Kaikoura Suburban School

Congratulations to Kaikoura Suburban School, major sponsor Kaikoura 4 Square and the Kaikoura community for putting on another extremely successful running event. The people, the courses, the environment, the success were evident at all times.
Competitor numbers were well up on 2009 from 163 to approximately 230. Well done.
Thanks so much to:
The teaching staff and support staff of the school
BNZ Kaikoura, Cays and Crays, Donegal House, Downer EDI Works, Encounter Kaikoura, Fonterra Kaikoura, Gordon Handy Machinery, Harcourts Kaikoura, Hairy Mussel, Hislop’s Wholefoods Cafe, Kaikoura Cottages Motel, Kaikoura Physiotherapy, Kaikoura District Council, Mounatainview Honey, Reader Fishing, Star Roast Coffee, Subway Kaikoura, West End Clothing, Westpac Kaikoura and Whale Watch Kaikoura.
The support you give make our event very possible and rewarding for the competitor and businesses.
Next years event is 17 September 2011.

After our immersion and learning the skills of running a business the juniors have created a business called Sushi on the Move and the seniors will open a business called Game On.
Sushi on the Move has employed staff to make sushi which will be enjoyed by people within our community.
Game On is a business that will operate in Harakeke Mall where the public will be able to explore and interact with a range of ICT games.  There is a cost that is determined by the amount of time you visit.
The seniors have the support of the Youth Trust Council and the Seaward Lions Ladies of Kaikoura.
Once again I thank the staff and students for undertaking a learning pathway that excites and connects with the learning opportunities of our community.
Good luck to both businesses:)

On Monday 4 volunteer fireman took time to talk to our students about the importance of smoke alarms in the home, what to do if someone catches on fire and for each child to identify have a safety escape plan at their home.  A tip to remember is, if you live in the township a good meeting place is your letterbox.
The students had the chance to feel the weight of a hose on full and 6 lucky students got a ride in the fire engine.
A huge thanks to Mr Bradley, Owen, Todd and Samma.  We all think you are amazing and we highly respect what you do for our community.

What a great experience our Kaikoura Suburban School netball team had with Maree B, Anna T and Ellen H, representatives from Canterbury Tactix netball team.  The girls were involved with attack and defence games, passing and catching games and moving on the court.  Another highlight was the opportunity to get some autographs and photos.

Once again the staff and students proved that they are making a difference with learning, with an excellent performance last night at our Learning Celebration.
I can’t reiterate enough how clever they are with their organisation for the Go Kart Derby  and then 4 days later share their learning of the whole process.
Well done and I think you are amazing.

Luisa and Rodney have made the probability of keeping our swimming pool a WHOLE lot better.
Saturday afternoon the community rallied together participating in an auction that had something for all.  From pledges of cash, money from the auction, mystery envelopes and the ‘hat’ that was passed around we collectively raised over $6500.00.

Congratulations Luisa and on behalf of Kaikoura Suburban School staff, students and community we thank you very much and we are happy to lend you a beanie for the chilly winter days!