Newsletter No. 10 St Benedict’s School Khandallah Absence Phone No: 939-3878 Answer Phone: 479-6878 Fax: 479-3879 Email: [email protected]Website: www.st-benedicts.school.nz School Blog: http://stbensepicblog.blogspot.co.nz 4 April 2017 Parent Interviews will take place tomorrow Wednesday April 5 and Thursday April 6. If you have been unable to make an appointment to talk with your child’s teacher this week but wish to, please make a time with them that suits you both. As I mentioned in our newsletter 2 weeks ago, this year we are trialling a different format for reporting to parents Reporting this year will take the following format. For students in their first 3 years at school there will be no change to the existing reporting process. For students in Years 4-8 reporting will be as follows: Term 1 (Week 10) – Initial interview and sharing/discussing learning goals. We are asking that the children attend the first part of these meetings when their goals are being discussed. Term 2 (Week 9) – Action Plan Report and interview Term 4 (Week 8) – End of Year Reports go home This change in reporting will align with reporting on student progress and achievement for the Board of Trustees. Lent Next week is Holy Week and a busy one to end the term. We have our annual Mission Fair on Wednesday 12 th April with the proceeds of this event going to Caritas for the good work they do in countries and communities overseas. On Thursday 13 th April the whole school will be taking part in the Stations of the Cross at St Benedict’s Church at 11.15am. Everyone is welcome to join us for this. Congratulations to the children who celebrated the Sacrament of Reconciliation at St Benedict’s Church last Wednesday. We ask that everyone keep them in their prayers as they continue with their faith journey. Our Year 6 students had a fantastic camp last week at Palm Grove and it was great to hear how they got involved in all of the activities that were on offer and how they didn’t let the weather deter them when it rained. Thanks to the work Mrs Taylor and Mrs Cameron put into this camp along with the support of the parents involved. This was again a successful and challenging experience for our students. Some photos have been loaded onto the school blog: http://stbensepicblog.blogspot.co.nz Key Dates April 5 & 6 Parent Learning Goal Interviews 10 Holy Week 12 Mission Fair 12 Mrs T and the Magic Pencil Book Launch 6pm – The Children’s Bookshop - Kilbirnie 13 Visit by author Elizabeth Cummings 13 Holy Thursday Stations of the Cross 13 Term 1 ends 30 Second Hand Uniform Sale May 01 Term 2 begins 04 Yr 8 immunisations 11 School Cross Country PP 16/5 5 Mufti Day – lucky dip item or gold coin donation 30 ICAS exam – Science June 5 Queens Birthday – School closed 11 St Patrick’s College Open Day 14 ICAS exam – Writing
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Newsletter No. 10 St Benedict’s School Khandallah Absence Phone No: 939-3878 Answer Phone: 479-6878 Fax: 479-3879 Email: [email protected] Website: www.st-benedicts.school.nz School Blog: http://stbensepicblog.blogspot.co.nz
4 April 2017
Parent Interviews will take place tomorrow Wednesday April 5 and Thursday April 6. If you have been unable to make an appointment to talk with your child’s teacher this week but wish to, please make a time with them that suits you both. As I mentioned in our newsletter 2 weeks ago, this year we are trialling a different format for reporting to parents Reporting this year will take the following format. For students in their first 3 years at school there will be no change to the existing reporting process. For students in Years 4-8 reporting will be as follows: Term 1 (Week 10) – Initial interview and sharing/discussing learning goals. We are asking that the children attend the first part of these meetings when their goals are being discussed. Term 2 (Week 9) – Action Plan Report and interview Term 4 (Week 8) – End of Year Reports go home This change in reporting will align with reporting on student progress and achievement for the Board of Trustees.
Lent Next week is Holy Week and a busy one to end the term. We have our annual Mission Fair on Wednesday 12
th April with the proceeds of this event going to Caritas for the good
work they do in countries and communities overseas. On Thursday 13
th April the whole school will be taking part in the Stations of the Cross at
St Benedict’s Church at 11.15am. Everyone is welcome to join us for this.
