THIS WEEK’S MEMORY VERSE

“I lift up my eyes to the hills – where does my help come from? My help
comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.”

Psalm 121:1-2

CARE FOCUS:“I am treating others with respect and care.”

PRINCIPALS’ NOTICE

Tena koutou whanau ma – warm greetings to everyone

Positive Beginnings

The start to our year has been amazing – we are so thankful for our students and whanau who are so invested into their education. We have enrolled many new whanau into the school and we have many more students who have applied to come in but are currently on a waiting list because we area ta capacity. There are positives and negatives associated with this, the main negative being that we want our new rangatahi to be able to join us now. For us here in the kura now, I am observing real commitment to learning and relationships, whanaungatanga and aroha, right from the ‘get-go’ and I thank God for His guidance, provision and protection.

Nga Mihi Aroha

With regards to whanau who have returned to our kura, we reach out to Whanau Baker at this incredibly difficult time and we join our community to support in any way we may be able.

Covid

Last week we posted info about how we plan to respond if there is a Close contact or case in the school. The over-riding focus is to make sure we are doing what we need to do practically to prevent infection, and then to respond appropriately when situations call for it. The students are responding well to help us make sure there is adequate ventilation and to keep classrooms clean. We need to keep up the reminders about hand-washing and sanitising. We are not having great buy-in to mask-wearing when inside and we have shared our thoughts with you about that, encouraging you to keep these conversations going with your young ones.

This is a time of great division in our country – and division in the worldly sense (based on ‘haves’ and ‘have-nots’, ‘do’s and do-nots’) is not something we would ascribe to. Our interactions and example to others is on the basis of Christ-love. We grapple with rights and obligations… Should I do this? Or “Don’t tell me what to do!” and when we come to our decision and we get upset that others don’t agree with our position on a matter. It should not be like this – James 3:10

James 3:17-18

¹⁷ But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. ¹⁸ And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

Love in Action Romans 12:9-21

⁹ Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. ¹⁰ Be devoted to one another in love. Honour one another above yourselves. ¹¹ Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervour, serving the Lord. ¹² Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. ¹³ Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

¹⁴ Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. ¹⁵ Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. ¹⁶ Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.^[c] Do not be conceited.

¹⁷ Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. ¹⁸ If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. ¹⁹ Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,”^[d] says the Lord. ²⁰ On the contrary:

“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”^[e]

²¹ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

UP AND COMING EVENTS FOR PRIMARY – YEARS 1-6

Dear Parents & Caregivers,

Welcome back to a new year of learning together! This notice is to provide you with information on our upcoming trips for Primary. We have planned three trips, and we always aim to have a curriculum focus for these. We encourage all our tamariki to participate, and be assured that safety guidelines are at the forefront of our activities.

This notice will provide you with dates. We are asking for a voluntary donation of $25 per child towards the cost of all three trips to be paid at the School Office. Any questions about our trips please make contact with your child’s classroom teacher.

We would love to have adults to help support our trips but all adults must be double vaccinated following government policy. Adult supporters will also have to pay for each trip.

Trip 1 / Adrenaline World

Date: Friday March 4th, 2022

Time: 10am – 1:30pm

Description: Participate in age appropriate, but challenging, water activities

Trip 2 / BOI Hole in the Rock & Urupukapuka Island

Date: Thursday 10th March (postponed a week if weather or sea state not great)

Time: *Depart Paihia Wharf 9am-1:45pm

Description: Years 1-4 travel aboard the Explorer Boat to Hole in the Rock. We will hear cultural and  historical stories of the area. Return to Urupukapuka Island for lunch and a supervised swim. Years 5-6 get dropped off at Urupukapuka Island for a 2-3 hour hike and swim.

Curriculum focus: We are learning about the cultural and historical significance of landmarks in our area.

Trip 3 / Pioneer Village

Date: Friday 18th March

Time: 9:00am-2:30pm

Description: Years 1-6 learn about local historical people and events important to Kaikohe and Te Tai Tokerau.

Curriculum focus: We are learning about the cultural and historical significance of the treaty and pioneers of the period

We shall follow up with a reminder letter and a list of what is required for each trip the week prior to the trip date.  Permission slips have been given out.  Please return your Permission slip and money to the office as soon as possible.  If you would like to arrange time payments please organise this with Sareya at the office.

Many thanks,

Trish Vesey, Roylena Tzikoucos and David Prickett (HOD)

TEACHER VACANCY

Teacher Vacancy – Team Teaching position 2022 Fixed Term

Year 7 & 8

An opportunity exists for an innovative and collaborative teacher to join our staff to team teach at our Middle School level.

Applicants should have a genuine passion for teaching, an ability to capture students’ interests in innovative ways and be able to work as part of a team.

A willingness and ability to take part in religious instruction appropriate to the special character of the school shall be a condition of appointment.

Applicants must be NZ registered, have a demonstrated ability to meet and reflect the bi-cultural nature of the school and will be expected to take an active role in extracurricular and corporate endeavours. Position commences as soon as possible in term 1, 2022.

To apply, please download, complete and submit the Application Form and Special Character Form before 4^th March 2022.

Application for Employment

Special Character Form

OTHER NOTICES

Thank you to all parents who have endeavored to ensure their children are attending school in correct uniform.
Uniform Lost property:
Items that have been collected from various classrooms have been washed, dried and can be found clean in S1. Students can come before school, during interval or lunch to collect their items.
With swimming some random articles are also turning up. Please check your child’s bag to see what they may have left behind at school.

Major areas of concern;
Footwear: Black shoes or sandals. Not slip on shoes, gum boots or non-black shoes.
Black shorts, skirts or trousers, NOT leggings, jeggings, track pants or jeans.
Second Hand Uniform:
The school has some spare second hand uniform available at no cost to you and if your child is in need of specific items do not hesitate to contact me or the Office. New uniform items are available to buy from the office. Notes or emails: Please remember to send in these if your child is out of uniform to [email protected]
Regards,
Mrs Van Wingerden

PLACING AN ORDER FOR ORANGES

Kia ora Whanau,

For those of you who are wanting to place orders for oranges, please have your money and orders in by Tuesday 8.30am each week. Pick up from the school office will be on Wednesday’s.  Price – $8.00 for 8kgs.

KEY DATES: SCHOOL TERMS

STATIONERY LIST

Year 1-2 Stationery List 2022

Year 3-4 Stationery List 2022

Year 5-6 Stationery List 2022

Year-7-8-Stationery List 2022

Year 9 Stationery List 2022

Year 10 Stationery List 2022

Parents can purchase their child(rens) stationery packs from Qizzle, and have it delivered to the school.  Enter the school address at check out: 52 Mangakahia Road, Kaikohe 0405 or have it delivered to your own home.  Click the link to visit Qizzle Schoolpacks:  www.schoolpacks.co.nz

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Mathew 6:21

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