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School Newsletter Term 4 Week 7 2018
Welcome to this edition of our school newsletter. The end of the year is drawing close, and there are many activities and events happening. One of our most special events is our Community Concert, where we invite people from a number of local rest homes and hospitals to visit our school, be entertained by our pupils, and enjoy a light afternoon tea. It is heart warming to see our pupils take such good care of our visitors. Also this week we held our Whānau Hui. Thank you to all who attended and watched our Kapa Haka group perform – they were really good, and started the evening off in style. It was good to talk with the parents who attended and who gave us such positive feedback. Tomorrow we hold our last School Disco. Can I ask parents and caregivers to be sure to drop children at the hall door at 7:00pm, and to be back to collect them by 9:00pm. Your support by being on time will be much appreciated. Next week we will be sending home our last newsletter for the year – slightly out of sequence. We will make sure we have details of the last week in that publication so please keep an eye out for it. In brief, Year 8 pupils will be invited to attend their farewell assembly on Wednesday 12 December at 7:00pm, along with their parents or caregivers. The year will finish for Year 8 at the conclusion of the assembly. Year 7 pupils will be dismissed around 12:15pm on Thursday 13 December after their leaving assembly.
The end of the year can be a busy time. It is important that children realise school rules and expectations do not change just because it is the end of the year. Please reinforce this with your child or children. We also ask children not to sign their, or others, school uniform. If your child so wishes, they may bring a tee-shirt from home on their last day and their friends can sign that. Again, thank you for your support. I look forward to seeing many of you over the coming days. Best wishes Phil Tappenden
Disco
Friday 30 November
7:00pm – 9:00pm
At Kirkwood’s School Hall
Cost: $5 per ticket (free drink with entry)
Available for purchase on the night will be Lollies $1 and Chocolate $2
Wellington Camp – Rooms 11 & 12
Pupil’s Achievements A big congratulations to Emanuela for competing at the Christchurch Intermediate Schools Speech Competition last week. She gave a great speech and represented Kirkwood very well.
Athletics Sports On Friday 23 November, we took 55 pupils to the CAIMS (Canterbury Association at Intermediate & Middle Schooling) Athletics Sports. This was held at the brand new Nga Puni Wai sports complex. The new track and facilities are just wonderful. The pupils all performed extremely well, especially in some very cold and wet conditions. Many of the pupils and relay teams made it through to their final. This is a major achievement, and places them in the top 8 in Canterbury. Finishing on the podium in third place was:
Kayla S - Year 8 Girls’ Discus
Sofia M - 200m Open Girls’.
A massive congratulations to Kayla and Sofia. Many thanks must go to Miss Timblick and Rachel Simons, for helping with many coaching sessions in the build up to the event.
Ginger Bread Houses A small group of Year 8’s from Room 3 made gingerbread houses with one of our Food Technology teachers Mrs Anderson.
Buses
Please refer to the bus website for further details regarding the bus schedule on the
final day. Please visit http://www.metroinfo.co.nz/timetables/School
Services/Pages/default.aspx. Thanks
Year 8 Māori Pupils We have information available regarding scholarships for Māori pupils. If you are interested you may collect the information from the school office.
Community Concert Every year we invite residents from different retirement villages to join us for a Community Concert and afternoon tea. We have a student buddy for each guest. Our pupils take their guest to their seat, sit with them for the concert and serve them their afternoon tea.
Our Term Calendar: (you can also refer to our website: www.kirkwood.school.nz)
Thurs 29 Nov Science Road Show
Fri 30 Nov School Disco
Tues 4 Dec Summer Tournament
Wed 5 Dec Christ’s College Leadership day
Thurs 6 Dec Blues Assembly BoT Meeting
Fri 7 Dec Reports go home
Tues 11 Dec Year 7 Science and Maths Day
Wed 12 Dec Year 8 Final Assembly, 7pm Last Day of School for Year 8
Thurs 13 Dec Last Day of Term 4 (Year 7 Pupils) finish time 12:15pm
Year 8 Final Assembly
The last day of school for Year 8’s is
Wednesday 12 December.
There will be a Final Assembly held in the evening from 7:00pm – 9:00pm.
Year 7 Final Assembly
The last day of school for Year 7’s is
Thursday 13 December.
There will be an informal assembly at 11:30am and pupils are expected to go home at 12:15pm
Being Sun Smart
A reminder to be sun smart.
