Last Thursday Room Rimu had a walk down through the bush on the Kokako Track to Onaia Stream. We were there to test the water flow, temperature, clarity, depth, streambed composition, gravel vs sediment, periphyton cover and invertebrates within a 10m section of the stream.

Congratulations to our year 5/6 team (Wade, Bashy, Nicholas and Raahi) for making it through to the semi-finals last Friday. They came second out of 11 teams and are now qualified to enter the finals this Friday, 30 October.

​Congratulations to those children who represented Kaharoa School at the Big Sing in Tauranga and the Kahalele event in Hamilton. From observation and reports, all the children acquitted themselves well and performed exceptionally well. Thank you to Evelyn Falconer (Choir) and Megan Kusabs (Ukulele) for all the work you have done with the children and for getting them to such a high standard.

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Just a reminder that in Terms 1 & 4, it is compulsory for all children to wear the Kaharoa School sun hat. These hats can be purchased from the school office at a price of $24. If you would like to buy a hat either pop into or email the office and we can fit a hat for your child. You can pay by cash or direct credit into the school bank account #12 3155 0189083 00. A reminder that we further strongly recommend that our students bring a rash top to school to wear when swimming in the pool.

Last Friday Room Kauri went for our first Forest Friday trip. The sun was out and we had a wonderful time exploring the forest and learning in the great outdoors. Some of us built huts, climbed trees, made mudslides, transformed into mountain climbers, and even mountain goats!

Covid-19 meant the CBOP Cross Country event looked different this year with participating schools running their own timed events and sending in the results to Sport Bay of Plenty to collate. Congratulations to the following children who achieved places in the timed cross country competing against 12 other schools:

Thank you to Winston Fleming for donating the Kingfisher and Kereru to add to our Kokako display collection for the children’‘s learning.

Our Beach Volleyball Court and BBQ Area was officially opened on Wednesday, 1 July. PTA and Board Member, Celia Grant gave a lovely speech (parts of which are reproduced below) introducing the facility and thanking all those who contributed to the project then current Kaharoa student Hunter Weaver and Councillor Fisher Wang cut the ceremonial ribbon and declared the Community Recreational Resource OPEN. Thank you very much to all who came to celebrate with us, in particular those who represented our supporters, both financial and those who donated materials, their time and energy in helping with construction. A very big thank you to the PTA who managed the project - what a fantastic new...

We are one of the 10 winners of the Resene Wall Worthy Competition!

A big thank you to TW Moore Pumice Supplies for donating the sand and aggregate for our new beach volleyball gazebo.

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Room Rimu had a spectacular camp at Waihi in the last week of February, staying at Sapphire Springs Holiday Park and visiting various mining-related venues, local walks and of course the beach. Thank you to the wonderful parents who attended this memorable camp: Corrine Dixon, Brad Hohneck, Eddie Brake, Courtney Brunt, Jacqui English, Eden Ross, Vanessa Paikea, Jenn Transom, Shaun Coxhead.

Room Rata would like to thank our AMAZING camp parents who came to Lakes Ranch with us - Sarah Paterson, Kylie & Rhys Johnston, Peter Roy, Amy Symmans, Sonia Sampietro, Erin Wynn.

Congratulations to past pupils, Kallista and Nando Pijnaker on their recent achievements. Kallista finished her Mechanical Engineering degree with honours and has a job lined up with Fisher & Paykel working on breathing machines for hospitals. Nando has just signed his first professional contract with Grasshopper Football Club in Zurich, Switzerland. We wish you both the best in your future endeavours!

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Last week Room Kowhai had their end of year sleepover at school. We would like to thank all our parents who helped with the baking and fruit.

Congratulations to Hannah Cox who achieved 1st Class Honours in Food Science at Otago University! Well done, Hannah - an amazing achievement!