Kia whakatōmuri te haere whakamua," Let our past guide our future
Manaaki te katoa - be kind to all.
Respect - Empathy - Kindness
Kia ora, hello, talofa lava, mālō e lelei, bula vinaka, ni hao, konnichiwa, namaste, hallo, marhaba, as-salamu alaykum, bonjour, hola, and warm greetings to everyone!
It has been lovely to enjoy some fine days so far this term, even if they have been just a little chilly. The sunshine makes such a difference to our days, and we hope it continues!
You may have noticed that, over the course of last term and continuing into this term, I have been running a lunchtime football tournament. Children entered teams, were placed into two pools, and have been playing games against each other. This week we move into the semi-finals and finals.
Children love opportunities to take part in something a little different at school. Whether it is our football tournament or our chess club, run by Belinda Loring on Thursdays, these experiences give them something extra to look forward to and allow them to discover new interests and talents.
If you have some time to spare and a passion or skill you would be willing to share with our children at lunchtime, we would love to hear from you. It could be writing, art, technology, sport, gardening, music—or just about anything! Every opportunity we can offer helps enrich our children's experiences and broadens their horizons.
Classes will be holding auditions for Kauri's Got Talent over this week and next (teachers will let you know the times and days). We will then move into the semi-final stage before our grand final, where we look forward to celebrating the wonderful talents of our students. Families are warmly invited to come along and enjoy the performances.
You may also not know that we have a School Council. Classes hold regular meetings, and then their representatives meet with me once a fortnight to discuss any problems, positives, ideas, or wonderings. This is an important way for us to ensure that student voice helps guide our decision-making and that our children know their opinions are valued.
All classes have now started training for our Cross Country, which will be held on 19 August. Please keep an eye on Seesaw, Facebook, and your emails for further information about the day. You can also check Skool Loop, where all school notices and information are stored for easy reference.
A reminder that tomorrow we will close slightly early for whānau conferences, children will be out of class at 1.45pm and need to be picked up by 2pm. If you need after school care on this day, please let Shelley know and you can register them.
Thank you, as always, for the wonderful support you give our school. We truly appreciate working in partnership with you to provide the very best opportunities for our children.
Leslee Allen
Disney Ooshies
These are currently all the rage at school, rather than banning them (for now) we ask that children only bring doubles for trading and absolutely do not ask children to pay for an ooshie that they are after. Children bring these to school at their own risk and we will not be sorting out any issues if they occur. If we have ongoing issues, we will ask children not to bring them any longer.
Whānau Conferences - 6th August (Tomorrow)
As part of the reporting cycle, we will be holding conferences tomorrow.. These are an opportunity to catch up with your child’s teacher and ask any questions you may have. You may not feel you have anything specific to discuss, so there is no requirement to make an appointment; you are welcome to catch up with teachers at any stage during the year. Children in Year 4 and above may attend the conference with you to participate in the learning discussion. Bookings are now open on the Skool Loop app—simply click on "bookings" to begin. Bookings will close this afternoon.
On Thursday school will finish at 1.45pm, please have them picked up by 2pm.
Intermediate Children
If you have a child that gets off the intermediate bus, tell them they must walk up the yellow line and across the crossing. We have had several near misses where children have walked out in front of the bus and nearly been hit by a car who was not expecting to see them there.
School Cross Country
This will be held on the 19th of August starting with the seniors at 9.15am. Please check details about this day that have been sent home on the platforms we use.
Nuerdiversity Network
Last term we started the idea of forming a group for whānau with children who are neurodiverse or who have questions around this for their child.
The aim of this group is to over time build a network of whānau who can support one another. At our meetings we will have a topic that we think may be of interest and then any sharing or questions.
We plan to hold our next meeting soon, if this is something you are keen to be a part of, watch out for information on the next meeting. The more, the merrier!
Kauri’s Got Talent
Classes are currently holding their auditions. Those that go through will then enter the semi-final round. This will involve them being put into groups and judged over lunchtimes by a couple of staff members and a couple of student reps. If children get through this round, they will then be in the final. Finals for this will take place at 1:30 pm on the 10th of September and you are warmly welcome to attend.
Ag and Flower Day
This will be held on the 18th of September. Entry forms for children that would like to bring a lamb or calf on the day were sent home this week. If you have any questions about this, please see Dianne.
More information about the organisation of the day will be sent home closer to the time.
