Principal's Newsletter - Kelston Girls' College

K E L S T O N G I R L S ' C O L L E G E
October 2009
Principal’s Newsletter
Dear Parents
On behalf of the Kelston Girls’ College Board of Trustees, and staff of
Kelston Girls’ College, I extend our deepest sympathy to everyone who has
been affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Samoa and Tonga and the
typhoon in the Philippines. At Kelston Girls we are at present planning a
fundraising drive to help victims of the disaster.
We celebrated many successes in Term 3, sporting, cultural and academic.
This term, in the next 3 weeks, the focus is on preparing seniors for their external examinations.
They completed mocks at the end of Term 3. These exams have been marked, the
reports written and they will be posted to parents this week.
If you have any concerns, please contact your daughter’s level Dean in the first instance:
Year 11 Miss Vellekoop telephone 827 9675
Year 12 Miss Corray telephone 827 9642
Year 13 Mr Conway telephone 827 9644.
New Zealand Curriculum
You will have read about the introduction of the New Zealand Curriculum. The NZC is
probably the most important document written about Student Learning for 40 years or more.
If you wish to find out more, go on line at: WWW.minedu.govt.nz
Schools are being given greater autonomy over teaching and learning for their students.
At Kelston Girls College, the Board has prioritised literacy and numeracy at all levels.
Three years ago, by introducing Te Kotahitanga to the school , they signalled their desire to
see all teachers develop pedagogically to have a student and enquiry based focus and a recognition
of the cultures of students.
The NZC has set an expectation that lessons should include Key Competencies, values and
principles and should not be content driven. A significant feature is personalising learning.
This year we have undertaken comprehensive surveys at Years 9 and 10 to find out what
helps our students learn best. We have also surveyed teachers.
I wish to thank Mrs Stone who has led the enquiry and is reporting results to teachers and
students at present.
We have introduced the Flexi class at Year 10 to assist students improve literacy and
numeracy skills. This class is as a result of the surveys and is designed to meet the learning
needs of students and help them accept responsibility for their learning.

Art West ‘09
This weekend we have held a successful exhibition of West
Auckland artists’ work. 95 artists exhibited. Despite the inclement
weather we had a steady stream of visitors on Saturday
and Sunday. The school’s library will benefit from this
fund raiser.
I wish to thank Trish Martin who led a small team of helpers, in particular, Ginny Knight­
Williams, Sylvia Rechsteiner, Glenn Brayshaw and Heather Peach.
I also wish to acknowledge the Waitakere City Council who provided a seeding grant of
$2,000. The event is a biennial event.
Senior Prize Giving
On Tuesday 10 November at 7.00 pm we will celebrate the academic success of senior
students. I extend a cordial invitation to parents of all senior students to join us on this
happy occasion. Year 13 students will also receive their Graduation
Certificates.
Linda Fox
PRINCIPAL
Congratulations
The following Year 10 students have worked at a high level all year and have been selected
for a motivational study in Term 4 which includes a day at Unitec:
10EA
Chelsea Frost
Atika Leaga
Ronnica Lesa
Naomi Luatua
Savannah Marii
Eleanor Patelu
Selepa Toafa
Nofoagaalii Tuilagi
Sharon Tupe
Katrina Yasa
10JE
Jasmine Atfield
Micah De Lara
Hulita Fa’apoi
Aljamayn Kaponga
Andrea Maynard
Jacquelyn Molesi
Katriana Su’a
10RA
Arisha Aqeel
Sharleen Goundar
Haya Hammad
Hajira Isse
Hiral Lallubhai
Ianita Mareko
Sherlyn Murti
Angela Singh
Maryanne Tekie
Kareezsa Zanoria
10PH
Anita Chanthalangsy
Rehnuma Raza
Zoe Mangu
Sherina Tuivaiti
10HY
Eh Ywa Bo
10SE
Reni Agustinawati
Whitney Beasy
Munirih Cameron
Ramona Cortes
Shivandhana Deepti
Merel Flannigan
Jessica Hudson
Lyza Ibarra
Manishma Mani
Amy­Leigh Mcauley
Fazilat Nisha
Fuasou Nofoaiga
Zahrah Rab
Leena Rana
Anna Santos
Emily Sin
Daneille Toloi
Emily Wang
Karen Williams
Shirley Yeung
Important Dates
Thursday 22 October Senior Reports posted
Monday 26 October LABOUR DAY—Holiday
Wednesday 28 October Junior Social
Tuesday 10 November Senior Prize Giving—7 pm
11 November to 13 November Study Leave for Senior Students Year 11 to 13
Saturday 14 November NCEA External Exams start
Monday 23 November Junior Exams begin

From the Board of Trustees
Dear Parents
Welcome to Term 4. On behalf of the Kelston Girls Board of Trustees, I extend a warm invitation
to parents of senior students to attend Senior Prize giving on Tuesday 10 November
at 7.00 pm.
In the holidays we held a blessing in the Hauora Centre in acknowledgment of the opening
of the new Hauora Centre.
We were saddened when Wiremu Tairua our kaumatua passed away. Recently we have
been advised that Denis Hansen will be our new Kaumatua. He will be supported in his responsibilities
by Kuia Anne Basham. We thank Denis for his support.
James Prescott
BOT Chairman
HOST AN AFS EXCHANGE STUDENT
AFS is looking for caring host families like yours to voluntarily host the
following students who will arrive to study here from January 2010:
Elina from Finland who is 17, a good student, plays flute, sings and is outgoing.
Ebba from Sweden who is 17 enjoys most sports, athletics, aerobics and animals.
Paula from Brazil who is 17 and enjoys reading, yoga, history and philosophy.
For more information call Brenda 818 5520.
AFS Hosting Co­ordinator
Waitakere
UNIFORM PLUS
Is moving premises
and will be closed from
October 20th until 23rd November.
The New Lynn store manager will visit school at 11.00 on Wednesdays and 8.30 am on
Fridays to fit your daughter.
Parents who wish to replace existing uniform items can fax orders through to head office or
visit the our Mt Roskill store, 52 Carr Road, where stock will be available until the fit out of
the new store is complete.
Uniform Plus apologizes for any inconvenience this temporary situation will cause.
Uniform Plus Head Office
Mt Roskill
52 Carr Road
Ph 09 625 5009
Fax 09 625 4123

The
Schoolwear shop
has moved!!
Pioneer Plaza
(next to Aussie Butcher)
Expert Maths Tuition
Master Maths with Sonia
Marsters Degree (Maths Major
Phone 09 817 3637
Email 101@xtra.co.nz
CAR BOOT SALE—Saturday 31st October—7AM­10AM
All buyers & Sellers are welcome ($10 per parking slot)
Hosanna Creative Arts, 28 Rimu Street, New Lynn.
ph:021793447