Chelsea School Newsletter
Week 2 Term 3, 2024
Important Term Dates
Term 3, 2024
- Mon 05 Aug: Board Meeting via zoom 7pm
- Fri 09 Aug: Assembly hosted by Rito
- Fri 09 Aug: Choir Rehearsal 12-2.15pm
- Fri 09 Aug: PJ & Pizza Party 5.30-8pm
- Thu 15 Aug: Y5/Y6 Rippa Rugby at Kaipatiki
- Tue 20 Aug: Chelsea Olympics
- Wed 21 Aug: Kākano New Parent Morning Tea 9-11am
- Thu 22 Aug: Netball at Birkenhead College
- Fri 23 Aug: Assembly hosted by Rito Hub 2
- Mon 26 Aug: Teacher Only Day - School Closed for instruction
- Fri 06 Sep: Pakiaka Trip to Stardome
- Fri 06 Sep: Assembly hosted by Kākano
Mon 09 Sep: Board Meeting via zoom 7pm
Thu 12 Sep: PTA Meeting 7.30pm @ The Mediterranean
Fri 13 Sep: Choir Rehearsal 12-2.15pm
Fri 13 Sep: Disco - 'Colours of the Rainbow' Y0/Y2 4.45-6pm and Y3/Y6 6.15-7.45pm
16-20 Sep: Te Wiki te reo Māori Week
Tue 17 Sep: Art Showcase Opening
Mon 23 Sep: Chinese Language Week
Wed 25 Sep: Kākano EOTC trip to Pumphouse
Fri 27 Sep: Te Wiki te Reo Māori Assembly
Fri 27 Sep: Last Day of Term
Kia Ora Chelsea Whānau,
Welcome to Term 3! There is a happy buzz around our school, with lots of exciting things on the go. A very warm welcome to our new whānau who have joined Chelsea School this term.
We have welcomed our Short Stay International Students who are participating in an intensive Winter programme, exploring what schooling is like in New Zealand which is an incredible experience for them, but also, for our students too as they form connections and learn about different cultures. We are also really enjoying having our 20 Korean teachers with us this week who we welcomed into our kura on Monday morning with a Mihi whakatau. These teachers are working in different areas of our school, if they are in your child's class, you will without a doubt hear all about the exciting lessons they are teaching this week! I have been incredibly proud of the manaakitanga shown by our students. We are truly living our Ako value, learning from each other and looking at things from different perspectives.
This term has also seen the introduction of our token system. All staff members have both Values and DNA tokens which they have been giving out to students who are “caught” displaying these attributes. This has seen a really positive vibe and reinvigoration of making great choices and being a great human. These tokens are counted up at the end of each week and we announce our winning class over the loudspeaker on Fridays. It is a school wide effort to promote our Values and DNA so that we can continue to Grow Great Learners.
Unfortunately, we are still seeing dangerous parking and driving around our school. Here are some top tips shared by the Auckland District Police to help protect our tamariki:
Plan ahead - tee up a meeting point further down the road and avoid the congested area around school
Allow plenty of time so that you are not rushed and give give the roads your full attention
When parking near school make sure to park safely and legally. Where and how you park matters - yellow lines and no park zones have been created for a reason, when you park there, tamariki cannot be seen
Today is Tumueke Tumuaki day, an initiative created by the Principals’ Council of NZEI in 2022 which recognises and celebrates the contributions that Principals make to education - can I just say WOW! I always feel really appreciated at Chelsea School, but today has been really special. I have had some lovely notes from our students, ongoing deliveries of hearts, a stunning morning tea put on by the team and some gorgeous words of encouragement. So, thank you Chelsea Community for being amazing!
I am looking forward to another incredible term of learning and adventures!
Ngā mihi nui,
Chrissy Wakeman
Tumuaki of Chelsea Primary School
Chelsea School Olympics!
We have joined in the hype around the Olympics and will be hosting our very own Chelsea Olympics in Week 5! All students have been allocated to various participating countries and together with a teacher will be learning all about that country on Tuesday afternoons leading up to the Chelsea Olympics. This will not only allow our learners to learn something new about a country, or to teach others if it’s their country of birth, but they will get to work with children from across year groups - a great opportunity for us to see our Chelsea DNA and Values in action. We will also be looking out for those showing the Olympic Values of Friendship, Respect and Excellence. Information around the Chelsea Olympics will be sent out closer to week 5, but will not require anything more than your child coming to school on the day dressed in the colours of the country they have been allocated, and being “up for the challenge” of some great, fun activities.
Te Reo
We have started the term with two ceremonies- our termly pōwhiri for new staff and students and a less formal mihi whakatau this week for our visiting teachers from Korea. This term in our classes we will be focusing on developing the range of feelings we are able to use when someone asks: "kei te pehea koe"?
This video has some great examples if you'd like to practise at home!
