Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Art Exhibition - Wine Tasting - Open Classroom Evening

KAURIHOHORE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP

The Parent Support Group will be selling Sileni Wines this term
as a fundraiser. Flyer with details has gone home tonight, if your
children are away on camp they will receive one when they get
back. We have this available to you at cheaper than the retail
price and an even more reduction in price if you purchase a case
(12 bottles). We will have tastings of these wines on offer at the art
evening to be held at school in the library on Tuesday 11th April from
6.00 – 7.30pm. Or if you are unable to make this day your order
form can be dropped into the school office.

A copy of the flier can be found by clicking on the newsletter tab at the top of this blog.

Also on this Night is the Art/Open Evening

On Tuesday 11th of April the Parents Support Group and school
are holding an art exhibition/open classroom evening. This will be
held outside of school hours to allow people to attend. It will run
between the times of 6pm-7.30pm. Each classroom will be open
with each child having artwork on display that can be purchased
and will then be framed (see attached poster). Teachers will also
be in their room to speak with you informally and you will be able
to have a look through books etc. This is a fundraiser to raise
money for the purchase of ICT equipment in the school. The
artwork will be high quality and well worth the purchase. Each piece of art will be $20.
You may come any time between 6pm-7.30pm to wander through. Art
extension students will also have artwork for sale in the library, this promises to be awesome.

Friday, March 17, 2017

Parent Information Hub

We are currently setting up a blog site designed to act as an information hub for parents.  We will be adding to this over time and would appreciate your ideas on what you would like to see on here.  The hub is intended as a site that you can go to for ideas and information on how you can help your child be successful at school and in life :)

Hub is located here.


If you have ideas on what you would like to see here, please email Leslee principal@kaurihohoreschool.co.nz 

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Art Exhibition/Open Evening


On Tuesday 11th of April the Parents Support Group and school are holding an art exhibition/open classroom evening. This will be held outside of school hours to allow people to attend. It will run between the times of 6pm-7.30pm. Each classroom will be open with each child having artwork on display that can be purchased and will then be framed (see attached poster). Teachers will also be in their room to speak with you informally and you will be able to have a look through books etc. This is a fundraiser to raise money for the purchase of ICT equipment in the school. The artwork will be high quality and well worth the purchase. You may come any time between 6pm-7.30pm to wander through. Art extension students will also have artwork for sale in the library, this promises to be awesome.

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Board of Trustees Summary - Meeting One

Board Meeting Summary
Kaurihohore School Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday 15th February, 2017, 7:00pm

Present: Leslee Allen, Kasey Hindrup, Richard Smales, Shane Burns, Emma Campbell, Zak Foote, Yvette
Johnston, Brett Hogan (co-opted member)

Items Discussed:
● Shane stepped down as Chairperson and was re-elected to the position. Emma is Secretary, Richard is in charge of projects, Zak is treasurer, Brett is in charge of property and Kasey is PSG
rep.
● Playground alterations - The BOT is currently exploring options to alter and repair the playground. Grants will be applied for to cover these costs, any work will only go ahead if these
applications are successful. Applications will also be made for outdoor furniture and sports
equipment that can also be used by our community.
● Principal’s report
o Targets are on track
o Curriculum report will be presented in the beginning of the second term.
o Roll - 187 enrolled, predicted to get to 208, this will be our highest recorded roll.
o The start to the year has been very positive.
● Financial report
o 2017 budget is tight with priority being given the funding of an extra teacher to keep class sizes as low as possible.
● PSG report
o The PSG are currently working on getting an all-weather shade for the pool area.
● Grounds/Building/health and safety
o Health and safety report tabled and accepted
Projects
Sewage/Bike shed and soakage pits/tree removal
● The current priority is the repair of storm water systems around the school. The current system needs significant work and has been causing major issues for the school. The BOT along with a
project manager are working hard to resolve this.
● Damage caused to the septic system by heavy vehicles has now been repaired.
● The pole hut is currently out of action as it is a safety concern and needs some major repairs. The BOT are looking for a builder willing to have a look at this work.
● Four trees were removed from the school to allow for the bike shed and because they were becoming dangerous (rotten).
Staff representative
● Camps are coming up at the end of March
General Business:
Kurt Jefferies has settled well into our staff.
Meeting closed 9.01pm - Next Meeting April 4th 7pm in the staff room - everyone is welcome to attend as BOT meetings are public forums.