Office Newsletter No 09 23 June 2016 From the Principal’s Pen The builders have handed over the refurbished Tena Koutou te Whanau, Talofalava, Greetings toilets outside R7 and are packing up today. They smell so new and look great. A marked We have decided to put off the Welcome Powhiri improvement from what was there. We plan to until Friday 12th August, next term because there do the same for Kowhai block as part of the are a large number of new students and staff refurbishment. starting then. In particular we have three new staff members, Avi Jayasekara (R12), Alastair As we approach the mid-point of the school year, Henshaw (R16) and Phillippa Brosnahan (R6) teachers in the senior syndicate will be reporting beginning in Term 3. Many of you will already on student progress at their 3-way conferences know Avi from the YMCA programme. Alistair next week. This is an opportunity for parents to has been working at Otari and Ngaio Schools have that formal reassurance that your child is while completing his post graduate studies. progressing at a satisfactory pace or otherwise. Phillippa specialises in starting new entrant Bookings can be made at classes part way through the school year. www.schoolinterviews.co.nz and entering the code 2zrqz. Room 6 will be a new Y1 class which we are starting in response to the number of enrolled I was able to attend some of the Interzone Cross students beginning in the next two months. We Country Meet on Tuesday and again our senior have looked at all the available spaces in the students acquitted themselves well and made school in which to locate this class and have their families proud. The level of family support decided that the best teaching space is our for our students still amazes me. Congratulations library. It is warm, spacious and manageable. to all those who took part. The next senior sports The downside is that it is physically removed from event is our school swim meet next Wednesday Kowhai Block, however the children will still join at Keith Spry Pool. in all their shared activities. It also means that the library will not be able to operate in the usual I hope to see many of you at the school disco on manner. Friday night. Jane, our librarian, will be based in Ruma Mahi Noho ora mai ra (the teachers’ workspace next to the library) and Trevor Jeffries deliver a mobile library service from there until we have completed the creation of a new Interzone Cross Country teaching space in Kowhai Block next to Room 5. I Congratulations to all the students who attended am working with the Ministry to secure funding the Interzone cross country on a magnificent and begin that project ASAP. effort. All runners made Khandallah School very proud. In other building news, the roof replacement A huge thank you to our parents who transported project for B block (R7-10) is now finished with and supported our students. the last of the new guttering due for installation Those students who will be representing next week. We have covered in a window on the Khandallah School at the Inter Regionals are: Yr 4 R9/10 stairs for safety reasons and will install a girls, Abby S – 7th place, Olivia P, 12th place light underneath by the cubbies. The ceiling in R9 (reserve); Year 5 girls, Charlotte C 7th place; and has been repaired, the top floor exterior painted Year 6 girls, Lara S 2nd place, Lucy J 3rd place, and the scaffolding removed. Sarah G 7th place and Jess S 10th place. Zoë Horne Senior School 3 Way Conferences Coming Events - Term 2 Tuesday 28th June 2.00pm -6.00pm (if your The following events can all be found on our child’s conference is before 3pm, please collect school calendar which is on the website. them from the hall) Thursday 30th June 3.00pm-6.00pm Date Activity To book go to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz and 24 June Heroes Disco enter the event code 2zrqz. Remember to book 5.30pm Junior Disco only your child’s home class teacher. 7pm Senior Disco If you have more than one child in the senior 29 June Senior School Swimming Carnival syndicate please allow 15 minutes between 1 July Sausage Sizzle bookings. 