School Newsletter Term 3 Week 1 2018

Welcome to this first edition of our school newsletter for Term 3. I hope that you managed to have a good break – it was so good to see the sunshine! This term has started well, with a good number of new students arriving at our school – some for a short-term visit, and some who will stay for at least the rest of this year. I would like to welcome all of them, and hope they and their families enjoy their association with our school.

During the holidays, a group of our students and two teachers travelled to China on the first of our Panda camps. I was fortunate enough to be able to see them off at the airport along with their families. To be fair, I think there was quite a level of apprehension, mixed with excitement as they went through security, but I have heard that they had a wonderful time sightseeing in Beijing. They are now attending a school on the outskirts of Beijing assisting with the English programme and enjoying a real cultural experience. Having travelled to China, I know that they will encounter challenges, but with the support of our staff, I am sure they will enjoy their time. They will be back on the weekend, and I am sure they will have many stories to share.

At the end of last term, we welcomed a team from the Education Review Office for their scheduled review. The team spent four days in our school and reported their preliminary findings to our Board of Trustees on the last Thursday of the term. It was pleasing to see that they had recognised the work of our Board, management and staff. They made note of the positive relationships throughout our school, and the work our staff are doing to develop our students. They did offer some suggestions for further improvement, which aligned with discussions staff and Board had had recently. The report on the school will be sent in draft form to the Board in a few weeks, and after that will become our confirmed report and will be available for all to read on our website.

On Wednesday 8 August, the school will be hosting an expert in Cyber safety, John Parsons. John visited our school 2 years ago and was a most engaging speaker, with children, with staff and with those from our community who attended an evening meeting. This year, five Intermediate schools are hosting John, with our day being on the Wednesday. As a part of this we will be hosting a community evening, which will be open to any parents from the wider Intermediate School community. An alternate event will be held at Casebrook Intermediate the following night. I strongly recommend John, having heard him speak on a number of occasions. Whilst the evening events are targeted at parents, his work with our children during the day is at an appropriate level. If you can find time to come along and listen to him, either here or at Casebrook, I am sure you will not be disappointed. Teacher-Parent-Child interviews will be held on Monday 6 August and Tuesday 7 August. I would encourage all families to attend these interviews and discuss not only the Term 2 report, but also develop goals for the remainder of this year. Teachers really enjoy the opportunity to speak with you, and to work collaboratively to ensure your child has the best year they can. The next meeting of the PTA will be on Wednesday 8 August at 6:00pm and the next meeting of the Board of Trustees will be on Thursday 9 August. Friends and families are most welcome to attend these meetings. Thank you for your on-going support of our school. Phil Tappenden Principal

Wellington Camp As full payment needs to be paid by the end of Term 3 it is strongly advised that a regular automatic payment be set up for the balance of the amount. The school bank account is:

Account Name: Kirkwood Intermediate Board of Trustees; Account Number: 12-3147-0180900-00; Particulars: Child’s name (surname first); Reference: Wellington camp.

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. 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.

Homework Club

Homework Club starts next week.

Scholastic Book Club

Book Club orders are due by Tuesday 28 August.

Please post your order in the office slot.

Year 8 Students Dear Parent/Caregiver and Whānau of Year 8 Students Re: High School Enrolment Applications There are various closing dates for both in zone and out of zone applications for high schools. While in zone applications are accepted at any time, to assist with planning and staffing it is essential they are received by the closing dates. If you are out of zone, there are limited places available so if you have not already applied please ensure you do so as soon as possible. For details please visit the high school websites or contact the office.

Ngai Tahu Tuition Funding NumberWorks’nWords has been nominated by Ngai Tahu iwi authority, as an accredited provider of tuition of Maths and English. Ngai Tahu iwi will pay for one term of tuition paid to the value of $540.50 each financial year. For more information and application forms to download, please visit http://ngaitahu.iwi.nz/whanau/opportunities/tahua-taunaki-akonga-learner-support-fund/

Teacher-Parent-Child Interviews

Teacher-Parent-Child Interviews are happening on

Monday 6 August and Tuesday 7 August.

For information on how to book, please refer

to the notice later in this newsletter.

Year 8 Wellington Camp All Year 8 accounts have been charged for this year’s Wellingon camp. Please note the $100.00 non-refundable deposit should now have been paid. Full payment for the Wellington camp is expected by the end of Term 3.

We understand that this is a fairly substantial cost for some families and if this trip is going to cause your family financial hardship please contact Make It Happen Charitable Trust. This trust makes grants to children and their families in the Christchurch area and these grants are to meet, or go towards the cost of assisting in an educational way. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Make It Happen Trust via their website https://www.makeithappen.kiwi.nz/ or email kirsten@perriams.co.nz.

