Principal's Catch Up
Shirley Bailey
We've enjoyed another busy two weeks here at Kuratau School.
Two back to back weeks of awesome days up the Maunga.
Two weeks of Cross Country events and ...
Two weeks of beautiful winter weather.
Some of our students have participated in rippa rugby sessions and 20 + students represented Kuratau School at the Inter Schools Cross Country this week. Our Year 6 trapping and gardening programme is a weekly favourite and we are very thankful to have Whaea Lena leading this learning. It's fantastic to see our tamariki getting outdoors, enjoying a wide range of different physical education activities. Kuratau School really is a fantastic place to learn in the outdoors.
As we head towards the end of Term 3 we still have a few things ahead of us:
Two weeks of Cross Country events and ...
Two weeks of beautiful winter weather.
Some of our students have participated in rippa rugby sessions and 20 + students represented Kuratau School at the Inter Schools Cross Country this week. Our Year 6 trapping and gardening programme is a weekly favourite and we are very thankful to have Whaea Lena leading this learning. It's fantastic to see our tamariki getting outdoors, enjoying a wide range of different physical education activities. Kuratau School really is a fantastic place to learn in the outdoors.
As we head towards the end of Term 3 we still have a few things ahead of us:
- Karearea and Ruru students will be sleeping over at school on Monday night as they prepare and finetune their Kapa Haka performance ahead of the Tuwharetoa Taiopenga on Tuesday 12th September. NOTE: there will be a 'dress rehearsal' at 1pm on Tuesday 5th September. Whanau are welcome to come along and support this rehearsal.
- We have a cricket taster at school on Friday 8th September.
- Maori Language Week - 11-15th September.
- Tuwharetoa Taiopenga - 12th September - 11.45am.
- Wig Wednesday - 13th September.
- Waiwhenua Day - 15th September.
- Turangi Rippa Rugby Festival - 19th September.
Make sure you read the articles below to find out about some great events that are coming up. All classes will be completing calendar art projects over the next 3 weeks. Check out Rachel's post below about how to order some fantastic products that feature your child's artwork.
Within the next two weeks I will be sending out an email with a couple of different parent surveys for you to complete. We would love to hear your feedback about our school, as we continue to work together to make Kuratau School a fantastic place for your children to learn.
Nga mihi nui
Shirley Bailey and the Kuratau School Team
Within the next two weeks I will be sending out an email with a couple of different parent surveys for you to complete. We would love to hear your feedback about our school, as we continue to work together to make Kuratau School a fantastic place for your children to learn.
Nga mihi nui
Shirley Bailey and the Kuratau School Team
