School Newsletter Term 3 Week 3 2018

Welcome to this edition of our school newsletter. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who managed to attend their Teacher-Parent-Child interview earlier this week. We really appreciate the opportunity to work collaboratively with you, for the benefit of your child. I would be interested if any of you would like to comment on the mid-year reporting process – we are always looking to improve the way we communicate with our community. Yesterday we hosted John Parsons at our school. He spoke to all of our children, and I am sure they enjoyed his presentation. I know that he speaks with conviction and passion, and talks about issues all of us need to consider. If you took the opportunity to hear him speak at last night’s open meeting, I am sure you will agree that his message is important and powerful. Please find attached a letter from our Board of Trustees regarding the Primary Teachers strike action next week. Our Board is in a relatively rare position, where we have members of both the NZEI (classroom teachers) and PPTA (Specialist teachers) working at our school. This allows the Board to keep the school open for supervision. Please note that there will be no classes nor instruction happening on this day. We hope that you will be able to support us by making alternate arrangements for your child on that day. Your support will be very much appreciated. Those who attended the ski day will be aware that it was a most disappointing day, with the field closing early, and some of our children not skiing at all. We are bound to go

to Mt Hutt when they are open, even when we feel the day may not be all that good. However, I am pleased to inform you that Mt Hutt has been most generous and has offered to take those children who were registered back to Mt Hutt for another day. This includes one bus, and the school will cover the cost of the second bus. I hope to be able to confirm a date with you soon. As a school we really appreciate this generous offer from Mt Hutt, and look forward to a better day. Winter sport finishes Tuesday 14 August. I have been impressed by the standard of sportsmanship shown by our pupils. I know that there has been some disruption because of the weather, but those who have participated have done so in a very positive spirit, and have enhanced our reputation amongst intermediate schools. As I have mentioned before I would appreciate all families talking about appropriate behaviour on the buses coming to, and going home from, school. Our children are the public face of our school, and it would be good if they could maintain their high standards of behaviour in the bus. Thank you for your support with this. Please remember that we are always happy to talk with you regarding your child’s time at school. Please feel welcome to contact the school at any time if you have any queries. Best wishes Phil Tappenden Principal

SchoolDocs Policies up for review in Term 3 The following School policies are up for review. Please visit our School Docs website to view:

Behaviour Managements;

Complaints.

Instructions for reviewers

1. Follow the link to each policy in the table above.

2. Read the policy.

3. Click the red Policy Review icon at the right-hand top corner of the page. A new screen will appear.

4. Select your role (board member, staff member, or parent/caregiver) from the drop-down list.

5. Enter your name (optional).

6. Submit your ratings and comments.

If you don't have internet access, school office staff can easily provide you with printed copies of the policy and the review form.

Visit the website http://kirkwood.schooldocs.co.nz/1893.htm

Enter the username (kirkwood) and password (Kahikatea).

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. More details will be sent home with your child today.

2018 China Trip Part way through the July school holidays, ten pupils and two teachers had the opportunity to explore China. We left on Wednesday 18 July and after a 12 hour flight arrived in Guangzhou, thankfully we had a bit of time to spare so Mr Gaut took us on an adventure and we found a food court. As ‘Kirkwood United’, we all tried some very interesting Chinese dishes for lunch, we found the food to be delicious!

After a second flight, which was only 3 hours in length, we had made it to Beijing. Our first two days were exciting as we explored this busy city. Some highlights for our group while in Beijing were, the Temple of Heaven, the Pearl Markets, the Summer Palace and seeing the general lifestyle of the Chinese people. We were able to see some beautiful buildings with long, rich histories of Emperors and different dynasties. Haggling is common at the Pearl Markets and was a very different experience for us, which encouraged us to quickly learn about converting yuan into New Zealand dollars to get a good price. We also really enjoyed the boat ride across the Emperor’s lake; there have been many great memories made as a group.

Our days at the Chinese school were busy - making new friends, teaching rakau and the cup song, learning Chinese calligraphy and songs as well as experiencing a huge school cafeteria, which was a very different experience! It was a great opportunity to see how school works in a different country and try new things. We all enjoyed teaching physical education games such as elastics and a football/badminton game that we pretty much invented. Duck, duck, goose was also a favourite amongst the pupils in China!

