Term 3, Week 2 — School news, upcoming dates and notices
Upcoming Events
| Y2 Cowley trip to Motat | Tue, 30 Jul |
| Y3 Cowley trip to Motat | Wed, 31 Jul |
| School Disco | Fri, 2 Aug |
| School Assembly 1.55 pm | Fri, 9 Aug |
| Student Achievement Discussions 3.30-6pm | Wed, 14 Aug |
| Student Achievement Discussion 1.30-8pm | Thu, 15 Aug |
| School Closes 1 pm Student Achievement Discussions | Thu, 15 Aug |
| Cross Country | Fri, 16 Aug |
| Ngaa Rau o te Kahu Kapa Haka performance | Sun, 18 Aug |
| Cowley Exploration Day - Kitchen Science 10am - 1pm | Mon, 19 Aug |
| Y6 Camp | Tue, 20 Aug - Fri, 23 Aug |
| Y7/8 E Pro 8 Challenge 5-8pm | Thu, 22 Aug |
| Y7/8 Mathex Evening | Thu, 22 Aug |
| Otago Problem Solving Set 5 | Thu, 22 Aug |
| School Assembly 1.55 pm | Fri, 23 Aug |
| Team, Staff and Sibling Photos | Tue, 27 Aug |
| Team, Staff and Sibling Photos | Thu, 29 Aug |
| Blokes' Breakfast | Fri, 30 Aug |
| School Speech Finals | Mon, 2 Sep |
| Band Showcase 6.30pm | Wed, 4 Sep |
| Y4-8 ICAS Science | Wed, 4 Sep |
| Kiri Stardome Trip - Rms 2,4,5 | Thu, 5 Sep |
| Y6 E Pro 8 9.30am-12pm | Thu, 5 Sep |
| Y6 Motat | Thu, 5 Sep |
| School Assembly 1.55 pm | Fri, 6 Sep |
| Y7/8 Aims | Mon, 9 Sep - Fri, 13 Sep |
| Y5 Camp Parent Information Evening - 6.30 | Tue, 10 Sep |
| Y4 Trip to Botanical Gardens | Tue, 10 Sep |
| Y4-8 ICAS Writing | Wed, 11 Sep |
| Y5 Trip to Botanical Gardens | Thu, 12 Sep |
A Message from the Deputy Principals
Resurfacing the Cowley Playground
Gymnastics
Congratulations to
- Year 3 team who placed 1st overall
- Year 5 team who placed 3rd overall
- Alexa J who placed Y3 2nd overall
- Esther C who placed Y3 5th overall
- Henry N who placed Y3 6th overall
- Frida C who placed Y5 3rd overall
- Beatrix N who placed Y5 5th= overall
Frida C, Esme L-H, Beatrix N, Maya S and Sherry S.
Invitation to our Year 4,5,6 and 7 Parents
It is that time of year when we ask the year 4,5,6 and 7 parents to an evening at school to learn about how the year 7 and 8 hub works. This meeting will be held in room 19 at 6.30 on Wednesday the 7th of August. It is our intention that this meeting will support you in making an informed decision about where your child will complete their Year 7 and 8 education. We believe that because Kohimarama School goes to year 8, staying here will provide consistency and leadership opportunities that will support with the transition to College. The programme we provide is outstanding in meeting the needs of these Intermediate years.
During the meeting we will outline the type of learning style and the way the hub works to support the students learning. There will be some current and past pupils to speak and an opportunity for questions. The presentation will cover the changes we have made and any new changes that are coming up for next year. We do hope you can come and learn all about us and what we are doing to enhance student achievement in our senior school.
Meegan Hill and Debbie Ellery
The Kohimarama Way – Friendliness
News
Student Achievement Discussions – Booking Instructions.
Student Achievement Discussion bookings are now open and close on Friday 9th August at 3pm.
Please leave a gap between your interviews if moving from one class to another so you do not lose some of your precious talking time.
The booking form can be accessed via the following web address: https://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz
Click onto the link to make a booking and enter the School Event Code: feaew
Then follow the instructions.
