Talofa lava, Bula vinaka, Kia Ora, Namaste, Taloha Ni, Malo e lelei, Ni hao, Kia Orana, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Hello and greetings to you all.  

Another great start to the school year.  The staff and children have quickly settled into the class routines.  I noticed on Monday morning many parents brightly walking out the gate with a big smile on their face.  The long holiday break especially the last week or two, does pose a challenge for parents and children. 

My apologies for the incorrect starting date on the web site – hence the confusion on Monday.  It had stated last years starting date.

Welcome three new staff to KPS.  Kirsten Reid (from Hutt Central) is in R4 and is syndicate leader for the junior team; Samantha Woodward (ex Wao Primary) is in R 11; and Jenny Ram (ex Woa Primary) is in R 2 for the mornings while Sue Moody is training for Reading Recovery. Prue is back relieving for Judy Benseman who became very ill over the holidays and wont be back till March.

Class organisation is as follows:

Other members of the staff are; Lynne Keatley - Special Needs teacher; Tania Chong (Teacher) will be here one day a week taking a Gifted and talented group from across the school; Linda Mackle - Librarian;   a great band of Teacher Aides – Ellison, Karen, Janice, Deborah, Lydean, Bev, and Cathy, assisting the Staff and children; Vince, our Caretaker;  and last but not least the friendly team of Jinny and Amy in the Office.

Events this term

—      Swimming

ALL CHILDREN ARE TO HAVE THEIR SWIMMING GEAR FOR NEXT TUESDAY THE 7^TH OF FEBRUARY.  Like last year we are fortunate to have qualified instructors for our swimming programme through Swimming NZ and Hutt City Council.  It is imperative that children have their gear each day.  School swimming sports are set for Monday 12^th March.

—      Camp Meeting

This is important for the parents of seniors going to camp.  Information about costs, when, and possible fundraising activities will be discussed.

—      Meet the Teacher

Tues. Wed & Thurs 21^st – 23 February

The purpose is to set goals for the first 6 months.  Each child is to have a reading, writing and maths goal as well as a social/behaviour goal.  At the mid year reporting to parents meetings, the student will have to show evidence of progress and achievement against them.

 —      Picnic /Play night

Wed. 15 March

Various sports and other community groups will be attending and displaying activities children can get involved in outside school hours.

Term Dates:

Term 1:  30^TH January – 5 April

Term 2:  23^rd April – 29 June

Term 3:  16^th July – 28^th September

Term 4:  15^th October – 18^th December

Teacher Only Days this year are: Fri 16^th March, Fri.1^st June (Queens Birthday weekend) and Fri.16^th November