Kōkopu Newsletter

Term 4 Week 7 Monday 25th November 2024

Principals Message

Kia ora Kōkopu whānau,

As the year draws to a close, our students are continuing to work hard and give their best right until the final bell.

Cultural Festival Success

Our Room 3 and Room 6 students gave an outstanding performance at the recent Mangakahia Cultural Festival. Their pride and passion shone through, and their performance was a highlight of the event. A huge thank you to Whaea J, who has stepped into the Kapa Haka tutor role over the past few weeks. We also want to acknowledge the mahi of our senior students who have led Kapa Haka throughout the year as we transitioned to a new tutor. This truly reflects our school values and the Tuakana-Teina approach we uphold here at Kōkopu School. Check out the video below to relive the magic!

Athletics Day Highlights

After a rain delay, we were thrilled to hold a fantastic Athletics Day last Tuesday. The sun was shining, sunscreen was essential, and the PTA’s refreshments were a welcome treat. Thank you to all the parents who volunteered their time to help run events—it wouldn’t have been the same without you!

Staff Only Day Update

Thank you for your understanding and support around our Staff Only Day last Friday. The day was highly productive, with our teaching team diving into the new English curriculum that must be implemented next year. There’s still work to do, and we’ll soon begin unpacking the new Mathematics curriculum too. With our strong teaching team and support staff, we’re confident we’ll meet these challenges head-on.

Property Updates

Exciting progress is being made with our property projects:

The new car parks and driveway are prepped for sealing.
The old “Area 42” bush area has been cleared in preparation for the installation of a new septic system.
Concrete is being poured today for the new staircase leading to the top car park.

Unfortunately, due to these projects, pool keys will not be issued this year, as the works will limit access to the school grounds. Thank you for your understanding.

Dates to Note

As we approach the end of the year, there are many events to look forward to. Please keep an eye on the dates below to ensure you don’t miss any of the fun and important moments ahead.

Thank you all for your ongoing support and involvement in our school community. Together, we’re making Kōkopu School a fantastic place to learn and grow.

Ngā mihi,

Yaron Overeem

Principal
Kōkopu School

Year 8 Graduation Dinner - Sherwood Golf Club on Thursday 5th December 6pm

A permission slip will be sent home today and a RSVP and payment will be required by Thursday 28th November.

The meal is being catered for by Northland Catering at a cost of $40 per head. A menu will be sent out when it is finalised. The school will subsidise the students $10 per head.

Every student needs to have a parent or adult family member with them who is responsible for them. Often both parents attend to acknowledge their child moving to secondary education. Students are welcome to invite other adults who have had an impact on their education also.

The evening will have a set process, with messages for students and a time for them to share their aspirations also. A programme will be provided.

End of Year Prizegiving Monday 9th December at 6pm

On Monday 9th December at 6pm at Church Unlimited,10 Mill Road, Regent, Whangarei we will hold our prizegiving. Certificates and prizes will be given out along with awards. Everyone is welcome to come along and support the children.

Santa will be there at the end of the evening to give out presents to the children. Please buy a small gift ($5 to $10) for your child/children if you want Santa to give it to them. Clearly label with your child's name and room number.

URGENT Please Return As Soon As Possible

Library Books
School Reader Books
Kokopu School t-shirts
Any trophies to be awarded at the 2024 end of year prizegiving for engraving
Please note as Ag Day/Calf Club trophies have already been given out at Ag Day, they will not be presented again at prizegiving.

Kokopu School Athletics Results

Following are the results of our athletics day held last week. Congratulations to the following children who placed overall on our athletics day

Year 0/1 Boys - 1st Maty Tuhiwai, 2nd = Soren Weavers, Xavier Barge.

Year 0/1 Girls - 1st Chelsea Sheehy, 2nd Ava Tana-Dodd, 3rd Noah Adams.

Year 2 Boys - 1st Ronan Harrow-Harper, 2nd = Tanav Kumar, Ryan Noakes, 3rd Treston Tana-Dodd

Year 2 Girls - 1st Ryan Heasley, 2nd Theia Waterhouse, 3rd= Skyla Allen and Amiria O'Leary

Year 3 Boys - 1st = Indi Weavers, Sloane Allen, 3rd Caedyn McMurchy

Year 3 Girls - 1st Nova Weavers, 2nd= Tia Tuhiwai and Delilah Flintoft

Year 4 Boys - 1st Cooper McBeth, 2nd Conrad Burson, 3rd Logan Fleming

Year 4 Girls - 1st= Kaliah Barge 2nd Saydee Barge, 3rd Isabel Hodgkinson-Walsh

Year 5 Boys - 1st Drake Yearbury, 2nd Ryken Paul, 3rd Jakob Delemare

Year 5 Girls - 1st Tahan Bellingham, 2nd Ana Waterhouse, 3rd Vivienne Sheehy

Year 6 Boys - 1st Lachlan McMurchy, 2nd Hunter Shraag, 3rd Mason Fleming

Year 6 Girls - 1st Journey Wickman, 2nd Annabeth Riley, 3rd= Eden Phimister and Leah Powell

Year 7 Boys - 1st Tristan Woolston-Boys, 2nd Jordan Donker, 3rd Nathan James

Year 7 Girls - 1st Bella Hill, 2nd Jayne Sheehy, 3rd Eva Gray

Year 8 Boys - 1st Jamie Lockie, 2nd Carter Connelly-Maihi, 3rd Riley Bourke

Year 8 Girls - 1st Caitlin Riley, 2nd Emma Lee Delemare, 3rd Zoe Hayes

Well done to you all for your excellent effort!

Thank you to the PTA and the awesome helpers who served food on the day.

Free tables and chairs.

We have two of these bigger white tables and two lower covered table that are no longer needed. We also have a bunch of small junior chairs. First in first served. You can pick them up from the covered area.

School Gates

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

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

Dates to Note

Wed 27 Nov - WPSSA Year 7 & 8 Athletics

Tuesday 3rd Dec - Christmas Dress Up Day

Wed 4 Dec - WPSSA Year 5 & 6 Athletics

Thu 5 Dec - Year 8 Graduation Dinner

Mon 9 Dec - Prizegiving

Thu 12 Dec - House Day

Fri 13 Dec - Last 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.

Swimming

Please ensure your children bring their togs and towel as they are swimming every day. Students with long hair will also need a swimming cap.

If they are unable to swim please send a note explaining why. Thank you.

Hats

All children are required to wear hats while outdoors this term as part of our sun safe policy 🌞

Reminders

Friday Assembly

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.

School Office

Vicki is in the office on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Bexs is in the office on Wednesday and Friday mornings until 11.35am.

Yummy Stickers

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

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

Lunch Orders

Lunch orders can be made through Lunch Online on Tuesday from Pizza Fusion - Thursday from West End Sushi - Friday from Titoki Store

School Policies and Procedures School docs

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.