Newsletter No. 18 – Term 2 20 th June 2018 – Week 8 KARORI NORMAL SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Donald Street, Karori Welcome Welcome to the following new pupils: Kai SMITH. From the Principal Kia Ora Koutou Last Friday we celebrated Matariki. In the morning we worked in groups containing children from Year 1 to Year 8 and at midday the whole school met together and each team shared some of their Kapa Haka learning. One of our charter goals is around a culture of care, so it was great to see the wonderful caring leadership demonstrated by our older children as they worked with our younger ones. A huge thank you to Cherie Le Quesne for organising the celebration. Another aspect of this charter goal relates to resilience, I found this quote on a blog at the weekend and it made me reflect on how we work with children at KNS and on my own parenting; "prepare your child for the path, not the path for your child." I am very grateful to David Wong, our Room 20 teacher and Team Kahikatea Team Leader, for the fantastic work he does with our Year 7 & 8 bands each year. He does this most mornings before school and during many of his lunchtimes; he certainly has had a major impact on the lives of many of our current and past students. It was great therefore, to hear about the success of one our children who has moved on to secondary school. Samantha Romijn, one of our ex-KNS students (now in Year 11 at Wellington Girls’ College) recently won 2 nd place at Smokefree Rockquest Wellington for an original song in the solo/duo category. Samantha had her first experiences singing in front of others and performing live music when she was a student at KNS and was a member of a band in both Year 7 and Year 8. You can view her video submission for the National phase of Smokefree Rockquest and see her singing four original songs here: https://youtu.be/NKYf2P-bCI4 Whakataukī o te wiki (Proverb of the Week) ‒ E kore te tangata e pakiri i runga i te wai marino – A person who remains in calm waters will never get strong A thought to share with your children: “Each day, we have the opportunity to learn something new, apologize for our mistakes, and become better.” (Lewis Howes) Ngā Mihi Conrad Kelly Principal Telephone: 476-7209 Fax: 476-7236 Checkline: 476-7228 Email: [email protected]Website: www.kns.school.nz BOT Email: [email protected]2018 Term Dates Term 2 Monday 30 April – Friday 6 July Term 3 Monday 23 July – Friday 28 Sep Term 4 Monday 15 Oct – Thursday 20 Dec 2018 TEAMS Kowhai – Y1 (Team Leader James Appleton) Rooms 1, 4, 5, 8 & 9 Pohutukawa – Y2/3 (Team Leader Phil McIntosh) Rooms 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16 & 17 Akakura – Y4 (Team Leader Anita Patel) Rooms 14, 15, 18 & 21 Kahikatea – Y5/6 (Team Leader David Wong) Rooms 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 28 & 29 Totara – Y7/8 (Team Leader Trish Blacktop) Rooms 22, 23, 23A, 33, 34 & 35 Important Dates 20 Jun PTA Meeting 7.30pm 3 July Team Kahikatea Celebration Assembly 11am – 11.50am 6 July End of Term 2 Any additional or altered dates will be highlighted in yellow each week Quick Reminders 20 Jun PTA Meeting 7.30pm
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Newsletter No. 18 – Term 2 20th June 2018 – Week 8
KARORI NORMAL SCHOOL
NEWSLETTER Donald Street, Karori
Welcome
Welcome to the following new pupils: Kai SMITH.
From the Principal
Kia Ora Koutou
Last Friday we celebrated Matariki. In the morning we worked in groups containing children from Year 1 to Year 8 and at midday the whole school met together and each team shared some of their Kapa Haka learning. One of our charter goals is around a culture of care, so it was great to see the wonderful caring leadership demonstrated by our older children as they worked with our younger ones. A huge thank you to Cherie Le Quesne for organising the celebration.
Another aspect of this charter goal relates to resilience, I found this quote on a blog at the weekend and it made me reflect on how we work with children at KNS and on my own parenting; "prepare your child for the path, not the path for your child."
I am very grateful to David Wong, our Room 20 teacher and Team Kahikatea Team Leader, for the fantastic work he does with our Year 7 & 8 bands each year. He does this most mornings before school and during
many of his lunchtimes; he certainly has had a major impact on the lives of many of our current and past students. It was great therefore, to hear about the success of one our children who has moved on to secondary school.