Congratulations to the children who celebrated the Sacrament of Reconciliation at St Benedict’s Church last Wednesday. We ask that everyone keep them in their prayers as they continue with their faith journey.
Our Year 6 students had a fantastic camp last week at Palm Grove and it was great to hear how they got involved in all of the activities that were on offer and how they didn’t let the weather deter them when it rained. Thanks to the work Mrs Taylor and Mrs Cameron put into this camp along with the support of the parents involved. This was again a successful and challenging experience for our students. Some photos have been loaded onto the school blog: http://stbensepicblog.blogspot.co.nz
Key Dates April
5 & 6 Parent Learning Goal Interviews
10 Holy Week
12 Mission Fair
12 Mrs T and the Magic Pencil Book Launch 6pm – The Children’s Bookshop - Kilbirnie
This week our EPIC Award, “EPIC Eddie” went to Room 7. All the children in Room 7 are kind and considerate. They always include each other in work and play. They listen to each other’s ideas during group discussions. In the playground they are inclusive and look out for children who are alone. Most of the children in Room 7 have set a personal goal to be caring and kind. They try to solve our problems peacefully, an example of this is when playing cricket during morning tea and lunch was causing problems and disagreements, they wrote down a set of rules that included being fair and playing fairly. The children in Room 7 have wonderful manners and are a positive group of students who try their best in all their learning. Mrs Miranda says, "It is a real pleasure to come in each morning to teach such lovely, enthusiastic students."
During the first part of Term 1 the students in Years 3 – 8 have been sitting standardised tests that help provide their teachers with information to target learning to their needs and group students so they can make the most of their learning time in class. This information was shared with the Board of Trustees at the meeting last week and we are all delighted with the continuation of excellent levels of achievement for our students that has been evident for many years. In the table below is our overall percentage compared with the national norms. We are grateful for the skilled and dedicated teachers who have gone before us, and those we have at our school today, who work so hard for the students of St Benedict’s School.
National norms Low 4%
Below Average
19% Average
54%
Above Average
19% Outstanding
4%
St Benedict’s School Pupils
Mathematics 1% 3% 45% 35% 17%
Reading Vocabulary 1% 6% 49% 35% 10%
Reading Comprehension 0% 1% 48% 35% 16%
Listening Comprehension 1% 4% 48% 32% 15%
Thank you to Richard Uerata-Jennings for organising our netball pole to be straightened and put back in place for our teams to use for the up-coming season.
The Children's Book Shop in Kilbirnie will be holding a book launch on Wednesday 12th April at 6pm for the story; 'Mrs. T and the Magic Pencil'. This story has been written about Wendy Treder by author Elizabeth Cummings while she was teaching at St Benedict’s School. There is an open invitation to anyone who would like to attend the book launch and help to celebrate this project. As well to show gratitude to Mrs Treder and the wonderful teachers like her who inspire their students and help them to grow. Elizabeth Cummings will be visiting our school on Thursday morning to talk with the students about the book and working as an author.
Last week (Monday-Sunday) our solar panels generated 54 kWh of solar energy. In March we generated 413kWh of solar energy. This was 10% of our total power consumption. Our school page can be viewed by clicking on the St Benedict’s School Schoolgen link: http://schoolgen.co.nz/schoolgen-schools/st-benedicts-school.
Kind Regards Dave Lamont Principal
ELECTIVES If anyone has an old toaster or other small appliances one of our electives for next term would like to reinvent them and turn them into a piece of Art. Please donate to the office.
JUNIOR SYNDICATE VISITOR Today Manuka Syndicate had a special visitor, Claire Hart, who has beehives. She told us all about bees and how important they are. She wore her special clothing and showed us the equipment that she uses when she collects the honey from the bees. We tasted honey from her hives, it was delicious. We will be learning more about bees and insects as part of our Topic study next term. WINTER SCHOOL UNIFORM We will change to our winter school uniform in Term 2. There will be another second hand uniform sale on Sunday 30 April. For new items please complete the attached order form or email your requirements to [email protected]. Thank you.