This means children need to wear a wide-brimmed or bucket hat, sunscreen (available in each classroom) and seek shade.
Even though hats are not a compulsory item of our uniform, we strongly recommend
one to be worn. Thank you
Road Safety Please can you emphasize to your children how important it is to cross Riccarton Road at the pedestrian crossing by Wharenui Road. If you are dropping your child off opposite the school, they must walk down the road to this crossing. Please do not help them to cross opposite the school. Thank you for your support with this.
School Cell Phone
For texting absentees only please.
027 4163414. (Please note – we do not reply.)
If you have an urgent or important message that you want passed to your child, please ring the office on 348 7718. If you text or email, we may not read the message in time. Please note that it is a Ministry requirement to have a reason for absence so please ensure you let the office know.
Homework Club
This is held on Tuesday & Thursday afternoons
from 3:00pm – 3:45pm.
This is for pupils to do homework, research and to ‘ask any questions’ which is a service provided by
the Christchurch City Library.
Drink & biscuits will be provided
Scholastic Book Club
Orders are due by Tuesday 4 December.
Please post in the office slot.
COMMUNITY NOTICES Book Lauch – ‘The Real Life Adventures of Jonesy’, BBQ, Face painter, Entertainment and have a photo with Jonesy the car. This is on Sunday 2 December 2:00pm at Café Sismo, 35 Riccarton Road. RSVP: 022 3598624. Creative Junk – Join Creative Junk in the 2018 Santa Parade’s. Kaipoi, Saturday 1 December, Christchurch City Sunday 2 December and New Brighton, Saturday 8 December. Please contact Christine 021 1597299. Pattersonrose Pop Up - Kid’s linen, rugs, sheeting, nighties, cushions, gifts and more of sale stock all up to 80% off. They will be at 37 Main North Road, Northlands, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm and Sat 10am-2pm. For more info please visit www.patersonrose.com EVworld South Public Day – If you are interested to learn more about Electric cars or bikes, visit the EVworld Show on Saturday 24 November at The Air Force Museum in Wigram. For more info, visit www.evworldsouth.nz Ignite Dance Company Production – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland happening on 24 November at Aurora Centre (Burnside High) at 6:30pm. Please get your tickets from www.eventopia.co/wonderland Free Parenting Helpline – For parents and caregivers. This Helpline is available from 9am – 9pm, 7 days a week providing advice, support and practical strategies on any parenting challenge. Phone 0800 568 856. Be in to Win – You could win a free fun day for Kirkwood at Jellie Park (pool & slide) by filling out a short survey around water safety and learning to swim. Here is a link to the survey www.surveymonkey.com/r/SchoolSwim18 Oranga Tamariki – Are looking for caregivers to provide a safe and stable home for boys aged 10-13 years. These children have had a tough start in life and can at times display some challenging behaviours. For more information contact [email protected] or phone 0508 FAMILY (0508 326 459). Emergency Foster Caregivers needed – Oranga Tamariki, the Ministry for Children are looking for foster caregivers
to provide emergency care for children and young people in Christchurch. For more information contact Kay Rogal [email protected] or phone 0508 FAMILY (0508 326 459). Tall Blacks World Cup – The qualifying game against Jordan will take place at Horncastle Arena on Thursday 29 November at 7:00pm. For more information visit www.nz.basketball
SPORTS/CLUBS Hornby Hoops Basketball 3 v 3 Comp – On Friday 7 December, 4:00pm – 9:00pm at Hornby High School. Free to enter a team, free sausage sizzle, Mai FM Street team, Prizes up for grabs. Register at http://tiny.cc/t7fy0y Riccarton Scouts – Action-packed activities, fun & great friendships. Camping, tramping, badges, outdoor survival, bush crafts, knotting. There are now some vacancies available. For more information contact George [email protected]
PROGRAMMES
Bollywood Dancing – Are looking for dancers & actors aged between 8 – 15 years of age. Please contact [email protected] if you are interested. Patricia Paul School of Dance – Lessons in Jazz, Ballet, Tumble and Hip Hop starting from age 7. For all enquiries please phone 372 9191 or email [email protected]
Please note: Kirkwood Intermediate does not necessarily endorse or support any of the services advertised
260 RICCARTON ROAD, P.O. BOX 29-242, CHRISTCHURCH 8440. PHONE: 03 348 7718. FACSIMILE 03 348 1085 Email: [email protected] www.kirkwood.school.nz
