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KARORI NORMAL SCHOOL
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Donald Street, Karori
Newsletter No. 30 – Term 4
15th October 2014 – Week 1
2014 Term Dates
Welcome to the New Pupils
Term 4 Monday 13 Oct – Friday 19 Dec
2015 Term Dates
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
Wednesday 4 Feb – Thursday 2 Apr
Monday 20 Apr – Friday 3 Jul
Monday 20 Jul – Friday 25 Sep
Monday 12 Oct - 17 Dec
2014 TEAMS
Kowhai – Y1 (Team Leader Jacqui Croft)
Rooms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 9
Pohutukawa – Y2 (Team Leaders Wilhelmina
Wooff/ Ali Kotkin/ Michele Mills)
Rooms 7, 8, 11, 30, & 32
Akakura – Y3/4 (Team Leader Kane O’Connell)
Rooms 10, 12, 13, 14, 17, 22, & 23
Kahikatea – Y5/6 (Team Leader David Wong)
Rooms 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21 & 26
Totara – Y7/8 (Team Leader Trish Blacktop)
Rooms 24, 25, 27, 28 & 29
Important Dates
23 Oct
23 Oct
24 Oct
24 Oct
28 Oct 1 Nov
29 Oct
31 Oct
31 Oct
3 Nov
7 Nov
4 Nov
13 Nov
14 Nov
20 Nov
20 Nov
24 Nov
26 Nov
25 Nov
26 Nov
28 Nov
2 Dec
3 Dec
4 Dec
4 Dec
5 Dec
11 Dec
16 Dec
19 Dec
Open Morning
Kapahaka Splash Concert
Year 8 Gardasil
Year 7/8 Athletics Postponement
Year 8 Camp
Year 3- 6 Athletics
Year 3-6 Athletics Postponement
Year 0-2 Disco 4 – 5:30pm
Year 3-6 Disco 6:15pm – 7:45pm
Year 7 Camp
BoT Charter Review Focus Groups
9:15am
BoT Charter Review Focus Groups 7pm
WZ Athletics Year 4-8
KNS Cushion Concert 6 -7:30pm
WZ Athletics Year 4-8 Postponement
New Entrant Class and Individual Photos
Year 5/6 Camp Rm 15, 16 & 20
Wellington Athletics
Year 5/6 Camp Rm 18, 19, 21 & 26
Regional Athletics
Junior Athletics
Y2015 New Entrant Day 1 Pre-visit
Regional Athletics Postponement
Junior Athletics Postponement
Junior Carol Singalong 1:45pm
Year 3 & 4 Christmas Concert 1:45pm
Last Day of School
Any additional or altered dates will be highlighted in
yellow each week
Welcome to the following new pupils:
From the Principal
Kia Ora Koutou
Welcome back to KNS for the last term of the 2014 school year, this week
will culminate with one of the highlights of the year, the KNS Gala. A
huge thank you to everyone who has been involved in the preparations
and planning, this is a fantastic event and one which brings the whole
school community together. I’m looking forward to a great day on
Saturday.
On Monday we welcomed Nicky Giles to our staff. Nicky will join the
office team, having oversight of the medical room.
URGENT - What are you doing to help at this year’s gala? Help still
needed.
As you will be aware our Annual School Gala is being held on Saturday 18
October. All proceeds from the gala will go towards the upgrade of our
school hall. The gala is a huge fundraising effort and an enjoyable
community event. There are still a number of stalls which require more
help for part of the day, so even an hour of your time would be very
gratefully accepted.
There are morning and afternoon shifts on gala day, so you can still spend
time with your family or you could help tidy up once it is over.
If you are able to help support the school and join in the fun please
contact Leaine Devine on leained@yahoo.com and she will find a job for
you.
“Lest We Forget”
Those of you who have been in school this week may have noticed a
poster and information regarding Frederick Smith. Frederick Smith was a
Karori Normal School pupil who volunteered in 1917 and was wounded in
action in France a month before the Armistice. The poster is on display
on the wall of Room 25, adjacent to the Admin Block and forms part of
the Wellington City Council’s “Lest We Forget” wall stories project. For
more information about the project and Frederick Smith please follow
this link,
http://wellington.govt.nz/events/ww100/lest-we-forget/wall-stories
Health & Safety
As outlined in the last Term 3 newsletter, the Ministry of Education’s property team, arranged for a 20cm layer of soil to be
removed from the site of the old prefabs. This work was carried out during the holidays and subsequent testing of the soil
indicated that the site is now clear of asbestos. The area will remain fenced off until replacement classrooms are built. The
Board of Trustees is now in negotiation with the ministry about this project.