Samantha Romijn, one of our ex-KNS students (now in Year 11 at Wellington Girls’ College) recently won 2nd
place at Smokefree Rockquest Wellington for an original song in the solo/duo category. Samantha had her first experiences singing in front of others and performing live music when she was a student at KNS and was a member of a band in both Year 7 and Year 8. You can view her video submission for the National phase of Smokefree Rockquest and see her singing four original songs here: https://youtu.be/NKYf2P-bCI4
Whakataukī o te wiki (Proverb of the Week)
‒ E kore te tangata e pakiri i runga i te wai marino – A person who remains in calm waters will never get strong
A thought to share with your children:
“Each day, we have the opportunity to learn something new, apologize for our mistakes, and become better.” (Lewis Howes)
Kids Art Works Calendars The popular Kids Art Works Calendar, cards, mouse pads, diaries and sketchbooks fundraiser is back this year! Artwork is currently being produced with orders available in term 3.
In preparation for this process, we will be sending Kids Art Works a database of students’ names by class number along with their artwork. These details will used for Kids Art Works to generate order forms and manage orders. No other details will be forwarded.
If you are not happy for us to send your child’s name, class number and artwork to this organisation, or have any questions, please email me [email protected]
FREE Dental Checks! Karori Normal School
The Bee Healthy Dental Mobile will be at your school from Monday 23 July to Friday 28 September 2018. Once seen, your child will be given a letter that will inform you of what happens next. This will be either:
Your child requires no further appointments this year.
Your child needs an appointment at your local Dental Hub Clinic for further care.
Please contact us to change this appointment if required.
Please search your child's school bag!
Your local Hub clinic is: Selby Hub 175 A Adelaide Road Newtown
To update your contact details or check if your child is enrolled please call our Selby Hub Clinic on 806 2801 Monday to Thursday 8.00 to 4.30pm.
To enrol your child phone 0800 826583 option 1 or to enrol online on visit ww.beehealthy.org.nz
School Road Patrols
Each week we will publish the names of the two children who will be on road patrol duties for the week. Please check and ensure you know when you are on duty. This is very important. Any queries contact Andrea Peetz – [email protected].
Thursday 21 June Fred I R33 & Luke M R33 Friday 22 June Emma B R23 & Sydney R23 Monday 25 June Georgia P R34 & Hamish R34 Tuesday 26 June Eden F R34 & Ollie J R34 Wednesday 27 June Oliver G R33 & Ashley C R33
Firstly congratulations to all the students who ran last week at the Western Zone Cross Country. They all did extremely well on a new track around Karori West Normal School, but also waiting patiently in the hall between the races. It made for a long day for the students and they all did extremely well.
Thank you also to the parent helpers that helped out today. We really appreciate your help and support as well as your flexibility with the changes this morning. So thank you very much.
Below are the results for the students that came in the top 20 positions. Those that placed in the top 10 are now going through to the Interzone Cross Country at Karori Park on Tuesday 19th June.
KNS Results for Western Zone Cross Country
Year 4 Girls
Name School Place
Sophie B KNS 2
Eliza A KNS 10
Abigail McK KNS 16
Anna M KNS 18
Year 5 Girls
Name School Place
Eva K KNS 7
Paige J KNS 8
Sylvie L KNS 9
Lily C KNS 10
Ava E KNS 16
Year 4 Boys
Name School Place
Sam C KNS 1
Zac D KNS 4
Ted K KNS 5
Oliver C KNS 12
Alex B KNS 15
Year 5 Boys
Name School Place
Liam B KNS 1
Hudson T KNS 4
Ben McE KNS 9
Year 6 Girls
Name School Place
Giselle K KNS 1
Belle S KNS 7
Emily C KNS 8
Jessica C KNS 9
Emily H KNS 10
Caitlin B KNS 17
Year 7 Girls
Name School Place
Catherine S KNS 4
Emma B KNS 8
Ella C KNS 12
Zara B KNS 17
Anna T KNS 19
Year 8 Girls
Name School Place
Helena E KNS 3
Rachel B KNS 12
Sabine K KNS 13
Katie B KNS 16
Emily W KNS 18
Grace A KNS 19
Good luck to the students who have placed in the top 10 who will now compete at the Interzone Cross Country at Karori Park on Thursday 21st June.
KNS Sports Shirts Please return any KNS Sports Shirts to Room 18.
