Term 3 ‘Learning for the Future ‘ 2nd September 2015

Dear Parents & Caregivers, Tena koutou katoa

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) – E-Learning Information EveningWednesday 9th September, 6pm

Here at Kamo Primary we pride ourselves on creating the best e-Learning environment for your children. We would like to share our vision and ideas with you at a special meeting next Wednesday at 6pm. We will start with a short presentation on what we’re currently doing in this area and where we’re heading, with a particular focus on BYOD – Bring Your Own Device. On the night, there will also be time for you to explore the ICT/e-Learning equipment with the help of our students and staff. If you would like to attend this meeting please make sure you have returned the RSVP notice attached to this newsletter, as this will allow us to plan for numbers attending on the night.

Devices provided by the student"Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is an educational development and a supplementary school technology resourcing model, where the home and the school collaborate in arranging for students' 24/7 use of their own digital technology to be extended into the classroom, and in so doing to assist their teaching and learning and the organisation of their schooling and, where relevant, the complementary education outside the classroom"(Lee & Levins, 2012).Some advantages of student-provided devices are:

• students have been shown to take better care of their devices when they own them, meaning device repairs are lower, and fewer loan devices are required.

• families may not need to spend money if their existing device can be used.• students/families have more say in the expenditure that meets their needs.• devices are able to be used outside of school, extending learning opportunities.• greater ability for students to personalise their devices to meet their needs.

Congratulations to all the children who ran at the WPSSA Cross Country at Barge Park yesterday. Results published next week.

Ken Ward - Principal

SILVER AWARD!!Did you realise that Kamo Primary school has a bronze environmental award? The school, with the help of the Environmental team are aiming for the Silver Award. Every class needs to be involved in the recycling and the beautifying of our school environment. Any help from the school community would be appreciated in the way of ideas or materials.

SCHOOL NOTICESStationery - Reminder Activities contributions/School Donations are now due please pay ASAP.Bank a/c number is 12 3093 0156736 01 - Please put child’s name and a reference: eg activities contribution/donation Contribution Fee $14.00 per childSchool Donations are now due - 1 child $60.00 Family $90.00Private lessons for rhythm guitar and song. Ed Archibald will be taking this on Thursday mornings at Kamo Primary School. $20 per 20 minute lesson. Must have own suitable guitar. Minimum age 7 years old. Enquiries to Ed 4352252 or 0212152098.

Lost property will be on display weather permitting. Please come and check for your children’s clothes. There is a huge amount piling up this term already.

Room 12 are collecting any coloured milk bottle lids please, to use for an ART project.

Daffodil Day - A big thank you to everyone who gave generously for Daffodil Day we raised $165.

Palmolive Rose Kisses shampoo and detangler. A parent has been using this product as a headlice preventer and says it works very well. It can be purchased from supermarkets.

Rimu Camp 2016 - We would like to start fundraising for this event this year to help bring the costs down. If you could donate either Countdown, Domino’s or New World mini shop items we would love to collect both sets to help with our fundraising.

*********************************************************************************************************************FRIDAY 11th September - Home and School Disco - There was an error in the disco notice yesterday. It should have read $3 each or $5 for a family of 2 or more. Apologies for this.

Kia ora WhanauNga Rerenga Kōrero o te Wiki

reri: to be ready

Kua reri te kai!.The food is ready!

kī: to be full

Kua kī tō ?Is your tummy full?

Kua kī tōku puku.My tummy is full

Kua kī te wharekai i ngā tangata katoa.The restaurant has been filled by all the people.