If you have any questions regarding this matter please don’t hesitate to contact me.
2015 Class Lists Development Process
A separate newsletter will be sent home today, via-School Links, which outlines the process for the development of classes
for 2015. Please read this carefully and take note of the deadlines, particularly if you wish to contact us about the 2015 class
lists. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.
Year 0 to Year 7 Children Not Returning to KNS in 2015
We are now planning our staffing and class organisation for 2015. It will be very helpful if you could inform us, if your child
will not be returning to KNS next year.
If your child is in Year 0 to Year 7 and he/she will not be attending our school next year, please email Vicki Lewington –
vlewington@kns.school.nz informing her of your child’s last day at KNS and which school he/she will be attending in 2015.
Thank you to those parents who have already done this. This information is necessary to help us confirm the numbers of
classes we need at each level in 2015.
A thought to share with your children: “It is the service we are not obliged to give that people value most.” (James Cash
Penney)
Conrad Kelly
Principal
School News
Open Morning
On Thursday 23 October 2014, starting at 9.15am we will be holding an open morning for the parents/caregivers of any
children who will be turning five before the end of this school year. If you have any friends who live in our enrolment
zone, who may be considering enrolling their children at KNS and they would like to know more about our school, please
ask them to contact Carol Pilcher (Deputy Principal), 476-7209, cpilcher@kns.school.nz .
If you would like an enrolment pack, including an enrolment form, please contact Vicki Lewington in the school office,
476-7209, vlewington@kns.school.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 –
apeetz@kns.school.nz.
2014 BOT Elections
Returning Officer Information
Board of Trustees Elections
Being a school board member is just one of the many ways that parents can support their school, and play a real part in
determining the direction of Karori Normal School. If this interests you, please consider putting your name forward for
the Board election in November, at which there will be two parent representative positions up for election.
Last week you should have received your nomination form in the post. If you wish to stand for election, complete the
nomination form and return it to the school office by noon on 31 October 2014, your nomination form may be
accompanied by a candidate’s statement.
Election Timeline
Trustee Information Night
Nominations close
Voting papers issued
Polls close / Election date
Votes counted and results declared
Board takes office
7pm 21 October 2014
noon 31 October 2014
by 5 November 2014
noon 14 November 2014
20 November 2014
21 November 2014
For your diary
Next week the board are holding an Information Night on Tuesday 21 October at 7.00pm (in the Staff Room) for
anyone interested in being nominated as a parent trustee on the KNS board. Some current board members will be
there and you will have the opportunity to ask questions about what being a trustee involves.
Vicki Lewington, Returning Officer
vlewington@kns.school.nz
SAVE THE DATE - KNS School Disco
"Wacky, Fun and Outrageous"
Friday 31 October 2014, Notice to follow
Chess@KNS
School Chess Tournament
There will be a school chess tournament held in the hall on Wednesday 12th November from 9.30-2.30pm. This will be run
by chess coach, Mark van der Hoorn and is open to any student whether they attend chess club or coaching or not. Entry
forms will be available from the office or at chess club on Wednesdays in the library. There is a $10 entry fee for students
Year 4-8 and a $5 entry fee for junior students NE- Year 3. Each student will play at least 3 games before eliminations begin,
and then they can return to class. Parents are welcome to come and watch.
Chess Club
Chess club is held every Wednesday lunch-time upstairs in the school library. This is free and open to any students who
would like to learn or practice. Regular attendees are participating in a ladder tournament.
Chess club is mainly run by parent volunteers. If you are able to assist with supervising please contact Miett Fear on the
details below. Chess experience is not necessary.
Chess Coaching
Chess coaching is held on Tuesdays afternoons 3.00-4.30pm and is run by chess coach Mark van der Hoorn. This is for more
experienced players to develop their game.
If you have any queries or are able to assist in anyway, please contact Miett Fear on 476 6684 or miettfear@gmail.com,
PMP
PMP needs some Swiss balls. If you have one you would like to get rid of we would love them. Please drop them off at the
school office.