School Garden Over Summer and Autumn Room 12 picked raspberries and strawberries from our school garden. There was a great yield of about 7kgs when harvested which meant we could make ice cream and jam. The ice cream was really messy to make but it will be delicious to eat. While they were making the ice cream, Hayden and I were making jam, which was also a bit messy. We mixed the berries with a lot of sugar and boiled it. The sugar dissolved, however, at the start there were little geysers of sugar coming up so you had to be careful. It was so much fun and it tasted delicious. Some of us nearly finished our jar of jam before we got home. We would like to say thank you to Mrs Anderson for showing us how to make it and for putting up with us, we really appreciate her time and help. Lachie

School Magazine Welcome to the first publication of our School Magazine for Terms 1 and 2. This has been created by Ms Waters and the Magazine Team. Please click on the link below to view: http://kirkwood.school.nz/category/newsletters/

Mufti Day Last Term, on Friday 29 June, we held a Mufti day to help raise money for the Bowel Cancer Foundation. Thank you all for your contribution – we raised $308.

Pupil Achievements Edward F from Room 10 is excited to be hosting Simyeong, who will be attending Kirkwood school for the next 10 weeks. We also want to congratulate Edward as he has won the South Island Championship for Speed Skating in two grades. Below is a photo of Edward with his two gold medals standing next to Simyeong.

China Trip A company called One World Education has offered places for eight pupils from Kirkwood to participate in their Panda camps in China. This is an opportunity that seeks to encourage a growing awareness of other cultures from around the world. The Kirkwood pupils and teachers have had a great time sightseeing in Beijing. They are now attending a school on the outskirts of Beijing assisting with the English programme and enjoying a real cultural experience. They will be returning this weekend.

Sports

Hagley Sport Results for Tuesday 3 July Team Score Opposition Player of the Day

Hockey A Loss 13 – 7 Christchurch South A Mackenzie

Hockey B Loss 10 – 0 Breens B Frank

Netball A Loss 21 – 24 Heaton A Ben A

Netball B Loss 13 – 25 Casebrook Black Caleb B

Netball C Win 13 – 9 Villa Maria Blue Lucy D

Netball D Loss 15 – 9 Casebrook Orange Alyssa B

Rugby Loss 35 – 25 Heaton Brianna

Table Tennis 1 Win 3 – 0 Christchurch South 1 Zidane

Table Tennis 2 Win by default St Thomas Orange

Table Tennis 3 Loss 3 – 0 Casebrook Pango Tamara E

Table Tennis 4 Loss 3 – 0 Cobham C James R

Table Tennis 5 Loss 3 – 0 Heaton White Elham

Table Tennis 6 Loss 2 – 1 Heaton Black Hunter C

Football A Loss 1 – 0 Chisnallwood Black Ben G

Football B Won by default Friendly/Chisnallwood Mac P

Football Girls Win 2 – 1 Casebrook Alexis

Basketball Boys A Win 46 – 15 Horomaka

Basketball Boys B Win 28 – 13 Middleton Grange Will

Basketball Girls A Loss 50 – 8 Middleton Grange Kaitlyn

Hagley Sport Results for Tuesday 24 July Team Score Opposition Player of the Day

Hockey A 10 – 1 Heaton Black Emily

Hockey B Default

Netball A Loss 22 – 16 Breens Blue Kayla S

Netball B Loss 26 – 16 Christchurch East E Kazaia

Netball C Loss 8 – 5 Cobham D Meg

Netball D Loss 30 – 9 Breens Green Imogen

Rugby Win 30 – 0 St Thomas Connor M

Table Tennis 1 Win 3 – 0 Kirkwood 4 Emmanuel

Table Tennis 2 Win 2 – 1 Heaton Green Georgia R

Table Tennis 3 Win 2 – 1 Casebrook Whero Aashma

Table Tennis 4 Loss 3 – 0 Kirkwood 1 Carolyn

Table Tennis 5 Loss 2 – 1 Hillmorton C Lauren H

Table Tennis 6 Bye Friendly Lucy

Football A Loss 2 – 4 Christchurch South Finlay

Football B Bye

Football Girls Loss 3 – 2 Villa Maria Skylah

Basketball Information for this Weeks Game

There will be no game for all basketball

teams this week.

Games will resume on Friday 3 August.

