Kia Ora, Namaste, Mabuhay, नमस्ते, Mālō e lelei, Hallo, Howzit, හෙලෝ, Hello, G’day,

"Kia tiaki koe i te tangata – Nurture and care for our people."

As we approach the last few weeks of the school year, this quote serves as a reminder of the importance of looking after one another. Here at Kio Kio School, we’ve seen the strength of our community as students, parents, and staff have all come together to support each other with kindness, compassion, and respect. Let’s continue to nurture and care for one another as we finish the year strong, knowing that a caring community is one that thrives.

Miniball Season Wrap-Up
The miniball season has concluded, and I want to extend my thanks to all the coaches, parents, and students for their incredible commitment and hard work. It’s been a pleasure to see our students not only playing with skill but also with sportsmanship and determination. Congratulations to all our teams who made it to the semi-finals and finals!

A huge shout out to Seby Vera, Kayden Eynon, Jakob Espiritu for being named by the referees as the player of the match - outstanding effort! 

We’re so proud of you all!

Athletics Wrap-Up
What an afternoon we had! After a rainy start to our sprint races, we postponed the event to the following week—and it was definitely worth the wait. The competition was fierce, and our students gave it their all, racing with impressive speed and determination right up to the 80m or 50m finish line. Congratulations to all the participants, especially the place getters, who showed great sportsmanship and skill.

A standout moment of the day was the Parent vs. Year 7 & 8 Race. After a bit of rearranging the parents, we finally got the race underway. I’d love to say it was a close race, but with a baton-change mishap and the sheer speed of our AMAZING student runners, the parent team didn’t stand a chance! But don’t worry, parents—next year, I’m sure you’ll come back stronger and ready to reclaim the title!

It was such a fantastic way to cap off the day. A huge thank you to the parents who were brave enough to race alongside our students—this will definitely be a memory they’ll treasure for a very long time!

Swimming Lessons
Our school pool is being prepped and is taking shape, ready for our students to begin the classroom aquatics programme for the remainder of the term. Swimming is a vital life skill, and we are fortunate to offer this as part of the curriculum. Please ensure your child brings their togs and towel to school each day. If your child is unable to swim for any reason, please provide their teacher with a note of explanation. We plan to begin swimming lessons next week, once the pool water has been tested. Teachers will notify you when their classroom lessons will begin.

Kio Kio School Gala & Fireworks Evening
A huge thank you to the parents and staff who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make our school gala a huge success. From planning and sourcing products, to securing prizes and preparing food, this event has been a true team effort. Thank you to all of our families who contributed in any way – we truly appreciate your support! I’m looking forward to seeing everyone at the Gala tomorrow evening.

Cricket Sessions
Over the coming weeks, a Northern Districts Cricket educator will be visiting Kio Kio School to run cricket skill sessions for each class. Students will have the opportunity to develop their catching, passing, bowling, and batting skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for all our budding cricketers!

Kapahaka Teacher
Finally, we are still looking for a Kapahaka teacher to work with us one day per week. If you are interested or know of someone who might be, please get in touch with me.

Thank you all for your ongoing support. Let’s finish the term strong, continuing to care and look after each other. 

Ngā mihi nui,
Pip Were
Principal, Kio Kio School

 

Kia ora whānau,

At Kio Kio School, we are dedicated to providing your children with quality education and support to help them grow. We believe that regular attendance and punctuality are essential for their success. When students miss school or arrive late, they miss out on valuable learning opportunities and can fall behind.

We kindly ask that you ensure your child attends school on time, every day. Skipping days or arriving late can impede their progress and limit their potential. We understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise, but we will proactively work with you to ensure your child's success.

