Nau mai haere mai,

What a way to start the week! Logan popped into my office to share his wonderful writing. His huge smile says it all. Keep up the awesome learning Logan.

We have had some staff away over the past week with chills and ills. Thank you so much to our relievers that were able to jump in and carry on our class programmes. We know that some of our families have also be affected by these nasty winter bugs. We hope you feel better soon.

Rebecca Cowman (Miss C) will be away for a couple of weeks attending a very important family function in the UK. All the best Rebecca and we look forward to seeing you back soon. Liz Callahan will be teaching in Rima Kiwi while Rebecca is away.

Tomorrow (Wednesday) is the Kaimaiwealth Games. The staff are preparing some very cool games and activities. Please wear your house colours to school.

There is a change to the afternoon bus schedule on Wednesday 17 August. Both buses will be on the Lower Kaimai bus for this afternoon only. Graeme will drop off his normal route first and then he will drop off the upper Kaimai route. There will be a delay of 30-45 minutes. If it suits best, you can also pick up school on this day.

Have a great rest of the week everyone.

Arohanui

Andrea

Our school has teamed up with the House of Science to investigate 'A Load of Rubbish He Putunga Para.' This is unpacking the topic of circular economy and resource management.

The science resource kit includes at least 5 hands-on experiments, they cater for Year 0-8 students, are easy to use – everything the class needs is in the kit, they include all consumables. Our classes are taking turns digging deeper into the rubbish topic. This week is Ruma Kea's turn. We can't wait to see what the kids find out!

https://houseofscience.nz/