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20th June 2018
Dear Parents, Caregivers and Whanau,
It is hard to believe we only have just over two weeks left of Term 2. There have been many highlights for me this
term, but I must say a couple that stand out would have to be the amazing cultural experiences and new learning
for the children through our “Passion Projects” thanks to members of our school community for your support
and involvement in these events.
The other stand out would have to be the leadership qualities displayed by so many of our senior students
throughout this term. They have demonstrated our school values of Resilience, Integrity, Teamwork and
Excellence , and have been amazing role models.
MATARIKI
It has been fantastic to see all of the children involved in a variety of Matariki activities. The children have been
writing amazing stories, completing stunning art work, planning shared food events, plays and so much more.
Our Year 5 and 6 children had an amazing experience at the Wainuiomata Marae last Friday where they
performed their Kapa Haka amazingly and watched several other schools perform along with all schools setting
up displays to share their Matariki work. I was so proud of our children and how passionate they were when
performing.
NEW STAFF
We will be welcoming Kinny Liu to our school team at the beginning of Term 3. Kinny will be taking over the
teaching role in Manuka class. Kinny is moving to Wellington from Auckland. Kinny is an experienced teacher and
we are looking forward to welcoming her to the team.
MID YEAR PARENT INTERVIEWS
Mid-year interviews for all children will be held in Week 10 on Monday, 2nd July and Tuesday, 3rd July. More
detailed information about this will be sent home in a separate newsletter on Monday explaining how to book a
time for an interview online.
Mid-Year reports will be sent out next week ahead of these interviews.
NZEI PAID UNION MEETINGS
You will be aware from the media of the current key issues in education:
1. General lack of resourcing
2. Teacher shortage-attracting and retaining teachers
3. Lack of resources for children with special needs
NZEI is running the campaign “It’s Time”- Kau Tae Te Wa", to highlight these issues as well as working through
the process to renew the Teacher and Principal collective agreement.
On the afternoon of Friday, 29th June, Teachers from Kelson School will be attending a NZEI Paid Union
Meeting. To support our teachers with this, we would appreciate you picking up your child/children at 12.30pm
on Friday 29th June.
A Signmee will be emailed to you tomorrow. Please fill in the response form by Wednesday, 27th June to give us
an indication of who will be left at school so we can arrange supervision for the remaining children. Please be
aware normal class programmes will not be running due to most of the staff attending the union meeting.
Thank you for your on-going support.
WINTER WEATHER
This is another reminder to please put spare clothes in your children's bags. The School Office have run out of
spare clothes to change children into if they get wet and muddy. Thank you to the families who have already
organised this. Please return any clothes your child has borrowed.
BOOKCLUB
Issue 4 of the Bookclub closes tomorrow, Thursday 21st June.
SIGNMEE
We have been really pleased with the uptake so far. It has been great to hear the positive comments from many
of you, and we are sure that as we learn how to better use the system, everyone will reap the benefit. Thank you
for your support in all of this. If you have already signed up, you can go in at any stage and check your SignMee
inbox by going to www.signmee.com and logging in. An email has been sent to new families inviting you to sign
up. If you are unsure, please don’t hesitate to contact Nicky Harrison in the School Office.
Please remember to contact me if you have any feedback, queries or concerns.
Kindest regards,
Judy Pemberton
Principal
We welcome Lucy Bowden and her family to Kelson School.
INTER ZONE CROSS COUNTRY
A big congratulations to Aiden Jackson, Tyler Shaw, Alex Bowmar, Shreeya Doolaub, Maddie Kilgariff, Lexie Lace,
Sene Tusa, Arlo Cross, Alia Ziegler, Tyler Campbell, Trelise Morgan, Kitty Kilgariff and Ivy Bascand who ran
exceptionally well at the Central Zone Cross Country and came in the top 15 for their gender and age group.
They will now go on to represent Central Zone at the Inter Zone Cross Country tomorrow. Good luck to you all!
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to discuss anything further.
Nicky Harrison and Amy May
Kelson School Sports Co-ordinators
KELSON SCHOOL SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
Monday, 2 July 2.30pm to 8.00pm & Tuesday, 3 July 2.30pm to 6.30pm.
Whilst you wait for your interview with your child's teacher, get out of the cold and come into the library for the
Book Fair. During next week, your child will be viewing the Book Fair and will bring home a 'wish list' of what
they liked.
