School Radio Station Reopens 14 May 2009

If you live 5km around Kelvin Road School, Papakura, tune into KRS FM 107.1 and listen to our very own radio station which reopened on May 14th this year. Twenty students were selected from a group of 45 applicants who wanted to be radio presenters. They were judged on the podcast they recorded for voice projection, clarity and expression in speaking. The presenters read the news & events at 10am and 12noon.

Kelvin Road World Cup Football- Seniors 2009

Tues 26th May	Room 14	vs	Room 16		Tues 26th May	Room 8	vs	Room 3
Thurs 28th May	Room 18	vs	Room 12		Thurs 28th May	Room 19	vs	Room 7
Tues 2nd June	Room 19	vs	Room 14		Tues 2nd June	Room 4	vs	Room 17
Thurs 4th June	Room 23	vs	Room 14		Thurs 4th June	Room 8	vs	Room 7
Tues 9th June	Room 16	vs	Room 18		Tues 9th June	Room 19	vs	Room 17
Thurs 11th June	Room 12	vs	Room 19		Thurs 11th June	Room 4	vs	Room 3
Tues 16th June	Room 14	vs	Room 18		Tues 16th June	Room 8	vs	Room 17
Thurs 18th June	Room 23	vs	Room 16		Thurs 18th June	Room 19	vs	Room 3
Tues 23rd June	Room 19	vs	Room 16		Tues 23rd June	Room 4	vs	Room 7
Thurs 25th June	Room 14	vs	Room 12		Thurs 25th June	Room 8	vs	Room 19
Tues 30th June	Room 23	vs	Room 18		Tues 30th June	Room 19	vs	Room 4
Tues 30th June	Room 16	vs	Room 12**		Tues 30th June	Room 17	vs	Room 3 **
Thurs 2nd July	Room 18	vs	Room 19		Thurs 2nd July	Room 7	vs	Room 17
Thurs 2nd July	Room 23	vs	Room 12**		Thurs 2nd July	Room 4	vs	Room 8 **
Fri 3rd July	Room 23	vs	Room 19		Fri 3rd July	Room 7	vs	Room 3
Semi Finals will be played in early Term 3		Semi Finals will be played in early Term 3

Newsletter Issue 8

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
Wednesday 24th June 2009
Parent Interviews—it is essential that you attend these so that we can work together on behalf of your child(ren).
Monday 29th June 2009
Individual Photos—Starting at 8.30am, notices to be sent home
Friday 3rd July 2009
Term 2 ends—2.00pm finish
Monday 20 July 2009
Term 3 begins—8.30am start
Thursday 3rd September 2009
Class Photos

Welcome Nau mai, haere mai, to all of our new families who began this week. We look forward to working alongside you in order to give each child the best education we can. Our teachers welcome your comments and support.

NEWSLETTERS are sent home fortnightly, please note the dates as to when Newsletters will be given to your child/children :-
TERM 2:
Thursday 21st May, Thursday 4th June, Thursday 18th June , Thursday 2nd July

Second Hand Uniforms:
We have a few school
Jerseys for sale, mainly smaller sizes.
Please see the office if you are
interested. They are $10 each.


ALL exterior cleaning of your home using a safe softwash. Satisfaction guaranteed, for free quote
phone Floyd 0272432968

New classroom:
Construction has begun on Room 23 and we hope it will be ready before the end of term 2.

Breakfast
It is important for all, especially children, to have a breakfast. Sometimes that might not happen due to various circumstances—we have some limited supplies of muesli bars/fruit that we can offer on these occasions. Your child should simply, quietly, and in confidence, ask their teacher.

Maurice St:
The Maurice St car park has been extended and a NEW path has been laid. Please use and encourage children to use this. More alterations will take place to improve this area.

Golden Rule: Be honest

Room 14 -Haiku Poems
Sky
Great blue sky, white clouds,
Majestic beauty such beauty,
Now the sun is here;
Nature
Nature so graceful,
You are so peaceful and wise,
Yet you do not speak.

The school day drags on,
The teacher looks at his watch,
It is home time soon.

Strawberry red with spots
Nice, sweet, juicy, yum, my favourite,
Grows in the gardens;

Summer is wonderful,
Flowers bloom in summertime,
Children like summer too.

Beautiful pictures,
Painted white, blue, red and green,
Hanging on the wall;

The sun is shining
Time to go out for fishing,
Weather is fine here.

Car parks:
Are for STAFF only. I cannot stress how dangerous it is to have parents driving into the school grounds to drop off or collect children. Please walk in—we would be delighted to see you and greet you.
In cars—often—small children are “invisible” and drivers cannot see properly when reversing - so please help us prevent a possible tragedy by adhering to the rules. They are rules for our
children’s safety

Thank you - A very successful thank you to Cyndi Epiha took place yesterday in our hall. She served on our Board for over 8 years, 8 of which were as Chair Person. We gifted her a Taonga for her efforts and her family gifted a most precious Taonga to the school.

