WorldSkills - New Zealand

In the next two weeks a number of young New Zealanders are going to be competing at Calgary in an effort to be recognised as the best in the world at their work skills. There are youth from many different trades competing in their individual areas. Last international competition New Zealanders did the best they have ever done. If you would like to send a message of support the address is toolblacks09@yahoo.co.nz . If you would like to receive daily “official” video clips you can register at http://wsc2009.worldskills.tv/register/  .

www.worldskills.org.nz

WorldSkills New Zealand's mission is to challenge New Zealand to achieve world-class standards by demonstrating excellence through workplace skills competitions for young people.

This has been sent to you recognising that you have an interest in challenging young people to do well and then better. Have a great day.

Train Trip 17 August 2009

Book Week – Lindy Davis (Author)

Today Lindy Davis visited our school to talk to the seniors about how to write a story. She is the author of an adventurous thriller and mystery book called The Golden Scarab. Lindy told us that  writing a story is similar to baking a cake. This is what you need:

Creative idea = recipe

Plot = flour

Characters = eggs

Action/Romance/Mystery = sugar & spice

Introduction

Conclusion

Then you put the cake in the oven and wait for it to bake, same as submitting a book for publishing and waiting for acceptance. And after a while, you have a really delicious cake to enjoy or a really exciting book to share.

Lindy read us a whole chapter from The Golden Scarab which was so exciting that we cannot wait to read the rest.

At the end Room 8 Coolkids and Mrs Raman were happy to have taken a photo with our Kiwi author Lindy Davis.

THANK YOU MRS DAVIS – and we hope to have many many more wonderful books from you.

Book Week 2009 – William Mace (Journalist)

Today, 12th August, a young Journalist William Mace visited Kelvin Road School to talk to the seniors about how articles are published in the newspaper. William works for the Papakura Courier and enjoys writing. His favourite is writing about crime stories to make people aware of what’s happening in our community. We learnt that an article has to answer the following questions: WHO? WHAT? WHEN? WHERE? WHY? HOW? In Room 8 there are three kids who were inspired to become journalists when they grow up. They are Kingi, Tyson and Shavanah. Good luck! Thank you William Mace for an informative and interesting talk.

Soccer World Cup 2009

Above: Room 18 Champions & Gold Medallists

Congratulations!

Above/Below: Room 8 Winners of Plate Finals

Well done!

5 golden railway rules

Always remember the 5 golden railway rules

1. Never climb over or through a fence by the side of the railway tracks.
2. Never climb on a bridge over the railway tracks.
3. Never play with a ball or any other toy on a railway station platform.
4. Never play with a kite or balloon near electric cables over the railway tracks.
5. Never throw stones at a train or put anything on the railway tracks.

Always tell your parent or carer:

• Where you are going to play
• How long you are going to be
• Who you are going to play with

Play Safe and Stay Safe

Newsletter Issue 12

Issue 12: 30th July 2009
Principal: Thomas Robertson
Phone: 298-8417 Absence Line: 298-8417 (Press 1)
School Radio Station: KRS FM 107.1
School Blog: www.kelvinroadschool.blogspot.com/

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 3:
Thursday 13th August Thursday 27th August
Thursday 3rd September Thursday 17th September

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
Monday 24 August 2009: Teacher only day - No children
Please note Mansell Senior and Rosehill Intermediate also have the same day.
Tuesday 25th August 2009: Papakura Schools Football Tournament
Thursday 3rd September 2009: Class Photos

Kelvin Rd Early Learning Centre - vacancies

Monday – Thursday, Morning sessions 8.30 am – 11.30 pm
Afternoon sessions 12.30 pm – 3.30 pm
Friday’s 4 year old session only, 8.30am – 2pm.

Also, we have the South Auckland Vision Screening team here on Friday 14th August, this is for vision screening of 3 & 4 year olds. The ladies will be on site from 1 – 2 pm.
Pre-school is GREAT for Kids!!!

Attendance At school = jobs in the future. Help your child by ensuring they are at school regularly!!





Teacher Only Day—Teachers will be working on the revised New Zealand Curriculum for implementation for our children.
Please note that school is closed on this day (Monday 24th
August) as are Mansell Intermediate and Rosehill Intermediate.

Sample work Rm16

Staff Car Park—Please park outside the school for safety reasons—thanks for your co-operation.

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.


Dial: 0800WAGGING: 08009244464
If you see someone from ANY school who is truant, phone 0800WAGGING.
Please report truants. Papakura District Truancy Service.

10 WAYS TO GET ACTIVE
Walk the dog, Visit people (and walk there!), Go fruit picking,
Play elastics, skipping, Walk in the Hunua Ranges, Take up skateboarding, Help with the gardening, Explore the area, Kick a ball around,
Join a scout/girl guide group


Fruit in School
As you may already know the children receive a piece of fruit each morning in class. We are seeking parents, grandparents or other family members to help with the daily task of preparing the fruit each morning. You would only need to be available for approximately an hour.
If you would like to help please call the school-office: 298 8417

Upcoming Events:
· Fresh Futures Duathlon: Saturday 12th September
Massey Park 9.00am—2.00pm. For 8-13 year olds which includes a swim in the Massey Park Pools and a bike ride. There are brand new bikes for winners in every category and many games and activities for younger family members.
· Papakura Great Spring Clean: 7th—20th September. Aims to develop projects to help keep the district looking great as summer approaches.
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Have a great week everyone!

Wish Upon a Star Competition

This is a picture of the International Space Station, 200 miles above Earth – AMAZING!

Room 8 & Kelvin Road School are taking part in the Wish Upon a Star Competition.

Harold’s dream is coming true. He is off on a space trip!

Your dreams are important. No matter who you are, or where you come from you are special.
What is your wish for your future?

Wish Upon A star Website:

http://www.haroldinspace.co.nz/wish.html

Cool Reading Task:

http://www.haroldinspace.co.nz/diary.html

Harold’s Message board:

http://www.haroldinspace.co.nz/message_board.html

Teacher’s Resource Pack:

http://www.haroldinspace.co.nz/Upload/Mission_Facts/Teachers_Resource_Pack.pdf

Room 8 Coolkids Reduce, Re-use, Recycle

 

Coolkids Quinton and Ariana keep Kelvin Road School tidy by picking up litter during break-times.

Room 8 children take turns to collect the recyclables after lunch each day and put them into the appropriate recycle bin.

Mrs Raman got the 12 blue recycle bins for our school through Mrs Sue Martin from Papakura Council at the end of term 2.

A big THANK YOU to Mrs Sue Martin for her informative talk to Room 8 about Recycling. We are proud to be part of Kelvin Road School by keeping our environment tidy. Are you doing your part to take care our world for your children and your children's children?