WEEKLY REFLECTION
"Love casts out fear, but we have to get over the fear in order to get close enough to
love them."
Dorothy Day - American journalist, social activist, and Catholic convert. More info at:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothy_Day
HOK Notices Second Hand Uniform Sale
SUNDAY 30 April, 11am-12.30pm If you have any tunics to donate or sell then please drop them into the school
office.
Entertainment Books
Early-bird sales have started for the Entertainment Books. These can be physical books with card/vouchers or digital membership allows you to have the app on your phone. Go online to purchase at: https://www.entertainmentbook.co.nz/orderbooks/10422e1
Facebook We have a Facebook page. Check us out and keep up-to-date with St Benedicts Help Our Kids Committee. https://www.facebook.com/StBensHOK/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel https://www.facebook.com/StBensHOK/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel
ST MARY’S OPEN DAY The Open Day for Year 8 students looking to come to St Mary's College in 2018 will be held on Wednesday 31 May 2017. There are two sessions 8:30am-10:00am OR 11am-12.30pm. No need to register just turn up to your preferred time slot start. Save the date: Monday 27 November 2017 - Orientation Day.
Sports Notices & Student Achievements
CONGRATULATIONS to Marco Scoble for making the Yr7 representative team for the Onslow Junior Cricket Club. Well done Marco.
KELLY CLUB APRIL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES - Kelly Club offers full time Holiday Programmes during the April school holidays. Kelly Club Holiday Programmes focus on giving children aged between 5 and 13 the opportunity to do things they enjoy in a safe, supportive and encouraging environment. The programmes are packed with activities to entertain and inspire children. We operate from the following venues in the northern suburbs Wests Rugby Clubrooms in Wilton, Churton Park School, Amesbury School, West Park (held in the softball clubrooms, Phillip Street, Johnsonville). For full details and to enrol into our programmes visit www.kellyclub.co.nz email [email protected] or call 04 972 7201
FOOTBALL MORNING HOLIDAY WORKSHOP (Yrs 1–6) Wests Ruby Clubrooms, Wilton (all weather indoor surface). Improve technique by working on the core skills of control, dribbling, passing, tackling & shooting. Great practice for the winter season! Week 1 - Tues, Wed & Thurs 9.30am-12.30pm, Week 2 – Weds, Thurs, Fri 9.30am-12.30pm
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KELLY SPORTS TERM 2 Kelly Sports will be back in Term 2 with their fun and exciting classes. Kelly Sports encourages children to have fun, build confidence and to give sport a go. We believe that sport and physical activity has so much to offer children; it improves fitness, develops communication skills, team work and gives them a place to channel their energy. Winter Sports Warm Up (Yrs 1-4) Tuesdays 3.05-4.05pm - Come and try Football, Hockey, Basketball, Dodgeball. It’s a great way to try new sports, learn new skills and improve ability. We use games & drills to teach game sense and team play. Learn the fundamental skills for all sports – throwing, running, jumping, striking, balance and many more – all while having a great time! For full details and to enrol into our programmes visit www.kellysports.co.nz email [email protected] or call 04 972 7201
ASB SCHOOL BANKING Has your child been registered for School Banking? If not please ask at the office for a form to sign up for their Head Start Saving Account. Once your child has been registered they will receive a Kid’s School Banking pack which will include a calculator, savings diary and deposit envelopes to help them get started. For easy and convenient banking for your child, the ASB has provided a Deposit Drop Box in the office area where your child can make their regular savings deposit. Emma McCallum
PARENT ROAD PATROL
Parents: Please be present from 8:30-9:00am and again from 2:50-3:15pm
COMMUNITY NOTICES KHANDALLAH NGAIO COMMUNITY CRECHE - Open 8.45am-1pm Monday to Friday. Our community creche is a fantastic 25 place,
