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Park safely and keep our kids safe This year our school is participating in Auckland Transport’s ‘Safety at the School Gate’ programme. Drivers who stop in the wrong place to drop off passengers put the safety of children at risk. Parking officers will be on patrol outside the school this year and will be issuing tickets to drivers who park illegally. The agreed approach is ‘zero tolerance’ – There will be no warnings issued, you will receive a ticket if you are double parked, parked on yellow lines, or over someone’s driveway – or for any other vehicle safety offence. Please parksafely legally to keepoutside our children safeschools and to avoid being Park ticketed. Before and after school is a busy time for everyone. Parking rules help protect our children and keep them safe. Drivers who park illegally put our kids at risk. This term parking officers will be on patrol outside your school to issue tickets to those who are illegally parked. Fines for illegal parking include:

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Parked on the footpath or grass verge/ berm

$40

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Parked across or within 1m of a vehicle entrance

$40

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Parked within 6m either side of an unmarked bus stop

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Parked within a marked bus stop

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Parked within 0.5m of a fire hydrant with no one in the car legally capable of moving it $60

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Parked within a designated bus lane, transit or cycle lane

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Parked on a clearway

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Double parked

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Inconsiderate parking to other road users, including pedestrians $60

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Parked on or within 6m of an intersection

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Parked on a pedestrian crossing $60

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Parked on a broken yellow line $60

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These parking offences are detailed in the New Zealand Road Code. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Welcome back to Term 2!!

Term 2, Week 1

Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Engaged

From the Principal’s Desk Talofa Lava, Malo e Lelei, Fakalofa lahi atu, Namaste, Kiaorana, Ni Sa Bula, Ni Hao, Assalaam alaikum, Ku Musta Ka me Tena Koutou Katoa Kia ora whanau, great to be back at school and looking forward to a great term. Check out what’s happening this term in our learning letters included in this newsletter and we look forward to another awesome term at Kelston Intermediate. My trip to Washington DC and San Francisco was a huge learning experience and an eye opening one, specifically regarding the education systems and practices around the world. We had the privilege of interacting with and listening to world renowned researches and educationalists that are leaders in their areas of expertise. I have already started to share some of my learning among our staff and look forward to developing our educational approaches further to continue enhancing the great job we do for our students and whanau at Kelston Intermediate. Our thoughts are also of those who sacrificed a great deal for the country and

whanau as we commemorate our 100th ANZAC day memorial Lest We Forget

E kore ratou e koroheketia Penei i a tatou kua mahue nei E kore hoki ratou e ngoikore Ahakoa pehea i nga ahuatanga o te wa. I te hekenga atu o te ra Tae noa ki te aranga mai i te ata Ka maumahara tonu tatou ki a ratou. Ka maumahara tonu tatou ki a ratou.

A photo I took outside Roses in Concrete Community School in Oakland which serves the youth of East Oakland, Dr Jeff Duncan Andrade (School Founder) to the right of the school sign with a fellow educationalist to the left. A school which runs an Integrated Social Justice Curriculum. Nga Mihi Phil Gordon Principal.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. We will remember them. Have a Great Week Be Respectful, Responsible and Engaged Thought for the Week…. Fill your life with experiences, not things. Have stories to tell not stuff to show. WE ARE KELSTON

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Prefect report The first week of term two has passed already! It’s good to see that everyone has returned safely from their holiday. This term, there are a lot of exciting things coming up, so keep your eyes peeled and watch out for the notices. Our focus for this term’s inquiry is Science. I’m very excited for this learning opportunity and I can’t wait to start it. Hats are not compulsory this term nor next term due to the changing of weather. Although, you are still more than welcome to wear them outside when it is sunny. I hope you all have a safe weekend! Remember to be Respectful, Responsible and Engaged at all times. Thank you. By Sai Robertson and Grace Taga

