THIS WEEK’S MEMORY VERSE

It is better to heed a wise man’s rebuke than to listen to the song of fools.

Ecclesiastes 7:5

 

Principles Notice

Tena koutou whanau ma – warm greetings to everyone.

 

This coming Friday sees the first roll-out of our new reports to parents for students in years 7 to 13. Primary reports to parents, also in a new format will be sent home on Monday 17th March. There has been a lot of planning and setup going on in the background and I am pleased with the way the reports look.

Although fairly self explanatory, I will take the time here to just highlight the main features and information.

Both Primary and Secondary reports are in the form of ‘snapshot’ information and will be sent out twice this term, three times (weeks 3, 6, & 9) in terms two and three, and twice (weeks 3 & 6) in term four.

The reports for year 7 to 13 students also have email links to classroom and subject teachers for whanau to make contact regarding any queries you may have.

In term two, towards the end, we will have our normal formal parent interviews.

As discussed, the reports are a snapshot and give feedback to whanau on learning and progress, attitude and engagement ant attendance. They also show the current achievements in each subject, for example, test results, assessment results and grades.

The aim with this new approach is to keep you right up to date with how your children are getting on at school. There are still other refinements to be added to the report and these include recognitions, awards and acknowledgements for sports or cultural representation at regional, national and international levels.

 

A quick reminder whanau, that we are coming towards the end of the term. School finishes this term on the 11th April and returns on the 28th April. This year, both Easter and ANZAC Day happen within the holidays.

 

Philippians 4:8 ESV Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

 

Nga mihi mahana

 

David Rogers

PRINCIPAL

 

 

 

KEY DATES:

IMPORTANT SCHOOL DATES

PRIMARY
Term 1
Term 1 Primary Camp trip ( Wednesday 12th-Friday 14th March 2025)
11th March
Year 3, 4 Wairoro Stream Investigation 9:00 – 12:00
SECONDARY
Term 1
Term 1 Yr 7-8 Urupukapuka Camp ( Monday 3rd – Wednesday 5th Feb 2025)
WHOLE SCHOOL
Term 1
Term 1 School Closed Waitangi Day  (Thursday 6th-Friday 7th Feb 2025)

SCHOOL TERMS

Term 1 Start Tuesday 28th January 2025
End Friday 11th April 2025
Term 2 Start Monday 28th April 2025
End Friday 27th  June 2025
Term 3 Start Monday 14th July 2025
End Friday 19th September 2025
Term 4 Start Monday 6th  October 2025
End

 

 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Term 1 Waitangi Thursday 6th February

 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Meeting Dates:                                                                                                                                                                           

Term 1 Tuesday 18th 2025

Minutes: 

TEACHERS NOTICE

 

Outreach kaupapa 
Tena koutou te Whanau o KCS
Our senior akonga are starting an outreach kaupapa in our kura as a way of reaching out and serving in our community for Jesus. There is so much need in our area for practical help with resources etc. We are asking if any whanau in our school community have any EXCESS ITEMS laying around at home, bring them into school and we will distribute out to people in need. Matua Monte Tito serves every day by giving out the left over lunches from all the schools in Kaikohe. He collects homewares from many sources and helps whanau who are moving into houses or starting over. We must show the Love of the Father and be a light in our communities. Below is a list of examples of gear that could be a blessing to others;
Household wares eg, couches, drawers, beds etc
clothes, shoes
furniture
food items
toiletries, hygiene items
We will also be going back to the old peoples home in Kaikohe to serve our kaumatua and kuia. We will send out more details about this kaupapa soon.
We greatly appreciate your koha in advance.
Nga mihi aroha
Senior akonga of KCS

WOMANS RUGBY TEAM

The womans Blues rugby team will be at the Kaikohe Rugby club from 3:30pm to 5:00pm tomorrow ( Friday)
Nga mihi
Matua Te Rangi
Communication and Confidence course
Over the past three days our senior students have earned 13x credits during the Communications and Confidence course. Each of them working in teams to create a commercial, a three minute speech and a five minute presentation. Some were nervous but they showed so much courage, and every single one of them performed exceptionally well.
     
Congratulations to Daizaleah and Khody who have been accepted into NorthTec’s year long Trades Academy! We are really excited to see you learning new skills that you’re passionate about.
Atlanta, Dechei, and Jada are taking on the hospitality trades course at QRC every Tuesday! Exciting to see them gaining new skills. Keep up the great work!
    
Congratulations to our amazing Ethel who has started her journey in the year long Hair and Beauty Academy trades course at NorthTec! As per usual she has made a great impression! Proud of you Ethel!
  

Jessica Atkins

Gateway – Trades – Te kura
Kaikohe Christian School
Congratulations 
We are so pleased to share some amazing news with our school whanau. Our former student Tearohanui has received another AUT scholarship! She will receive up to $36K over four years toward her tuition. Congratulations Tearohanui we are so proud of you
Jessica Atkins
Gateway- Trades- Te kura
Kaikohe Christian School

 

PRIMARY NOTICES

 

 

STUDENT NOTICES 

 

 

 


FOR PARENTS AND WHANAU

 

JUICY FRIDAY

Kia ora whanau, just letting you know that the School Awhi Group (PTA) is fundraising towards a new slide. At school we’ll be selling Juicies for $1-50 to go towards this project each Friday till the end of the term one.

 

 

YOUTH 412

Celebration Youth 412. Youth event for those aged 12 and over at the Celebration Centre (school hall) on Friday at 7:00 pm. Contact Josiah Shaw 021 022 42000 or Brian Heihei 022 198 1757.


Mike Shaw

CEO Celebration Trust

 PO Box 235 – Kaikohe

Phone +64 9 405 3996

Cell     +64 21 842 302

www.heartofthenorth.co.nz

 

Kaikohe Library Programs

Rugby Muster

Te Whatu Ora 

 

 

 

 

WHAT ARE ATTENDANCE DUES?

The Ministry of Education does not fund building related costs at our School. Attendance Dues are only used to pay for building related costs. They can not be used for any other purposes.  Paying Attendance Dues is a condition of enrolment for all students attending our School. Attendance Dues are compulsory – there is a legal requirement for parents and caregivers to pay Attendance Dues under the Education and Training Act 2020. They are not a donation.

Mike Shaw

CEO Celebration Trust

 

 

COMMUNITY NOTICES

 

Lunch For The Week
Blessings to you all and stay safe!