School Newsletter
Term 2 Week 5 2015
Dear Parents/Caregivers
Welcome to this edition of the school
newsletter. As we work our way through the
second term we feel lucky that the autumn
weather has continued, allowing our sports
teams to participate in the Hagley Sports
competition. Our teams play with pride and
are known for their sportsmanship. Our
Rugby team is leading the way this year,
having won the challenge shield and are
managing to hold off strong opposition.
Good luck to them, and to all of our teams for
the remainder of the season.
Thank you to those parents who have
responded to our request for home stay
families for visiting short term students who
are coming to Kirkwood early next term. The
students coming are really looking forward to
being a part of our school, and really
appreciate the opportunity to live in a New
Zealand home. Could I ask that you consider
adding your name to our list of hosts please.
Not only do you get a financial reward, but the
school also benefits which allows us to
provide good resources and smaller class
sizes for all. Thank you in anticipation.
One of the best parts of my job is walking
around the school talking with children and
their teachers, visiting classrooms and
observing the teaching and learning
happening in our school. I am impressed with
both our children and our teachers. Classes
are very well managed and are very
productive learning environments. Children
are focused on their tasks and it is obvious
that learning is happening. I know when
prospective parents visit our school, they are
frequently impressed by the calm and
respectful relationships they see between our
children and our staff. To me, this is a critical
part of our school, and enhances the
progress our children make. It is obvious that
what you do as parents contributes greatly to
this tone around our school. Our children
come to school well fed, well dressed, well
prepared and ready to learn and this makes
our job so much better – thank you for your
obvious support of our school.
As you may know the school counsellor,
Chrystal Witte, resigned from her position at
the end of last term to pursue a different
lifestyle as a farmer. Chrystal added so much
to our school, and has been missed. The
Board has advertised for a new counsellor
and I hope that we will soon have her
replacement in place. Please know that all of
our staff will do whatever they can to support
your child during this transition process.
Thank you for being such a positive and
supportive school community. Working
together we can achieve so much more for
your children.
Best wishes
Phil Tappenden
Principal
Book Club orders
are due by Monday 25 May.
Please post in the
office slot.
Year 8 Wellington Camp
Thank you to those who have already paid the deposit of $100 towards the Wellington
Camp. If you have not already done so please ensure this is done immediately as
flights need to be paid for.
We need to know as soon as possible if your family is unable to afford the cost of the
camp. If so, please contact Phil Tappenden through the school office. He is very
approachable and willing to listen.
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.
Open Day/Night
for Kirkwood Intermediate
will be on
Tuesday 30 June
9am – 12 noon & 7pm – 8:30pm.
Please pass this on to anyone you know
who would like to come and have a look at our school
with the thought of enrolling their child here for 2016
Our Term Calendar:
Please visit our website to view the latest
calendar:
www.kirkwood.school.nz
. Library
Homework Club
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.
School Cell Phone
NZ AIMS GAMES
For texting absentees only please.
027 4163414.
(Please note – we do not reply.)
The New Zealand Community Trust AIMS
(Association of Intermediate and Middle
Schools) Games International Sporting
Championships is being held from Sunday 6
If you have an urgent or important message September to Friday 11 September
that you want passed to your child,
in Tauranga.
please ring the office on 348 7718.
(If you text or email, we may not read the
You can enter this event through the school.
message in time.)
We do not select the teams to take part in
Thanks.
this. The games cater for most sports
including gymnastics.
For further information you can contact
Chris Gaut (Sports Coordinator)
on email [email protected].
Blues Awards
Fibre optic ducting
If you think you have earnt a Blues award
please see Miss Leonard in Room 2 by
Friday 22 May. This is the final cutoff date
for the next Blues Assembly.
Fibre optic ducting will be installed down
Riccarton Road, Clyde Road and Kirkwood
Avenue from May until July 2015.
Thank you.
Some parking restrictions will be in place.
Please take care when dropping off or picking
up your child from school over this time.
Thank you
Internet Banking
The school bank details are as follows:
Account Name: Kirkwood Intermediate Board of Trustees
Account Number: 12-3147-0180900-00
Particulars: Child’s name (surname and first name)
Reference: Parent’s/caregiver’s name (surname and first name)
For those of you who wish to pay by internet banking for any school activities during the year,
please make sure you return the permission slip, ticking the box saying that you are paying
via the internet.
2016 Draft Charter
Our Board of Trustees is currently reviewing our draft Charter for 2016.
You can view this on our website under the Announcement tab. If you
would like to make comment, please do so by emailing the school office or
phoning Phil Tappenden by Monday 8 June.
www.kirkwood.school.nz
Football Festival
Mufti Day
Thank you for supporting our recent Mufti Day.
We raised $387.80
This will go toward supporting the Red Cross in Nepal.