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There are still a number of students who have yet to pay for their swimming ($14), Shakespeare show ($5), and orchestra (gold coin donation), if you can please make these payments as they are now well overdue. Thank you. Netball season has begun where the first game for our girls started last night at Te Pai courts. Practices are held after school on a Monday from 3pm – 4:30pm and the other practices are held during lunchtime at school. If you have any queries, please contact Miss TapeneMaoate. We have now got our Kea crossing up outside the school gates on Vanguard Rd and we have a parking warden to ensure that our students are getting to school safely. Year 7 students will be having their immunisations done Thursday 12 May, 9am in the library. If you have not returned the consent form, can you please hand it in to the office as soon as possible. BOT elections are now on. We are looking for parents to join our Board of Trustees. We meet twice a term and this is a great way to know what is going on in the school your child/ren attend and to have your say on what you think the school does great in or can improve on. For more information, please contact the office. UPCOMING EVENTS 9th – 13th May - Sign Language week 9th May – Y8 girls self defence 12th May – Y7 Immunisation 16th – 20th May – Bully Free Week 19th May – Western zone girls soccer 20th May – Whole school Fun Run 24th May – Western zone rugby 15’s 31st May – Western zone boys soccer 2nd June – Western zone turbo touch 3rd June – Formal assembly 8th July – Western zone table tennis 9th July – Student leaders trip to Motuihe 15th June – Western zone cross country 21st June – Western zone netball 6th July – Western zone hockey 8th July – Reports sent home. Last day of school.

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Team Taonga Term 2 2016 In term 1 we were given the opportunity to change our classroom names to something that reflected the students in our classrooms. Here is what we came up with. Mr Williams- Ulimasao (rm1) Mrs Downham – Mauria te pono (rm8) Miss Tuilaepa – Lumana’I manauia (rm7) Miss Taylor – Te Pou Herenga waka (rm3) Mrs Brown – Support Teacher Mr Boyd – Tech Teacher

Whaia te iti kahurangi, ki te tuohu koe me he maunga teitei Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregiver. Welcome back to a new term for 2016. We are excited to announce our exciting program for the term and that there will be some really awesome stuff happening for Team Taonga. What does term 2 look like for Team Taonga? 

Inquiry: Inquiry this term is science based – we will be focusing on the physical world and how we use science in our everyday lives.

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Reading: Reciprocal reading is one of our major focuses for term 2, this will enhance our ability to work as a team and collaboration on predicting, summarising, clarifying and questioning.

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Writing: Persuasive writing and Explanation writing – We will be focusing on speeches and social justice issues that we feel need to be addressed in our communities.

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Math: Our maths focuses for term 2 are Geometry, Multiplication and division.

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Health and PE: Large ball skills (basketball, netball, soccer, touch and rugby)

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ICT: A huge focus in OneNote this term, collaborative learning and office 365 programs. Just a reminder that programs such as word, excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc are free for all students with a Kelston Intermediate student email on 10 devices.

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Zone days: There are various sports zone days happening this term, please encourage your child to join one of the many sports teams at school to participate in a western Zone day.

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Team trip: We are yet to confirm our team trip this term, but with our science focus this term we will be looking at a trip that will contribute to our learning in terms of the physical world.

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Kapa Haka practices: There are a number of students in Team Taonga that are part of our school kapa haka group – please remember that students will be having afterschool practices from 3:30-5:00 every Thursday starting this week.

We look forward to an awesome term ahead of us! Kia kaha, kia maia, kia manawanui Team Taonga! Stevey Taylor, Asema Williams, Kirsten Downham, Colleen Brown, Andy Boyd and Trish Tuilaepa.

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Weekly Attendance 94

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Congratulations to the following rooms on your attendance Team Taonga: Lumana’i Manuia & Mauria te Pono - 93% Team Kotahitanga: Tamatoa - 94% Team Aroha: Nga Hau e Wha - 92%

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Team Kotahitanga This term Team Kotahitanga is made up of an awesome team of teachers. From left to right we have:

Mr Maharaj in Te Urunga Whaea Terina raua ko Matua Tyler in Nga Kakano Ka Puawai I Te Reo Mr Tasi in Tamatoa Mrs Tuaoi in Kai Kafe Whaea Lopasi as team support. Mrs Laing will lead the team while Miss Napa is away overseas this term.