We were fortunate to continue to travel and see incredible sights such as The Great Wall of China, where we were all able to walk a section! Another highlight was the Beijing Zoo, it was a great chance to see some rare animals but the conditions were very sad. In addition to these places we also visited the 2008 Olympic venues, the Water Cube and the Bird’s Nest, as well as the Olympic torch and Olympic Village areas which we found to be interesting. Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City also hold important places in Chinese history and often we were in awe of how immense these places are in addition to hearing about the incredible history behind the building of these structures. The National Museum of China was also very impressive in both the artwork and size of the building!

We will all recall some amazing chances to explore a different culture, some interesting memories for us as Kirkwood United and the opportunity to represent Kirkwood with pride as global youth ambassadors. We would like to say a huge thank you to Miss Toaolamai and Mr Gaut for their support on the trip. Thank you to our parents for encouraging us to take up such an awesome opportunity. We all had an amazing time and hope to see more Kirkwood students exploring the world in years to come! By Katie and Alex

2018 China Trip Photos

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.

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.

Classroom Activities – Room 4 Room 4 are learning about having a growth mind-set and not giving up when something is too hard. Below you can see some pupils learning how to juggle.

Xanthia’s Prague Experience Xanthia from Room 1 went to Prague in July to perform at The New Prague Dance Festival. This opportunity was not only an amazing learning experience but also quite a success for Xanthia and the other Canterbury Ballet dancers. Canterbury Ballet placed third overall out of more than 13 teams representing 10 different countries and approximately 300+ competitors. As an international festival it boasted competitors from a variety of countries including Australia, Belgium, France, Israel, Malta, Panama, Poland, Singapore, South Africa and United States. Xanthia danced as a part of the Canterbury Ballet team who won several awards; the sponsor award Bidfoof Czech Republic PRIX and the Grishko Awards of 1000 Euros (Grishko is a prestigious ballet product manufacturer from Russia and have outlets all over the world). There was so much talent on show and many lovely friends were made. Below you can see some photos taken of Xanthia and her sister Evie in the streets of Old Town Prague. Well done Xanthia!

Sports

Hagley Sport Results for Tuesday 31 July Team Score Opposition Player of the Day

Hockey A Loss 10 – 1 Heaton Gold Tristan

Hockey B Loss 10 – 1 Christchurch South Isabella

Netball A Loss 34 – 20 Christchurch South Aria

Netball B Win 20 – 5 Heaton Olivia T

Netball C Win 16 – 3 Chisnallwood White Holly & Hayley

Netball D Win 9 – 3 Villa Maria Kaira

Rugby Loss 10 – 65 Cobham George

Rugby Loss 15 – 20 Heaton Tyler

Table Tennis 1 Win 2 – 1 Chisnallwood Green Olivia C

Table Tennis 2 Win 2 – 1 Heaton Gold Adarsh

Table Tennis 3 Win 3 – 0 Cobham F Fraser

Table Tennis 4 Loss 3 – 0 Cobham E Daniel

Table Tennis 5 Win 3 – 0 Casebrook Kawhai Sophia

Table Tennis 6 Loss 2 – 1 Christchurch South Isabelle

Football A Draw 1 – 1 Heaton A Josh S

Football B Draw 0 – 0 Heaton Kwadwo

Football Girls Loss 2 – 5 Chisnallwood Sophie

Basketball Boys A Loss 28 – 30 STAC A

Basketball Boys B Win 28 – 23 STAC Raptors Jack D

Basketball Girls A Loss 62 – 4 Middleton Grange Maia

Water Polo Loss 7 – 10 St Patricks Josh

Hagley Sport Results for Tuesday 7 August Team Score Opposition Player of the Day

