Roopuu Kaakano 1 - Smoke Damage Remediation Work:

• Although there is no health risk from the slight smoke smell that has been present in Kaakano 1, the MOE has been compliant with our requests for continued work to take place. 
• Over the break, the ceiling and roof insulation have been replaced. The new ceiling has allowed for an upgrade in lighting, which has brightened up the room and improved the overall aesthetic.
  
• New carpet has been laid throughout the area.
  
• The Autex walls will also be replaced during the next break.
  
• Once this last aspect has been done, we are satisfied that all avenues have been explored and addressed. 
  
  

Junior Playground:

• We are currently in the design and quoting stage for this project while awaiting the closure of the Waste Water Project by the Ministry of Education (MOE).
  
• The new playground will be located near the pool, in front of the grass mound that houses the underground wastewater system.
  
• The planned dimensions for the playground are 8m x 10m.
  
• We have consulted with some of our junior students to understand which features they would like to see in the playground, helping us shape the potential design. 
  
• We aim to have this project reinstated as soon as possible and are working quickly on our end to help move things along.

Other Updates:

• Cladding Work- Starting this term, recladding work will begin on the Admin Block as part of the Ministry of Education's weather-tightness remediation project. The work is expected to cause some disruption for approximately one month, starting early June. Two fenced-off areas will be set up to accommodate the workers. One area will be located on the field side of the Admin Block, while the other will likely be in the central area of the school, near the tree and seating space to work on the front white wall of the Admin Block. 
• The new fence and gate near the bus bay area have been completed.
  
• There is no new information regarding the PAC rebuild. 
  
• There are no updates on the MOE’s decision not to rebuild Kaakano 0. However, the board is working on their escalation appeal to the MOE. 

Request- If anyone has office partition walls available, please email Nyree on nyreeo@puketaha.school.nz.