If for any reason you are unable to access this site or you experience any problems, please contact Karen at the School Office on 930 9820 ext 7001
School Cross Country Thursday 8th August – Madills Farm
Please find below the finalised schedule of when we intend to begin races. I say, ‘intend to begin’ because as you know it depends on the number of pupils running on the day and the weather. All parents are welcome to come and encourage your child as they run our Cross Country course. Children are expected to stay on after races and will sit with the other children who are in the same House team. We will try our best to run on time however, we cannot guarantee exact times and we thank you for your patience. We suggest you allow yourself 20-30 minutes before the scheduled time of your child’s race. If it is too wet, then we will run the school course instead.
Spectators
We would really appreciate all spectators sitting/standing on the outside of the running track. Please be mindful of younger siblings as pupils will be running by where you are seated/standing. Additionally, for safety reasons we would ask that you please do not bring dogs nor purchase treats to deliver to your child at the conclusion of their race.
| 10.00 am
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Snell Team Year 7/8 Girls Year 7/8 Boys |
12.00 pm
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Hillary Team Year 4 Girls Year 4 Boys |
| 10.30 am
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Kiri Team Girls run first Boys run second |
12.30 pm
|
Year 5 Girls Year 5 Boys |
| 11.00 am
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Cowley Team Year 2 Girls Year 2 Boys |
1.00 pm
|
Snell Team Year 6 Girls Year 6 Boys |
| 11.30 am | Year 3 Girls Year 3 Boys |
Photolife Photos – Tuesday 27th August and Thursday 29th August
Photolife will return in August to take all group, team and sibling photos.
Sibling photos will only be taken of those families who have completed a sibling form.
These are available from the office.
Gluten Free Pizza Option for Friday Pizza
We will also be offering each Friday a gluten free ham and pineapple pizza option together with our regular pizza flavours: cheese or ham & pineapple for pizza Friday’s – 1.15-1.30pm from hall school kitchen.
Flippa Ball
Weekly Results
House Points Update: Term 3, Week 1
House Points for the Fortnight:
- 1st = Colenso
- 2nd = Selwyn
- 3rd = Patteson
- 4th = Atkin
Total House Points to date
- Atkin: 9262
- Colenso: 8603
- Patteson: 7895
- Selwyn: 8605
Class Certificates
Congratulations to these outstanding students:
- Room 1 – Ava M
- Room 2 – Evangeline CS
- Room 3 – Zeven K
- Room 4 – Rian S, Adrian J
- Room 5 – Jonathan M
- Room 6 – Caitlin M, Chengyou Y
- Room 7 – Fletcher D, Liam C
- Room 8 – Connor B, Rachel C
- Room 9 – Harry B, Alex C
- Room 10 – Juliette P
- Room 11 – Amy D
- Room 12 – Zachary L
- Room 13 – Xavier H
- Room 14 – Zac C, Jasmina M
- Room 15 – Phoebe A
- Room 16 – Luke B
- Room 17 – Hamish C
- Room 18 – Marshall D
- Room 19 – Darsha W
- Room 20 – Harry E
- Room 21 – Henry M
- Room 22 – Mieke TP
- Room 23 – Odesa B
Walking School Bus
Sam S, Jenson P, Charlie G
Caught Being Good – “Greenies”
Thank you for doing the “right” thing in the playground or in our classrooms on wet days. You rock! Congratulations to this fortnights winners:
- Frankie Room 1 for Reliability Colenso
- James Room 7 for Respect Atkin
- Xavier Room 13 for Reliability Selwyn
Road Patrollers of the Fortnight
Thank you for showing responsibility by turning up on time and ensuring our students and parents who use the crossings got to the other side of the road safely. We really appreciate your commitment to your role. Congratulations to:
- Poppy Rm 23
- Johnathin Rm 22
Flippaball Results
- Year 3/4, Kohi Kinas, 0-8 lost, PoD Xavier H
- Year 5/6, Kohi Jellyfish, 0-4 lost, PoD Niklas S
- Year 5/6, Kohi Narwhals, 3-0 win, Juliet N
Basketball Results
- Year 5, Kohi Hawks, 12-12 draw, Zephyr
- Year 6 Kohi Pistons, 29-18 win, PoD Ben W
- Year 7/8 Kohi Hornets,
Netball Results
- Year 5 Kohi Keas,
- Year 5, Kohi Bellbirds,
- Year 6/8 Kohi Flames,
Community Notices