Hagley Sport Results for Tuesday 12 May
Team
Hockey A
Hockey B
Hockey C
Netball A
Netball B
Netball C
Netball D
Netball E
Netball F
Football A
Football B
Football C
Rugby
Table Tennis A
Table Tennis B
Table Tennis C
Table Tennis D
Table Tennis E
Table Tennis F
Basketball White
Basketball Green
Basketball Girls’
Waterpolo
Score
Loss 1 – 10
Loss 0 – 10
Loss 0 – 10
Loss 6 – 36
Won 10 – 7
Won 16 – 10
Bye
Bye
Loss 1 – 42
Won 5 – 0
Loss
Bye
Win 41 – 7
Loss 0 – 3
Loss 1 – 2
Loss 1 – 2
Loss 1 – 2
Loss 1 – 2
Loss 0 – 3
Loss 22 – 29
Won 48 – 18
Loss 6 – 22
Loss 2 – 4
Opposition
Cobham A
Cobham D
Casebrook A
Heaton
Chisnalwood
Linwood
Player of the Day
Selma
Alannah
Emma
Kate
Zaria
Yea na
Casebrook C
Heaton A
Chinsnalwood B
Kate
Luke
Caden
Cobham A
Cobham B
ChCh South
Cobham D
Chisnallwood Green
Cobham F
Cobham E
Middleton Gold
Villa
Cobham
Preston
William
Riley
Michael
Thane
Danielle
Jono
Jai
Katie
Marnie
Hagley Sport Results for Tuesday 19 May
Team
Hockey A
Hockey B
Hockey C
Netball A
Netball B
Netball C
Netball D
Netball E
Netball F
Football A
Football B
Football C
Rugby
Table Tennis A
Table Tennis B
Table Tennis C
Table Tennis D
Table Tennis E
Table Tennis F
Score
Loss 2 – 10
Loss 1 – 9
Loss 0 – 10
Loss 11 – 35
Loss 7 – 35
Loss 4 – 6
Loss 6 – 7
Loss 1 – 27
Loss 3 – 35
Draw 3 – 3
Loss 1 – 10
Loss 1 – 7
Win 34 – 32
Win 3 – 0
Loss 0 – 3
Loss 1 – 2
Loss 1 – 2
Win 2 – 1
Loss 1 – 2
Opposition
Heathon A
Heaton D
Cobham D
ChCh South
Heaton C
Chisnallwood Black
Breens B
ChCh South
Heaton G
Cobham A
Hillmorton
Breens
Heaton
Heaton Yellow
Cobham A
Heaton Blue
Heaton White
Kirkwood F
Kirkwood E
Player of the Day
Staci
Lamar
Melanie
Zaria
Natalie
Paige
Amy
Afza
Rachael
Sophie
Jorja
Kieran
Levi
Josh
Aza
Cassie
Shikane
Logan
Congratulations
Congratualtions to the following students who have been selected to trial for the Canterbury
Representative Netball team. They are: Ayla - Room 6; Holly - Room 9; Molly M - Room 9;
Jade - Room 9; Cherie - Room 3; Molly W - Room 3.
Well done to you all.
Rugby Report Tuesday 12 May
41-7 win over Cobham A. Player of the Day: Cormac
Coming after an excellent win against Chisnallwood last week our Rugby team were ready to fire,
coming up against Cobham for the Inter Intermediate School Rugby Shield.
It has been a long while since Kirkwood has held this shield. Naia and the boys slogged it out for
a comprehensive win.
All were very happy with their performance. A stand out player was Nathan with his tackling
which was textbook. Kaleb resembled a young John Kirwan smashing out into open space and
Carter proved that size does not matter taking down the biggest of the Cobham crew and turning
the tables on attack, making huge meters and offloading like Manu Vatuvei the beast!
We are very pleased to have the Shield back in its rightful place!
Here’s hoping we can hold onto it for the season, things are looking bright so far!
Thanks for reading,
Cormac
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COMMUNITY NOTICES
Helen O’Grady Drama Classes: A Scholarship is available for one term of drama classes. If you are
interested, please apply in writing to the school office.
Ngai Tahu Iwi has nominated Number Works'nWords as an accredited provider of Maths and English tuition
for children who are registered & are 8yrs old or older. These children are entitled to apply for a grant
which provides one term of tuition, valued at $450, per year. Forms can be downloaded from the Ngai Tahu
website or can be requested from Rm 5, or by contacting Fraser at Number Works'nWords Burnside 3587917
Christchurch City Council Graffiti Programme needs your help. Any volunteers contact Valarie
Merryweather 9416614 or email [email protected]
FIFA U20 World Cup Double Header, AMI Stadium – Monday 1 June (Queen’s Birthday). For details visit:
http://tickets.fifanz2015.com/individual-matches
Christchurch City Council: Various workshops/programmes available. Visit
www.ccc.govt.nz/cityleisure/recreationsport/coursesfororganisers.aspx or contact Jacqui Miller on 941 5333
or email [email protected]
Speak Spanish: Classes available. For details visit www.speakspanish.co.nz
Riccarton Players – ‘A Riccartonian Plance of Varieties’ 3 – 13 June. Visit www.riccartonplayers.co.nz for
details.
