Kākano Programme (for 4-5 year olds who are starting school soon)
The Kākano programme is for those children about to start school for the first time, in the next cohort entry. This programme helps children to have the best possible start at school.
Parents and children are invited to attend three morning sessions 9:00-10:40 am, leading up to their starting day at school. During this time, we hope that you will learn more about what school will be like for your child and ways you can assist them at home in preparation for entry to school.
It is a great opportunity for you to gain the necessary information about starting school, to ask questions and gain an understanding of how we can work together as a partnership in your child’s education. You will also meet the other parents starting in the same cohort.
Week 1: Mihi - Haere Mai
Week 2: Literacy
Week 3: Kura Community
Once your child is enrolled, a letter will be sent to you to confirm your child’s cohort entry and school visit dates.
Parents and children are invited to attend three morning sessions 9:00-10:40 am, leading up to their starting day at school. During this time, we hope that you will learn more about what school will be like for your child and ways you can assist them at home in preparation for entry to school.
It is a great opportunity for you to gain the necessary information about starting school, to ask questions and gain an understanding of how we can work together as a partnership in your child’s education. You will also meet the other parents starting in the same cohort.
Week 1: Mihi - Haere Mai
- Introductions to the other cohort parents and key members of the school staff - Principal / DP’s / Office staff
- Information Pack and school systems eg stationery, timetables, food etc.
- How can I best settle my child?
- Q & A time
Week 2: Literacy
- Supporting my child’s reading and writing
- Structured Literacy, heart words and expectations of reading books coming home
- What do I do if my child has additional needs?
Week 3: Kura Community
- Setting up Hero and Kindo apps on your device. How to receive newsletters and report absences
- Website
- Meet the FoSS team, whanau group and BoT reps - what are these groups?
- How can I support the school?
Once your child is enrolled, a letter will be sent to you to confirm your child’s cohort entry and school visit dates.