Saturday 27th February 2021
Kia Ora Whanau
How are you all? I handed out our Noho permission slips on Thursday. They are due back at school by next Tuesday 2nd March.
Please check what your child needs to bring to camp next week please.
Saturday 20th February 2021
Kia Ora Whanau,
Planning is well underway for our whole school Noho in week 5. Room 15 with your permission will be sleeping at school on Wednesday 3rd March and getting picked up from school Thursday 4th March.
The Teina Kaiako have been busy planning lots of exciting adventures and experiences. But we do need your help to make this a successful Noho for Kaikohe West School and Room 15.
A permission slip will be coming home next week, could you please read, sign it and return to school ASAP. Permission slips are due back Monday 1st March. If you have any questions please get back to me ASAP.
On Thursday we had Whaea Hine come to speak to the Teina classes about what Asthma is and what are the triggers of Asthma.
The 6 triggers of Asthma are Pollen, Germs, Viruses, Animal Fur, Dust mites and Cold.
Please remember we have swimming on a Monday and Thursday. Last week I only had 3 Tamariki swimming. Swimming is an important part of the Health and Physical Education Curriculum.
Have a fabulous weekend. Thanks again to the whanau that are hearing their child read each night and signing the reading log. It is very much appreciated.
Mrs Birchall and Room 15
Saturday 13th February 2021
Kia Ora Whanau
I hope you have all had a great week. It's been great getting to know my new Tamariki in room 15.
The Teina and Tuakana teachers are in the mist of planning the whole school Noho. It's going to be really exciting and full of new amazing fun, adventures and memories .
On Friday we made some special Valentine day cards to our Mum and Dads. We wanted to show our whanau how special they are to us all. I hope you enjoy reading them.
I hope everyone has a great weekend. We have more rain coming on Sunday afternoon and Monday. The rain fall will help everyone who is running low on water.
Take Care
Mrs Birchall and Room 15
Sunday 7th February 2021
Kia Ora Whanau
Welcome back to 2021. I have included the term 1 newsletter in this week's blog so everyone knows what's happening in Term One.
This week Manawa and Van-Wayne received certificates for having a good attitude to learning and for being new to room 15.
Kaikohe West School
23 Tawanui Road
KAIKOHE
09 4011713
Thursday 4th February 2021
Kia Ora Whanau
Welcome back to term one 2021
It’s great to be teaching in Room 15 for another year, let’s get this year moving. I am excited to be back at school, it’s going to be a simply fabulous year. My name is Louise Birchall and I will be your child’s kaiako in Room 15. I have been teaching at Kaikohe West for many happy years. I look forward to getting to know your tamariki as we start to build relationships with one another.
Our term one focus is centred on getting to know your child. What their strengths are and what we can do to develop a teacher to child relationship. Our unit of inquiry will be focusing on Ko Au. We will be establishing routines this term so our learning will be easier to implement and the children will feel comfortable in their learning space. Learning through play will be connected through all our curriculum areas! We are planning a class trip away later in the year hopefully to Kelly Tartlon’s and the Zoo. I will keep you informed of further updates.
Your child will be bringing home their book bags Monday-Thursday and their poem book on a Friday. Basic sight words will be included, please read these on a daily basis. Your parental input is vital to a successful year of learning and achievement for your child. Teamwork= success!!
Sunhats are compulsory in term one. All tamariki will be required to wear a hat to protect themselves in these hot summer days.
I would really appreciate your support over the year, whatever you can do to support and motivate your child would be fantastic. Readers will be starting to go home from Week 3. Can you listen to your child read nightly please. This help would be tremendous.
FREE school lunches won’t be starting until term 2. I will keep you informed of what's happening. We are a health promoting school so healthy food in their lunch boxes is recommended please. Healthy food means their brain’s are more focused and engaged and ready to learn. If you have a water bottle at home can you please include this in their school lunch boxes. Water is encouraged to be sipped through the day at school as it keeps our bodies hydrated, focused and ready to learn.
Swimming days are Monday and Thursday. Please ensure your child has a named towel, togs in a bag. Swimming caps are compulsory at Kura. Library day is Wednesday. Let’s all work together and have a great year at Kaikohe West School. Our growth mindset phrase for the year is Be kind, Be brave, Be awesome.
If you have any questions please come in and hang out with us in Room15. We have an open door policy at school and always a hot cup of tea!!
If you want to get in touch with me my email address is louise@kaikohewest.school.nz
Phone 4011713
Blog address kwsbirchall.blogspot.co.nz
https://sites.google.com/a/kaikohewest.school.nz/room8-2016/
Mrs Louise Birchall (Kaiako)
I hope you have a fabulous long weekend. Please get in touch if you have any questions.
Mrs Birchall and Room 15
Wednesday 3rd February 2021
Kia Ora Whanau
Welcome to a brand new year and a new classroom. I am in teaching in room 15 this year. I am getting sorted and getting to know new tamariki that are in my class.
I would like to Welcome Van-Wayne and his whanau to room 15.
If you have any questions please come and see me.
Swimming days are Monday and Thursday.
Mrs Birchall and Room 15
