Welcome to Week 10 Term 1

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Morena Kāhikatea whānau, welcome to week 10!

We hope you have enjoyed the beautiful weather this weekend has provided and are feeling energised as we approach the last 2 weeks of Term 1. Thank you so much for your flexibility and cooperation with covid protocols. We have had many students isolate and then return to school smoothly, slotting straight back into classroom routines.


We all had a fun day on Friday with students and teachers pranking one another. You may have seen this post on the St Marys facebook page about Mr Richards Lawnmower.


Some of you may have noticed some posts on Educa last week. We have begun uploading videos of students learning and will continue to do this regularly, so please keep an eye out for Educa notifications. Things on this week: NO SWIMMING Tuesday - Library Friday - Tug of war house competition. Have a wonderful Sunday and fantastic week ahead,

Sophie Bowie and Team Kahikatea





















Swimming

We are swimming this week.  Please bring your togs every day.


Library

Tuesday: Room 15


Roller Skating

Fridays at lunchtime if your child wishes to attend. Bring your own skates and helmets. 


Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Sophie Bowie and Team Kahikatea


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