Sports News
Wellington Primary School’s Tennis Tournament
th
Congratulations to for winning the Wellington Primary School’s Tennis Tournament Year 6 and under grade on the 24
September. He will go and compete in the Tennis Central Primary School Regional Finals at Palmerston North next month.
We wish him Gook Luck!
Primary Sport Inter-Regional Cross Country Championships
Last week of term took part in the Primary Sport Inter-Regional Cross Country championships in Hamner Springs on
Thursday 24th September. The boys were part of the Wellington team competing for the Phil Costley Shield against teams
from Canterbury, Canterbury South and Tasman. The boys did really well with coming 6th overall in the Year 5 Boys' race but
took home a gold medal as the Year 5 Boys' Wellington team came first overall.
received a bronze medal for coming 3rd in the Year 7 Boys' race, and a silver medal for the Wellington Yr7 Boys' team
coming second overall.
Congratulations !
Community News
Clinical Psychology Clinic - open in the Karori Village Health Centre, 146 Karori Road. Specialise in child, adolescent,
adult and family issues. Please contact Dr Rachel Irwin at rachel@rachelirwin.co.nz. Phone: 0274-722-960 or
www.rachelirwin.co.nz for more information.
Karori Junior Cricket Club
Any children in Year 0/1 who are keen to give cricket a go we are still accepting registrations for the Have-A-Go Cricket.
Please contact Rhys Nimmo rhysn@radionetwork.co.nz if your child is interested in playing.
BEGINNER GUITAR LESSONS
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your own home. From modern radio hits to classical studies or even nursery rhymes I've got you covered. Email for inquiries:
johnnylawrence23@gmail.com or alternatively txt or call Johnny, 027 950 2263.
Triathlon – Introductory Skills Clinic - Register now – only $25 – Register online here >>Spaces are limited to 20
athletes so get in quick!
Lunchtime French Term 4 2014
Learn a new language the FUN way!
Lunchtime French classes are held every Thursday lunchtime. Games, songs, drama and stories are taught in a relaxed and
friendly atmosphere with the emphasis being on FUN! Language resources available to support parents at home.
FREE TRIAL LESSON AVAILABLE
After-school French available in Karori, Khandallah, Ngaio, Thorndon and Hataitai.
Other languages available are: Spanish, German, Italian and Mandarin in various locations around Wellington.
For further information or online registration contact:
annick@lcfclubs.co.nz or visit the website www.lcfclubs.co.nz.
STARTING 21 OCTOBER 2014, FOR 8 WEEKS 7-9PM $80
To Register: Ph: 04 802 5767. Email: parenthelp@xtra.co.nz. Venue: Level 4,173 Victoria St, Wellington
NGA TAWA SCHOOL IN ACTION DAY
Wednesday 29 October
164 Calico Line, Marton
9.00am-2.30pm
www.ngatawa.school.nz
Khandallah School Fair
Sunday 2 November 11am-2pm
Clark St, Khandallah
Adult Pilates classes starting this term Tuesday 9.30 am at St Annes Church in Northland starting 28 October and
Wednesday 7.30 pm Beauchamp Street Chapel, Karori starting 29 October . $80 for the 8 weeks – Enrolment essential as
only 10 students per class. Call Sue on 0277128434 or email sueruffellpilates.co.nz.
Matsuri Food & Fun Festival 2014
Get ready for the Matsuri Food & Fun Festival 2014.
Saturday 8th November 11-2.
Venue: Crofton Downs Primary School.
NITSY PIXIES - The Natural Magical Cure for Nits!
In-Salon Treatments done for you! Or do it yourself safely at home?
Call Lisa on 0800 nitsypixies (648 797) or visit www.nitsypixies.co..nz
Currently a 25% discount if you mention you saw this through your school notice till the end of November!
St John Youth – Learn first aid, healthcare, leadership skills and much more. Our Penguin Programme is for 6-8 year olds
and our Cadet Programme is for 8-18 year olds. Come and check us out at the Karori Community Centre, 7 Beauchamp
Street, Karori
Meeting times are 6:30-8pm on Tuesday’s.
Term Fees are only $10 per term, excellent value for money
For further information contact
Steve Wilkinson – District Youth Manager on 021822670