Kōkopu Newsletter

After a very exciting week at Lonsdale camp, our senior students have settled back into the normal routines of school. This week rooms 1 and 2 are off to Auckland for a night at Kelly Tarlton's and the Zoo. I would like to say a big thank you to all the parents who have helped at our camps. We are lucky here at Kōkopu School to have such great support.

Welcome to our new students, Archer Lea Rm1, Sam Quinn Rm4 Ben Quinn Rm2 and Soren Weavers Rm 1, who have started over the last few weeks.

As part of our Strategic Plan, we are aiming to create some new murals around the school that represent who we are. Our first set will be started this week with an extension group helping Mr O paint 5 house group murals for the room 2 wall.

Last week our year 7-8 students participated in a day learning about puberty and the changes they face going into their teenage years. The program is delivered by NEST Consulting who we have used over the last 4 years. Along with the normal health program running room 6, the NEST Consulting day is a great learning opportunity in a safe and caring environment. The parent meeting the night before was also a good opportunity for parents to learn what was going to be taught and pick up some helpful advice for home.

We are sad to say goodbye to Pauline Simmonds who has been a Teacher Aide with us over the last 7 years. Pauline has won a new Teacher Aide position at Whangarei Boys High School. Her contribution to our school and students has been wonderful. The students and staff will miss her and we wish her the very best in her new role.
Please see below for our TA job position link.

Zone Swimming Sports is being held tomorrow, Tuesday 5th March, 10am start. We host Te Horo, Matarau and Purua School's here to finalise who will be eligible to enter the Whangarei District Schools Championship. This is for Year 5 to 8 children only. Everyone is welcome to come along to this event. The PTA will have food for sale, so please send your children with cash if they want to buy anything.

Only the following children from Kokopu School are entered into the zone events.

Ana Waterhouse, Amelia-Rose Hape, Drake Yearbury, Annabeth Riley, Journey Wickman, Lachlan McMurchy, Hunter Schraag, Amelia Tasker, Eva Gray, Tristan Woolston-Boys, Caitlin Riley, Zoe Hayes, Carter Connelly-Maihi, Eli Donker, Jamie Lockie, Tahan Bellingham, Leah Powell, Jayne Sheehy, Nathan James, Mason Fleming, Emma-Lee Delemare.

Can families from Room 3 and 6 please send along your baking to sell at our food stall.

Order of day -

· 10 am Start

· Heats (Morning tea - when students have time)

· Lunch (12:30ish)

· Finals

· Relays

A reminder that Students in room 6 have an extra catch-up tech day tomorrow, Tuesday 5th of March. Those not competing in Zones sports can go to tech.

Congratulations to the following children who placed in the swimming sports held on Wednesday.

