K.I.S Newsletters of 2007

KAMO INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Te Kura Takawaenga O Kamo


Kamo Intermediate NEWSLETTER
By Principal J.A. Smith

 

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3rd December 2007

Dear Parents and Caregivers,
We are fast reaching the end of the year and this is the last full newsletter. There will be mini  newsletters coming out from classes and syndicates as well as whole school reminders as we ensure the end of the school year happens as smoothly as possible.

I would like to thank all the Parents who have supported the school during this year. We have had many interesting and exciting events and happenings during the year that has made this a memorable one for the students who took the opportunities available. Without the help and support of parents many of the exciting events would not have happened.

One of our aims during the year was to provide opportunities so that the students would be able to add some colour to their lives here at school and not be one of the infamous “grey people”.

 

Our vision statement  is  “To ensure our students develop all their talents to be fully equipped to go forward  with confidence to be the best that they can be”. We work hard at trying to get the students to take their opportunities  and most do.

Independence is one of the goals  and our mantras support this. “If It Is To Be It Is Up To Me.” can be supported by this saying I came across recently:-

‘How high I am,
How much I see,
How far I reach,
Depends on me.’

PROGRAMME FOR FINAL WEEK

MONDAY 17th December
Services Assembly
Begins at 11.00am.
This assembly is for us to recognise those students that have had a major input into the running of the school during the year. e.g. Road patrol, library etc.
This is not an assembly designed for parents BUT you can attend if you wish.
In the afternoon the Pupils School Reports will be given out.

TUESDAY 18th December.
Morning 10.00am start
Class awards assembly.
This is an important assembly. About 300+ certificates will be given out so a large part of the school will be involved.
There will be some room for parents  But once again the assembly is not designed for parents.
After this assembly the Year 7 children who are not involved in the final assembly AND want to go home are able to.

Afternoon 1.00pm start.
Formal  Assembly 
We expect Yr. 7 Children that are bus children to stay for the assembly, plus Yr. 7 that have been told to be there and Yr. 7s that want to come along to say farewell to their peers.
Those Yr. 7s that want to go home can.
There will be plenty of room for Parents and family.
You are all most welcome.
After the assembly the children return to their classrooms to gather their belongings and leave.
 
WEDNESDAY 19th LAST  DAY
School finishes at 12.30pm.
Those pupils that want to come to school to help with the clean up can.     
The children  that do come along wear mufti.

PARKING FOR ASSEMBLY
There will be parking on the school field. Just follow the cones.

FLOWERS FOR ASSEMBLY
We need assistance with flowers for the hall decoration for the assemblies. If you are able to help please just bring the flowers or greenery you have to Mrs. Nisbet in the foods room early on the morning of Monday 17th. We are looking for largish flowers or greenery.  Please call the school or Mrs. Nisbet 435 1022 if you need transport.

Staff Organisation for 2008
Nikau: Jenni Hudspith; Rebecca Nelley; Dave Palmer
Kowhai: Ieva Morgan; Julie Williams/Jan O’Connor; Katarina Manuel; Kay Roberts.
Matai:  Debbie Hedley; Ali Arms; Sandra McGregor; Kelly Smith
Tawa: Brad Kini; Kyla Cameron; Ngaire Rolleston; Angela Seletto.
Rimu: Fiona Davies; James Brown;  Renee Procter; Megan Tebbutt.
Technology: Noelene Nesbit; Tim Brown; Maree de Bruin; Andrew Epskamp; Graham Hughes; Rhonda Phyn / Jo Nicholson; Vaughan Witten.
Student Support Teacher: Jenny Ladd
There has been some rearrangement within the staff plus 2 new staff members will be joining us. Ms Ngaire to teach in Rm. 10 and Jenni Ladd as our student support teacher.
Classroom changes are Angela Seletto to Rm. 13 ; Rececca Nelley to Nikau ; Kelly Smith to Rm. 7; Katarina Manuel to Rm. 3. Julie Williams to share teach in Rm.5.
Leaving us are Janeen Soderling, who has retired, Jo Gunson on Maternity leave, Jo Easterbrook on a years sabbatical leave and Carolyn Garvitch to teach at Portland School.
 
FOR  SALE: HALL  SEATING  FORMS
We are replacing our hall seating and have a large number of seating forms for sale. Steel frame customwood seats. $10.00 for good ones $5.00 for damaged ones. You can purchase one or many. They will be available after the final assembly Wed. 19th Dec. (3.00pm) to Friday 21st Dec. 3.00pm  A great opportunity for that party seating you have always wanted. We won’t be delivering.

