School Newsletter
Term 2 Week 7 2015
Dear Parents/Caregivers
Welcome to this edition of the school
newsletter. There is a great deal on at the
moment, and, coming up. Teachers are
writing mid-year reports which will come
home to you at the end of the term. You will
also get a second Interim Report tomorrow
which should see an improvement for your
child.
Also coming up is the ski trip, the school
Production and Open Day/Night. We had a
break from the production over the long
weekend and it was good that we did. I was
talking with one boy who had 2 days of rugby
in the weekend, rugby on Tuesday, practice
on Tuesday night, school rugby practice on
Wednesday, club practice on Thursday night,
basketball on Friday night and rugby on
Saturday. I am sure Rep teams will be
selected soon and this will add to the
pressure.
It is important that we remember that many of
our children are busy and get very tired. I
know you monitor this at home, making sure
children get lots of sleep and good food.
Please remember that your child’s classroom
teacher is always available to talk to even
though the Teacher-Parent-Child Interviews
are not until next term. If there is anything at
all that is a concern please get in touch.
Best wishes
Peter Aitken
Deputy Principal
Entertainment Books 2015 -2016
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
School Production
Tuesday 23 June
Wednesday 24 June
Thursday 25 June
7pm – 8:30pm
If you have purchased an
Entertainment Book and you do not
have a Gold Card enclosed please
contact Richard on email
[email protected]
or phone the office 374 5921
Year 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.
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
Speech Competition
Congratulations to the following students who
won the speech competitions last Friday.
They are:
Salma (Room 10) - Year 7
Jorja (Room 5) - Year 8
They will now go on to compete in the Rotary
Speech competition on Tuesday 16 June.
We wish you all the best
. 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.
Ski Day Wednesday
5 August
A Ski trip notice was
given to your child last
week.
If you would like them
to attend please fill in
the slip and return with
your payment by
Wednesday 24 June.
School Cell Phone
Fibre optic ducting
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.)
Thanks.
Fibre optic ducting will be installed down
Riccarton Road, Clyde Road and Kirkwood
Avenue from May until July 2015.
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
Rugby Team
Food Technology
Hagley Sport Results for Tuesday 26 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 4 – 7
Loss 0 – 7
Loss 0 – 10
Win 9 – 8
Loss 14 – 19
Loss 4 – 23
Win 16 – 13
Loss 2 – 29
Loss 2 – 32
Draw 2 – 2
Loss 1 – 10
Loss 1 – 10
Loss 20 – 26
Win 3 – 0
Loss 0 – 3
Loss 1 – 2
Loss 1 – 2
Win 3 – 0
Win 2 – 1
Win 24 – 19
Draw 34 – 34
Loss 4 – 37
Loss 5 – 6
Opposition
Cobham B
Cobham E
Heaton Yellow
Chisnallwood A
ChCh South B
Cobham D
Chisnallwood D
Breens C
ChCh South F
Chisnallwood
Breens A
Cobham A
Kirkwood B
Kirkwood A
Cobham C
Heaton Blue
Chisnallwood Red
Cobham F
Jillview
Hornby
Middleton
St Margarets
Player of the Day
Lucy S
Lucy F
Emma
Tyra
Sarah
Libby
Nikesha
Carla
Vanessa D
Simon B
Tristan
Ramaht
Nathan
Induwara
Paige
Jai
Ali
Jodi
Bao
Jake
Anfernee
Naia
Lochlan
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 3 – 10
Loss 4 – 10
Loss 0 – 10
Loss 7 - 23
Loss 7 – 40
Loss 8 – 12
Win 22 – 3
Loss 1 – 48
Loss 1 – 20
Draw 2 – 2
Loss 1 – 7
Loss 0 – 7
Win 20 – 12
Win 2 – 1
Bye
Loss 1 – 3
Win 2 – 1
Loss 0 – 3
Loss 0 – 3
Opposition
Heaton Green
Breens B
Cobham E
Casebrook A
Heaton B
Chch South C
Hillmorton Blue
Cobham E
Chisnallwood Green
Chch South A
Heaton A
Heaton Green
Player of the Day
Jayden
Kaine
Summer
Jade
Michaela
Milana
Ava
Shannon
Amelie
Luke
Dean
Ethan
Ben
Jonathan
Chch South 2
Chisnallwood Green
Cobham E
Chch South 3
Liam
William
George
Ami
Congratulations to the 5 girls who trialled on Friday for the Canterbury Rep team and
that 2 girls - Molly and Zaria have made it through to the second trial.
All the best for the next trials.
School Production
3 weeks to go!!
We didn’t practice last Sunday because it was a long weekend and we thought many
children might be away.
There will definitely be practices on 7, 14 & 21 May from 2 – 4pm.
We need to start thinking of costumes for those on stage.
Those who have individual roles will be told what they need. Below is a list of what we
are looking for. Any donations would be greatfully received.
Groups:
Sporty Boys:
Dances:
 Rugby jersey
 Black tights, white shirt
 Shirt, tie & long pants

