Southern View: August 10, 2023
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Thursday <strong>August</strong> <strong>10</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
Kirkwood Opportunities<br />
Schooling for the Whole Child<br />
The focus of a successful school is the pupil. The growth of our children at Kirkwood is supported<br />
by the many extension opportunities we offer over and above our classroom activities.<br />
We work on extending learning opportunities in a number of areas.<br />
Technology<br />
Some of the highlights in our technology<br />
area include:<br />
• Robotics<br />
• 3D Printing<br />
• EPro8 Challenge<br />
• Fashion Design and Make<br />
Technology is a favourite area for many<br />
students due to the ‘hands-on’ problem<br />
solving approach to learning.<br />
Sports/<br />
Hākinakina<br />
Apart from the regular physical<br />
education programmes within the<br />
classrooms there are many other<br />
sports offered at Kirkwood.<br />
Extension Groups, Competitions and Events<br />
Some of the sports<br />
played are Netball,<br />
Football, Cross Country,<br />
Swimming, Rugby,<br />
Basketball, Water polo,<br />
Orienteering, Korfball,<br />
Mountain Biking, Touch<br />
Rugby, Tchoukball and<br />
Rugby League.<br />
Our students<br />
have many<br />
opportunities<br />
to participate<br />
in various<br />
competitions<br />
and events<br />
offered at<br />
Kirkwood.<br />
These include:<br />
• University of Canterbury<br />
Academic Competitions<br />
• Cantamath<br />
• Canterbury-Westland<br />
Science Fair<br />
• Science Badges<br />
Awards<br />
• Otago Problem Solving<br />
• Art Cup<br />
• Kids’ Lit Quiz<br />
• Orchestra<br />
• Choir<br />
• Leadership<br />
Opportunities<br />
• House Captains<br />
• School Production<br />
• School Council<br />
We value and encourage personal excellence which is recognised with our ‘Blues’ Awards<br />
system.<br />
Music<br />
Music is taught as part of the performing arts curriculum in all classrooms however extra<br />
opportunities are available for students to learn a wide variety of music.<br />
This year our students have been learning the Guitar, Piano, Violin, Drums, Flute, Brass,<br />
singing in the Choir and playing in the Orchestra.<br />
2024 Enrolments<br />
As Kirkwood Intermediate School<br />
now has a school zone, we are<br />
encouraging all applications, including<br />
those out-of-zone applications, to be<br />
in before 31 <strong>August</strong> <strong>2023</strong> for the 2024<br />
school year. Please visit our Kirkwood<br />
Intermediate School website for<br />
further details.<br />
If you have any further questions,<br />
please do not hesitate to contact the<br />
school office.<br />
Please visit our website www.kirkwood.school.nz for<br />
enrolment information. Alternatively, you may contact<br />
the school office 348 7718.<br />
Phil Tappenden, Principal<br />
260 Riccarton Road, Christchurch<br />
Email: school.information@kirkwood.school.nz<br />
Phone 03 348 7718<br />
www.kirkwood.school.nz
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