14 Cambridge Street Phone: (03) 544 8959 http://www.richmondprimary.school.nz

Richmond, Nelson 7020 Absence Text: 021 135 7891

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During the last school holidays we extended the staff carpark (behind Room 6).

We are waiting for chip seal to be applied prior to using it for parking.

One possible use of this area will be to have the after-school care minivans park

in this area. This means the vans will no longer need to park outside the main

office (and often in the disabled parking spaces) to wait for the children to

arrive and embark. Hopefully this means less congestion for the 2 minute

parking area and a greater flow of traffic in the area.

The classrooms and enviro group vege gardens have been moved to the western side of Room9. The veges are

growing incredibly well in this area and

the children are loving looking after

them.

24th Whiringa-ā-nuku 2019

From the Tumuaki desk this week …

We are organising grocery hampers/vouchers

for Nekko’s mum (and her partner) and

Nekko’s dad (and his partner). If you would

like to contribute, please drop them into the

school office before Friday 1st November.

STAFF CARPARK – off Oxford Street opposite the Fire Station

PTC NEWS

Quiz Night Speights Ale House – Monday November 11th.

Come at 6pm for a 6.30pm start.

Tickets on sale at the school office. $10 per person.

No limit on team members.

Only 120 tickets available.

Phone Speights Ale House to reserve a table.

JUMP JAM TEAM FUNDRAISING

ICE-CREAMS $2 each

Friday 25th October After eating lunch, we will be selling ice creams

as a fundraiser for our competition in Christchurch in November.

Bring $2 on Friday 25 October. We will have gluten and dairy free options available.

ROOMS 2 & 5 MINI-FAIR

THURSDAY 28th NOVEMBER It’s spring time and just as importantly – spring cleaning time. Sort out your rooms

and bundle up any old toys, games and books etc that you no longer want or need

and some kind person in Room 2 will give you a small treat in exchange.

Week 3 Monday 28th October - Labour Day holiday. Wednesday 30th October - Middle syndicate camp meeting in the library 6pm.

Week 4 Monday 4th - Wednesday 6th November - Middle syndicate camps (Bridge Valley). Week 5 Monday 11th November – PTC Quiz 6.30pm @ Speights Ale House. Tuesday 12th November – Top Team event (Senior syndicate). Tuesday 12th November – Year 1/2 syndicate trip to Pic Peanut Butter factory. Week 6 Tuesday 19th November – Junior athletics sports morning. Tuesday 19th November – Maori students achievement hui. Wednesday 20th November – Senior and Middles athletics sports day (postponement Friday 22nd November). Wednesday 21st November - Board meeting 6:00pm.

Week 7 Wednesday 27th November - Interschool Athletics (competitors chosen from our Middle and Senior syndicate

athletics event). Wednesday 27th November - New Parent Information Evening (children to start as New Entrants in 2020) 7:00pm in

Room 18. Thursday 28th November - Mini-fair and Market Day (details in a later newsletter). Thursday 28th November - Interschool Athletics postponement day. Week 8 Tuesday 3rd December - Year 1&2 syndicate’s ‘One day’ camp at Quinney’s Bush. Wednesday 4th December – Showcase family evening (choirs, kapa haka groups etc). More details later. Thursday 5th December - Year 1&2 syndicate’s ‘One day’ camp at Quinney’s Bush postponement day. Friday 6th December – Senior syndicate beach day. Week 9 Wednesday 11th December – Middle syndicate day out. Wednesday 11th December - Board meeting 6pm. Thursday 12th December - Student reports sent out. Week 10 Monday 16th December - Final assembly 11am. Monday 16th December - Year 6 Graduation Dinner 6.30pm. Tuesday 17th December – Last school day for 2019. School finishes at 12.30pm.

LUCKY BOOK

CLUB ORDERS

DUE 25th

OCTOBER

All children are to wear

a wide-brim sunhat (not

a cap) when outside

during term 4.

TERM 4 EVENTS

DISCLAIMER These are notices we include on request of organisations and individuals.

Calling all budding architects, builders, engineers, designers and

scientists. STEM Academy is launching this term in Nelson Library. This

series of workshops integrate problem solving skills with Science,

Technology, Engineering and Maths to explore the World of

Ancient Architects in a hands on and interactive way.

These workshops are ideal for students who enjoy making models,

solving problems and learning about technology in a highly creative

environment. To book visit www.amyjohnsontutoring.com

Fridays from 8th of November

3.30-4.15pm- STEM Academy Juniors (Ages 5-8) 4.30-5.30pm- STEM Academy Seniors (Ages 9-12 years)