Please don't be offended if we ask why your child was absent or late. We only want to ensure that they receive the best education and support possible. Together, let's set our tamariki up for success in life by emphasising the importance of attendance and punctuality.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Ngā mihi,

Kio Kio School

   

  

2024 TERM DATES
Term 4 -  Mon 14th Oct - Thurs 19th Dec

NOVEMBER
29th Nov - Fireworks Gala

DECEMBER
6th Dec - Christmas Parade
9th Dec - Garden Judging
10-11th Dec - Totara and Rimu class Sleepover
12th Dec - Junior School Trip
17th Dec - Prize Giving,  6.00PM
18th  Dec - Last day of Term/school for year  (PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE)

2025 TERM DATES
Term 1 - Mon 3rd Feb - Fri 11th Apr
Term 2 - Mon 28th Apr - Fri 27th June
Term 3 - Mon 14th July - Fri 19th Sept
Term 4 - Mon 6th October - 17th Dec

FEBRUARY 2025
3rd Feb - Term 1 Starts
6th Feb - Waitangi Day (NO SCHOOL) Public Holiday
7th Feb -  School Closed

A FRIENDLY REMINDER
If you wish to have your children eating noodles for lunch at school, can you PLEASE send in a flask. The staff room is busy at lunch time and we are having more and more children lining up for staff to prepare their lunch when they should be having their break!!

SCHOOL SWIMMING POOL OPENING 

Our school pool will be open to our school community- Date to be advised. The keys, conditions and contract will be available from the school office.

The cost stays the same at $75 per key. Families will be able to use our pool after school and on the weekends for the next 4-5 months.

SUNSMART - HATS

All students have to wear a hat when playing outside. No Hat, No Play. Those students without a hat are asked to sit under the large tree on our Cobham Lawn. Please name your child/ren's hats.

NO DOGS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS
Just a reminder, please do not use the school grounds to exercise your dogs. Our students are finding dog poo on our bottom and top  field. This is not cool!

LOST PROPERTY
Please check out the lost property on the racks for your child/ren's lost items. As the term progresses we seem to have a great deal of clothing and footwear. It would be helpful if you named your child/ren's drink bottles, footwear and clothing so they can be returned to them. Whatever is left at the end of term will be washed and given to a charity shop in town.

STUDENTS ENTERING & LEAVING SCHOOL
Please make sure that your child/ren are dropped off and collected from the bus shelter each day.
We are enforcing safety rules at school pick-up and drop-off. Children are NOT to open our school gates. Parents are required to drop off inside the gate and come into the school grounds to collect their children. This is a safety measure. Our carpark is very busy at the end of the day and we need to do everything we can to keep everyone safe.

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 child/ren are getting off at another stop. You can do this by phoning the school office on 07 8731816 or emailing admin@kiokio.school.nz

STUDENT ABSENCES
If your child is going to be absent from school, please advise the office by phone (078731816), email (admin@kiokio.school.nz) or the absent tab on the Parent APP with the reason so the absence can be marked correctly for the Ministry of Education. If the school is not notified, the child is deemed TRUANT and marked accordingly. If your child is late to school, they must come to the office and sign in on the electronic register.

BREAKFAST CLUB VOLUNTEER NEEDED
We are on the lookout for a PARENT VOLUNTEEER to run the THURSDAY morning. If you are able to help on this day, please contact the school office. Our Breakfast Club runs on Monday - Thursday each week beginning at 8.30am. All students are welcome to receive a bowl of milk and some weetbix before settling into the days work.
THANK YOU to our amazing volunteers on Monday and Wednesday - Katie Krukerink and Greer Morrow in Term 3, and to all the senior students who help out.

SCHOOL DOCS:

Kio Kio School Board of Trustees uses “School Docs” policies and procedures. If you would like to view any of these documents please log on to
1.  www.schooldocs.co.nz
2. Click Search for your school - Start typing the school's name and then select from the dropdown list
3. Username:  Kiokio
    Password: 3974

 NEXT BOT MEETING to be held on the 9th December at 4.30 pm

This year's AFFCO 'Cash for Calves' programme has seen an injection for our school, AFFCO offered to donate 40c per bobby to our school. This has raised a total of $359.20 for 2024 and it is all thanks to those of you that jumped on board to nominate Kio Kio School. A huge thank you to the following bobby calf suppliers:

Green Park Dairy Limited

GV & HP Wall Family Trust

CONGRATULATIONS TO Kio Kio Nuggets, winning the B Grade  in the Waitomo competition.

Kio Kio Nuggets and Kio Kio Midgets after both winning their games with Pip Were.

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