Water Polo Water Polo is beginning this Friday 28 July. There will be 5 weeks of round robin games with 2 weeks of finals (dates may be viewed on the website). Results and points can also be viewed online. Please visit: http://www.canterburywaterpolo.org.nz/year-7-8/term-three-2017

Entertainment Books

Entertainment books are still available to purchase at the school office. If you wish to purchase a book or digital copy on-line you may do so via the following link: www.entbook.co.nz/134158y If you order the book it will be delivered to your son/daughter in class. Thank you for your ongoing support.

Mt Hutt Ski Trip – Wednesday 1 August 2018

Phone 03 3085074 or visit the website www.metservice.com/skifields/mt-hutt to check that the field is open (from 6.15 am onwards).

If it is on hold or closed, we will not be going.

If we are not going, you will also be informed by our text messaging system.

All children must be at school, in the Hall, by 6.35 am please – we can’t wait!.

Rolleston Pupils:

Rolleston children will be picked up outside the Rolleston Inn at approximately 7.00am

Drop off at approximately 4:45pm at Rolleston Train Station. We will not allow children to

cross State Highway 1 alone.

Car Pupils:

Buses will be up the mountain by 9.00am - 9.15am approx.

Please meet at the Kirkwood buses on your arrival.

All Pupils:

Ensure your child has a good lunch, plenty to drink and that their gear is all clearly named. Children will not be allowed to go to the cafeteria on the ski field.

If there are any major incidents, parents will be notified through our text messaging system.

We expect to be back at school by approximately 5.15pm.

Please also note: When you pick up your child please do not park in front of the school as the buses need this area.

Primary Sports Canterbury Cross Country Congratulations to the following pupils who competed in the Primary Sports Canterbury Cross Country. The following pupils finished in the top 20

Ben A 7th (Year 8 boys) 13th overall Kashaf 13th (Year 7 girls) Michael J 17th (Year 8 boys)

Kirkwood Intermediate Quiz Night Coming Soon Your friendly hard working PTA group are hosting a quiz night on Sunday 9 September to raise funds for sports tracksuits with the school logo on. Your children will wear these when they present Kirkwood at events, trips, camps etc. We are asking for your help in our search for donations of raffle prizes and/or vouchers that we could use on the night to help boost fundraising. If you can help with this, or you know someone or a local business that could, please contact us via our email kirkwoodpta@hotmail.com or phone Penny on 021 721 776. We are also looking for a MC for the evening, and wondering if there are any contacts within the school community, we could approach. Please let us know if you are interested or if you know of someone who may be. In the meantime, please save the date in your diaries.

Teacher-Parent-Child Interviews Re: TEACHER-PARENT-CHILD INTERVIEW

Monday 6 August 3:15 pm – 7:15pm Tuesday 7 August 3:15pm – 7:15pm

Bookings open from Thursday 28 June These interviews can be booked online. To book your interview, please go to

www.schoolinterviews.co.nz, and enter the event code 59wtk Then follow these three simple steps:

First enter your name, your child's name, and your email address. If you need to book for more than one child, change the “Book for x students” setting, and enter your other child’s name.

On the next page, pick the room number.

Then you will see a timetable for that room. Simply click on the times that suit you.

When you have finished, your interview timetable will be emailed to you. Please note that you can

return to the site and enter the event code 59wtk again to change or cancel your interview time. Interviews are also available with Technology straight after school on Monday and Tuesday. If full, please contact the school office. If you would like to meet with myself, please ring the office also. Interviews with mathematics interchange teachers should be arranged directly with that teacher. If you don't have internet access, please call the school office (phone 348 7718) and we will be able to make a booking for you. Please note that the office will be closed during the holidays.

www.schoolinterviews.co.nz will be CLOSED at 10.30am Monday 6 August to allow timetables to be printed for the teachers, so please contact the office if you need to change your appointment or cancel. We look forward to seeing you.

Internet Health and

Wellbeing Presentation WITH JOHN PARSONS New Zealand’s leading authority on Safeguarding children online. John is a published author and signed copies of his book Keeping Your Children Safe Online will be available during the day and evening sessions. Venue/Date: Wednesday 8 August - Kirkwood Intermediate School (260 Riccarton Road) Start Time: 7pm – 8:30pm Thursday 9 August – Casebrook Intermediate School (90 Veitches Rd) Start Time: 7pm – 8:30pm

Topics covered

Online grooming. Sexting. Damaged reputations.

Cyber bullying.

Reputation Management. Learning to repel & report. Future proofing for employment.