Margaret Presland Sports Administrator Karori Normal School
Year 6 Boys
Name School Place
Joe M KNS 1
Oli H KNS 2
Adam B KNS 3
James E KNS 5
Oscar Q KNS 6
Jacob G KNS 16
Year 7 Boys
Name School Place
Alex G KNS 4
Zack B KNS 5
Tom McK KNS 7
Oliver G KNS 14
William B KNS 17
Ben D KNS 19
Year 8 Boys
Name School Place
Josh C KNS 1
Nathan S KNS 5
Theo S KNS 14
KNS Rimu Netball Quiz Fundraiser The parents of the KNS Rimu Netball team are holding a quiz fundraiser on Saturday 30 June in aid of sending the team to the AIMS Games in September. Teams of 8 will compete for 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes. Tickets are $35 per person and include a lovely savoury and sweet food platter. There will be raffles, silent auctions and a cash bar with EFTPOS available. It’s going to be a great night with guaranteed fun and hilarity. Email [email protected] for tickets letting us know if you want a full table of 8 or if you would like us to put you into a team. The quiz will be at the Karori Bridge Club with the doors opening at 6:30pm and the quiz kicking off at 7:00pm. We really appreciate your support.
There are 6 wines to choose from. Have a look at the wine offer form below! Orders close on the Friday 6
th of July.
(different date on order form!) Please spread the news to family and friends!! Just fill in the order form and if any questions, please contact: [email protected]
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Get your new 2018/2019 book today! The 2017 | 2018 Entertainment Memberships expired on 1 June 2018. Please continue
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Gardening Stall: The gala garden stall members are about to start work and we need empty six pack plant containers. If you have any please contact Abbie at [email protected] for the address to deliver to. We are always keen for new members - no gardening experience required! Please let Abbie know if you are interested in helping out a little or a lot.
Baby and Toddler Stall 2018: Trainee Convenors Required 2018 will be Suez and Sacha's last year managing the baby and toddler stall at the KNS Gala. We would love to pass on our knowledge (and banana boxes) to one or two people who are keen to take over. The idea is that these people will work closely with us this year so that we can show them the systems that we have in place to make the sorting and setting up as easy as possible. This is a great opportunity for someone to see how things are done. We have already
committed elsewhere for 2019 so will not be available to help out then.
Due to the huge increase in Community News we have decided to only post local news
Leaders for Education scheme - I am proud to support Karori Normal School under the Leaders for Education scheme. If you or someone you know is thinking of selling your home, arrange for a free, no obligation appraisal from Martin Binks. If you sell your home with me I will make a donation of $250 to the school. This is only available from Martin Binks at Ray White in Karori. I can be reached by e-mail at [email protected], and Ph: 022 066 3170 or 04 212 3170. Martin Binks, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, REAA 2008, Ray White Karori
Make and Take your own Bag! Karori Boomerang Bags want to help you get prepared for Plastic Free July with a free pop-in bag making session. Come along and choose from our wonderful range of recycled fabric for your bag and straps, and one of our volunteers will assist you to make your very own bag to take home. It will be a fun day of laughter and chatter and lots of bag making. Saturday 23rd June 10am – 4pm at the Karori Arts and Crafts Centre For more information about Boomerang Bags and our commitment to tackling plastic pollution visit us on Facebook: Karori Boomerang Bags or come along, meet some of the team and have a chat.
Campbell Kindergarten Fundraising Movie Night - Campbell Kindergarten are holding a movie night on Thursday July 26 at Penthouse Cinema to raise money for its garden project. Get some friends together & come see Mamma Mia 2 with pre-movie treats & a chance to win fantastic spot prizes! Contact Harriet [email protected] for tickets ($25).
Karori Arts and Crafts Centre School Holiday Programme - Art Classes We have some fun and creative children’s art classes running through the school holidays to keep your kids entertained. Classes are $40 for a half day or $70 full day (discounts per members or 3+ days. We have Fantasy Art (10am-12.30pm July 10
th) and Watercolour doodling (1pm – 4pm July 10
th), Wacky Painted Sculpture (9.30am – 12.30pm or 4pm July 16
th), Pop
Art (9.30am – 12.30pm or 4pm July 17th) and Wild Abstract Colour- Mixed Media Painting (9.30am – 12.30pm or 4pm July 19th). Ages 6-14 years and strictly limited to 12 children per class so get in quick! Places are filling up fast.