Year 8

Carter Connelly-Maihi 1st Freestyle, 1st Backstroke, 1st Breaststroke

Jamie Lockie 2nd Freestyle, 3rd Backstroke, 3rd Breaststroke

Eli Donker 3rd Freestyle, 2nd Backstroke, 3rd Breaststroke

Caitlin Riley 1st Freestyle, 1st Backstroke, 2nd Breaststroke

Zoe Hayes 2nd Freestyle, 2nd Backstroke, 1st Breaststroke

Emma-Lee 3rd Freestyle, 3rd Backstroke, 3rd Breaststroke

Year 7

Tristan Woolston-Boys 1st Freestyle, 1st Backstroke, 1st Breaststroke

Nathan James 2nd Freestyle, 2nd Backstroke, 2nd Breaststroke

Drew Shelley 3rd Freestyle, 3rd Backstroke, 3rd Breaststroke

Eva Gray 1st Freestyle, 1st Backstroke, 1st Breaststroke

Amelia Tasker 2nd Freestyle, 3rd Breaststroke

Jayne Sheehy 3rd Freestyle, 2nd Backstroke, 2nd Breaststroke

Bella Hill 3rd Backstroke

Year 6

Lachlan McMurchy 1st Freestyle, 2nd Backstroke, 1st Breaststroke

Hunter Schraag 2nd Freestyle, 1st Backstroke, 2nd Breaststroke

Mason Fleming 3rd Freestyle, 3rd Backstroke, 3rd Breaststroke

Annabeth Riley 1st Freestyle, 1st Backstroke, 1st Breaststroke,

Journey Wickman 2nd Freestyle, 3rd Backstroke, 2nd Breaststroke

Leah Powell 3rd Freestyle, 2nd Backstroke, 3rd Breaststroke

Year 5

Drake Yearbury 1st Freestyle, 1st Backstroke, 1st Breaststroke

Ryken Paul 2nd Freestyle, 3rd Backstroke, 2nd Breaststroke

Alex Jesen 3rd Freestyle

Jakob Delemare 2nd Backstroke, 3rd Breaststroke

Ana Waterhouse 1st Freestyle, 1st Backstroke, 3rd Breaststroke

Amelia-Rose Hape 2nd Freestyle, 3rd Backstroke, 2nd Breaststroke

Tahan Bellingham 3rd Freestyle, 2nd Backstroke, 1st Breaststroke

Year 4

Cooper McBeth 1st Freestyle, 2nd Backstroke, 1st Breaststroke

Mason Schraag 2nd Freestyle, 1st Backstroke, 2nd Breaststroke

Conrad Burson 3rd Freestyle, 3rd Breaststroke

Logan Fleming 3rd Backstroke

Kaliah Barge 1st Freestyle, 2nd Backstroke, 2nd Breaststroke

Saydee Barge 2nd Freestyle, 1st Backstroke, 1st Breaststroke

Year 3

Caeden McMurchy, 1st Freestyle, 1st Backstroke, 2nd Breaststroke

Sloane Allen 2nd Freestyle, 3rd Backstroke, 1st Breaststroke

Indi Weavers 3rd Freestyle, 2nd Backstroke,

Eric Burson 3rd Breaststroke

Nova Weavers 1st Freestyle, 1st Backstroke,

Avery Powell 2nd Freestyle, 2nd Backstroke, 1st Breaststroke

Tyler Heasley 3rd Freestyle

Christy Donker 3rd Backstroke, 3rd Breaststroke

On the 20th of March, our teachers will be joining with other schools from around Whangarei to attend paid union meetings. Half the teachers will attend in the morning and the rest in the afternoon. We will split classes during the day so that school can stay open.

Correction to E-Pro8 Date
Sorry for the incorrect dates for E-pro in our last newsletter. We will be holding the in-class events over the week of the 11th-14th March for rooms 3 and 6.

The parent v Student event will be on Thursday 14th at 9am.

Team Category Venue Date

Kokopu School Yr 5-6 Team 1Yr 5-6Whangarei Intermediate Thu 21-Mar 09:30 am - 12:30 pm

Kokopu School Yr 7-8 Team 1Yr 7-8Whangarei Intermediate Thu 21-Mar 05:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Please feel free to come and join the parents team. Everyone is welcome.

Kokopu School - Teacher Aide Job Position 2024

14 hours per week Fixed Term

Closing Date Thursday 7th March 5pm.

Application URL: www.bit.ly/kokopujob

We are seeking a person to join our wonderful teacher-aide team and work the majority of the time with one of our amazing learning support students.

Key Criteria

**Applicants should have excellent communication skills, shows initiative, be adaptable, patient, and show a relational approach to working with students who have extra needs.

**Previous work with visually impaired people, teacher aide experience or a history of working with children is an advantage.

**Training is provided.

Job description

This position will involve working with a young student funded by the Ministry of Education. The position is fixed term until the end of the school year as it is dependent on this funding.

Application URL: www.bit.ly/kokopujob

On Wednesday 13th March until Thursday 14th March Room 1 and 2 will be going on camp. They will be going to Auckland to visit the Zoo and stay at Kelly Tarlton's overnight.

Tue 5 Mar - Zone Swimming Sports

11 to 14 Mar - ePro8 parent v student challenge

Wed 13 to Thu 14 Mar - Room 1 and 2 Camp

Fri 29 Mar - Good Friday

Mon 1 Apr - Easter Monday

Tue 2 Apr - Easter Tuesday (no school)

Thu 4 Apr - Triathlon

Thu 11 Apr - House Games

Hats and sun safety – Please make sure your child has a hat for term 1 and 4. Students also need to bring togs, towel and a drink bottle everyday.

Children are swimming everyday. Those with long hair must wear a swimming cap while using the school pool. Please ensure your child brings one along with their swimming cap, togs and towels everyday.

Lost property – Please name all your children's clothes, including togs and hats. We already have a growing pile. We gave a lot of unclaimed clothing away to charity shops last year.

Head Lice - We have been notified that we have cases of head lice at school. The key to dealing with lice is to check, treat and inform.

1. Check: Check your child’s hair regularly - once a week is a good guide.

2. Treat: If you find live lice or unhatched eggs, treat your child as soon as you can. Your chemist can advise you on the best way to deal with the problem.

3. Inform: Let the school know when your child has lice or nits so we can then tell other parents that there is an outbreak, so everyone can check and treat their own children.

Will my child have to stay away from school?

The Ministry of Health advise that a child with live lice should stay away from school until treatment has started. Once the treatment has started, your child can come back to school.

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

Cookbooks are still available, so if you want your copy, then get in quick. You can pick up copies from the school office for $25.00 each.

If paying online please reference your online banking with "Cookbook" and your name.

Term 1 .. Thursday 1st February to Friday 12th April

Term 2 .. Monday 29th April to Friday 5th July

Term 3 .. Monday 22nd July to Friday 27th September

Term 4 .. Monday 14th October to Friday 15th December

All children should have their stationery now. If not it can be purchased through OfficeMax. www.myschool.co.nz

Search for Kokopu School and the class your child is in. You are welcome to purchase it anywhere else but the list is available on the Officemax website.

Playgroup starts on Tuesday 13th February.

Kia Ora,

It's that time of year again with the AgriKids Regional Contest heading around the country kicking off on 13th of April for the Northern region! The practical day will be held at Mangakahia Sports and Community Complex and registrations are now open at this link and will close on Sunday 7th April - Register your AgriKids Team Here

There is no previous experience required to sign a team up, all activities are age appropriate and provide not only learning opportunities but also a great challenge. We encourage everyone to have a try, whether that is kids returning for another crack at the AgriKids title or even kids who have never competed before and are willing to give it a go!

The top three teams will be eligible to go through to the Grand Final in Hamilton to compete against the top three teams from other regions throughout New Zealand to win the AgriKids 2024 Contest. This will be held from the 11th to 13th of July 2024.

More information about AgriKids can be found here: https://www.youngfarmers.co.nz/contest/agrikidsnz

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.

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