O le fogava’a e tasi – One Family Term 2 is going to be fast and furious so get ready, be prepared and make sure you hold on for the ride! New Beginnings – Nga Koru hou.

We would like to welcome Miss Tuaoi to our school for term 2, although she is new to the Kelston whanau she is an experienced teacher with many strengths and qualities that will shine throughout the year. Miss Tuaoi will be taking Kai Kafe (food technology) this term.

We Are Kelston Taumata It’s time to try and extend ourselves this term. “We Are Kelston Taumata” is in full effect and we must raise the bar and earn our bands this term. BE RESPECTFUL BY: * Trial for sports this term and try and make a team. We have soccer, rugby, league, basketball and volleyball all coming up this term. Peer mediators, road patrol and office monitors have already been selected but you could volunteer to back up other students who are unable to do their duties. See Mrs Laing or Mrs Tariu if you are interested.

* Challenge yourself to be more involved in team events. During class meetings discuss how your class can arrange an event that all our school teams could volunteer in. Maybe create a Ki-o-rahi team challenge at lunchtime, run the morning fitness for Mr Tasi or run a cake stall afterschool in the driveway to raise money for a good cause. BE RESPOSNSIBLE BY: *Get to school on time, setting goals to a high standard and completing classroom tasks are all taumata tahi. We need to work beyond this in Term 2. * Being well organised means knowing what’s happening at school before you arrive and having all necessary gear ready. It means knowing when school trips are on, returning permission forms, telling teachers and coaches where your responsibilities are for the day and letting others know why you were absent from various things. BE ENGAGED BY: * Setting goals is a given but achieving these beyond the expectation means you have worked really hard to complete the goal. If you are working at level 3 (as all year 7s should be) then strive to achieve level 4 by the end of term 3.

* Create a working environment where everyone wants to work with you, not because you entertain everyone but because you show great leadership skills and get everyone on board and moving in the same direction.

Don’t forget to save these dates! Y7&8 Netball starts at Te Pai Courts Wednesday 4th May 4.30 – 6pm NZ Sign Language Week 9 - 13th May NZ Sign Language Week Y8 Girls Self defense 9 - 13th May ICAS Testing starts Tuesday 17th May KIS Fun Run – every student must raise $20 as part of this event. Friday 20th May

Team Kotahitanga Inquiry. This term we are studying “HOW DO WE BUILD A SUSTAINABLE DWELLING IN THE 21ST CENTURY?” If you work in the building industry or are able to assist us with this inquiry in any way then please talk to your child’s teacher as we need to speak to lots of experts in the field this term

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KIA ORA, TALOFA AND WELCOME BACK TO TERM 2. Dear Whanau, It’s been a long journey, but a great one. All your children worked very hard last term and showed us how important it is to be long life learners. This term we will be covering Force and Motion/ Kitchen Chemistry for Science Inquiry, Multiplication and Division as well as Geometry for Mathematics. Cultural Practices/ Matariki for Health, Large Ball Skills which includes Volleyball, Rugby and Soccer skills for PE and Speeches and Explanation for Literacy. It will be the most busy and rewarding term. Your child will be involved in a lot of sports, school responsibilities and homework research. You will be able to see this on our class websites every week for Nga Hau e Wha, Ngaa Kahurangi, Te Kei o Te Waka and Te Kainga Maturi. Just to let you know both Nga Hau e Wha and Nga Kahurangi have moved into their new classrooms which is closer to the basketball courts and the field. You are welcome to come down and have a look at our classrooms. This term your child will need to show responsibility by having full school uniform every day, completing all homework and projects, bringing PE gear and sport shoes for Fitness and PE, and setting their academic, social and cultural goals to set them up for success. We still have We look forward to meeting with you soon for your child’s Student Led Conference and other school activities, thank you for your support in Term 1, hope to see you more in Term 2. Feel free to contact me at anytime through the school office 09 8185544. Thank you Yours Sincerely Rita Tariu, Dot Conning, Telayna Tapene-Maoate and Gale Harris Team Aroha