Educating young people to understand the value of identity is the first step to using ICT safely and ethically

Educating young people to respect and protect friends and family identity is the second step

Are you a parent/guardian concerned about how your child uses the internet or mobile phone? Cybercrime is a very real issue facing families in NZ, but there are easy practical steps to reduce the risk. The Canterbury Intermediate and Middle Schools Association invites you to a presentation on the issues associated with the inappropriate use of computers, mobile phones and the internet.

www.s2e.co.nz

Please feel welcome to attend either session.

Enrty by gold coin donation

“This book is a must read for any parent wanting to develop resiliency in their child and to empower them in today’s hyper-connected world”

SIR GORDON TIETJENS KNZM www.s2e.co.nz

High school closing dates for enrolments Christchurch Girls’ High School - The closing date for out of zone applications close on Friday 27 July 2018. Parents of students who live within the home zone should also apply by this date to assist the school to plan

appropriately for next year. Christchurch Boys High School - Applications close 27 July 2018 with a ballot to be held 31 July 2018.

Lincoln High School – Visit Lincoln.school.nz for details. The closing date for out of zone enrolments is this Friday 27 July.

Burnside High School – Friday 27 July for all Year 9 applications.

Riccarton High School – Friday 27 July. Enrol online by following this link: https://parents.riccarton.school.nz/index.php/enrolment or pick up a form from the RIccarton High School main office.

Please ensure you visit the websites of the high school you are interested in

just in case of any changes and for more information.

Our Term Calendar: (you can also refer to our website: www.kirkwood.school.nz)

Thurs 26 July Otago Problem Solving 4

Wed 1 August Ski Day at Mt Hutt

Thurs 2 August Year 7 District Court visit, Room 2

Mon 6 August Teacher-Parent-Child Interviews

Tues 7 August Teacher-Parent-Child Interviews

Wed 8 August Year 7 District Court visit, Room 4 John Parsons Parent Evening PTA Meeting at 6:00pm

Thurs 9 August BoT Meeting

Tues 14 August Last day for Winter Sports

Wed 15 August Year 7 District Court visit, Room 8

Thurs 16 August Year 7 District Court visit, Room 10

Tues 21 August Year 8, Art Gallery visit, Rooms 1 & 3

Wed 22 August Year 7 District Court visit, Room 13 Year 8, Art Gallery visit, Rooms 6 & 9

Thurs 23 August Year 8, Art Gallery visit, Rooms 11 & 12 Otago Problem Solving 5

Tues 28 August Year 7 Prison visit, Rooms 5 &10

Tues 4 Sept Year 7 Prison visit, Rooms 2 & 8

Wed 5 Sept Aerobics Competition - Hip Hop & Dance

Sun 9 Sept Kirkwood PTA Quiz Night

Tues 11 Sept Year 7 Prison visit, Rooms 4 & 13

COMMUNITY NOTICES Great Oxford Garage Sale – New, recycled, second-hand, vintage, treasures, odds & ends plus local business sales tables on 5 August, 9:00am to 2:00pm in and around Oxford. Book Fair – Books, games/puzzles and magazines for sale on Sunday 5 August in the Oxford JC Rooms from 10:00am – 3:00pm. RadioTek – Come and learn to build radio electronics, how radio works, games, transmitters and more on Sunday 5 August. This will be held at Club Rooms, 5 Idris road, Fendalton. Visit www.radiotek.org.nz for more information. Tots to Teens Magazine - The latest issue of Tots to Teens is out, and they have a fantastic new phone and computer friendly digital version for parents to view.. They focus on positive, well-researched parenting advice to support children’s reading, learning, behaviour, nutrition, health, well-being, and resilience. Foster Caregivers – Oranga Tamariki are looking for foster caregivers in the Canterbury area. Please contact Kay.Rogal@ot.govt.nz or find out more at www.orangatamariki.govt.nz/caring-for-someone Oranga Tamariki – Live in caregivers need for local Christchurch family homes. For more info contact Dyanne.Gensley@ot.govt.nz

SPORTS/CLUBS Hornby Rugby Football Club – If you are interested in playing please register through the club website, www.junior.club.captain@gmail.com or by contacting Steve 027 9649043.

PROGRAMMES Helen O’Grady Drama Academy – Join their after school drama classes by enrolling via phone or website at www.helenogrady.co.nz or 0800 161 131. Electronic Music Afterschool Programme – are looking for youngpeople to get involved. If you wouldlike more information about this programme, please email studio@pydt.org or give Tom a call on 021 0503237. International Culinary Studio – Holiday programmes and short courses available for ages 8-16 years. The Junior Chef Culinary Programmes can be found at https://www.internationalculinarystudio.com

Please note: Kirkwood Intermediate does not necessarily endorse or support any of the services advertised

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