Pocket protectors
Freeze:
 Black suit, white shirt
Geeks (some need to be bright):
 White shirt, long pants
 Bow tie
 Knitted cardigan or vest
Erazor:
 Tights/top
 Leather jackets, masks
Nice Girls:
 White blouse
 Plain skirt
 Mid length dress
Principal:
 Skirt/jacket
Mean Girls:
 White blouse,
 Plain skirt
 Long ball dresses (various
sizes
Caretaker:
 Overalls, dungarees
Cousteau:
 Belted coat
Book Club
Orders are due by
Tuesday 23 June
Please place any orders in the
Office slot.
Ski Day: Wednesday 5 August
I give permission for ………………………………………………… of Room……………. to attend
the Mt Hutt ski day - signed ………………………………………….Parent/Caregiver
Experience: please tick the appropriate category for your child:

First time skier/boarder
1-3 day skier/boarder (i.e. can stop)
- Beginner

4 - 6 days skier/boarder (i.e. can turn) - Intermediate

Confident/experienced skier/boarder
They wish to:
- Expert
I enclose payment of $75 by cash or cheque
Ski
Or have paid via internet banking
Snowboard
For those who wish to be picked up and/or dropped off in Rolleston please tick
Please note: Children must bring their payments & permission slips to the school office
before Friday 19 June.
Internet payments need to show on our bank statement by this date and accompany this
slip.
Adults Attending
1. First Name: ………………………… Surname: ……………………….(name printed on ticket)
2. First Name: ………………………… Surname: ……………………......
Options available for adults (please tick):
1.
Lift only (all lifts – does not include rental gear)
$75
Snowboarding
2.
Beginner lift only – Magic Carpet
$40
Skiing
3.
Ski/Board Rental
$40
4.
Starter Pack (includes: Beginner lift pass (Magic
$100
Carpet), Skis/board/boots/poles & lesson with children.
Child payment: $
75.00
Total amount for adults attending: $
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED (including child)
$
I AM AWARE THAT IF I ATTEND I MUST PROVIDE MY OWN VEHICLE.
Signature …………………………………….(Signature of Parent/Caregiver)
Please note, account details as follows: Kirkwood Intermediate Board of Trustees;
12-3147-0180900-00;
Particulars: Child’s Surname, First Name; Ref: Skiing.
Our Term Calendar:
(you can also refer to our website:
www.kirkwood.school.nz)
Wed
Inter Intermediate Cross Country 1:30pm Halswell
Quarry
10 June
Rooms 2 & 4 Airforce Museum
PTA Meeting 7:30pm
Thur
11 June Room 6 – Airforce Museum
Mon
15 June
Tues
Girls’ Self Defence
Int. Gymn Artistic – Olympia Gym
Garth McVicar at the Year 7 Assembly
16 June
ICAS Spelling/Writing
Thur
18 June BoT Meeting
Mon
22 June
Tues
23 June Production
Wed
24 June Production
Thurs
25 June Production
Mon
29 June Girls’ Self Defence
Tues
30 June Open Day/Open Night
Fri
Mon
Girls’ Self Defence
Int. Gym – Rhythmic Olympia Gym
2 July Last day of Term 2
20 July Term 3 starts
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: _________________________
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: Various workshops/programmes available. Visit
www.ccc.govt.nz/cityleisure/recreationsport/coursesfororganisers.aspx or contact Jacqui Miller on 941 5333
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. For details <http://www.sciencealive.co.nz/sites/default/files/Term2%20flyer.pdf> or
contact Science Alive 365-5199, or visit at www.sciencealive.co.nz<http://www.sciencealive.co.nz>
The Imagination Station: Free activities in the holidays at Northlands. For details www.northlands.co.nz
Metro Service: Buses will begin using the new facility on the corner of Lichfield and Colombo Streets from
Monday 25 May. Please visit the website for further details: [email protected] or ph 366 8855.
Alternatively you may visit the website http://www.metroinfo.co.nz/Pages/default.aspx
Horisons Oscar: Survey on Before School Child Care – if you wish to participate please email
[email protected] or phone 974 1532
Girls Zone: - CCC Libraries Learning Centre’s after school programmes for girls, aged 10- 13 years, extend
and expand their computer and technological skills. They look at topics such as digital photography including
image manipulation, music and movie making and lego or clay animation. Funs from 4pm - 5.15pm on
Mondays at Upper Riccarton Library, 71 Main South Rd, Sockburn. For details ph 03 941 5140
CPIT Open Day on Thursday 18 June, 3pm-6pm. Students are invited to come along and talk
to tutors, check out the campuses and find out more about studying for their future career.
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre a joint summer pool, library and community facilities opens in November. To
hear more there are various meeting being held. Please visit my.christchurchcitylibraries.com for detail or ph
941 7923
CASPA after School Holiday Programme. For details ph 349 9260, email [email protected],
www.caspa.org.nz
ADHD RESEARCH:- The Mental Health & Nutrition Research Group at the University of Canterbury is
currently running a study testing a broad-spectrum vitamin-mineral formula to treat ADHD in children. for
further information visit: http://bit.ly/childadhd. Or contact Kathryn Darling 03-3642987 ext 7705
or [email protected].
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