Kia Ora, Namaste, Mabuhay, नमस्ते, Mālō e lelei, Hallo, Howzit, හෙලෝ, Hello, G’day,

As we transition into spring, we often experience all four seasons in a single day! The mornings can be chilly, followed by bright sunshine that prompts students to shed layers, only for rain to cool things down again. While our students are dressing accordingly, we’ve noticed a growing pile of lost property. Please check the lost property area the next time you’re in, especially before the end of the term.

Last week, Mrs. Helen Twentyman organised the Mathletics C.O.P.S. (Combined Ōtorohanga Primary Schools) competition here at Kio Kio School. This event featured students from Years 6-8 competing in various mathematical challenges, including individual problems, the Amazing Mathletic Team race, and team events. Our students demonstrated impressive competitive spirit and achieved fantastic results. Thank you, Mrs. Twentyman, for organising this event.

Last Friday, three Kio Kio School rippa rugby teams competed in the King Country Rippa Tournament at Rugby Park in Te Kūiti. With 47 teams across four sections, each team played at least four pool matches. Our students showed perseverance and respect throughout the tournament, which was truly commendable. Our Year 5 & 6 boys' team made it to the finals and secured 2nd place overall—well done! A huge thank you to Abby Keech for preparing the students with rippa skills sessions, our dedicated parents who transported and managed the teams, and especially Mrs. Emma Telfer for organising our students. THANK YOU!

Yesterday, a group of 12 students had the opportunity to go to Te Awamutu and participate in sailing small yachts at Lake Ngaroto. Each student sailed with an experienced tutor, and they thoroughly enjoyed the thrill and excitement of sailing. It was a fantastic experience for all involved.

Our school’s POWER value focus for this week is OWNERSHIP. 

This means:

I’ve really noticed that our students are taking ownership and responsibility for their actions—Kia pai te mahi a ngā ākonga - well done students!

Next week marks Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week), with this year’s theme being ‘Ake ake ake – A forever language’. This theme reflects the adaptability and resilience of te reo Māori. Māori Language Week has been celebrated in Aotearoa since 1975 and is a time to celebrate and promote te reo Māori, helping to secure its future as a vibrant and dynamic language. In the mid-20th century, there were concerns about the decline of the Māori language, leading to a Waitangi Tribunal claim in 1985. The tribunal's recommendations prompted significant legislative and policy changes, with Māori being declared an official language of New Zealand in 1987.

A reminder that our school photos are scheduled for Monday, 16th of September. All students will have their photo taken on the day.  Photo information has been sent home. PLEASE NOTE:  the sibling photo request form needs to be returned to school by 9.00am on Monday morning.

Agriculture Day: This year, we encourage all students to bring a pet from home in the following categories:

An Ag Day form has been sent home to indicate what your child will be bringing. Please return this form to school as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly.

Finally, we welcome Peter Cornelissen, our new caretaker at Kio Kio School. Peter has already made numerous repairs around the school, and his handyman skills are invaluable. Welcome aboard, Peter!

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Ngā mihi nui

Pip Were  

Principal  

Kio Kio School

It's the law for all parents and caregivers to make sure their child attends school regularly. Kids between 6 and 16 years old must get a proper full-time education. Parents are responsible for making sure their kids come to school ready to learn. 

At Kio Kio School, we believe in working together with families to ensure the best possible education for your tamariki/child/ren. Regular attendance plays a key role in achieving this goal, and we appreciate your efforts in making it happen.

2024 TERM DATES
Term 1 -  Wed 7th Feb - Fri 12th Apr
Term 2 -  Mon 29th Apr - Fri 5th July
Term 3 -  Mon 22nd July - Fri 27th Sept
Term 4 -  Mon 14th Oct - Thurs 19th Dec


SEPTEMBER
16th Sept  -  Photolife School Photos
17th Sept - Otorohanga College Experience Day Yr7-8
18th Sept  -  Speech Finals (Waikato)
20th Sept - Superhero Friday
27th Sept  -  Celebration Assembly
27th Sept - End of Term 3

OCTOBER
14th Oct - Start of Term 4
22nd Oct - Ag Day
28th Oct - Labour Day - Public Holiday, NO SCHOOL
30th Oct - Group Day

SCHOOL PHOTOS
Photolife are booked on Monday 16th September for all class, individual, sibling and team photos. A notice was sent home this week, which will include a SIBLING form. If you are wanting sibling photos taken, you will need to return this form before photo day.

DAFFODIL DAY
We held a fundraiser for Daffodil Day on Friday 30th August and raised $180.30 for the NZ Cancer Society.

STUDENTS ENTERING & LEAVING SCHOOL
Please make sure that your child/ren are dropped off and collected from the bus shelter each day.
We are enforcing safety rules at school pick-up and drop-off. Children are NOT to open our school gates. Parents are required to drop off inside the gate and come into the school grounds to collect their children. This is a safety measure. Our carpark is very busy at the end of the day and we need to do everything we can to keep everyone safe.

SCHOOL GATES
A Reminder to shut all school gates behind you please, in particular the large gates on the top and bottom fields. When collecting your children after school, please close the large gate behind you on the top field.

BUS BOOK REMINDER
Please ensure that the school office is informed early if your child won't be on the school bus in the afternoon. We also need to be contacted if your child/ren are getting off at another stop. You can do this by phoning the school office on 07 8731816 or emailing admin@kiokio.school.nz

STUDENT ABSENCES
If your child is going to be absent from school, please advise the office by phone (078731816), email (admin@kiokio.school.nz) or the absent tab on the Parent APP with the reason so the absence can be marked correctly for the Ministry of Education. If the school is not notified, the child is deemed TRUANT and marked accordingly. If your child is late to school, they must come to the office and sign in on the electronic register.

BREAKFAST CLUB VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are on the lookout for PARENT VOLUNTEEERS to run the TUESDAY and THURSDAY morning. If you are able to help on one of these days, please contact the school office. Our Breakfast Club runs on Monday - Thursday each week beginning at 8.30am. All students are welcome to receive a bowl of milk and some weetbix before settling into the days work.
THANK YOU to our amazing volunteers on Monday and Wednesday - Katie Krukerink and Greer Morrow.

SCHOOL DOCS:

Kio Kio School Board of Trustees uses “School Docs” policies and procedures. If you would like to view any of these documents please log on to
1.  www.schooldocs.co.nz
2. Click Search for your school - Start typing the school's name and then select from the dropdown list
3. Username:  Kiokio
    Password: 3974

 NEXT BOT MEETING to be held on the 6th November at 6.30 pm

Last Friday, 6 September, three teams of Year 5-8 students travelled to Te Kuiti to compete in the annual North King Country Rippa Tournament. A big thank you to Abby Keech for coaching our teams in the lead-up to the tournament. Our students had a fantastic day, experiencing a mix of wins and close losses. 
A special congratulations to our Year 5/6 boys’ team, who made it to the finals, losing to a skilled Te Kuiti Primary School team. They have qualified to attend the King Country Rippa Finals in Taupō on October 23. 
We are grateful to the parents and past students who came out to support our teams on the day!

Video link available for purchase at a cost of  $10

Date: Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Entry Forms: Please ensure all entry forms are returned as soon as possible, with the final deadline being Friday, 20 October.

Note for Students Without Pets: If your child is not bringing a pet to Ag Day, they will be assigned to either a junior or senior class with a reliever for the day.

We look forward to a fun and exciting day for everyone!

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