The Story Collective present an evening of stories with Regi Carpenter. For details visit
www.orangestudio.co.nz
Storytelling for Children –Workshops:For info http://orangestudio.co.nz/show/the-story-collective-regicarpenter
RadioTek – A day of Radio Technology. Sunday 24 May. For details visit www.radioTek.org.nz or ph K
Barnsdale 323 8377 or email [email protected]
Increasing Self Control in Children – Workshops available. For details visit www.cea.org.nz or ph 366
0285 or ph Cathie 332 2003
AIR FORCE MUSEUM Come join the fun at the Air Force Museum this July for our OSCAR-endorsed school
holiday programme, Trench Art! Suitable for ages 5 to 12; 8:30am – 3pm; 6 - 10 or 13 -17 July 2015. Contact
our Public Programmes team to book your child in: [email protected] or 03 343 9504.
Science in the Library - free after school science programme in ten libraries across Christchurch.
no bookings required. Programmes run during term time (except the first week) from 3:30-4:30pm.
Library Schedule Term 2 2015 – Various sessions available. For details visit:
Download<http://www.sciencealive.co.nz/sites/default/files/Term2%20flyer.pdf> Library Schedule Term 2. For
further infor contact Science Alive 365-5199, or visit their website
at www.sciencealive.co.nz<http://www.sciencealive.co.nz>
Discover the Amazing World of Bugs – Christchurch South Library 24 May 12:30pm – 2pm
X Factor NZ finalist Joe Irvine is taking his experiences & turning them into a positive by holding a fundraiser
concert for bully prevention charity Be The Change NZ. Please support this worthy cause and meet X Factor
finalist Joe! Under 18’s must come with a paying parent/legal guardian but are FREE!! Club Tavern, 441
Colombo Street 5-8pm THIS SUNDAY 24th as part of Ara Taiohi Youth Week. Tickets only $15 or $20 door
sales: http://www.cosmicticketing.co.nz/event/show/4190
High School Open Days/Nights
Christchurch Boys’ High School
Tuesday 26 May 4 – 7pm
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited/Discovery Campus Wednesday 27 May at 6pm – 8pm
Lincoln High School
Thursday 28 May 7pm. Pre-enrolments close 31 July, Offers of Place
sent Friday 7 August & Acceptances of Place due Monday 24 August
Riccarton High School
Tonight Thursday 21 May 7pm in the hall
Christ’s College
Scholarships available. Visit http://christscollege.com/ or ph 3646836
for details. Enrolments for 2016 close Friday 22 May
Please check the individual schools website for confirmation of dates & times. If you are interested in
a High School which is not listed above then please visit their website for details.
Sports/Clubs
High School Old Boys Rugby Club: For details and Registrations days visit www.oldboys.co.nz
Marist Albion RFC Junior Rugby. For details and Registration days visit www.maristalbion.co.nz
Delta Rhythmic Gymnastic Club: ph Sarah on 354-5552 for details
Templeton Netball Club: For info http://www.sportsground.co.nz/templetonnetball/91267/
Merlins Netball. For details email [email protected]
Diva Rhythmic Gymnastics Club : For info Bianca Stove [email protected] or 0275217220
Free Kendo Training For details phone or text 027 2752677 or email [email protected]
Hearts Saint Peter’s Netball Club. Trial dates 2015 – for details 342 7113 or 027 4240577
Christchurch Avon Running Club – For details visit http://christchurchavon.com
Technical Netball Visit our website for full www.technicalnetball.co.nz
Hornby United AFC. Any enquiries can be directed to me on 027 2499 048 or the above email. I appreciate
any help you can give.
Please note: Kirkwood Intermediate does not necessarily endorse or support any
of the services advertised
260 RICCARTON ROAD, P.O. BOX 29-242, CHRISTCHURCH 8540. PHONE: 03 348 7718. FACSIMILE 03 348 1085
Email: [email protected]
www.kirkwood.school.nz
Homestay families wanted
If you are interesting in hosting an International Homestay student for a short term please
fill in your details below and post in the office slot. Alternatively you can phone the office
on 348 7718 or email: [email protected]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Homestay Interest
We are interested in having homestay students.
Name of your child at school:
Name:___________________________________ Room number: _______
We can host _________(number) homestays.
We prefer male/female (circle one)
Name: _____________________
Signed: ________________________
Contact number: _________________________