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www.kelstonint.school.nz 2nd – 6th March
A publication from Kelston Intermediate
www.kelstonint.school.nz 2nd – 6th March
A publication from Kelston Intermediate
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The Kelstonian
School wide inquiry topic: WE ARE KELSTON!
Term 1, Week 6
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be Engaged
From the Principal’s Desk
Talofa Lava, Malo e Lelei, Fakalofa lahi atu, Namaste, Kiaorana, Ni Sa Bula, Ni Hao, Assalaam alaikum, Ku Musta Ka me Tena
Koutou Katoa
We are well into the school year and our learning programmes are being fully implemented. We expect our
students to be at school on time and in the right uniform, we are a school that actively promotes positive
relationships and our students are encouraged to set high academic, social and cultural standards. Please
encourage your child/ren to be at school on time, prepared for their learning day and working to achieve
progress through our We Are Kelston Taumata levels. It is because of these factors that we do not support
behaviours that are not part of our school culture, we expect great things from our students and they need to
expect great things from us!
We have our first Formal Assembly this Friday which will be run by our school prefects. During this assembly
we share what is happening in our school and students are also acknowledged for achieving new Taumata
levels, please feel free to join us for these assemblies as our whanau are always welcomed in our school.
Personal Learning Plans:
On the 17th of March we will be having our first Goal setting evening for the year. We will be developing
personal learning plans which will have your child’s current learning and Taumata levels with spaces to set
some specific goals between now and our mid-year Student Led Conferences. Included in this newsletter is a
letter explaining how this evening will work and time slots for you to book your interview times. Please fill it in
and get it back to us so we can book you in!
Have a Great Week
Be Respectful, Responsible and Engaged
Thought for the Week….
Don’t count the days, make the days count!!!
WE ARE KELSTON
Nga Mihi
Phil Gordon
A publication from Kelston Intermediate
www.kelstonint.school.nz 2nd – 6th March
Head Prefect report
It is now week 6 and there are a few students in the incorrect
uniform, especially hats & Taumata bands. Detention will be
on this whole week so we expect all students to be organized.
We will also be having our first formal assembly for 2015. Our
prefects are very excited and we hope that our students are
excited as well. You must have the correct uniform for formal
assembly, be organized for formal assembly on Friday.
Remember to be organized and have a good week
Wear yours to and fromschool only.
Once you’re at school please
take off when in the
classrooms.
THE QUIZ
We Are Kelston
Mila Tulafono & Zion Fa’aaonga
Just a few reminders for this week
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Kelston Intermediate
All the answers to this
week’s QUIZ can be
found in the articles
in this edition
1. What are the names of
the 4 different school
teams?
2. Which sports are on
offer this term?
3. What time does
school start?
4. What should you
wear to and from
school?
5. Which class had the
highest attendance
percentage this week?
6. When is the cricket
zone day?
7.What is served
for breakfast at
breakfast club?
8.What time is
morning fitness?
9.What sports are
coming up in Term 4?
10. Where is the Tuck
shop?
Park safely outside schools: Before and after school is a busy time
for everyone. Parking rules help protect our children and keep them
safe. Drivers who park illegally put our kids at risk. This term parking
officers will be on patrol outside your school to issue tickets to those
who are illegally parked.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe.
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Uniform: We are now in week 6 and students for one reason or
another are wearing incorrect school shoes. Students must bring a
note from home with explanation for the incorrect shoes, only upon
receiving the note home will they receive a uniform pass. No note
from home will result in a detention at lunch time outside the library.
Uniform: All students must wear full school uniform to and from
school at all times. The only exception is if students are attending
elite fitness in the mornings, only then can students can wear P.E
gear to school.
Water bottles: students should bring water bottles to school, and
drink water often. Our extended summer and hot days have meant
that students are often dehydrated during the day. Please encourage
your child/ren to bring a water bottle to school.
www.kelstonint.school.nz 2nd – 6th March
A publication from Kelston Intermediate
Starts Week 6, term 1.
Dear parents/caregivers,
At Kelston Intermediate School, we offer our students both the opportunity and the environment to
complete their homework at the K.I.S Brain Gym.
