SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
Thank you to those parents who have given feedback to our school office regarding our newsletter now available online only. The comments were: "It's easily accessible." "The format on the mobile phone is easy to read." "Being online opens it up to a wider audience."
However, some parents still ask questions about what's happening at school. I encourage all parents to access our newsletter via our school, their emails, or our school Facebook page for important information. Teachers also use their class Seesaw page for updates and communicating with families.

EASTER BREAK
Our school will be closed for instruction tomorrow, Good Friday (29th March), and on Easter Monday (1st April) and Tuesday (2nd April) the following week. Students will return to school on Wednesday (3rd April).

STUDENT UPDATE
I am pleased to report that our student from Rimu class who was injured in a car accident on the way to camp is progressing well in hospital. He will still be there for a while, and we will look forward to his return to school.

CLASS CAMPS
Today was the last camp for our senior school classes with Totara and Kahikatea returning home from Waitawheta Camp near Waihi. I was pleased to be able to assist with kayaking yesterday at Anzac Bay, Bowentown. As this was my last camp, I can reflect on some wonderful memories of organising and attending camps at numerous venues over my time at Kio Kio School.
Thank you to our staff for your dedication to organising these camps and to parents who have transported students and assisted in some way. Camps would not happen without this support.

TEACHER INTERVIEWS
Interviews with parents and teachers regarding their child/children's learning will take place in week one of term two. This 
is an important time to discuss their progress and ask questions if you have any. The sessions run for 15 minutes, so please look out for an email next week with instructions as to how you book a timeslot.

2024 TERM DATES
Term 1 -  Wed 7th Feb - Fri 12th Apr
Term 2 -  Mon 29th Apr - Fri 5th July
Term 3 -  Mon 22nd July - Fri 27th Sept
Term 4 -  Mon 14th Oct - Thurs 19th Dec

MARCH
29 Mar - Easter Friday - Public Holiday

APRIL
1 Apr - Easter Monday -Public Holiday
2 Apr - Easter Tuesday - School Holiday - No School
5 Apr - Fred Amess Football Tournament
10 Apr - Kio Kio School Triathlon
11 Apr - Celebration assembly
13 Apr - End of Term 1
29 Apr - Start of Term 2
30 Apr - Whanau/Teacher Interviews

MAY
1 May - Whanau/Teacher Interviews

THANK YOU'S
CASH FOR COMMUNITIES -PGG Wrightson Rural Supplies and Fruitfed Supplies account holders who purchased participating Ballance Agri-Nutrients fertiliser on their account between Sept and Nov 2023 earned $1 per tonne for their nominated cause. THANK YOU to our families who had nominated Kio Kio School. We have received a payment of $415 into the school bank account.

SCHOOL GATES - A reminder to shut all school gates behind you please, in particular the large gate on the top field and the large gate on the bottom field.

WHANAU/TEACHER INTERVIEWS

    Next week families will be able to book an interview time using the @school Parent APP.  We will send an email with instructions, log ins and passwords.
   School will be closing for class instructions at 1.00pm on both of these days to all students. We would prefer it if parents could arrange the collection of their child/ren at 1pm.

EASTER HOLIDAYS
School is closed for instruction on Friday 29th March, Monday 1st April, Tuesday 2nd April.

SPORTS PERMISSION FORMS
We have changed the way we require sports permission forms to be completed.  There will no longer be paper forms sent home with your child/ren. This will now be completed on a 'Google Form'.  The link will be emailed out for you to complete.
 
BUS BOOK REMINDER
Please ensure that the school office is informed early if your child won't be on the school bus in the afternoon. We also need to be contacted if your children are getting off at another stop. You can do this by phoning the school office on 8731816 or emailing  admin@kiokio.school.nz

LOST PROPERTY
Our lost property is beginning to build up already. Please ensure that your child's name or initials are placed on their clothes, hats, and footwear, so we can return them immediately.  Please feel free to call at the school and look through the rack. Any uncollected items at the end of the term will go to a local charity.

BREAKFAST CLUB
Our breakfast club will run on Monday - Thursday each week beginning at 8.30 am. All students are welcome to receive a bowl of weetbix and milk before settling in for the day's work.

NEXT BOT MEETING to be held on the 3rd April at 6.30 pm