School Newsletter - 17th May 2023

A Message from the Deputy Principals

The things you have always wanted to know about Kohimarama School's Leadership team but were too polite to ask:

Favourite holiday destination?  Fiji

What is the best experience you have had as a teacher?  Meeting past students and families and celebrating achievements

Worst meal you have ever eaten?  Rabbit in Malta

Advice you would give to your 12 year old self?  Enjoy the moment, celebrate the success

Do you own a pet and if so what is it?  A black Pug called Mini and a cat called Bob (the bobcat)

Favourite ice cream flavour?  Caramel and almond made by Kapiti Ice Cream

Best book you have ever read?  Homo Deus, a brief history of tomorrow.

One thing that we don’t know about you?  I have been a Type 1 diabetic for more than 45 years.

Paul Engles,
Principal

Favourite holiday destination?  Aitutaki

What is the best experience you have had as a teacher? Teaching  multi-generational, mother and daughter, sharing great memories

Worst meal you have ever eaten? Sucking out roe of a raw sea egg off the beach when I was a child, felt really sick afterwards

What Advice you would give to your 12-year-old self? Don't take life so seriously, have fun

Do you own a pet and if so what is it? Dog - black greyhound called Nyx, which means goddess of the night

Favourite ice cream flavour?  I hate ice cream

Best book you have ever read?  Percy Jackson series

One thing that we don't know about you?  I won Lotto - $700 was a huge win for me

Debbie Ellery,
Deputy Principal

Favourite holiday destination?  Tawharanui

What is the best experience you have had as a teacher? Meeting an adult I had taught as a 12 year old.  Him seeing me and giving me a hug and saying, "Thank you, I learnt how to be respectful from you."

Worst meal you have ever eaten? In Paris, steak tartare - this is raw mince meat with a raw egg and capers.  The sight of it and thought of eating it were worse than the taste

What Advice you would give to your 12-year-old self? Smile more

Do you own a pet and if so what is it?  No pets

Favourite ice cream flavour?  Vanilla - as a special treat, chocolate dipped

Best book you have ever read?  Tomorrow when the war began

One thing that we don't know about you?  I have never won Lotto!!

Meegan Hill,
Deputy Principal

 Favourite holiday destination?  Any mountain that has white powdery snow

What is the best experience you have had as a teacher? Being called 'mum' then I know they love me!

Worst meal you have ever eaten? Slugged back raw egg yolk from the fridge thinking it was orange juice:

What Advice you would give to your 12-year-old self?  "You can do it! Just keep trying!"

Do you own a pet and if so what is it?  A beautiful but naughty german shepherd dog called             'Juno'

Favourite ice cream flavour?  Chocolate and more chocolate

Best book you have ever read?  All the books about Narnia by C.S. Lewis.  I used to  pay my brother to read them to me

One thing that we don't know about you? I worked on a gaff rig schooner called the            Alexander Hamilton

Anne Bradley,
Kiri Team Leader

Favourite holiday destination?  Tauranga

What is the best experience you have had as a teacher? When children spontaneously come up to me and then excitedly show me how they have mastered a new skill - love this!

Worst meal you have ever eaten? An extremely hot Mexican dish made by a Mexican national who in following his mother's recipe had used imperial measurements instead of  metric - way too hot!!

What Advice you would give to your 12-year-old self?  Go on that roller coaster!

Do you own a pet and if so what is it? Yes, a marine coon cat named Senna (after Aryton Senna, F1 driver)

Favourite ice cream flavour?  Hokey pokey

Best book you have ever read?  The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and The Lord of the Rings

One thing that we don't know about you?  I have flown a plane many times

Carrie Mills,
Cowley Team Leader

Favourite holiday destination?  Mauritius

What is the best experience you have had as a teacher? Teaching a younger sibling  and hearing them say their older brother/sister told them how much they loved being in my class

Worst meal you have ever eaten? Eating a mussel freshly picked from the ocean!

What Advice you would give to your 12-year-old self?  "Carpe diem", seize the day - make the most of everyday!

Do you own a pet and if so what is it?  I do not own a pet, used to own a beautiful labrador            named Brandy back in South Africa

Favourite ice cream flavour?  Salted caramel and peanut brittle

Best book you have ever read?  "Canterbury Quake" by Desna Walace

One thing that we don't know about you?  I can read music

Kershnee Knaicker,
Hillary Team Leader

Favourite holiday destination?  Wanaka, anytime of year!

What is the best experience you have had as a teacher? Any camp or outdoor experience that pushes kids out of their comfort zone. I love being there when they get over the  metaphorical hill!

Worst meal you have ever eaten? A dish called 'beef something, something' my flatmate in Dunedin cooked when we were students...