8 July Term 2 Ends At the conference your child participate by 25 July Term 3 Starts Team Matai swimming this term sharing and reflecting on their learning. The teacher will share your child’s written report which you can take home. University of Otago Research We do appreciate you helping us keep to our The University of Otago’s Sleep, Education and timetable on the evening, and we thank you in Learning in Our Neighbourhood (SEALION) Study advance. is looking at children’s sleep and how it may affect learning during the school day, in the New Zealand School Community. They are looking for Sausage Sizzle parents of 6 to 10 year old children to fill out a 20 Friday 1st July minute questionnaire http://tinyurl.com/sealion- Orders and Payments are to be made in the survey, and enter into the draw to win one of five morning between 8.30 and 8.55am from one of $150 supermarket vouchers. the ordering stations. Sausages $2.00 An information sheet detailing more about the Crunchy Apple $1.00 study for your review and consideration can be collected from the school office. Tough Guy and Gal Challenge After the success and fun we have had over the last couple of years, we are now ready to put together a team for the 2016 Tough Guy and Gal Challenge. If your child is in Year 3 or above and would like to be part of this event, or if you would like more information, please email Toni Shanks at [email protected] This is a fun and rewarding day out with all of the profits going to the Cure Kids Charity. Earlybird Registration is $20.00 per entry. After 22nd July registration is $25.00 For more details you can also visit the event website http://www.eventpromotions.co.nz/eve nts/junior-tough-guy-and-gal-challenge/ Entries close for this team event on Friday 22 July. Spaces limited. Community Notices The following notices have been received from a range of sources for inclusion in our school newsletter and are provided for your information. Khandallah School does not accept responsibility for the accuracy of information provided. Recently Cricket Wellington released information on our upcoming Mini & Junior Blaze Winter Academies (now offered in different venues in Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Mana & Wellington City). These are all girl Academies, Cricket Wellington is putting a major effort into providing better quality opportunities for girls in the junior age bracket and our first point of address is the winter academies before we look to the summer school schedule. All details for the Mini & Junior Blaze Academies can be found at http://www.cricketwellington.co.nz/community/fem ale-cricket/winter-academies/ . Cricket Wellington has worked hard to make this a decentralised programme to promote local participation for both primary/intermediate students alike with quality coaches on board to best ensure an enjoyable experience. July School Holiday Art Program at Sam’s Art House, 53b Ottawa Rd, Ngaio. Morning session 10-1pm for 5-10 year olds and 1.30-4.30pm for 10-13 year olds. Come have an awesome time creating amazing art at our new studio, Sam’s Art House, Ngaio. Cost $60 per session and includes all materials and morning or afternoon tea. Enrol now at samsarthouse.co.nz, email [email protected] or call Sam on 021610804. FENCING HOLIDAY PROGRAMME or FENCING CLASSES DURING SCHOOL TERM IN LOWER HUTT Where: Baptist Church, 24 Donald McLean Street, Newtown When: Wednesday 13/7 and Thursday 14/7 (9am – 3pm for both day) Fee: $130/two days/per person For further information re holiday programme or classes during school term and want to book a place contact PING YUAN at [email protected] or 021 059 2558” Drama Remedy Holiday Programme Learn about world famous puppets and puppeteers. Make several types of puppets, learn to operate them and finally presenting a puppet theatre show. This exciting July holiday programme is not to be missed!! To enrol or for more details contact (04)478 5962 or July 11-14th & 18th-21st Code camp allows boys & girls from the ages of 7-17 to 022 027 3316 [email protected] or visit develop 21st century skills in a fun and action packed www.dramaremedy.co.nz environment. Develop confidence & initiative through design, creativity, solving problems & collaboration. Create games, apps & work with robots and electronic building blocks. Book Now at www.codecamp.co.nz/holiday- codecamp Limited Spots Available! Discounts & Savings Available Until 30th June Principal’s Tour Rangi Ruru Girls’ School, Christchurch It has been a while since Rangi Ruru Girls’ School has had a get together in the greater Wellington Region. You are warmly invited to join Sandra Hastie (Principal), Rachel Vavasour (Alumnae Coordinator) and Treena Ruwhiu (Director of Boarding) for drinks and nibbles at The Bolton Hotel Residence Suite, 12 Bolton Street, Central Wellington. Thursday, 30 June 2016, from 6pm. They would be delighted to meet you, to share the exciting plans of Rangi Ruru and the transformational journey the School has been on since the Canterbury Earthquakes. Two weeks of circus-themed activities for all Please feel free to bring a friend or if you know someone school age children (5-15yrs) who would like to find out more about Rangi Ruru this Single and multi-day bookings available.