teacher led nurturing environment in the heart of Khandallah. We cater for children from 18 months & offer a great 1:5 ratio. For more information please check out our website on www.kncc.co.nz ARTRAGEOUS KIDS APRIL EXTRAVAGANZA April Mt Cook Programme: 18–21 April, 25–28 April BOOK NOW
Venue: Poneke Dojo, Prince of Wales Park, Salisbury Tce, Mt Cook, Wellington 8.30am till 3pm $69 & aftercare 3- 5.30pm $15 Big Kids (Older-ageous)10-14 years 18–21 April BOOK NOW All our classes provide a space for all children to explore at their own
pace; chaotic or careful, gingerly or with gusto, tiptoeing or tromping. Our aim is to draw out their creativity, not stuff things in! For more information please got to our website www.artrageouskids.co.nz THAT’S US Race Relations Day – Cultural performances, Ethnic food stalls, Free entry, family friendly - Shed 6, 11am – 4pm, April 23. TERM 2 AFTER SCHOOL CREATIVE CLASSES in Newtown, Aro Valley and Hataitai (Enquiries taken about other locations)
DIY : Choreography (Make Your Own Dances) This is a class for kids about the basics of making dances & discovering their own style of movement. DIY: Comedy Sketches A combination of physical comedy (a la Charlie Chaplin/ Mr Bean) & theatre, this class allows kids to play & learn how to mould this into something fun & watchable. Classes held in two age brackets 5-7, 8-12yrs. Enquiries taken about over 12 yrs groups & about classes in other locations. Contact Jen McArthur through the website http://jenmcarthur.com/ SPOTLIGHT PERFORMING ARTS - SINGING, DANCE AND DRAMA for students aged 4-16 yrs old. Led by London West End
performer Sherene Clarke. Every Saturday during term time in Johnsonville & Lower Hutt. BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW! www.spotlightperformingarts.co.nz HOLIDAY CAMPS IN APRIL We have a great range of holiday camps available for all ages & abilities, from tennis specific to multi-sport
& activities camps. Contact us on (04) 479 1386 | [email protected] Or visit our website for more details: www.evolvetenniscoaching.co.nz 10% discount off a term of group coaching when you mention voucher GLEE CLUB Professional tuition, mini performance at the end of term, boys & girls aged 5-8. Khandallah Town Hall, 11 Ganges Rd, 10
week program, starts Thursday May 4, 3:30- 4:15pm, $100 per term. Email Clair to book your spot [email protected] or phone 021 076 4690 ROCK ACADEMY HOLIDAY PROGRAMME: Location: St Patrick’s Parish Hall, 5 Rongotai Rd Kilbirnie. Time: Starts at 9:00am &
finishes at 3:00pm. Drop off 8:45am. April week one: 18th to the 21st, Tuesday to Friday. April week two: 26th to the 28th, Wednesday to Friday. Activities include: Daily busking trips – The pupils get to keep the money, highly motivating & great for their confidence. Group jam sessions – Learning lots of cool new modern rock & pop songs every morning. The Rock Academy’s Got Talent workshop & competition – Pupils learn how to audition, introduce themselves, hold eye contact & perform a piece to take out TRA trophy. Singing lessons/exercises – Singing exercises & scales every morning. Instrument skills sessions – learning new riffs, licks, chords, tricks & techniques. Industry workshop – Learning how to be a successful musician however large or small their ambitions may be. Solo & group song writing sessions – Pupils are asked to write and perform their own songs over the three days. Please contact us today to book a place. Geoff Day, Director - Teaching Coordinator, The Rock Academy & The Singing Academy, 021 565 750. AUDITION NOTICE In July of this year Khandallah Arts Theatre is performing The Wind in the Willows an adaptation by Alan Bennett
