Kōkopu Newsletter

Kia ora Kokopu Whanau,

The end of the term is always a great time to reflect on students achievements and school events. Again, students have put an incredible amount of effort into their learning. They continue to work hard while showing the school's values.

This term has been our senior students' first go at our new math program, Maths No Problem, and the juniors have just received their extended NUMICON set, which is great hands on math tools. We have also continued to have a broad curriculum including winter sports days, country study meals, gymnastics, Kapa Haka, Matariki planting day and much more.

One area we notice is still not as high as we would like, is times tables knowledge in our year 3-8 students. If you have some time over the holiday break, it would be great for students to do a bit more practice, especially with the trickier ones. This is a great little timetables web app that students may enjoy practicing on. www.bexteachingresources.com/timestables

I would like to inform you that Cindy Stafford has resigned from her position in room 4. Cindy has worked at Kokopu School for 9 Years and has taught in both the new entrant room and years 3-4. We thank her for her service to the students and families of Kokopu School and wish her well. Next term Lisa East and Rhonda Sparrow will be in room 4.

Next term I will be on sabbatical leave. This was postponed from this term. My area of focus will be AI in education. There are some exciting developments in this area, and they are changing on a daily basis. While I am away, Jennifer Hibbert and Paul Ruddell will be acting principals. Jennifer on Monday - Wednesday, and Paul on Thursday – Friday.

With our last day of term being this Friday 27th June (3pm finish) the staff and I hope you all have a happy and safe holiday break. We look forward to seeing the children back at school on Monday 14th July.

Nga mihi nui

Yaron Overeem

Principal

Tomorrow, Tuesday 24th June, Room 1 and 2 will be visiting Kiwi North for the Matariki/Discover and Explore program.

If you are transporting children please be at school at 9.00am.

9.45am we will meet at the Kiwi North car park at the Gate 2 entrance.

We will be departing Kiwi North for Kokopu School at 1.15pm.

It is advisable to wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for wet weather please.

Please send children with a snack, lunch and a water bottle.

This Thursday 26th June we will have our end of term house day for the students. Please send them in appropriate clothes for rotations of winter sports. A change of clothes would be a good idea too.

Reminder that the chickens will be ready for the first week of term 3. Date and time to be confirmed. Please make sure you are ready to receive your chickens.

Click here for all you need to know. www.kokopu.school.nz/agday

Please DO NOT park at the FRONT GATE. It is NOT a drop off zone.

USE OUR NEW DESIGNATED CARPARK.

Parents, please ensure the gates into the school are shut at all times.

We still need them shut after school, as there are still children at After School Care until 5.30pm.

Term 2 2025

• Mon 28 Apr - Year 7 and 8 Tech (every Monday all term)
• Tue 29 Apr - Playgroup (every Tuesday all term)
• Wed 30 Apr - Kapa Haka (every Wednesday all term)
• Mon 23 June - Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
• Thu 26 June - House Day Competition Winter Sports

Term 3 2025

• Mon 14 July - Lamby daycare opens
• Mon 21 July - Reports Home
• Wed 23 July - Parent Interviews - School closes 2pm - ASC from 3pm (supervised between 2pm - 3pm)
• Mon 28 July - BOT Meeting
• Wed 13 August - Taniwha Challenge Te Horo School - Pipiwai
• Fri 15 August - School Speech Comp
• Tue 19 August - Kokopu School Cross Country
• Wed 27 August - WPSSA Cross Country - Barge Park (Y4-Y8)
• Fri 29 August - Quiz Night - Kara Hall (PTA Fundraiser)
• Fri 5 September - Ag Day animal and garden in entries by
• Mon 1 September - BOT Meeting
• Thur 11 September - Production Practice
• Fri 12 September - Production - Clark Road, Chapel
• Wed 17 September - Mangakahia Lions Speech Competition (Y8 only)

