Issue 02 – Newsletter 14th February 2013 - Richmond Primary School

EDUCATION REVIEW OFFICE CONFIRMED REPORTLast November the ERO review team visited the school.We have just received the final, confirmed report. The report is generally incredibly positive!!!The entire report is included in the newsletter. You will see it highlights all the good and great things that are happening at RichmondSchool. It also notes a number of areas that the Review Office believes we need to improve on in the future.Richmond School can be very proud of what is happening here – a huge thank you to all involved. This is very much a team effort.This can also be viewed on-line at:http://www.ero.govt.nz/early-childhood-school-reports/school-reports/richmond-schoolo-nelson-24-01-2013FANTASTIC TURN-OUT AT OUR CLASS INTRODUCTIONS EVENINGThank you to all those who came along to the class introductions on Tuesday night. This is an important part of the reportingprogramme. It is always terrific for the teachers to meet parents and to outline their class programmes and why and how they dothings.POWHIRI – Welcome to Richmond SchoolAt the beginning of each year we hold our annual start of the yearpowhiri where we welcome new staff, children and parents to ourschool. Our new RTLB (specialist Resource Teacher of Learning &Behaviour) is Sharyn Gibbons from Cromwell and we also welcomedofficially Ange Richards who began as a teacher-aide during 2012.REGIONAL SWIMMINGSUCCESSRuby-Lou Stuart is afantastic swimmer whocompetes competitively ata local swim club level aswell as at a regional level.Recently she hasperformed creditably in herage group at a number ofregional events winningmany gold, silver andbronze medals and ribbons.Well done Ruby-Lou!!In the COLGATE GAMES inJanuary in InvercargillJORDAN STIRLING-ROWLINGwon gold in 100m, 200m and400m. He broke a Tasmanrecord in the 200m with atime of 28.66. His 100mand 400m were also great –100m was 13.52 and 400mwas one minute and eightseconds with strong winds.WELL DONE JORDAN!14 Cambridge Street, Richmond, Nelson 7020 Phone: 03 544 8959 Fax: 03 544 0960 Email: school@richmondprimary.school.nzABSENCES: (Text Only) 021 135 7891

14 Cambridge Street, Richmond, Nelson 7020 Phone: 03 544 8959 Fax: 03 544 0960 Email: school@richmondprimary.school.nzABSENCES: (Text Only) 021 135 7891

14 Cambridge Street, Richmond, Nelson 7020 Phone: 03 544 8959 Fax: 03 544 0960 Email: school@richmondprimary.school.nzABSENCES: (Text Only) 021 135 7891

TWIN PEAKS RURAL GUIDING AREA.Guiding restarts in Twin Peaks area from week beginning 11 th February at the followingvenues:Waimea Brownies: 7-10 years, Tuesday 6.00pm–7.30pm at Holy Trinity Church Hall,RichmondWaimea Guides: 10-14 years, Thursday 6.00pm–8.00pm at Holy Trinity Church Hall,RichmondWakefield Pippins: 5-7 years, Thursday 3.15pm- 4.15pm at Wakefield Scout Den, WakefieldWakefield Brownies: 7-10 years, Thursday 4.15pm – 5.30pm at Wakefield Scout Den,Wakefield.Brightwater Guides/Rangers: 10-18yrs Wednesday 6.30-8.30pm Brightwater Scout Den.Waimea Pippins is unable to re- open this term. We need a new leader and assistant/parenthelper to run this unit and sadly, so far no-one has come forward. Should this be something youmight be interested in please contact me Sue Burrowes on 541 9689 or kiwiisb@snap.net.nzTABLE TENNIS FOR BEGINNERSCoaching every Monday afternoon 3:30 – 5pm at SaxtonStadium for students aged 8 years and over. Bats and ballsprovided - must have non marking shoes or can go bare feet.Cost is only $3, subsidised by Nelson Orthodontics.Phone Paul on 5441572 for more information.14 Cambridge Street, Richmond, Nelson 7020 Phone: 03 544 8959 Fax: 03 544 0960 Email: school@richmondprimary.school.nzABSENCES: (Text Only) 021 135 7891