Congratualations to our runners who represented Kapakapanui School at the Kāpiti Schools Interschool event yesterday. This was held at QE2 Park- Paekākāriki
Top 10 placegetters:
Year 4 - Girls - Aelis Sureau 3rd; Boys - Raffi Parr 2nd
Year 5 - Girls - Fern Meyers 8th, Eyma Robert 9th; Boys - Barnaby Shennan 1st, Sam Hanna 6th, Ned Blackie 7th
Year 6 - Boys - Ethan Mason 2nd
Year 7 - Girls - Maggie Barke 2nd; Boys - Caspar Fifield 1st, Fitz Liddle 4th, Maximilian Parr 10th
Year 8 - Boys - Archie Caines 4th
These results are preliminary, as we are awaiting the official results from the organisers.
Ngā mihi to Mr Wynne for coordinating the trip and to everyone who helped out with transport and cheered our kids on!
Matariki Hāngī and Te Ara Toi o Kapakapanui (outdoor art trail)
Please join us for our Matariki hāngī and the unveiling of our amazing outdoor artwork — the focus of our schoolwide project for Term 3. The school has been buzzing with creativity, and I can’t wait to see it all come together on next Wednesday 18th June. From 4pm you will get the chance to follow our Outdoor art trail map around the school to view the outdoor artwork followed by joining us for our Matariki Hāngī at 5pm.
Across Aotearoa, communities are embracing Matariki — a time to come together, wrap up warm, and connect. We’re proud to be part of this growing tradition.
This will be our third year in a row putting down a hāngī at Whakarongotai Marae, and we are incredibly grateful for our ongoing partnership with the Marae and our whānau who support and help make this happen. The hāngī will be delivered to school around 5pm.
You can place your $15 hāngī order via Kindo — get in quickly, as numbers are limited and they will sell out fast!
Road Patrol-Can you help?
We're after another parent helper to help run one of our road patrol slots on Monday afternoons. If you can spare 20 minutes at pick up please contact our coordinator Emma Swanson emma.swanson@kks.school.nz
Planting at Pharazyn Reserve
Last Thursday Rooms 14,15,20 and 21 visited Pharazyn Reserve in Peka Peka to take part in Arbor day planting event organised by the Kapiti Coast District Council. Here they worked with volunteers, parents and council worked to help plant hundreds of native plants. Kapakapanui school has been attending this event for many years now so it is great to see the growth of the many others areas int he reserve that we have contributed to in the past as well.
National Young Leaders Day
On Thursday 29th of May, our Year 8 Whānau leaders and Mediators attended the National Young Leaders day at St James Theatre in Wellington. Our day included motivational talks from great New Zealand leaders, question times, videos, music and interactive activities.
Check out this presentation by Charlie and Audison about the day..
'A Silent Tragedy'-Interesting Article
Childhood mental health issues have increased significantly in the past 15 years. 👉 Click here to read an article written by Spanish/American Psychiatrist Dr. Luis Rojas Marcos.
Paraparaumu College Open Evening and Enrolment Information
PLEASE NOTE: The Open Evening is now on Monday 23 June.
Foster Hope Pyjama Appeal
If you would like to donate PJs to needy families and whānau please drop them into the office. There will be a collection tub in the office until 30th June. For every 5 pairs donated, New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty will donate an extra pair.
If you have any questions please contact Marcus D'Cunha, at Sotheby's International Realty on Marcus.DCunha@wellington.nzsir.com
Winter Illness-unsure if your child should attend school?
The MOE have produced this useful guidance to assist parents in knowing if your child is well enough to go to school? There is advice on symptoms, when you can and when you shouldn't send your child to school. Well worth a read-click here
At Kapakapanui School we are using this Structured Literacy approach for our teaching developed by the University of Canterbury. We have been using this programme for a few years in our Year 0-2 classes are have since began to extend this into our Year 3-8 classes starting with our Year 3-4 classes at the end of last year and starting to move into our Year 5-8 classes from next term.
Professor Gail Gillon and Professor Brigid McNeill from the University of Canterbury are leading a study on the Better Start Literacy Approach. The full research team is listed here: https://betterstartapproach.com/about/our-team.
Your child’s teacher will use an online tool to check their progress in language and reading. The results will be used in a research database to see if the program is working. No names or personal details will be shared. Only general information like test scores, school area, age, gender, ethnicity, if English is their second language, and if they get extra learning support will be included.
No one will be able to trace the information back to your child. All students' anonymous data will be used in the study unless you choose to opt out.