BYOD - Wednesday 9th September 6.00pm I will be attending: Yes/No No attending: __________Name: _____________________________Child’s name: ________________________

Preschoolers - Kamo Primary SchoolDue to an increasing roll we need to maintain accurate records of our pre-enrolments. This enables us to plan for future classroom spacing and staffing.If you would like your child to attend Kamo Primary School and you live in zone please contact the school to place your child on our pre-enrolment list. (18 months prior to them turning 5).Please note we have no spaces available in 2016 for out of zone children unless they come under Priority 2(sibling of current student), Priority 3 (sibling of former student) or Priority 5 (a child of an employee or Board of Trustees). If you are unsure of where our zone is, please contact the school or visit our website: www.kamoprimary.school.nz

KIDZONES HOLIDAY PROGRAMMESKidzone holiday programmes are located at Tikipunga, Whau Valley and Kamo Primaries. We are open from 7.45am to 5.30pm daily during the holiday break.Check out what fun activities the team at Kidzones have organised for each day on www.kidzones.co.nz. Enrol online via our website for a fast efficient process.Like us on Facebook to keep up with the Kidzone news and activities. WINZ subsidies are available.Please feel free to contact me at any time,Sandra North 021 249 3308 or 43 53342 Sandra@kidzones.co.nz Kidzones Ltd www.kidzones.co.nz021 249 3308

Community Notices"LANTERN PARADE - Lights, Art & Family this September. To kick off Quarry Nights Festival of Light & Art 2015, a landscape of Lanterns will parade through the Streets of Whangarei. On Thursday September 24th, make your way to Mander Park at 6:30pm and be part of this amazing community event. Get busy making your own lanterns and be in with a chance to win illuminating prizes and lead the parade to the Quarry Nights Festival Village. All details can be found at www.quarrynights.com."

Hurupaki School Roaring 20’s & casino night - Friday 4th September Doors open 7pm - 12am. Hurupaki Hall $25 per ticket. Available from the school office.

Sports Notices Want to play cricket?City Cricket Club Junior Registration Day is Saturday 19 September from 11am – 1pm at the Indoor Centre at Cobham Oval. We are looking for keen junior cricketers to join our club and play for City for the coming season (girls and boys up to Y8). Great coaching provided. Go into the draw to win Kookaburra Cricket Gear. Parent helpers welcome!Questions and further info please contact Rich Pooley, Junior Coordinator, on 437-7683, 021 678 357, rpooley@xtra.co.nzCheck us out on Facebook – City Cricket Club Whangarei.

Hockey Festival DayWell done to the eight teams who competed at the Hockey Festival Day. Students enjoyed meeting Black Sticks players, receiving free t-shirts and stickers and showing off their skills on the turf. It was a successful day with a total of 82 teams playing and all of our students showing excellent sportsmanship both on and off the field. Thanks to all the managers who helped support our teams, you did an awesome job!

Netball Prizegiving will be Thursday 3rd September in the school library. It will start at 3:10pm and finish at 4:00pm. Could all students involved please bring a plate of food, and their uniforms cleaned for team photos and returning.

Room 18 - Stories about Bungy JumpingToday I would be proud if I jumped off the bridge with a bungy rope around my waist. I close my eyes and count to three. I look down I feel scared but I still want to do it. I feel proud, I love it! At the end I love it so much I want to do it again. Faith Rogers 6 yrs old

Today I went bungy jumping. I jumped off from the bridge. I felt like I was going to die. The wind feels like a crab pinching me. Junior Levita 6yrs old

Kowhai Syndicate - Merit CertificatesRm 3 - Troy Laurie - Fantastic reading and writing!Rm13 - Kate Leyland - For stunning art workRm13 - Bailey Quigg- For stunning art workRm 14 -Cameron Spanhake - For fabulous number storiesRm 15 - Romy Wickliffe - For being a super messengerRm 15 - Levi Wilson - For listening carefully and following instructionsRm 15 - Charlotte Ballantine - For being a helpful friendRm 16 - Kadyn Knight - For excellent effort and participationRm 17 - Cooper Morgan - For being a helpful class memberRm 16/17 - Levi Walker - For effort in reading - great workRm 16/17 - Ryan Delemare - Great thinking in mathsRm 18 - Dazion Peihopa - For trying hard now in reading and writingRm 19 - Trini Talake - Striving well with your readingRm 19 - Marcus Procter - Great progress with your reading

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