Hockey A Loss 10 – 0 Chisnalwood Caity G

Hockey B Loss 10 – 1 Heaton Dylan

Netball A Loss 23 – 19 Cobham A Brianna & Kayla P

Netball B Win 24 – 12 Shirley A Aaliya

Netball C Loss 13 – 11 Casebrook Orange Ava Grace

Netball D Win 8 – 5 Rangi Yellow Ursula

Rugby Loss 20 – 15 Christchurch South Mtichell T

Rugby Win 25 - 5 St Thomas George T

Table Tennis 1 Win 3 – 0 Cobham E Joshua K

Table Tennis 2 Win 2 – 1 Christchurch South 3 Ryan D

Table Tennis 3 Loss 2 – 1 Heaton Tamara

Table Tennis 4 Loss 3 – 0 Christchurch South 1 Ngoc

Table Tennis 5 Loss 3 – 0 St Thomas Gold Dinah

Table Tennis 6 Loss 2 – 1 St Thomas Blue Phong

Football A Win 6 – 0 Casebrook A Alex

Football B Draw 1 – 1 Hillmorton Ethan

Football Girls Bye

Water Polo Loss 7 – 8 Marshlands Kaitlyn

Basketball Information for this Weeks Game All girls’ games are held at Wharenui Gym, located on the corner of Matipo and Elizabeth Street, the boys’ games are at the Middleton Grange gyms with the occasional game to be played at Wharenui.

Court 1 – old gym, court 2 – new gym. The gyms are located on Suva Street.

A Grade (Girls) 4.35pm, Wharenui Gym, Court 1 – STAC Senior A Girls vs Kirkwood Girls A Grade (Boys) 5.45pm, Middleton Grange Gym, Court 2 – Kirkwood Green vs Hillview Lakers B Grade (Boys) 4.35pm, Wharenui Gym, Court 1 – Kirkwood White vs MGS Red

Sports Photo Gallery

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

Thurs 9 August BoT Meeting

Mon 13 August Girls Self Defence

Tues 14 August Last day for Winter Sports

Wed 15 August Primary Teachers Strike Day

Thurs 16 August Year 7 District Court visit, Room 10

Mon 20 August Girls’ Self Defence

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

Mon 27 August Girls’ Self Defence

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

Mon 3 Sept Year 7 Christchurch City Council visit, Rooms 5 & 13 Girls’ Self Defence

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

Mon 10 Sept Girls’ Self Defence

Tues 11 Sept Year 7 Prison visit, Rooms 4 & 13 School Choir Rehearsal at Avonhead 9am – 12 noon

Thurs 13 Sept BoT Meeting

Mon 17 Sept Year 7 Christchurch City Council visit, Rooms 4 & 10

Thurs 20 Sept Blues Assembly

Mon 24 Sept Year 7 Christchurch City Council visit, Rooms 2 & 8

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

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

Book Club orders are due by Tuesday 28 August.

Please post your order in the office slot.

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/

COMMUNITY NOTICES Jennian Homes School Offer – Sign up to build your new home with Jennian Homes Canterbury North and we will donate $1,000 to a school of your choice. Dancefest – Dancefest have courses in live sound and street dance and they are putting on a talent show where the students put their new found knowledge to use. Their next event is on 19 August at Ferrymead Heritage Park. They are offering free dance workshops from 11am-3pm. For more info see https://www.facebook.com/events/1156586911147153/ Rolleston College Enrolments – The closing date for 2019 enrolments is Friday 17 August for out of zone learners. They are still happy to accept enrolments for in zone learners after this time; however, your enrolment will be processed later in the term. For more information, see www.rollestoncollege.nz Week of Engineering Expo – Interested in learning more about engineering or more about how the world works? There will be drones, robots and virtual reality to get involved with. This will be held on Saturday 18 August from 10am – 4pm at Canterbury University’s College of Engineering. To find out more please see www.weekofengineering.co.nz/engineer-expos-2018

SPORTS/CLUBS Riccarton Softball – Registration day on 7 August, 3:30pm – 5:00pm and 8 August 5:30pm – 6:30pm at Riccarton Clubrooms in Apsley Drive, Russley. Any queries please contact riccartonsoftball@hotmail.com

PROGRAMMES Write Like an Author – A school holiday camp for young writers happening on Monday 8 October through to Thursday 11 October. The camp is ideal for young people who have a dream of becoming a published author or anyone who wants to improve their writing skills. For more information visit www.writelikeanauthor.com 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

260 RICCARTON ROAD, P.O. BOX 29-242, CHRISTCHURCH 8440. PHONE: 03 348 7718. FACSIMILE 03 348 1085 Email: school.information@kirkwood.school.nz www.kirkwood.school.nz