Kohimarama School
Tuesday 28th February
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents, Tena Koutou Katoa
Kohimarama School Values underpin the positive, learning culture in the school. Further, they support the
relationships of all members of the learning community. Our statement about Respect has been built with students,
parents and staff perspectives through our SoLo hexagon process and reads;
‘Respect at Kohimarama School is about everyone valuing people and their ideas through their actions and
words. We show this with kindness, by treating others as we would like to be treated. Doing this together, we are
enabling Kohimarama School to be a positive learning community.’
Each of us both individually and collectively takes responsibility to ensure it is a living statement that identifies us all
as members of the Kohimarama School community.
Speaking about our community, I have a personal note of thanks to some of our mums who were in St Heliers on
Saturday evening. My wife, Tania, and I had been to the Hidden Figures movie and had stopped for a bite to eat.
When we went to settle our bill we found that the Kohimarama mums had paid for a part of our meal. We were so
touched by the gesture and thoughtfulness. It reminded me of how great
this parent community is at welcoming and how a kind thought
demonstrates our Respect value above.
The cloak-bay for Kiri team has been modified to take all the bags from
Rooms 3, 4, 5 and 24. The layout has been adjusted to ensure the bags
are in reach for all students. We have also put in a trap door to gain
access under the building. This will complete the project for the Kiri
upgrade of deck and surrounds.
Some of you might have seen the 7 Days programme on TV3 on Friday
evening. ‘My kid can draw’ featured two Kohimarama students from
Room 7. Jack and Sophia (6 years old, Cowley team) represented
Kohimarama School and did us proud. The TV3 producer was delighted,
as were the cast on the night.
Here is the comment from Jody Watson, Producer;
Please thank all of the children that took part in the filming and the
others for their amazing pictures. They all followed the brief very well - it
was hard to choose! Enjoy watching tonight!! & thank you again for
being so hospitable. You're going to love the segment!
Up and Coming Events
Friday 3rd March
Monday 6th March
Wednesday 8th March
Wednesday 8th March
Wednesday 8th - Friday 10th Mar
Wednesday 15th March
Friday 17th March
Friday 24th March
Friday 24th March
Monday 3rd April
Monday 3rd April
School Assembly
PTA Meeting
Immunisations Yr7/8
PTA - Kiri Team Picnic
Year 6 Camp - Shakespeare Park, Whangaparoa
Immunisation Catch-Ups Yr7/8
School Assembly
EZ Swimming
PTA - Fun Run
BOT Meeting
Bay Suburbs Swimming
Kohimarama School, 112 Kohimarama Road, Kohimarama, Auckland 1071 Phone 09 528-5306
Email [email protected] Website www.kohi.school.nz
Fax 09 528-5397
Board of Trustees’ Update
We held the first Board meeting of the year last night and want to update the school community on a few items:
After many years of service, Penny Boland has resigned from the Board. We wish to sincerely thank Penny for her leading
contribution with the finance portfolio and wish her all the best for the future.
Susan Cotton has stepped down from the role of chair with Simon Tucker taking this position. Susan has done a terrific job over
the past few years and we are pleased that she has agreed to be the deputy chair for this year. Thanks to Susan for what she
has achieved, and thanks also to Simon for putting his hand up for the role.
We also welcome Ashleigh Milne to the Board as the teachers’ representative and thank her for the contributions she has
already made to the school.
With regard to the process of appointing a permanent Principal we thank all the parents, teachers and senior school pupils who
took part in the formal consultation phase, and appreciate the feedback. Last night we took all of your comments into account
and are progressing with the advertising which is due to appear in the Education Gazette on Monday 13 March. We will provide
the school community a link to the advertising when it goes live, so you can see how your feedback has been incorporated in
our search for the new Principal.
The Kohimarama Way - Respect
“Take care of your reputation. It’s your most valuable asset.” Anonymous. “There is a longing among all
people to have a sense of purpose and worth. To satisfy that common longing in all of us, we must respect
each other.” Chief Dan George. “Respect is treating your body with the same care you would give any other
valuable and irreplaceable object.” Cherie Carter Scott
Caught Being Good - “Greenies”
Thank you to all who are doing the right thing in the playground and making our school a fun place to
be. Congratulations to our three winners:
Sammy
Rm 9
for Reliability
Atkin
Madeline
Rm 9
for Commitment
Selwyn
Jesse
Rm 20
for Friendliness
Patteson
ICAS
In 2017 the school will again provide students in Years 4-8 the opportunity to participate in the
ICAS competition. ICAS forms the largest independent assessment programme for schools in
Australia, New Zealand, Asia, India and the Pacific region. The subjects on offer this year are
Science, Mathematics, English, and Writing. All participating pupils receive a certificate and an
analysis of each assessment they sit, highlighting their strengths and growth areas. Letters
have gone home to all Year 4-8 pupils and entries are due back to school no later than Friday
17th March. For any questions regarding ICAS please contact Hilary Walkinshaw:
[email protected]
Roll Return 2017
Twice a year, in March and July, all schools in New Zealand are required to furnish to the Ministry of
Education a 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
Wednesday 1st March the office will require a letter or email from a parent/guardian justifying the
student’s absence from school. This correspondence is to be provided to the school office, at
[email protected], no later than Friday 3rd March by 2pm. Thank you in advance.
Flippaball Results:
Team
Score
Year 3 and 4
7-0
Year 5 and 6
8-0
Player of the Day
Mischa
Lachie
Kohimarama School, 112 Kohimarama Road, Kohimarama, Auckland 1071 Phone 09 528-5306
Email [email protected] Website www.kohi.school.nz
Fax 09 528-5397
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Kohimarama School, 112 Kohimarama Road, Kohimarama, Auckland 1071 Phone 09 528-5306
Email [email protected] Website www.kohi.school.nz
Fax 09 528-5397