Welcome to Week 5 Term 1

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Welcome to Week 5 and our first week of swimming in 2022. Last week we introduced the children to their Maths groups, so we now have both our Maths and Reading programmes up and running. Our next step is to reintroduce the Structured Literacy programme to the children, following on from the testing completed last week.

It was really good to be able to celebrate Mass together as a school last Friday on the field. We heard lots of comments from children saying it was so cool being outside for this celebration. This Wednesday starts the season of Lent and Ash Wednesday Liturgies are planned



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As you have probably heard there have been cases of covid at St Mary's and all appropriate action has been taken in getting those involved to isolate and in dealing with close contacts. Please read the covid updates that are sent out regularly. Mr Macmillan and all teaching staff would like to remind you that if your child is unwell they must stay home. Ministry of Health Advice is: You and your whānau should watch for symptoms. If any develop, get tested immediately. Then, stay at home until you receive the result

Symptoms of COVID-19
  • A new or worsening cough
  • Sneezing and runny nose
  • A fever
  • Temporary loss of smell or altered sense of taste
  • Sore throat
  • Shortness of breath
Less common symptoms include diarrhoea, headache, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, malaise, chest pain, abdominal pain, joint pain, or confusion/irritability.

Swimming
Kahikatea will be commencing swimming this week from Wednesday and this will continue over the next few weeks. It is an expectation that
children participate in swimming unless they have a valid reason not to do so. Please send a note or a text if you wish to excuse your child from swimming. Henk from the Rotorua Swim school will be teaching the children over the next few weeks.

Headphones
If you haven't done so already please make sure your child brings a pair of headphones to school to use with the class Chromebooks. It is essential they all have their own personal pair, especially with covid rules in effect.

Have a great week!

Sophie Bowie and Team Kahikatea

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