YMCA Gisborne Y Tamariki

Anzac celebration

Kia ora Whanau, Koka Maria who has been holding the fort as you would say is now returning to Manakitanga in Term 2. Her team this term will be Koka Tracy, Koka Tash, Koka Emma, with Koka Jax and Koka Ashka who has accepted a permanent position with Y Tamariki. Also joining the team is Matua Adam, who started with us a couple of weeks ago. Whanau please reach out to the team in Manaakitanga, say kia ora and introduce yourselves. They are there to tautoko and awhi were they can.

Kia Whanau, Keep an eye out next week for Koka Roz who is returning to Y Tamariki, and will be leading in Te Ruma Hinengaro with Koka Jonette, Koka Waverly and Koka Jordan. You will have notice Koka Iris too in both Te ruma Hinengaro and helping in Korruru last term. Koka Iris has come from Auckland and is a new provisional teacher and this term will be part of the team in Hinengaro. This week we welcome Koka Fayte who started with us on Tuesday. Say hi whanau and let them know who you are - Please get to know the team in Hinengaro caring for our tamariki.

Kia Ora Whanau, just want to welcome the new staff here at Y Tamariki. You will have seen Koka Shanti McIllroy last term in Hinengaro, this term she will be helping Koka Marise, and Koka Mikaylia in Koruru. Also is Koka Naomi Lloyd who started with us this year and is now studying in ECE at EIT 2 days a week, helping in Koruru on Monday Tuesday's and Friday. This is the new team for Te Ruma Koruru in Term 2,

Kia ora Whanau,
Term 2 starts next week, hope those who have been on holiday had a restful time.

YTAMA VAN service
Our van starts back on Monday, so please make sure you communicate with us if you don't need your tamaiti picked up or dropped off. We are very aware of the cost of fuel, and we want to continue providing this free service.

Nga mihi

Koka Tash and Koka Jordan took some of our tamariki to the Museum today. They had a great time learning about ANZAC. Hopefully there are some photos to post.

Swimming for term two - please check with Koka Morgan to see if there are any spots left.

Last week of holidays whanau and back into it next. Hope the storm didn't affect you too much