from the book by Kenneth Grahame & directed by Shannon Tubman. It is a classic story of friendship & adventure peppered with lessons in morality & manners. The gregarious & warm characters of Toad, Mole, Ratty & Badger have been capturing children’s hearts & imaginations since 1908. This theatrical version is written with the wit & satire that Alan Bennett is renowned for, much of the humour is aimed directly at adults, but the characters, action & physical comedy will tickle children & carefree adults alike. Come & help us recreate the rich world of The Wind in the Willows. The play has roles for ten children & young teens who will join older teens & adults in this production. Audition are to be held Sunday April 9th (10 am – 4pm) & Tuesday April 11th (7.30 pm- 8.30pm). Production dates are July 20th – July 29th. If your child/children are interested in auditioning for a role & you would like more information please contact Production Manager Marj Lawson ph 972 6180, 027 223 7797 or email [email protected] TWO-WEEK APRIL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME - NORTHLAND KIDZ CLUB. We'll be ice-skating, go-karting, swimming & playing
mini-golf - going to Junglerama & Jumperama, Time Cinema for old-style movies, a kids theatre production & enjoying a performance by Nigel Kennedy, the magician. Join us for an adventure every day. $45 per child per day (third child onwards :$20), 8.30 a.m to 6 p.m each day. For details, check out our website (www.nkc.org.nz) , or contact Jan on cell (022-140-2612) , e-mail ([email protected]). HOLIDAY PROGRAMME - Drama, Dance & Music. Drama Remedy holiday programmes are a great opportunity to expose your child to
the art of drama & speech with our exciting & enjoyable workshops. April holiday programme will be 3 days of activities based on Drama, Dance & Music. To enrol or for more details contact (04) 478 5962 or 022 027 3316 [email protected] or visit our website www.dramaremedy.co.nz CODECAMP APRIL HOLIDAYS When: April 18th – 21st & April 24th – 27th Venue: Samuel Marsden School, Karori. Code camp
allows boys & girls from the ages of 7-17 to develop 21st century skills in a fun & action packed environment. Develop confidence & initiative through design, creativity, solving problems & collaboration. Create games, apps & work with robots & electronic building blocks. Book Now at www.codecamp.co.nz/holiday-codecamp JOHNSONVILLE RUGBY Attention all Kids & Parents Come & play rugby for the Johnsonville Junior Rugby Club. •Teams from nursery
grade (4 years) up to under 13 •5 & 6 year olds play rippa rugby • Cost: $30 for nursery grade $80 per child or $110 per family. • Season starts 6 May 2017 Contact details: Trina Coombs 021 455121 or [email protected] TO REGISTER GO TO http://www.sporty.co.nz/johnsonvillerugbyjnr/2017-Junior-Registration OR Our Facebook page ‘Johnsonville Junior Rugby Club’ ONSLOW JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB - FIRST KICKS 2017 SEASON It is not too late to register for the 2017 season of First Kicks.
This popular & fun introduction to football for 5 & 6 year olds begins in April. Register now at http://onslow.org.nz/registrations/ JOHNSONVILLE SCHOOL 150th REUNION 7-9 April 2017 Johnsonville School is holding its 150th Reunion from 7-9 April 2017. For
information about events & registration, go to www.johnsonville.school.nz & click on ‘150th Reunion Information’ or email [email protected] or phone Johnsonville School on 04-4787155 SPRINGBOARD & PLATFORM DIVING AT KILBIRNIE POOL Wgtn Diving Club has a range of diving classes for kids aged 5 years &
up. Why not try something new this year? Visit our website and come along for a free trial! We have several after-school sessions & cater for kids of any level from beginners to competitive. We also run fun casual sessions on Sundays. For more information, please visit our website www.wellingtondiving.org.nz or call/text Barbara on 027-485-8888.
WELLINGTON BALLET offers ballet for children from the age of 3 - adult. We teach the Royal Academy of Dance Ballet syllabus in four
locations: Khandallah Bowling Club, Khandallah Town Hall & the Johnsonville & Newlands Community Centres. We now offer Jazz & Contemporary with Caroline Chu. We are now taking enrolments: www.wellingtonballet.co.nz or email [email protected]
HOK Sponsors
Thank you to businesses and individuals that sponsor and support St Benedict’s School. We acknowledge and appreciate their support and ask that you use them when you can.