Kaurihohore School - 150th Jubilee
Our school celebrates its 150th anniversary next year! We have set the 23rd of October as the date for this celebration and will provide more information as planning progresses. If you or anyone you know would like to help plan this event, please speak with Shelley. Please also help us spread the word to past families to save the date.
Golf Tournament Fundraiser
This year, we are planning a golf fundraiser as an alternative to our Halloween event. This will be an adults-only event and promises to be a lot of fun. Start organising your teams now, and we will release more information soon.
We are very grateful to Croft Poles & Timber for being the main sponsor for this event. We are also seeking hole sponsorships for $100; you can find out more by speaking to Dianne or Shelley.
2027 ENROLMENT TIMELINE for Te Kamo Intermediate School
TERM 3 WEEK 1
Enrolments for 2027 Open Online on Monday 20th July
TERM 3 WEEK 2
Tuesday 28th July 2026
Open Afternoon/Evening for Whanau & students 3:30 - 6:00 guided tours
TERM 3 WEEK 6
Contributing primary school Year 6 students to attend Te Kamo Intermediate for an organised visit (dates/times to be confirmed) (24th-28th August)
TERM 3 WEEK 7
Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Enrolments close for Out-of-Zone Applicants.
In-Zone students have automatic acceptance.
(Where possible we would like all enrolment forms in by this time)
TERM 3 WEEK 8
Wednesday 9th September 2026
Ballot to take place if necessary for Out of Zone Applicants
Notification to ‘Out of Zone’ Applicants completed by end of Friday 11th September
TERM 3 WEEK 9
Tuesday 15th/Wednesday 16th/Thursday 17th September 2026 Enrolment Interviews
8am - 9am then 2.30pm - 5.30pm
TERM 3 WEEK 10
Friday 25th September
All successful Out of Zone enrolments need to be confirmed by this date (Last day Term 3
Please note - a second ballot may take place at a later date if we have spaces available. We will notify the community if this goes ahead.
After School Care
Any enquires or if you would like an enrolment form either contact the office or email kaurikidsasc@gmail.com.
Donations
We know that some people prefer to give a donation and you can do this via KINDO. If you are not sure how to do this, please see Dianne or Shelley in the office.
Parent Information Blog
This can be found linked to our main school blog site https://kaurihohoreschool.blogspot.com/
Included on this site are articles and links that you may find helpful. I will be making some videos over the year to help you understand how best to assist children get started with their journey in literacy and numeracy because the first three years are such an important foundation for later progress.
https://kaurihohoreparentinfo.blogspot.com/
Enrolments
We currently have positions in year 3 - 5 available for any out of zone students, if you know of anyone with a child in this age range, please let them know to come and speak with Shelley in the office.
Contacting Us
You can find all staff emails on our blog page under the tab ‘our staff,’ however the best
The way to contact your child’s teacher is via seesaw message. Teachers will endeavour to
answer when they have time during the day, however please don’t expect replies to
messages or emails after 5pm. We will respond the next day as soon as we can.
Please refrain from using Facebook messenger, or our personal phone numbers
to contact us.
Office contact emails are:
Shelley: admin@kaurihohoreschool.co.nz
Enrolments: kaurienrolments@gmail.com
Reporting Absence: kauriabsences@gmail.com
Our school blog is kaurihohoreschool.blogspot.com you can find old newsletters etc here.
If you have questions or concerns, please direct these to your child’s teacher as soon as
you can, so we can nip anything in the bud before it becomes a bigger issue.
KINDO
Kindo is an app that allows online payments for items at school like pizza days etc. If
you go to the links below to either create an account, or log in. These links are also at
the top of our school blog site.
Create and account.
https://shop.tgcl.co.nz/shop/flow_join.shtml
Log in
https://shop.tgcl.co.nz/shop/index.html
School Bank Account Details
Account 12-3093-0200709-00
Kaurihohore school board of Trustees
Term Three - Known Dates
6th August: Whānau Conferences (school finishes at 1:45 pm)
19th August: School Cross Country
24th August: Out of Zone Applications Open
2nd September: Barge Park Cross Country
9th September: Open Afternoon for New Entrants (3:15 pm – 4:30 pm)
10th September: Kauri’s Got Talent finals (1:30 pm)
11th September: Empty Classroom Day
18th September: Ag and Flower Day
25th September: Awards Assembly (2:10 pm) - Last day of Term 3
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Last day of the year - 15th of December 12pm finish
Back to school for 2027 - February 3rd
Food for thought…