If you do not want your child’s data included, you have two options: 1. tell your child’s teacher 2. email the research team at askbsla@canterbury.ac.nz
Your child will still do the tests, but their results won’t be part of the research. The Ministry of Education has approved this opt-out process. Saying no will not affect you or your child’s relationship with the school or the Ministry of Education. The anonymous data will be securely stored for 10 years before being deleted. It will be used for reports to the Ministry of Education and in research publications and presentations on the program’s impact. This project has been reviewed and approved by the University of Canterbury Human Ethics Committee, and any complaints should be sent to The Chair, Human Ethics Committee, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch (human-ethics@canterbury.ac.nz).
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Professor Gillon or Professor McNeill for further information.
Professor Gail Gillon Professor Brigid McNeill askbsla@canterbury.ac.nz
Celebrating Diversity at Kapakapanui School
Abiha
Every couple of weeks our Cultural Leaders group help someone from our school share their culture with us. This is done at hui or over the P.A. system into the classes. The Cultural Leaders started with their own cultures.
Watch this space for our next culture to celebrate!
WET CLOTHING
We need some shorts/trousers/leggings
With the winter months upon us - can you please ensure there is a spare set of clothing in your childs bag. We have run out of 'bottom items' to loan out - if your child has come home in borrowed clothes can they please be washed and returned to the office.
If you have any spare items that no longer fit your child we will gratefully receive (no tops please).
Junior Tough Guy and Gal
Palmerston North - Monday 23rd June
Massey University Recreation Centre via Albany Drive, Palmerston North, 4410
Entries close: Wednesday 18th June – 9am
ONLINE ENTRIES:
Here is the entry information for your school group:
It is VERY IMPORTANT that the parents select the CORRECT ENTRY, DATE & VENUE for their child - see date at top!
We are attending as a School Group, parents must select THE TEACHER WILL PICK UP THE RACE NUMBER when they come to the Bib Collection question
Please write the School Name in FULL (i.e. South Wellington Intermediate School not SWIS)
Parents must create an Account first, then click on “Register Someone Else” to add their child to the account. Then, they can register their child. If they do not do this, then they will not be able to proceed due to the age limit.
Online Entries: $32.50 per child
Event Timetable for event
8.30 – 9.30am: Registration and late entries
10.00am: Wave starts of approx 80 children to spread everyone out (Years 7-8, Years 5-6, Years 3-4)
12.00pm: Prize-giving
We will have a FLURO theme again this year - it is always so fun to get dressed up and paint the countryside in our bright fluro colours.
You will need OLD shoes and clothes you dont mind being ruined .... the mud is muddy and the water is wet.
Please make your own way to Palmerston North for the event. Arrange with friends etc - Teachers will meet you up there to organise however parents/caregivers are to remain on site the whole time and provide transport to and from the event.
Please contact Emma Swanson, emma.swanson@kks.school.nz if you need any further assistance and I will help where I can.
All transport is to be coordinated through whānau and friends.
Health and Safety Update
As part of our health and safety policy, we have plans in place for responding to emergencies, disasters, and crises. Please read this regualar section.
Contact Details-are these current?
Please let the office know asap if your contact details have changed. You can do this online-click here
Signing In/Out
Please remember to sign in and out at the office if you are collecting your child or they arrive late.
Evacuation procedure-An evacuation procedure may require modification on the day depending on the circumstances.
On hearing the school evacuation signal, or when directed to, teachers lead students along the escape routes out of buildings through the nearest exits. Students, workers, and visitors with disabilities are assisted by a designated person.
All teachers take a paper or digital copy of their class lists.
Wardens/Teachers check all adjacent rooms, toilets, and other non-classroom areas. If it is safe to do so, they close doors as rooms are vacated.
Teachers lead students in an orderly manner to the assembly area (TURF) and assemble in class lines. Any groups already outside move to the assembly area via a safe route. Wardens/designated people direct visitors to the assembly area.
Office staff bring a first aid kit, essential medication and visitor register from the school office to the assembly area.
Teachers take a roll check of their students and advise the principal. If necessary, we implement our missing student procedure.
Students and staff do not leave the assembly area until authorised by the principal or delegates.
Emergency Closure
The school may need to be closed for instruction for a variety of reasons, including any emergency situation, extreme weather conditions, a public health concern, or an urgent health and safety issue (loss of essential utilities).
Staff release and student emergency reunification
When closure is required during school hours, Kapakapanui School ensures that staff and students are supported and kept safe until their departure.
The school provides instructions about the release of students in our emergency communications with parents/caregivers/whānau, including any reunification points. Teachers supervise students as needed, keeping them safe and occupied until they are allowed to leave.
The school keeps a record of who collects students – this may be the parent/caregiver, an emergency contact, or another designated person approved by parents/caregivers. We only allow students to make their own way home if it is considered appropriate and safe in the circumstances.
