Term 3 12th September 2018 Learning for the future

Ahuwhenua – Manaakitia – Manamotuhake – Manawanui - Hiranga

IMPORTANT NOTICE Due to the impending construction work in Rooms 18 and 19, the pre-site inspection has found a small amount of Asbestos behind the walls. Skilled and qualified tradesmen are removing it this coming weekend under precise guidelines. Please do not enter the school grounds this weekend coming (15 and 16 September). If you know of anyone that uses our grounds on the weekend, please warn them and let them know our school grounds are closed.

Construction As the term closes, the new main deck will be completed in the holidays and more work will be underway. This week will see Rooms 18 and 19 move into the library for the last two weeks of the term, as the two rooms are updated. Rimu’s deck will be taken apart in the holidays, and at the start of Term 4, it will be replaced with new Permadeck which has a 0.7 slip resistant surface. In Term 4 we have more work in Room 3 to be completed as well. While it can cause disruption, we do value school improvements.

Toys Staff at Kamo Primary School are seriously concerned about the number of students who are bringing toys and precious goods to school. We wish to stress that the school does not promote this. Toys and other precious goods that come to school are at high risk of being lost, taken or damaged. The school takes no responsibility or liability for such things being brought to school.

Change of details If your circumstances change, would you please let the school know immediately. This refers to a change in family circumstances, addresses or health. All matters will be kept confidential but we are required by law to have current information.

Keep New Zealand Beautiful Week A small representation of students from across Teams Kauri and Rimu will be community minded this coming Friday and collect any rubbish found locally. We urge all locals to support this week.

Finding Relievers If your child comes home saying they had to be shared around to other classes, it is true. It is now becoming harder to find relievers when staff absenteeism for various reasons occurs. The Teachers Strike day had this factor based into it, as we are no longer attracting numbers to the profession. The government has made an offer to teachers and they are heavily in decision-making mode!

Mr “Great” Gow!! Sometimes you just have to shout it out!! Our caretaker/property manager, Mr Russell Gow, has really been supporting us extra well of late!! Mr Gow has always taken his job seriously and keeps a great school. But of late the workload has been increasing and stacking up and he has been beavering away at it. He has helped with our deck and is doing the painting where the Ministry of Education said to leave the wood bare; he put up a shed for our Play Based Team (Pono) that took lots of extra time; he has moved the furniture for the new construction work for Rooms 18 and 19; and he supports a lot of our young boys who are struggling some days with “life” which are all extras to his huge workload. Mr Gow you really are a great caretaker/property manager and we are proud of you and all you do at our School!! Your “Pride” in our school shows!! Thank you from the students and the staff!!!

Any suggestions about school life are always welcome so please email: principal@kamoprimary.school.nz Sally Wilson - Principal

Home and School FundraiserMany people commented that they missed out so here is your chance to purchase these bags again and/or do some early Christmas shopping!!

Recyclable Produce Bags – these are available through order at $12.00 a set.

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SCHOOL NOTICES School DonationsOn behalf of the Board of Trustees and the teachers, I would like to thank you for the parent donations that are being made. These are a voluntary donation and are used to support learning tools and learning experiences that contribute to making Kamo Primary the great school it is.Stationery - Activities contributions/School DonationBank 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 1 child $60.00 Family $90.00 Eftpos available

Reminders, Reminders, Reminders Reminders, Reminders• Now the weather is warming up please send along with your child, a named drink bottle.• Kamo Primary Home and School Quiz night.• Newspaper and Egg trays are required for Art • Hockey Prizegiving 20th September, 3.15pm in the school hall.

JUST A REMINDER FOR OUR NEW ENTRANTS

ROOM 12 - your library day is on a Tuesday

ROOM 20 - your library day is on a Friday

Thanks Mrs Keyte

We are supporting Loud Shirt Day on Friday 28th September. The theme for this year is “Superheros” Dress up in your Loud Shirt. Donations will be collected on the day.

Pop in and see the friendly staff at Davids Pharmacy.

Right next door to Savemart.

“Results driven by passion.”

Louise PayneLicensed Salesperson (REAA 2008)

M. 021 432 743 - AH. 09 435 3511

Family & Friends of Kamo Primary SchoolJoin my referral club and help your school receive $500!*

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Kowhai Team Term 3 Week 7 Room 16

Achievement - Aria Morgan Presentation - Maia Swanson

PRIDE - Brody Mason

Room 17 Achievement - Rosie Tuff

Presentation - Allie Tucker PRIDE - Mason Williams

Room 18 Achievement - Liam Wellington Presentation - Phoenix Clement

PRIDE - Ella Walker

Room 19 Achievement - Phoenix Beazley

Presentation - Finn Taylor PRIDE - Jayden Salmon

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