Rosehill College is fundraising to send their Concert Band to Sydney in July. They are holding a Car Boot Sale plus sausage sizzle, quick fire raffles, candyfloss, etc . Car spaces are available for $10.
It is to be held at Rosehill College Sat 23 May, 9-12. Contact: 294 6322


WAYS TO GET ACTIVE
Ride your bike, climb trees, Visit the local skate park, Do housework to your favourite music, Do jump Jam with you children, Build your own go cart, Skip to music, Pack a lunch and explore a local beach...

P.M.P. Helpers
We are seeking parents, grandparents or other family members to help the Year 1 children with the Perceptual Motor Programme. It does not require any skill or knowledge — just a bit of your time for 1 1/2 hours, on one or two
mornings a week.
Rooms 2, 6 & 10 have their turn on Tuesday and Thursday (8.45—10.10am)
Rooms 1, 11 & 5 have their turn on Wednesday and Friday (8.45—10.10am)
If you can help please see (or phone) Mrs Quist or your child’s teacher.

Newsletter Issue 7

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
Wednesday 20th May 2009: 1.30pm—Ceremony to acknowledge Whaea Cyndi’s contribution to KRS
Wednesday 24th June 2009: Parent Interviews

Welcome Nau mai, haere mai, to all of our new families who began this week, we look forward to working alongside you in order to give each child the best education we can. Our teachers welcome your comments and support.


NEWSLETTERS are sent home fortnightly, please note the dates as to when Newsletters will be given to your child/children :- TERM 2:
Thursday 7th May, Thursday 4th June, Thursday 21st May, Thursday 18th June, Thursday 2nd July


Good Progress:
Dawn (our attendance officer) has drawn up statistics which show a big
improvement in attendance at school from 2005 to date. Each year our attendance figures for each term has become better. This means that the children are getting more full education, which of course helps them in later life. Well done all!

HEALTHY EATING ON A BUDGET
The River of Life Centre Trust is running a number of healthy eating on a budget courses in May & June 2009 which include a wide range of healthy eating tips, healthy eating ideas and information and advice on healthy eating.
Each course involves participants undertaking hands-on preparation and cooking of 2-3 simple dishes/meals (which all participants take home) as well as interactive discussions on topics such as “what is an ideal lunch/lunchbox”, “menu planning”, “what is healthy eating”, “what are healthy snacks” and much more. All participants are provided with hand-out sheets and take-home recipe books.
Course dates are:
2nd May 2pm-4pm—Everyday Gourmet on a budget
9th May 2pm-4pm—Feeding large families on a budget
7th June 6.30pm-8pm—Everyday Gourmet on a budget
A donation/koha of $5 is requested to help cover food costs.
Registrations are essential on info@hcc.net.nz or on (09)299 9394
All courses are at West wing Community Hall located at 3 Beach Rd
Papakura

Breakfast
It is important for all, especially children, to have a breakfast. Sometimes that might not happen due to various circumstances—we have some limited supplies of muesli bars/fruit that we can offer on these occasions. Your child should simply, quietly, and in confidence, ask their teacher.

Maurice St:
The Maurice St car park has been extended and a NEW path has been laid. Please use and encourage children to use this.

Golden Rule: Treat others as you want to be treated

Of Interest:
Not that such things happen often, but please be well aware of the following:
An adult/ parent who intentionally insults, abuses, or intimidates a teacher or member of staff of a school within the presence or hearing of any student of the school, commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $1 000
Education Act 1989 No 80 Public Act
139C Offence of insulting, abusing, or intimidating staff
· (1) Every person commits an offence, and is liable on summary
conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000, who intentionally insults,
abuses, or intimidates a teacher or member of staff of a school—
· (a) within the presence or hearing of any student of the school; and
(b) while on school premises, or in any other place where students of
the school are assembled for school purposes.
· (2)However, no student of the school may be charged with an offence
under subsection (1).
Sections 139C to 139E were inserted, as from 17 May 2006, by
section 36 Education Amendment Act 2006 (2006 No 19).

Amazing: It wasn't anyone from our school—but I watched a grandmother buy ice lollies for the children for breakfast , light up her cigarette then cross the main road in Papakura in front of cars.........

Tree Planting in the Children’s Forest
On Saturday 23rd May the Papakura District Council is again planting trees to commemorate the birth of children born or resident in the Papakura District between June 2008 and to date. Children’s Forest is on the Settlement Road extension.

P.M.P. Helpers
We are seeking parents, grandparents or other family members to help the Year 1 children with the Perceptual Motor Programme. It does not require any skill or knowledge — just a bit of your time for 1 1/2 hours, on one or two mornings a week.
Rooms 2, 6 & 10 have their turn on Tuesday and Thursday (8.45—10.10am)
Rooms 1, 11 & 5 have their turn on Wednesday and Friday ((8.45—10.10am)
If you can help please see (or phone) Mrs Quist or your child’s teacher.

THEFT: In common with other Papakura schools, we have experienced theft this week, during the day. All doors to rooms and admin will now be kept locked, and we will be monitoring visitor activities for the safety of our children and staff, including security cameras.