Communication after an event
Our communication after an emergency, disaster, or crisis is designed to inform and reassure our school community, and minimise any rumours, speculation, and misinformation. We debrief staff as appropriate and determine what information can be released to students and whānau (this may be done in consultation with emergency services, the Ministry of Education and/or others). Our main forms of communication are
Email
Text from the office
Posting social media
Yummy Stickers
Begin or keep collecting those yummy stickers - we will be doing the collecting next term but the more the merrier for us as a school.
Kapakapanui Sports
Kapakapanui School Sport Code of Conduct
We really value and apprecaite the support we get from parents and whānau as coaches and supporters and Kapakapanui Schook has an excellent reputation for playing hard while being great sports-on and off the field/turf/court.
There is a section in our code of conduct for coaches, players and parents/spectators. Below are our Players
I will:
Always play by the rules
Never argue with an official. If I disagree with a decision I will inform the captain or coach during a break or after the competition
Control my temper. I understand that verbal abuse of officials and other players or deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent is not acceptable or permitted behaviour in any sport
Work equally hard for myself and my team
Be a good sport and applaud all good plays whether they are made by my team or the opposition
Treat all players in my sport as I like to be treated. I will not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor
Cooperate with my coach, team-mates and opponents
Wear the correct uniform, shin pads, mouth guards, no jewellery, nails cut (netball/basketball) etc
Turn up for games and practices on time
Display modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat
Participate for my own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion
Thank the opposition and officials at the end of the game
2025 School Stationery
All stationery packs are still available to purchase via Qizzle online ordering and delivered to your home. If your child needs individual items throughout the year, their teacher will send them to the school office to get and will then be added to your account. This billing/invoice will show as '2025 Stationery', where possible we will itemise what the item/s is.
School Library
Librarian: Natasha Milmine
Your childs class will visit the library every week and get to explore all the awesome books our librarian has provided.
THE HELL PIZZA READING CHALLENGE The HELL Pizza Reading Challenge is being run this year for Year 3-8 students. This is a fun programme where kids read seven books at their level and then collect a free pizza from HELL Pizza. This will run from now until the last day of school in Term 4. There are no limits on the amount of pizza wheels students can complete, so it would be great if you could ask your kids how they're going with the challenge and encourage your kids to complete at least one wheel this year. Many thanks, Natasha Milmine
Important Dates
Matariki - Hāngī & Te Ara Toi o Kapakapanui (outdoor art trail)
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Order via KINDO - $15
Matariki - School Closed
All Day
Junior Tough Guy and Gal
All Day
(see details in newsletter)
Note: Entries close 18 June
Student Lead Conferences
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School closes at 12.30pm
Last day of term 2
All Day
Regular Features
Regular information
School Lunches -Sushi and Wednesdays and The Bakehouse on Fridays
To Purchase: We have a stock of these at the school office (size 6, 8, 10, 12 & 14) to purchase. $35 via myKINDO or at the school office. Parents have commented that it is great to have their own shirt which they can keep track of, clean and pass onto other family members.
To Loan: To help ensure our uniforms are well cared for and returned, we have introduced a $15 bond for the loan of a school sports top. This bond will be charged to your school account each time a top is borrowed and refunded when the shirt is returned in good condition.
We appreciate your support in looking after our school uniforms so they can continue to be available for all students.
Hat/Pōtae
In term 4 & term 1 we require children to bring their hat/pōtae to school every day. We appreciate that the weather is up and down at the moment, however the sun is getting stronger, even on cloudy days. New whanāu hats are available in the office or via myKINDO for $18.
Te Whenua - Green
Te Awa - Navy
Te Waka - Red
Nga Manu - Yellow
Te Moana - Light Blue
Hoodies
Great for those cooler evenings - next orders will close Thursday 26th June. Delivery approximately week 4 of term 3.
Colour: Navy Blue
Logo printed on front and back.
Your child's name can also be printed on the back. We have sample sizes to try on at the office.
Order via myKINDO or at the office. $50
Parenting Books to Borrow
We have a few excellent books in our office which parents are welcome to borrow. Please just sign them out at the office. We have a new book, a current 'best seller' titled "The Anxious Generation"
Enjoy!
Last thoughts.....
Soooo much sports happening-King Carlos, amazing Ryan Fox and up the Wahs who are looking really good this season!
RIP Super Stu Wilson, former All Black. Many of us who grew up in the 70s and 80s loved Stu. His book, "Ebony and Ivory" with Bernie Fraser was the first 'big book' I read as child and it was signed by these 2 legends. I was moving on from the Famous 5 and The Hardy Boys!
Community Notices
Foster Hope Pyjama Appeal-if you would like to donate PJs to needy families and whānau please drop them into the office. There will be a collection tub in the office until 30th June. For every 5 pairs donated, New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty will donate an extra pair.
If you have any questions please contact Marcus D'Cunha, at Sotheby's International Realty on Marcus.DCunha@wellington.nzsir.com
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