27 Oct 2026

Year 3 & 4 students were given a notice today about their Big Day Out.   For this we heading into Ashburton on Wednesday 11th November to go for a fun swim at EA Networks and then to the domain for lunch, other activities and a play.  We will need some parent help to transport children to and from school for this.

We will be doing activities at school on Tuesday and Thursday and for this we require some small tents.  If you have one that we can use then please indicate this on the form that will be coming home. 

We have attached a copy of the notice that students were given.

Please fill out the permission slip and return to Mrs Begg by Monday 2nd November.

 

Many thanks,

Julia Begg and Cherie Livingstone

big-day-out-2026.docx

27 Oct 2026

Kia ora Wakanui Whānau,

In 2027 the classroom structure will be the same as it has been for 2026

The following are the classroom configurations for 2027.

 The classes and teachers for 2027 are:

• Mr Stoddart-Kahikatea- Year 6,7,8
• Mr Smith-Karaka- Year 4,5
• Mrs Begg-Kawakawa- Year 3,4
• Mrs Digby-Kauri- Year 1,2
• Mrs Busch-Kōwhai- Year 0,1

With 5 classes spread across the school it is necessary to split age groups. This is to balance class sizes and needs.
It is a puzzle to work out which children are in each class when their year group is split. We consider age and social aspects predominantly to find the best fit for each student.
Ultimately, we want to work to provide the best teaching and learning for all our tamariki.
Whānau of Year 1 students and Year 4 students will be notified next week of their child’s class placement.

We will ensure that there are times when all the students in an age group work together as well as all Year 4 students being included in any Y4-8 specific activities.

If you have any questions please contact me.

Ngā mihi

Trena

27 Oct 2026

Kia ora Wakanui Whānau,

In 2027 the classroom structure will be the same as it has been for 2026

The following are the classroom configurations for 2027.

 The classes and teachers for 2027 are:

• Mr Stoddart-Kahikatea- Year 6,7,8
• Mr Smith-Karaka- Year 4,5
• Mrs Begg-Kawakawa- Year 3,4
• Mrs Digby-Kauri- Year 1,2
• Mrs Busch-Kōwhai- Year 0,1

With 5 classes spread across the school it is necessary to split age groups. This is to balance class sizes and needs.
It is a puzzle to work out which children are in each class when their year group is split. We consider age and social aspects predominantly to find the best fit for each student.
Ultimately, we want to work to provide the best teaching and learning for all our tamariki.
Whānau of Year 1 students and Year 4 students will be notified next week of their child’s class placement.

We will ensure that there are times when all the students in an age group work together as well as all Year 4 students being included in any Y4-8 specific activities.

If you have any questions please contact me.

Ngā mihi

Trena

 

27 Oct 2026

School photos are being taken in the morning on Tuesday Nov 3rd. Could all students please wear their summer uniforms.

Many thanks

26 Oct 2026

Good evening Kauri whanau

I hope you all enjoyed the beautiful weather over the long weekend.

What a busy week we had last week! It was fantastic to see all our juniors trying their best and showing our school values at Athletics Sports. It was a great day.

We also had a fantastic day on Friday for Rural Day, with farm activities in the morning and a pet afternoon. Thank you to everyone who supported the day in some way.

Another busy week ahead. This week in maths, we’re learning to tell the time on analogue and digital clocks: o’clock, half past and quarter past. In phonics, we’re revising all the sounds we’ve learnt so far. For our topic, we’re continuing our learning about Antarctica. The Harold truck arrives at our school tomorrow with Kauri visiting it on Tuesday and Wednesday. We’ll also be making farm animals from paper plates tomorrow and Wednesday for the A&P Show next weekend.

The Indian Runner duck eggs from Harvey’s family are incubating well in our classroom. Last week, the children got to see the eggs being candled.

Please keep up the reading at home each night if you can, and practise the word cards too if your child has them.

Please remember to sunscreen your child before school and ensure their hat is in their bag each day. Children without one will need to play in the shade.

Have a great week!

Kind regards,

Karen Digby