Brain Gym is open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 3:15-4:15 pm. There is no cost and
all of our students are welcome to attend as many days of the week that suits them and their whanau.
We operate in the library, were students are able to utilise the library books and computers in order to do
research if required. The objective of the Brain Gym is to provide an encouraging, supportive and a wellresourced environment that encourages our students to feel a sense of achievement and improve their level
of understanding.
The teachers/staff who run the Brain Gym actively support, question and challenge our students to think
critically about their learning. Students are always welcome to ask for help from the teachers and also
support each other in order to achieve a greater understanding about any area of learning.
So parents/caregivers & students, if you would like to sign up for Brain Gym then please fill in the
permission slip and return it to the front office. Brain Gym will be running for the entire school year (not on
the school holidays).
Brain Gym (Homework centre) attendance permission slip
I ……………………………………………………………………………………………….hereby give permission
(Parents/caregivers name)
for my child ……………………………………………………………………………………… who is in Room ……………………..
to attend the homework centre on
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
(Please circle all of the days your child may attend)
Parent contact details: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(Mobile or landline or both please. A number in which we will reach you during 3.15-4.15pm)
Parent signature: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
A publication from Kelston Intermediate
www.kelstonint.school.nz 2nd – 6th March
Kelston Intermediate School
Te Kura Takawaenga O Kelston
Success Through Effort...... To Our Potential
Being Responsible, Respectful and Engaged
Vanguard Road, Kelston, Auckland, 0602 Ph. 818-5544 Fax
Personal Learning Plan Evening
17th March 2015
Dear Parents / Caregivers...........
Tena Koutou Katoa:
During week eight of this term we will be holding our first ever Personal Learning Plan evening to discuss your child’s current learning
levels and how well they are progressing regarding our We Are Kelston Taumata.
As part of this evening we would like to set some social, cultural and academic goals with you and your child which will enhance their
all-round progress at Kelston Intermediate.
We consider this a very important time of the year as we need to set targets and goals for all our students to ensure we
make a significant impact on their social and cultural intelligences while achieving excellent academic progress.
What do you need to do?
1.
Fill in the attached slip below and return it to school ASAP so we are able to ensure you have an appointment time
within the timeframe you have requested.
2. Show up for your interview time with your child so we are able to set our learning targets and goals together.
We would like to see a member of every student’s whanau, we ask for 15minutes of your time that could have significant
impact on our ability to make the type of progress we need to with our students. Please ensure you make a time and we
can work together for our students.
Nga Mihi
Phil Gordon
Conference Time
Student’s Name: ____________________________
Room ___________
The conferences will be for 15mins each. We will send you confirmation of your exact time.
My preferred time for our conference is: (please circle)
2.00 – 4.00pm
Signed:__________________________
4.00 – 6.00pm
6.30-8.00pm
(Print Name please) _______________________________
(Please return this form by Friday 13th of March)
www.kelstonint.school.nz 2nd – 6th March
A publication from Kelston Intermediate
Weekly Attendance
98
96
94
92
90
88
86
84
82
Room 1 Room 2 Room 3 Room 4 Room 5 Room 6 Room 7 Room 8 Room 9 Room
10
Congratulations to the following rooms on your
attendance
Team Taonga Room 1: 95%
Team Kotahitanga Room 3: 97%
Team Aroha Room 4: 96%
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www.kelstonint.school.nz 2nd – 6th March
A publication from Kelston Intermediate
www.kelstonint.school.nz 2nd – 6th March
A publication from Kelston Intermediate
Room 6 2015
Room 6 has had an amazing start to the year.
this term we have been studying around the topic
“We are Kelston” and understanding our three values
respect, responsibility and engagement. Our class and
team has been learning about people and their villages.
Whanau day
Friday was a highlight for us students in room 6.
all students and parents both enjoyed the powhiwi
Communicating and presenting our work and sharing the
delicious cultural kai we had as a family.
also receiving our taumata bands was exciting. And it
was nice to see some parents getting involved in our
active Presentation.
By Zekiel and Glenda.