Team Updates
Kākano
What a great start to Term 3! We were super proud of everyone who stood in front of the hubs and recited their poems- a special congratulations to Taane, who was on Day 2 of his school journey when he did his! We're now looking forward to the finals on Friday- congratulations to our finalists- Emily M, Etta, Fraser, Mackenzie, Mila and Zoe. We are also busy preparing for our Arts Showcase at the end of the term- check out Skylar's butterfly in the making!
Pakiaka
This week in Pakiaka we have seen our Tamariki embodying their Up for a Challenge attitude during our poems! We are so proud of everyone for giving this a go as we know it isn't easy. We are looking forward to our speech finals this Friday in the hall at 11:30 am.
We will be working on small ball skills for our P.E. unit this term on a Monday. This includes catching, throwing, one-handed strikes, and two-handed strikes. Keep an eye out for some fabulous pictures!
A reminder that we will be visiting The Stardome on September 6th. An information sheet about this was sent home last week. Keep an eye on Hero for further details leading up to the trip!
Lastly, a HUGE welcome to our amazing Korean teaching community. This week Pakiaka Hub 2 and other classes around the school will be hosting Korean teachers where they will learn from and with the teachers. Ako in action!
Rito
The term has started with a great buzz and is looking chockablock full! We have International students visiting, as well as Korean teachers, and we are enjoying showing them the “kiwi way”, as well as learning from them. All hubs are also busy creating masterpieces for our Calendar Art, which will be able to be ordered in Term 4. Our Inquiry learning for the first half of the term will be around the Olympic Games and we will learn about the games and some of the countries participating. This learning will culminate in the Chelsea Olympics in week 5. We will then move on to a Kaitiakitanga unit where we will be looking at sustainable economic activities and what we can or are doing here at school to safeguard our environment. This term will see Rito Hub 1 hosting assembly in Week 3 and Rito Hub 2 hosting in Week 5, so pop these dates in your diary and join us! We will be ending our term with the revival of our Rito Poetry Slam. This will take the form of Choral verse presentations done by Hub groups (split by seating or tote trays) so that all feel confident enough to participate with their classmates. There will also be the opportunity for individuals to present if they wish. More about this will be shared with the learners, and yourselves, as we get closer to it and start our preparations.
Please ensure that with this busy term, you are checking all communication regularly. There is a lot of sickness around so please keep your child home if they are not well, it helps us contain the spread. Ensure that you are also sending in brain food, a healthy lunch and a water bottle so that we are helping to maintain a healthy immune system in the winter terms.
Please remember that we have an open-door policy - if there is anything of concern - get your child to chat to us or pop in or send an email.
Māhuri
Kia ora whanau,
Wow, what a busy first week back after two weeks of holidays. Term three has started at a cracking pace which is perfect given we are starting our Chelsea Olympics teams challenge in week two.
We were delighted to welcome our International students from China on day one of week one with eight students joining Hub 2. They have settled in really well and there has been plenty of reciprocal learning happening. Our regular students have learnt to say several greetings in Mandarin as well as hearing about the backgrounds of a couple of our Chinese students.
A big warm welcome was also given to our visiting Korean teachers on Monday of week two and we are excited to have two teachers join each space. They will be teaching several lessons each during the week. We have been very proud of the way our students have welcomed our guests but particularly so of our Cultural Leaders in helping with translations and the like.
A reminder that School Camp information went home with students late in week one so please ensure your household has received them and forms are filled out and returned as soon as possible. As camp is part of EOTC (Education Outside The Classroom) it is part of the curriculum and is therefore compulsory to attend. We understand that some students have fears or anxieties around some aspects of camp and we have started to talk about these in group chats. The overwhelming majority of kids come home from camp having had an awesome time full of adventure, personal growth and increases in self-confidence. So, any extra parental encouragement in easing these fears is greatly appreciated.
Thank you whanau, again, for your continued support.
Second-hand Uniform shop
Please text if you'd like to organise second-hand uniforms. I can get them ready for you to pick up in the office, or meet you by arrangement. The shop will not be open every Tuesday morning like it was in term 2.
I have quite a few skorts, shorts and jumpers at the moment. Thank you for your continuing donations!
Thank you!
Claire
021683117
Kelly Club Chelsea
Our Olympic-themed week at Kelly Club was a whirlwind of excitement! We dove into a variety of exhilarating games and sports, even including some invigorating yoga. We created our own paper Olympic torches, designed laurel leaf head wreaths, and assembled colourful Olympic paper rings. The grand finale? Whipping up and savouring our crunchy weetbix energy bars - they were a scrumptious sensation!
More families now qualify for OSCAR subsidies
Did you know that Kelly Club (insert venue name) is OSCAR Approved?
Are you aware of the increased subsidy rates and thresholds? For more information to see what your family could receive, head to www.kellyclub.co.nz/oscar-childcare-subsidy
Check out what we have planned this term below. You can also follow us on Facebook
(https://www.facebook.com/KellyClubChelsea?mibextid=LQQJ4d) to see everything we will be getting up to each week! Book online today at www.kellyclub.co.nz/chelsea