Term 3 ‘Learning for the Future ‘ 22nd July 2015Dear Parents & Caregivers, Tena koutou katoa

Welcome back to school. We hope you had a great break with your children! We have another busy term ahead of us and we look forward to all the exciting learning that your children will be involved in over the next ten weeks. The curriculum focus for this term is Our Lifestyle – Tatou ahua and Kiwiana. The focus learning areas are Social Science, Visual Arts, Health and Physical Education, with a particular focus on physical activities that make us identify as New Zealanders. At Kamo Primary, we welcome and encourage parent help in the school, so if you have a few hours to spare we would really appreciate your help, and just a reminder that our school has an ‘open door policy’ at all times, so feel free to come in and see what’s going on.

Staffing UpdateMiss Jade McLeod has resigned from her position as classroom teacher in Room 9. Jade has been given an opportunity of a lifetime to work at Victoria Educational Organisation in Hong Kong. There, she will be working as an early childhood educator, specialising in English. This is a fantastic opportunity for Jade and we wish her well in her exciting personal journey overseas. On behalf of the Board of Trustees and staff, thank you for all that youʼve done for the children in our school.

This term we welcome three new teachers to Kamo Primary, they are… Mrs. Anne McRae who takes over from Rachael Henare as specialist teacher of literacy, Mrs. Heather Whelan returns to Kamo Primary as new entrant teacher working alongside Miss Barry and Mrs. Bidois in Room’s 16 and 17, and Miss Kayla Gentil will be taking over from Miss Jade McLeod in Room 9. From everyone here at KPS, we hope you enjoy being part of our wonderful school.

Roll Growth This year we have experienced larger than expected roll growth and although this is a positive sign for our school it also places a strain on resources, staffing and physical space. We have seen an increase in new entrant numbers this year with 59 students enrolled as at week one of this term, and we have a further 20 new entrant students to come. In light of these numbers we have put in place a number of strategies to ensure that your children get the best possible start. A new classroom (the old dental clinic) is in the process of being refurbished and relocated closer to the school, but until it is completed Miss Barry, Mrs. Bidois and Mrs. Whelan will all work together in Room’s 16 and 17. They will have the adjoining doors open more and will effectively be using the space as an innovative learning environment. Rooms 16 and 17 will still have separate rolls and identities, but the 3 teachers will work together to maximise your child’s learning. Eventually there will be a new class formed, with Mrs. Whelan as the teacher in the new teaching space. The teachers are very excited about getting the opportunity to work in this different environment and rest assured your child’s well being is our foremost consideration in this process. The school roll is currently 453, and we finished the 2014 school year on a total roll of 444.

Innovative Learning Environments – What are they?The term Innovative Learning Spaces (ILS) is used to refer to school classrooms but may include any designated place of learning such as science laboratories, distance learning contexts, libraries, tutoring centres, teachers’ staffrooms, gymnasiums, and the interaction between these spaces. The majority of school buildings were built between 1950 and the 70’s. Since then, teaching practice and student learning needs have changed significantly.

In the past everyone learnt

• the same thing• in the same place• in the same way• at the same time• from the same person

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SCHOOL NOTICESStationery - Reminder Activities contributions/School Donation 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 $90.00

Private 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.

Kamo Intermediate - Celebrating Science 3.30-6.00pm Thursday 30th July at Kamo Intermediate. Sausages & Hot drinks will be available to buy.

OPSM - Parents of children up to the age of 15 years who hold a current community services card are entitled to the ENABLE subsidy. This will cover the cost of an eye exam with an Optometrist and in most cases the entire cost is covered of the spectacles prescribed.If no subsidy is available or a family does not meet the requirements to hold a community services card we also have VISION-PLAN. This allows families to pay for their spectacles in installments (interest free) and will in almost all cases cover the entire amount required. Please phone OPSM Whangarei on (09)4384930 or online at www.opsm.co.nz

Kerri Vernon $20 family fundraising portrait photo-shoot Sunday 2nd August at Kamo Intermediate. Book now contact Julie 4376079 or 0272474869 to book your spot.

Teaching and learning has changed significantly since the 50’s…Extensive research has proven that students learn best when they are:

• actively involved in decision making• initiating learning• collaborating together• making connections within and across learning areas

New technologies and building materials allow for new, vibrant and well connected learning spaces. All students deserve to be taught in these new innovative learning spaces, and benefit from new teaching methods. As we look forward to future building projects the Board of Trustees will be looking at how our existing buildings can be refurbished to become innovative learning environments. More information can be found on this site… http://mle.education.govt.nz/

Ken Ward - Principal

The Minstrel will be performing at Kamo Primary next Tuesday 28th July at 9.30am. Cost is $2 per child.

Thankyou to the Home & School for their contribution which has bought the cost of the show down to $2 per

child.Please send your money to your child’s class teacher.

Sports NoticesHockey - Team photos will take place next week at practices. Please wear your full uniform.Hockey prizegiving will take place at school on Thursday 20th August at 3.15pm.Please return any trophies from last year.

Yellow - POD Erika WalkerPink - POD Finn Gilbert-Keene

Ngā mihi nui kia koutou katoa,

Welcome to Term 3 and another exciting term of school. Coming up later in the term is the Kapahaka Combo night with Kamo Intermediate and Kamo High School. This was a great success last year and we look forward to more of the same this year. Watch this space for the date (yet to be decided.)

On Tuesday, a school powhiri was held to welcome our new teachers and children to Kamo Primary. Five Year 6 Kapahaka students performed the karanga, led the karakia and gave a welcoming mihi alongside Mr Ward, before leading the supporting waiata. Te Wiki ō te Reo MāoriNext week is Te Wiki ō te Reo Māori. This is an opportunity for you to meet and greet each other in Te Reo Māori, put up kupu Māori around the house to practise what you know.Here is a link where you can find and download some cool Te Reo Māori resources.

http://tetaurawhiri.govt.nz/what-we-do/te-tihi-community-engagement/te-wiki-o-te-reo-maori-resources/How often can you use these positive praises in the coming week?

Tino pai! Well done!

Ae marika! Hurray!

Tika tēnā That’s right.

Ka nui te pai! Great!

Ka mau te wehi! Awesome/ Terrific

Ngā mihi ki a koe Congratulations

Welcome to the new Children/Families who have started at Kamo Primary this week.Addison Elliott Ryan Delemare Piper Fitchett Ben Crump Max Rapana

Ahnika Coetzee Kane Minckley Noah Edlington Azura Bramley Ravyn Tuhiwai-Wharemate Bronson Wharemate Annalisa Gabler Taylah Boyce

Kaeden Harris Tony Halliday George Odhiambo Alfred Odhiambo Tuianuku Levita

Kamo Primary School PlaygroundOur school playground is cool. The people will love our school playground. The monkey bars are shiny like blood

in your skin. The slide is green like lovely grass. The tunnel is like going on the bear hunt. The bridge is as wobbly like steam. The poles slide as fast as a plane. The yellow ladder is as yellow as a daffodil. I like the

awesome school playground.Tia Cooper Room 13

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Kauri Awards Week 11 Term 2Rm 1 - Shaima Oumer - For the consistent effort and enthusiasm you bring to all areas of your work.Rm 2 - Sheridan Harris - For your outstanding work ethic during your Topic and Genius Hour inquiries.Rm 4 - Riley Kennedy - For the huge improvement in your attitude towards your schoolwork. Well done.Rm 5 - Niamh Trail - For your amazing all round ability.Rm 6 - Madeline Popplewell - Great creative writing.