The more books we sell at this Book Fair, the more it will benefit the children at this school. Each book sold
enables Kelson School to purchase new and exciting books for the children to enjoy. So come along and help to
enhance the reading and literacy at our school.
More information will be sent out early next week.
Week 8
Thursday 21st June: Inter Zone Cross Country
Friday 22nd June: Kapa Haka
Friday 22nd June: School Disco 6.00-7.30pm
Week 9
Monday 25th June: Mid-Year Reports sent home
Friday 29th June: New Parent Morning Tea - 9.15am in the staffroom
Friday 29th June: Paid Union Meeting - children to be picked up at 12.30pm
Week 10
Monday 2nd July: Parent Interviews
Monday 2nd July: Book Fair
Tuesday 3rd July: Parent Interviews
Tuesday 3rd July: Book Fair
Friday 6th July: Farewell Assembly for Mrs Brindle 2pm
Term 3 starts Monday 23rd July at 8.55am
Term 2
Monday 30th April - Friday 6th July
Term 3
Monday 23rd July - Friday 28th September
Term 4
Monday 15th October - Friday 14th December
ADDITIONAL HOLIDAYS
Labour Day - Monday 22nd October
Kelson School Board of Trustees
02 0528 0314753 00
Please put your child's name, class and what you are paying for as a reference.
UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Below are all of the upcoming events and activities for 2018. We will update with dates and further details as
soon as they are confirmed.
Term 2
Disco - Friday 22 June, 6.00-7.30pm
This year’s Disco is being sponsored by Eamonn Kilgariff of Insulmax, who is covering the costs of this event. The
cost to attend is $5 which includes glow sticks, a drink and chips, which is to be paid at the door on the night.
The theme is ‘Anything Goes’. We are looking forward to seeing the creative ideas you come up with!
Math-a-thon
This was completed by the children at school last Tuesday. Well done to all those who participated. Please collect
the money from your sponsors and return to the School Office by Friday 29 June. A reminder to please pay by
cash or Internet Banking to the Fundraising Bank Account:
Kelson School Fundraising
02 0528 0239028 00
Please put your child's name, class and Math-a-thon as a reference.
Term 3
Pizza Lunch
Tea Towels
Seminar Art Auction
Term 4
Athletics Sausage Sizzle
Movie Night - Kids
Carols Night and Jaffa Roll
Ice Creams
TBC Adults Movie Night
2019
School Gala Term 1
WAYS TO HELPS
Bike track - Please let us know of any ideas or people you think can help us raise the money needed to top up
the amount received from the Hutt City Council. A ‘Give-a-Little’ page has been set up for this project. We will
provide you with the link once it is up and running.
School Gala 2019 - Please let us know if you are keen to be part of this fantastic event. We can promise fun,
reward of seeing the benefits of your hard-work pay off through a great event and the opportunity to meet
other parents and caregivers from the school. Don't miss out contact us today!
Get in touch today: [email protected]
OSCAR House Holiday Programme enrolments are now available for the upcoming school holidays.
OSCAR House Holiday Programme 9th – 20th July 2018:
Programme plans, information & enrolments now available
http://www.oscarhouse.co.nz/holiday-programme junior/ Years 0 - 3
http://www.oscarhouse.co.nz/holiday-programme-senior/ Years 4 - 8
Early Bird enrolments close, and fees are due, on Wednesday 27th June 2018.
We’ve got some great trips planned.
OSCAR House been operating since 1998 and are a reliable, FUN, quality after school care and holiday
programme.
We are an MSD OSCAR approved programme & OSCAR subsidies are available.
Our premises are adjacent to Eastern Hutt School.
We’d love to have you join us!
JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAY NETBALL
WELLINGTON PHOENIX HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES
Wellington Phoenix are running two holiday programmes during the July school holidays!
This is an opportunity to play your favourite game all day, develop your skills, make new friends and rub
shoulders with members of the Wellington Phoenix Academy.
Thursday 12 - Friday 13 July, Memorial Park, Petone, 9am-3pm
Monday 16 - Tuesday 17 July, Wakefield Park, Island Bay, 9am-3pm
Includes coaching from Wellington Phoenix Academy Youth coaches, a Wellington Phoenix holiday programme
t-shirt and a Wellington Phoenix football.
Prices:
$150
$120 for Wellington Phoenix Members
1 day option available.
To register, visit www.wellingtonphoenix.com/community-programs or email [email protected]
CHILDREN'S CLAY WORKSHOPS
