24 june 2021
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14 Cambridge Street Phone: (03) 544 8959 http://www.richmondprimary.school.nz Richmond, Nelson 7020 Absence Text: 021 135 7891
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In 2019 the Ministry of Education and the NZEI negotiated a new teachers’ collective agreement. As part of this agreement
it was agreed that teachers would receive an extra 8 days for planning and implementation of new curriculum information
and also professional development. The 8 days must be taken during 2020 – 2022. We have already had a number in 2020.
This year we are having two days (Monday 30th August and Friday 22nd October). The staff will be undertaking Professional
Development on these days so the children will not be able to attend school on those days. Please place these days in your
diaries.
On Sunday 13th June, Richmond School entered 4 teams into the
Strictly Jump Jam Nelson competition.
All the Jump Jammers put on an
excellent performance and did a
fantastic job with their routines.
All four teams received a merit
for technical execution and two
of the four also received a merit
in presentation. The Richmond Rockets team also came away with 2nd place in the
Freshman Year 1-4 category. WELL DONE! Fabulous effort from all four teams. We are so proud of you!
- Mrs Schwass, Miss Harris and Asami White.
Next week we are holding interviews. I am delighted to see so many parents have booked an interview time. The reports
and portfolios provide parents with a good gauge about where their children are performing academically and how well
they are progressing in the other very important areas such as social and personal development. The discussions at the
interviews are also invaluable.
So thank you all for attending, especially in the during winter time. The interviews, reports and portfolio are all part of
quality home-school partnership.
24th June 2021
From the Tumuaki desk this week …
JUMP JAM SUCCESS
Monday 30th August (week 6, term 3)
Friday 22nd October (week 1, term 4)
ACCORD DAYS IN TERMS 3 & 4 – Please place in your diaries
INTEVIEWS NEXT WEEK
Congratulations to all those who represented Richmond School at the recent Inter-School Cross Country races. Thank you
for your awesome behaviour and outstanding sportsmanship. Congratulation to the following students who placed in the
top 10 of their race.
• Sophie Tyler – 1st
• Josiah Taylor – 2nd
• Liam Childerhouse – 4th
• Gemma Harwood – 6th
• Max Talbot – 7th
• Jordyn Gardiner – 9th
• Ewan McInnes – 9th
• Caris Halder – 10th
• Tasmyn Dyer – 10th
PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS
Tuesday 29th & Wednesday 30th June
Information and booking info have been emailed.
Our booking code is vvb97.
Please contact the office if you’d like them to book your interview time.
INTER-SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY
TERM 1 – Wednesday 2nd February – Thursday 14th April
TERM 2 – Monday 2nd May – Friday 8th July
TERM 3 – Monday 25th July – Friday 30th September
TERM 4 – Monday 17th October – Thursday 15th December
PARENTS OF YEAR 6 STUDENTS Waimea Intermediate invite and encourage Parents/Caregivers of year 6 students to attend their information evening on Wednesday 15th September at 7pm in the Waimea Intermediate hall. They encourage you to bring your child to this evening.
BOOKINGS CLOSE TOMORROW at 3pm
The School Support staff would like to say a huge thank you to
the teaching staff, management and children for a fabulous support
staff week. The lovely messages from children were heartwarming
and very sweet.
We know we are valued and appreciated at Richmond School.
Room 7 had a very special visitor in their room last week. Thanks to Richard de Hamel who contracts to Otago
University for coming in to teach us about Maori Fishing Technology. We all LOVED the hands-on learning we
experienced.
On Wednesday Richard de Hamel came to Room 7. The thing I liked the most was the harakeke
because we got to play with it. We also got to try to make some smoke by rubbing kaikōmako and
māhoe together. I got some smoke. Before that we were shown a real picture of whahine holding
the wood down. It was very loud and exciting.
- Penny
One day Richard de Hamel came and showed us how the Māori got the bait in the morning. They
got an amazing black hairy spider and tied it around the hook alive! That was their fishing bait. I
also liked his amazing mihi box. I had a great time.
- Jack
Richard de Hamel taught us about: wahine fires, pepeha (mihi) box, Dark Blue Bluey - the blue cod,
Māori fishing, Mapua Aquarium, fishing hooks made out of big bones, tool making technology, a
harakeke net and some string, and an enormous waka. My most favourite activity was the amazing
wahine fire. I also LOVED the story about Bluey. Oh, and also the one about the cool wahine fire.
I was the closest to making a a fire because the very very tip of the wood was getting warmer and
warmer and warmer. There was a lot of smoke.
- Sonny
Richard de Hamel showed us how to make string. He used harakeke and a blunt knife to make
fishing lines. - Jenson
Kiwiana Caper - Week 8
Only 2 more weeks to go…there are lots of things still needed and
many things to make.
• Someone to video the show for us
• X2 WOB adult-sized tracksuits or rugby jackets
• Matching sun visors x2
• Colourful bunting – 3 metres long
• Snowboard for display
• Small black gumboot (that isn’t required any more)
Glenna and Grant Senior Production 2021
DON’T FORGET TO GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY!
TICKETS ON SALE AT THE SCHOOL OFFICE
Thanks to the following businesses for sponsoring our Skool Loop
app.
If you would like to advertise on the School
Skool Loop App please email [email protected] To download our app: In Google Play & App Store
Search ‘Skool Loop’ & choose our School once installed.
MINISTRY OF INSPIRATION
Holiday Programmes
Don’t forget to sign up for the really fun, highly engaging MOI Holiday Workshops! All workshops
are from 9 am to 3 pm and occur at Garin College. The workshops are lead by senior students
from Garin College, Nelson College for Girls, and Nayland College.
To register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-programmes-july-2021-tickets-159214931145
July 12-14 Monday to Wednesday:
Art and Engineering-experiment with art and build some crazy summer games and contraptions.
This workshop is always a sell-out and lots of fun for everyone. Come along to learn engineering
as well as test your creativity skills. This workshop is always a HUGE hit! Ages 6-13.
July 12-14 Monday to Wednesday:
Science and Engineering-experiment and learn about anatomy and even do a dissection among
other cool science topics! Come along to learn engineering as well as test your creativity skills.
This workshop is always a HUGE hit! Ages 8-13.
DISCLAIMER These are notices we include on request of organisations and individuals.
NELSON SUBURBS FOOTBALL CLUB SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
Wednesday 21st - Friday 23rd July 9am – 12 noon WHERE: Saxton Field
AGE: 7-14 year olds (Boys & Girls) COST: $30.00 per day
We will be running another “All Girls” group also - coached by international stars
Amelia Abbott and Anna McPhie.
Go to www.nelsonsuburbs.co.nz to REGISTER. Click on Programmes and scroll down to Holiday Programmes. Payment directly into our bank account - 030703 0354112-02.
Registration is not confirmed until payment is made. For further information please contact [email protected].
Looking for part time work? We require a cleaner to look after some commercial sites. Minimum
of 8 hours weekend work with flexible hours. Probability of extra
work coming available during week days.
Cleaning experience preferred but not essential.
Must be able to manage self and work independently.
Need to be reliable and have full driver’s licence.
Site training provided.
Contact Dhara on 020 451 1100 or [email protected]