The KCA & Kaharoa School community AED (automated external defibrillator) is in a cabinet located in the bus shelter outside the school.

KKT’s have shared their latest newsletter with us which will bring you up to date on some of their activities:

It has been a busy year with some significant changes and improvements to our infrastructure and other less obvious changes (like this newsletter format).

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Did you love taking part in our school athletics this year? Fancy yourself as the next Dame Val or Nick Willis? Or maybe you would like to practice your sporting skills and just want to have fun and be active? Did you know that Sonny Bill Williams, Portia Woodman and Rieko Ioane all did athletics when they were at school? The skills you learn in athletics are the perfect foundation for almost any sport.

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Through the generosity of MTI Lakes Performing Arts Centre has been given the rights to host “All Together Now”, a revue show of your favourite musical numbers.

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Orange Swim School and UAS/Te Arawa Swimming Term 4 bookings are open now for lessons. Join our friendly and professional team for Water Safety and Learn to Swim sessions with Orange Swim School or sessions with UAS/Te Arawa Swimming for advanced swimming, fitness and more.

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Please find below the latest information from the Kaharoa Kokako Trust about their pest control programme in the area. If you use the Kaharoa Conservation Area, please make sure you read the safety precautions.

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We are looking for a home for our beloved cat Poppy.

Approximately 8 years old, we rescued her from the SPCA about 7 years ago. Extremely independent, excellent mouser, toilets outside, a bit dog-like in her demeanour, and very cuddly. If you are interested please contact Tammy at 0221720348.

Bookings can now be made for:

Yoga Evening Classes at Kaharoa School

Tutor: Jenny Lux, IYTA (NZ) Dip.

Where: Kokako Centre
When: Mondays 6.30pm to 7.30pm, 10 weeks from 26 July to 27 September 2021
Cost: $100 for 10 lessons in Term 3 (or casual attendance $15 per lesson)
Contact details: jenny.k.lux@gmail.com, 021 246 9526
What: Gentle hatha yoga, suitable for beginners. Yoga postures, breath work, relaxation and meditation. Focus on well-being, flexibility, strength and yoga philosophy.
PLEASE B.Y.O. YOGA MAT & A BLANKET (THESE ARE NOT PROVIDED)

Please see below for some health and safety information/warnings regarding the Kokako Block, and a request for help from willing volunteers for the next round of pest control activities.

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Kia Ora Koutou Kaharoa Whanau,

On behalf of the Kaharoa School Board of Trustees, I would like to confirm the position of our new principal has been appointed to Lynden Cook. Lynden is coming to Rotorua with his family from Hamilton Christian School where he was Assistant Principal. Lynden brings with him a wealth of knowledge, experience and a skill set that will be highly valued in our school and community.

Lynden’s start day will be Tuesday 08 June, the day after Queen’s Birthday and we look forward to welcoming him.

Nga mihi,

Tony Thaugland -

BOT Chairman

Te Arawa Swimming Club is based at the Rotorua Aquatic Centre, with all coaching services provided by United Aquatic Sports. Term 1 swimming squad sessions are available Monday - Friday, in particular for those children who may be interested in taking their swimming to a new level. We recommend coming to try one of Henk’s training sessions and enquiring about club membership options. See their advert and Jan 2021 press release below.

You may also be interested in their Facebook and website.

https://tearawa.swimming.org.nz

https://www.facebook.com/Te-Arawa-Swimming-356976271099267

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You might have heard it before, but this offer is worth noting again:

Mandy Lee of Ray White will donate $500.00 to Kaharoa School if you list and sell your property with her.

So if you are thinking about buying or selling, please give Mandy a call on 0276 732 331.

We would at this point also like to thank the team at Ray White for their ongoing support of our school through fundraisers and donations of spot prizes.

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We are a group of volunteers who are crazy about kokako. We work to protect kokako living in the Kaharoa Conservation Area, near Rotorua.
Keen to get involved? Email us at kaharoakokako@gmail.com or visit our website www.kokako.org.nz.

Parent Help is a non-profit organisation that supports parents in New Zealand by operating a free parenting helpline for parents and caregivers. The helpline provides personalised, practical support and strategies to parents and caregivers on a diverse range of parenting issues and challenges. For 30 years we’ve been supporting parents with our helpline with our aim to ensure that parents in New Zealand feel fully supported to do the best parenting job they can and to know that they can call on us whenever they need that extra bit of parenting support.

The Kaharoa Tennis Club plays at the School on Tuesday evenings from 6.30pm.

We welcome new players and subs are cheap as chips.

For further information please give Jo Wallace a call on 0274 904 105 or 07 33 22 300