School Newsletter - 14th February 2024
A Message from Snell team
Last Week, Snell Team got together to learn about Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We went into groups of a mixture of year 6s,7s and 8s. We went around the classrooms finding answers to complete the Treaty of Waitangi puzzle. It was important to be good collaborators as we had not met the other students or worked with them much before.
“It was fun collaborating with different people because we often don’t get to work with other year groups. I enjoyed scavenging for the different information cards around the classroom. It was good that the year 7s and 8s took charge of the year 6s so we stayed on task. It was really fun for one of my first whole Snell team activities.” - Oliver, Year 6
“After creating the groups, our group went to Room 22 and 23 to find information cards across the rooms. We each took turns writing on the Treaty of Waitangi puzzle. When we were finished we each cut out a few pieces of the jigsaw puzzle. Then we all glued them together on A3 paper. I really enjoyed having this experience with the whole Snell Team, and hope to do something similar again some time.” - Ryan, Year 7
“Before the Year 7 and 8s went to the Year 6 Hub we were encouraged to be good role models and leaders while working with the Year 6s. Especially because we had just signed up for our leadership roles and that the teacher would be looking for the best leaders throughout the block. During our time with each other we learnt new collaborating skills and even met some new friends which I really enjoyed. I hope to do this again because it was a great experience.” - Juliette, Year 8
Overall we all had a lot of fun during the process, we each learnt something new about Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and met some new people. Hopefully we get to do more full Snell team activities together throughout the year. - Oliver, Ryan and Juliette
The Kohimarama Way - Honesty
When you are honest you don't try and fool yourself or others. You say what you mean and mean what you say. You only make promises you can keep. Be trustworthy in all your dealings, refusing to lie or cheat. Admit your mistakes and fix them. Be honest with yourself and you will be honest with others. You don't need to make things up to look good - you're already good - honest.
Open invitation to visit child’s classroom, meet the teacher, hear from your child about
‘Who are they as a learner at Kohimarama School’
We are very pleased to invite you to your child’s classroom on
Tuesday 27th February between 5-6pm.
No appointment is needed.
You will have an opportunity to meet the teacher, have a look around the learning environment, hear from your child about who they are as a learner at Kohimarama School and meet other parents from your child's class.
Roll Return 2024
Twice a year, in March and July, all schools in New Zealand are required to furnish the Ministry of Educationwith a Roll Return detailing all students enrolled at their schools. This Return determines our funding and staffing for the remainder of the school year. If your child is going to be absent or late for any reason on Friday 1st March 2024, the office will require a letter or email from a parent/gaurdian justifying the student's absence from school. This correspondence is to be to the School Office at office@kohimarama.school.nz Thank you in advance
Sacred Heart College
Sacred Heart College, my alma mater, is inviting boys to enrol. Their enrolments are open to all boys, Catholic or non-Catholic. Enrolments are open for Yr 9 and Yr 7.
SHC is having its Open Day on
Wednesday 28th February 2024
Sessions are 10am and 1pm
Sacred Heart College will be inviting our Yr8 boys for a private tour in the coming weeks.
Policies and Procedures
Raising Concerns
Where appropriate, Kohimarama School handles concerns and complaints informally in the first instance. If you would like to raise a concern with us, please follow the steps below. If you believe your concern cannot be resolved informally, it may be appropriate to make a formal complaint.
- If you have a general concern about the school or its programmes, discuss it with the person involved or with a member of the management team or the principal.
- If you have a particular concern about a staff member or a school activity, contact the person involved to discuss the matter privately. We ask that you make this direct approach as soon as possible.
- If you do not wish to approach the person involved, contact a member of the management team or the principal to discuss your concern. The principal or management team member may communicate with the person involved.
- If you have a concern about your own child or one of our other students, contact the student's class teacher or the principal to discuss the matter. The school monitors, records, and responds appropriately to any concerns about a student's safety and welfare.
- If your concern relates to another student, you must not approach that student or their parents/caregivers/whānau directly. Speak to their teacher or the principal.
Band Information - Monday 19th February Start date
For those Years 4 to 8 students and parents who were able to attend the Band information evening last Wednesday you will by now have decided if your child will be learning a woodwind or brass instrument this year at our school. A reminder to go to KBB to hire your instrument and take with you the completed Rental Agreement form. The book students will be learning from is Essential Elements particular to the instrument of their choice. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Jesse Sheehan our Band Director at contact@lilaschoolofbands.com
2024 School Swimming Sports (Yrs 5-8)
Our school swimming event is scheduled for Monday March 4. More information to follow in upcoming newsletters. At this stage we seek parents to act as timekeepers. If you can assist, please email dforbes@kohimarama.
Note from the PTA Second-Hand Uniform Coordinator:
Thank you to all the generous families who have donated and purchased second-hand uniforms so far this year. Together you have already raised over $1,000 for essential school resources!
To DONATE second-hand uniforms: Deliver your items to the uniform cupboard in the school office at your convenience during office hours (8:30am to 3:30pm school days). Thank you for your generosity.
To PURCHASE second-hand uniforms:
- Visit the inventory to see if the item(s) you need are available. If not, check back at a later date/time as the inventory is continuously updated when donations come in and sales go out.
- Email uniforms@kohimarama.school.nz with your order (item name and quality, number needed, size).
- Wait for confirmation by email.
- After confirmation by email, pay by bank transfer and collect items from the uniform cupboard after the confirmation email says they'll be ready. Note: orders are filled approximately twice per week.
Scholatic Orders - Issue 1
Scholastic orders for Issue 1 close on 23 February.
Sport Results
Flippa Ball & Mini Polo Results
- Bearded Dragons
Loss 0-3 & Win 6-0. POD Max P - Kinas
Loss 0-6. POD Kylo H & Tallulah M - Sharks
Win 5-4. POD Sam M - Blue Bottles
Draw 5-5. POD Emilia A
Community Notices