What Advice you would give to your 12-year-old self?  Worry less about what people think - just do you!

Do you own a pet and if so what is it?  Yes, a cavoodle called Archie

Favourite ice cream flavour? Anything with chocolate in it, or I had a blueberry cheesecake           one once that was pretty epic!

Best book you have ever read?  I've just finished the Bridgerton series books, so I will go              with that!

One thing that we don't know about you?  I never technically turned 5.  We left America on            the 10th, and landed on the 12th.  They didn't tell me until I was 12.

Kate Lawrence,
Snell Team Leader

Parent Evening - Yr 4-6 Parents

As you will be aware we are a full Primary School which means we go all the way from year 1 to year 8. Every year we run a parent meeting to help inform our families of the intermediate years programme at Kohimarama. We hope that all our parents from year 4 to year 6 will attend to learn about the amazing opportunities afforded the students who remain at our school and the preparedness of these students for moving onto college life. We look forward to seeing you there on Wednesday the 31st of May at 7.30pm in the hall.

Pink Shirt Day - Friday 19th May

Pink Shirt Day is just around the corner! On Friday the 19th of May everyone is invited to wear something pink to school as we join with other school communities and organisations in taking a stand against bullying.  In wearing something pink, we are showing that we all are making a commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all, and it also reminds us to be accepting and compassionate. In all classes, teachers will be discussing the issues concerned and the importance of being an 'upstander' rather than being a 'bystander'. Let's stand up against bullying and make a colourful statement of unity on Pink Shirt Day!

Enviro: Friday 19-Sunday 21 May is the Eastern Bays Songbird Pestival.

Vist the Māra Kai at Pourewa, learn about the inanga spawning zone and go on a night time walk.  Take a bike ride in the Pourewa Valley.  Visit some of the special sites and learn about the predator and restoration work that’s happening.  Learn from experts sharing their knowledge.  We will also be incorporating the Ōrākei Local Board Schools Mothplant Competition Prizegiving into the Sunday afternoon activities 3-4.00pm. 

Mothers Day Event - Tues 23 May, 7:30am-8:45am

Adult and kids tickets on sale now via kindo!

We invite Mothers and their kids to come have coffee and pastries together. Photobooth available for fun pictures!

 GF, DF, vegan options available, must reserve when buying your ticket.

Trivia night - Fri 26 May, 6pm - Late in the school hall.

Limited Tickets on sale now via kindo.

Please pre-order pizza via kindo, no pizza sales available on the night.

Friday 2nd June – Grandparents Day

Grandparents and special older friends are invited to visit their grandchild’s classroom in the morning. Grandparents are welcome from 8.55am to 10.30am. Morning tea will be provided in the hall from 10.30am to 11am.

Parent Meeting - Save the Date

Save the Date - Wednesday 14th June
6.30pm in the School Hall
We invite all parents and caregivers to a presentation on the NZ Curriculum 
Refresh which is happening across all schools in New Zealand.  The presentation will 
inform you of the changes and how Kohimarama School will manage this within 
our local curriculum.

Important notice for cyclists and scooterists

Reminder to all students who cycle or scooter to school.  Please get off your bike or scooter before you cross the pedestrian crossing and walk the rest of the way into the school to ensure other footpath users remain safe.  At the end of the day, walk your scooter and bike out of school and once you have crossed the pedestrian crossing you may ride home.

Certificates & Awards

Congratulations to these outstanding students from Kiri Team and Cowley Team:

• Room 1 – Ayda A
• Room 2 – Maya B
• Room 3 – Florence D
• Room 4 – Alexander J
  

• Room 6 – Stella O, Harry G
• Room 8 – Oliver A, Queenie H
• Room 17 – Havana C
• Room 25 – Baz D, Paz A
• Room 26 – Remy C
• Room 27 – Bhuvan C

Caught Being Good - "Greenies"

Rain, rain and a wee bit more rain has meant our fields have been off limits last week and so far this week too!  Thank you to all our students for respecting each other in the limited space we have available for you to play.  Special congratulations to:

• Rocco            Rm 3             for Commitment                 Selwyn
• William         Rm 8             for Friendliness                  Atkin

Sport Results

Flippa Ball & Mini Polo Results

• Year 3/4 Kinas
  Loss 0-7. POD Hunter R & Casey F
• Year 3/4 Sharks
  Loss 1-3. POD Nils J
• Year 5/6 Blue Bottles
  Win 3-1. POD Ava M

Basketball Results

• Year 6 Clippers
  Win 42-0. Tom RW                                                                                                                                                            Win 30-16. Sam L
  

Community Notices