Term 4 2025

• Fri 10th October - Ag Day making day
• Sat 11th October - Ag Day
• Mon 20th Oct - BOT Meeting
• Wed 29 October - Kokopu Athletics Day
• Wed 5 November - Poroti Athletics
• Thurs 6 November - Central Day
• Wed 19 November - WPSSA Y7&8 Athletics Day
• Thurs 20 November - Mangakahia Cultural Festival
• Wed 26th November - WPSSA Y5&6 Athletics Day
• Thursday 27 November - Y8 Graduation
• Mon - Tues / 8-9 December - Room 1 & 2 Camp - Marsden Point Christian Camp
• Thurs 11 December - Prizegiving
• Tues 16 December - Final Day of term

2025 Term Dates

• Term 1: Wed 5 Feb – Fri 11 Apr 2025.
• Term 2: Mon 28 Apr – Fri 27 Jun 2025.
• Term 3: Mon 14 Jul – Fri 19 Sep 2025.
• Term 4: Mon 6 Oct – Tue 16 Dec 2025.

We would love to welcome new members to our PTA. We have met already this term, but any help with events on the food stalls would be appreciated. i.e. Swimming Sports, Triathlon etc. If you are interested in joining us or helping out please contact Amy Pugh phone 0211729388.

Qustodio Parent App for Families

• Filter and block apps and content parents don’t want their children to access
• Customise what children can access during homework hours
• Balance screen time by setting time limits on devices as well as for specific apps
• Protect screen-free moments such as mealtimes and bedtimes
• See who children are talking to and what content they are seeing in real- time

How to get started

1. Visit the Online Safety Hub. 👉 www.kokopu.onlinesafetyhub.nz

2. Create your account

3. Install Qustodio on your child’s devices.

Please name your child's/children's clothing so our lost property is not overflowing with unclaimed clothes, shoes etc.

Every day the senior children will be selling ice blocks for $1.00 each after the children have eaten their lunch.

On Friday afternoon we have a sharing assembly at 2.30pm for the whole school. Parents are welcome to come along and see what the children have to share.

Vicki is in the office on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Bexs is in the office on Wednesday and Friday until 12.50pm.

Don't forget we are collecting Yummy Stickers. So please collect the Yummy cut-out labels from bags (each cut-out label is worth 10 stickers) and individual Yummy apple stickers. Yummy apples are available from New World, PAK’nSAVE and participating Four Square stores. The more you collect, the more sports gear you get so get going and start collecting your Yummy cut-out labels and stickers now!

Guitar lessons are on Wednesday's. If you are interested in getting lessons for your child, phone Lynn Moase on 0212979437.

You can order your child's lunch on Tuesday's from Pizza Fusion and on Thursdays from West End Sushi and on Fridays from Titoki Store. Go to www.lunchonline.co.nz

If parents/caregivers want to visit the website https://kokopu.schooldocs.co.nz/1893.htm to look over our school policies and procedures, please see the following instructions: Enter the username (kokopu) and password (0179). Follow the link to the relevant policy as listed.

If you have a concern about your child's language development, learning progress, social and emotional wellbeing, or behaviour, Te Manawa Tahi have specialists available so you can discuss your concerns directly with them.

This is a free service and each site will be identified by a Te Manawa Tahi sign or flag. Drop into a hub or make an appointment by phoning 0800 524 842 or emailing TT.Support@education.govt.nz.

July School Holidays The Quarry Arts Centre is hosting a range of children’s creative workshops over the holiday break. Designed to spark imagination and inspire young artists, book now for this chance to learn, create, and have fun! Classes are available as full day bookings as well as shorter sessions. 10am - 12pm $28 1pm - 3pm $28 Full Day programme 8.30am - 3pm $55 Workshops will be held in The Scallop Room, The Quarry Arts Centre, 21 Selwyn Avenue, Whangārei 0110

Email: office@kokopu.school.nz
Website: www.kokopu.school.nz
Location: 921 Kokopu Road, Kokopu, New Zealand
Phone: 094346765
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kokopuschool