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 * End Of Year Bits and Pieces**

**Manu Kōrero** He mihi manahau ki a koutou kā Manu Kōrero, ā kā korokoro tūī, he rawe ō koutou tū ki Rehua. I’m very proud of the year 2 children who did an amazing job of starting our day, you guys where terrific. What an awesome job our tuakans did too, tau kē year 3 tuakana, I could not have been more happy that you all did your Kōrero with ihi, wehe and wana. You were all fabulous tuakana to the Akomaka 9 children — mīharo katou au i ō koutou manaaki, koutou tautoko ki kā taina, kātahi rā kā tamariki whakawana ko koutou!

Thank-you whānau mā who came and participated in the day. Thank-you for all the support you all gave to your children to enable them to stand with pride to do their kōrero.

Beach Education Thursday 2nd December Apologies for the confusion on the notice with the tear off slip having the incorrect date. We are heading to New Brighton Beach at 9:15 am and will leave there at 2:30 to return to school. There has been a change of venue due to Waimairi Surf Life Saving Club not being available.

A huge thank-you to the parents that have made themselves available to come with us to the beach. As we are going into the water wetsuits would be advisable (for adults and children)

Parent coming with us from Mainstream are: Amanda (Ella’s Mum), Jane Coultas, (Sam’s Mum), Daryl Fane (Madison’s Mum), Marilyn (Jordyn’s Mum), Monika (Triny’s Mum). From Te Tikaka Rua Reo are Matua Glendale (Kaea’s Dad), Whaea Fili (Niko’s Mum) and ­ ? , and ? we still need 2 more parents/whānau please.

**Reports** I have spent the last while beavering away with the reports. This is our first try at reporting with the new National Standards. This was a challenge, particularly with writing. Children that were previously doing very well are now graded as being at standard. Maths and reading were a little more straightforward. We have tried very hard in all areas to reflect the progress that children have made and their next learning steps. An interesting point to note is that in order to be considered above standard in any area, a child needs to be working one full year ahead. I hope that you find the reports useful and informative, they will be coming home on Wednesday 8th December.

**Family Christmas Night Whānau** Thursday 2nd December Please check out the school newsletter for information on the Family Christmas night at school on Thursday 2nd December, after our day at the beach. Come along to share dinner, sing some Christmas carols with Mary Dunne and play sport with Kelly Sports.

**Whānau Hui – Pō Whakawhanauka/Takaro Tahi Wednesday 1st December** Nau mai haere mai te whānau whānui o Te Tikaka Rua Reo, bring a shared kai, your running shoes and your whole whānau we’re getting together to have some fun and games with our tamariki.

**Kapa Haka DVDs** **Viewing Night** Thursday 9th Dec Matua Wiri has set up night for all of us to celebrate the awesome display of Kapa Haka our children have presented for us over last year, 6pm start… nau mai haere mai.

He mihi manahau ki a koutou, I can’t believe the year is nearly at an end. I have loved teaching your gorgeous children this year. They really are a credit to you.

Nāhaku nā Livi