We are a Primary School in Papakura, South Auckland. We currently have a Maori Immersion Unit as well as main stream classes. Kia Toa Kia Manawanui - Be the best that you can be!
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
Reuben-James Heremaia-Manaia and Dion Stevens both went to Salt Lake
City Utah USA for 88 days.
They played rugby for a College team called 'Highland Rugby'. It was a
cultural experience for both boys and an opportunity to share their
rugby and touch skills with the American boys.
This is R-J's 2nd year in the U-19's.
They played 12 games for the season and were undefeated in all matches.
The played in the USA Nationals playing another local Utah squad and won
making them the overall USA National U-19 champions.
This makes Highland Rugby the only team to win 19 out of 24 National
finals. The rest they came second and third in one finals.
Article by: Whaea Elaine Heremaia (proud mum of Reuben)
Player of the day: Mr. Derek Oakey - Congratulations!!
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 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.
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
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.
Golden Rule: Be responsible for your actions
Tylar, Room 22
NEW ENTRANTS
New entrants can be ENROLLED at any time, however, we prefer them to begin school on Tuesday morning ONLY, so that Mrs Trafford (New Entrant Teacher) can speak with parents and ensure a smooth entry to school for children.
OPEN MORNINGS for all four year old children and their parents
2009 Dates—The last Friday of each month:
26th June, 31st July, 28th August, 30th October and 27 November.
Time: 8.45am—10.30am
Place: Room 1 (New Entrant Room) or Room 5 (Maori Immersion)
Further information available from the School Office
PAI (Papakura Achievement Initiative):
Our teachers have been working hard through the Papakura Achievement Initiative which involves a lot of after school meetings for Professional Development, as well as top, well known educators working alongside us at school. Our aim is to drive up our children’s achievement.
Please talk to your kids and find out the exciting things they are learning.
SCHOOL UNIFORMS
School Uniform is compulsory and expected to be worn clean and tidily each day. This gives our children a sense of “BELONGING” and being prepared to learn...
Party Direct would like to offer students, friends and family of Kelvin Road School a 5% discount off all Party Hire equipment.
To view these discounts go to www.partydirect.co.nz/schooldiscount
Or contact them on 476 0111
Regards
All the team at Party Direct
10 WAYS TO GET ACTIVE
Go for a swim at your local pool; Mow the lawn; Walk the dog as a family outing; Play hide and seek; Go ten pin bowling; Use the free local tennis courts; Play elastics…Go mountain biking; Clean the house and windows; Climb trees; Invent a new game
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.
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.
| 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 | |
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| Semi Finals will be played in early Term 3 | Semi Finals will be played in early Term 3 |
