

Band entries are now open for our fourth Battle of the Teen Bands, an exciting competition for young bands between the ages of 11 and 18 who live anywhere north of Whangarei to Cape Reinga. The event takes place on the BIG Turner Centre Auditorium in front of a guaranteed audience.

• This year, we have timed the event to fit snugly in between SmokeFree RockQuest qualifying rounds and finals so that bands who are entering SFRQ can double up on their chances to perform, and to win!
• We are expecting a high volume of entries this year, so please encourage your young musicians to get their entries in as soon as possible. Places are given on a first-come, first-served basis.

ELIGIBILITY

The competition is open to teen bands:

• Between the ages of 11 and 18
• Who live in the Far North between Whangarei and Cape Reinga
• With at least THREE band members, and at least TWO members playing instruments
• With TWO songs – originals or covers, or a mix of the two – up to 8 minutes total
• Paying an entry fee of $10 per band (Entry money will be awarded as part of the People’s Choice prize)

Audience tickets will be $10 per adult, with Under-16s free.

• As there is a People’s Choice award by secret ballot, it would be advantageous for the bands to bring along their fan base.

PRIZES

We’ll be awarding CASH prizes to the TOP 3 bands, and a PEOPLE’S CHOICE winner voted for by the audience.

• On top of that there will be special awards for BEST VOCALIST, BEST INSTRUMENTALIST and BEST BAND PERFORMANCE

JUDGES

The panel of judges will be music industry professionals, and they will be looking for musical tightness, originality and entertainment value.

• Cover songs are welcome, but it helps if they have an original twist to them. Judging will be weighted towards original compositions.
• There is a lot more information on our website, including Rules, an Online Entry Form and Judging Guidelines.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO ENTER

• Please find a poster attached. Any questions, please get in touch!

All the best from the Team at Be Free

   
BE FREE Inc. and BE FREE Youth            Email:  [email protected]

Website: befreeplaymusic.wordpress.com
Tel:       021 883 616

COMMUNITY & HEALTH NOTICES:

GIRLS BRIGADE – KERI KERI:

SPORT NORTHLAND:

 

PARENT HELPLINE:

SAY GOODBYE TO CHEQUES:

With less than 1% payments being made by cheque to some Banks, they are now being phased out as a payment option.

• Please be advised that our School will no longer be able to accept Cheques as a form of payment.

Please contact the School Office 09 4011 873 should you have any queries.

SCHOOL UNIFORMS – ORDERING ONLINE DIRECT WITH NEW SUPPLIER:

Our School Office no longer carries stock of School Uniforms

• Except for: Year 9 – 13 Velocity Jackets that can be purchased from Kaikohe Campus Office only.

There are 2 options available for purchasing the rest of the School Uniforms:

1)   Order School Uniforms Direct Online at:

Uniform Hub:

• Online shopping at: https://uniformhub.co.nz/ or https://uniformhub.co.nz/pages/find-your-school
• Facebook page: @northlanduniformhub

• Address: 577 Kamo Road, Kamo, Whangarei 0112
  Email: [email protected]
  Phone: 09 435 2576
• Opening hours: Mon – Fri 8.30am – 5pm & Sat 9am-12.30

2)  Order and pay at Kaikohe Campus School Office (in person)

•       52 Mangakahia Road, Kaikohe
•       You need to be sure of the sizes before ordering, as exchanges will incur extra costs.

SCHOOL FACEBOOK PAGE:

Kia ora Whanau,

We would like to invite you to join our Facebook page. Here you will find highlights from our week, important notices and snapshots of the learning. Please scan the QR code below to join our group, we would love to have you onboard.

ATTENDANCE:

VISITORS TO OUR KAIKOHE SCHOOL CAMPUS:

All visitors who enter our School Grounds are required to sign in / out at our School Office

• We take seriously the security and welfare of our students and therefore require Parents and Visitors adhere to this requirement
• If it’s before the first school bell and you’re just dropping your children off and immediately leaving, you won’t need to sign in/out
• If you remain onsite, you will be considered as a ‘Visitor’ and therefore will need to sign in / out at the School Office
• If you arrive early to pick up your child / children and it’s before the final school bell, you will need to sign your child out, at the School Office