Kohimarama School News - 5th March 2025

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A Message from the Deputy Principals

Student Leaders 2025

We are very pleased and proud to introduce our Student Leaders for 2025.  These students have put themselves forward to take on important leadership roles that support all our students and make our school the great place it is.  We would like to thank them for the time and effort they will be putting in over 2025 and wish them all the best for the challenges and opportunities ahead of them.

The Kohimarama Way - Respect/Whakaute

Unattended students on school grounds

Learning Snapshots

Our upcoming Learning Conversations provide a valuable opportunity to share an up-to-date picture of where your child is currently in their learning journey. These conversations also allow us to discuss the next learning goals, ensuring that we are all on the same page - parents, teachers and students alike. In some cases, the teacher and student will be leading these discussions.

We encourage all families to book a time to meet with their child’s teacher on one of the following dates:

Wednesday 9th April – 1:30pm to 6:00pm
Thursday 10th April – 3:15pm to 8:00pm

The link is open to book your appointment via School Interviews - https://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code/rahzs (log in code rahzs)

Please note that school will close at 1:00pm on Wednesday 9th April to accommodate these conversations.
If your child is unable to be picked up at this time, please complete this form by Friday 4th April so we can make necessary arrangements.

We look forward to connecting with you and continuing to support your child’s learning journey together.

Kohimarama School Swimming Sports (Years 5-8) Monday 10th March 2025

We are excited to invite you to support our first major sporting event for 2025 – our Swimming Sports! This event will take place on Monday 10th March, at the Sacred Heart College indoor pool, located at 250 West Tamaki Road, Glendowie.

The races will run from approximately 9:30am to 1:30pm and we would love to have you there to cheer our students on. The atmosphere is always lively and supportive and it’s a great opportunity to come together as a community to encourage our young athletes and cheer for the house teams.

We are fortunate to have the support of Sacred Heart College Year 12 students, who, as part of their service module, will be acting as our timekeepers for the event. Their assistance is much appreciated and adds to the sense of collaboration and community spirit.

While we are unable to provide exact start times for each race, we’ve included the order of events below as a general guide. Please note that events with fewer entries may be combined.

We encourage all parents to come along, get involved, and show their support as we make this event a memorable one for our students. We look forward to seeing you there and thank you in advance for your encouragement and enthusiasm.

Invitation Evening on the Year 7&8 Program at Kohimarama School

I warmly invite you to an Information Evening about the Intermediate Years (Years 7 & 8) at Kohimarama School, which will be held on Monday 10th March at 6:30pm in the School Hall.

This evening presents a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the rich learning experiences, leadership opportunities and strong academic foundations that our Year 7 & 8 program offers. Whether your child is transitioning into these important years or you’re simply curious about our approach, this session will provide valuable insights.

We are also delighted to welcome Patrick Walsh, Principal of Sacred Heart College, who will join us for the evening, along with past Kohimarama students who will share their personal experiences after completing Year 8 with us.

To help you prepare for the evening, please find attached here an overview of our Intermediate Years Program for your review.

We look forward to welcoming you to this informative event and hope to see you there!

Are you able to help - Road Patrol supervision?

We are looking for parents who are able to support our school by giving us time on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday mornings 8.25 - 8.55 am.  You would stand beside the lead Road Patroller on either Kohimarama or Rawhitiroa Roads and support them in their role.  If you are able to help or have any questions please contact Meegan Hill on mhill@kohimarama.school.nz   Thank you.

Student Fundraiser - Nurnobi Hossain World Vision

Thank you for the generous support on Friday last week for our World Vision child Nurnobi.  We raised $851.50.  Here are some photos of our students who fully participated in the event.

Kohimarama School Book Fair 2025

Back by popular demand, and in partnership with Scholastic, we will be hosting a Book Fair in the Library at Kohimarama School again this year!

Dates are set down for Monday 31st March until Friday 4th April.  There will be a range of times available to shop at the Book Fair, full details in next week's newsletter. 

We will have hundreds of books for sale - latest releases, bestsellers and classics - for readers of all ages, along with the ever popular stationery items at the counter and a range of diaries, activity packs and posters too.  Bring your friends, whanau, greats and grans, all are welcome!

Eftpos is preferred, but cash sales are available. Dog Man and another surprise guest will be making appearances over the course of the week, so there will be lots to look forward to!

We will be looking for some cashiers and costume wearers to assist with the Book Fair. A roster will be sent out next week for you to sign up.

Weet-bix TRYathlon - 30 March 2025

If anyone would like to get involved and have some fun in the upcoming Weet-bix TRYathlon at Point England Reserve, then this year the School has set up a group registration for you to link your individual entries to. 

Joining the School Group provides a number of benefits and the chance to win awesome prizes for the school.  Participants can opt for their TRYathlete Packs to be delivered to the school address at a discounted shipping fee of $6.00 

Information about the TRYathlon can be found here: https://tryathlon.co.nz/locations/central-east-auckland/

To register an entry with the School Group please click here or search for Kohimarama School when registering: https://raceroster.com/registration/004a8eec-851a-4b44-9dcc-2bdf7658e433/entry?team=779627

PTA News

A little word of Thanks

“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.” – Oscar Wilde

A special THANK YOU to the wonderful individuals who have come forward and offered some time to our Sushi/ Pizza and Ice block distribution. Without you, we wouldn’t be able to offer these options to our Children.

A massive THANK YOU to Linda who is a year 1 mum who took on the gardens in Kiri. You have made a space special once again for our Tamariki and made a front corner of our school presentable again. Thank you.

To the wonderful ladies that have come forward asking how they can help on the PTA. Your enthusiasm is infectious.

And to our Class Coordinators – The carriers of our communication across the school. THANK YOU.

The year is looking exciting. Thank you.

Calendar of Events PTA 2025

Please note that details and dates on some events are still to be confirmed.
Term 1: Feb 3rd – April 11th

• March 30th Weet Bix TRYathlon – Sign up details as above
• March 31st -4.30pm – 6pm Kiri Picnic – BYO Picnic/ Sausage sizzle provided by PTA (Volunteer BBQ
  cookers needed)
• Thursday MARCH 27 TH - TBC - Wine and Cheese Evening – Details still in discussion. Watch out for ticket sales and information.

Term 2: April 28th – June 27th

• May 9th Muffins for Mum
• May 30th Grandparent Day
• June 13th Comedy evening in the Good George – Tickets on sale at beginning of Term 2.

Term 3: July 14th – September 19th

• Week July 21st Quizathon
• August 16th – TBC Gala Evening
• Week August 25th Calendar Art Begins
• Sept 5th Blokes Breakfast

Term 4: Oct 6th – Dec 19th

• October 31st –TBC - Halloween Disco
• November 16th - Kohi Dads evening
• December 7th - Colour Run

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