SPORTS BREAK - HOLIDAY SPORTS PROGRAMME
Keep the kids busy and active playing sport these holidays!! Numbers are limited to 40 places, so make your bookings now. Two sports mad K.I.S teachers run these fun, sporty Programmes.
Kamo Intermediate School Grounds
When:  Summer Holidays 2007/8     
20 - 21 December '07  (2 day sports break)   
21 - 25 January '08  (5 day sports break)
Hours:  9.30am - 3.30pm
Cost:     $25.00 per day (2 day sports break - $25 per day)        $110.00 - 5 days
Enquiries: 
Dave Palmer - 437 3117 (evenings)
Vaughan Witten - 437 3236 (evenings)

COACHES  WANTED
The Whangarei Academy of Gymnastics needs PLAY GYM and GYM FUN Coaches for 2008.
Learn to coach gymnastics. No experience needed as training will be provided. Learn new skills for you and your children.
If you are interested please call WAGS on 4352990, quote your name and number and the phrase “learn to coach play gym and gym fun” and you called will be returned.

RAFFLE  RESULT
The Kowhai Grocery Raffle was drawn on the night of the mini-gala. The winner was Michelle and Ian Scott.
A special thank you to Placemakers for donating the wheelbarrow. The Chocolate raffle was won by Mrs. Jo Nicholson.

FINISH OF SCHOOL.
School finishes at 12.30 Wednesday 19th December.
The last day of school is a mufti-day.

BEGINNING of SCHOOL 2008

School begins at 8.45 Monday 4th February 2008. 

School Office
The school office will be open during the week following Anniversary Weekend. 29th Jan. to Friday 1stFeb in the mornings from 8.30 to 12.30.   We will be stocking P.E. uniforms @.$10.00 for tops and $15.00 for shorts.  All our other Uniform requirements can be bought at Goldstar Uni 4 Mz in Kamo, at Postie Plus and at Bethels down town.

Stationery
Stationery lists will be given out prior to the end of the year to Yr. 7 students.  This will enable parents to purchase their child’s stationery during the January sales that occur. We will not be selling bulk stationery next year.With the stationery lists will be information about purchasing on line if you want to.

Through the year I have been using extracts form a pamphlet about “How to Enjoy Living with a Preadolescent.” It is fitting to finish the year with the last Extract about the..........


            JOYS
Preadolescent behaviour often drives us parents crazy...but why ?
We managed to get through the “terrible twos” and the “fearsome fours” and all those other stages.  Why should preadolescence cause us such pain?  
    Because we’re losing a child.
Intermediate marks the beginning of that long process that transforms our cuddling, temperate, enthusiastic child into a compassionate, well-rounded, energetic adult.  The transformation takes many years, and those years begin at this stage of preadolescence.  We are losing a child; something that has been precious and secure to us is slipping away, and we’re not sure what comes next.  Preadolescents feel the same way:  something that was precious and secure to them, their childhood, is slipping away and they’re not sure what comes next, either.  A few resist growing up, but most are eager even if insecure about their age.
What comes next is as exciting and interesting and demanding as childhood, it’s just different.  There are many joys to experience during preadolescence and adolescence.  There are opportunities for actual conversations rather than simple dialogues; you will be impressed by your preadolescent’s ability to handle more complex social interactions; their ability to think and imagine and interrelate ideas will often astound you.  The fact is they’re not growing up physically, they are maturing, and this is itself is a joy.
At the same time, we will be experiencing turbulence.    But knowing that it is normal and natural should make the experience somewhat easier.  Preadolescence, once it is understood and prepared for, can be as happy and as easy to deal with as other developmental stages.  Our good-natured equilibrium during these years will ease the pain the young person is experiencing.
Now is as good a time as any to give your preadolescent a hug...
     ......just don’t let anybody see you !

Thanks for a great 2007.

As usual we have had another great year and your child has grown in maturity and independence while still remaining your child. They are crossing the bridge to adulthood and at times it can be scary but mostly it is a worthwhile journey.  We just need to let go of their hand and “hover” in the background while they complete the journey.
Have a great break and start to enjoy 2008
John Smith - Principal

 

 

 

MISSION STATEMENT 

 

 

Our Vision

To ensure our students
develop all their talents
to be fully equipped
to face the future
with confidence.

 

 Our Values and Local Goals

We want our school to be aligned behind our Shared Vision, Values and our Teaching Beliefs.

Our image of a successful future learner

The image we share of a successful future learner is a student with a strong sense of values and personal identity confident to take the risks necessary to continue learning in what will be challenging and unpredictable future. We want our students to be equipped not only with the ‘foundation skills’ of literacy and numeracy but also with a range of future oriented attributes including confidence with information technology. Most importantly we want our students to be open to new ideas able to realise their own dreams, talents and personal visions.