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Thursday <strong>April</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />
Kirkwood Intermediate<br />
School of Choice<br />
Celebrating Kirkwood<br />
House Captains for <strong>2024</strong><br />
Year 7 Camp<br />
Our Year 7 pupils have recently<br />
attended a camp at Ōnuku. This<br />
is a great way for the children to<br />
get to get to know each other<br />
and forms the start of our NZ<br />
Histories programme.<br />
“Ōnuku marae is home to the hapū (sub-tribe) of Ngāi<br />
Tārewa and Ngāti Īrakehu. Our home has been the<br />
setting for some of the most significant and historic events<br />
seeded in the founding of our nation including the signing<br />
of the Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi) by our Tīpuna<br />
(ancestors).”<br />
Back row: (from left to right): Inian, Juliet, Fergus, Pippa, Harry, Rose,<br />
Xander, Wenwen<br />
House Captains for Mansfield/Hillary<br />
Juliet - Ilam Primary School<br />
I love the values that Kirkwood Intermediate School has and the way<br />
Kirkwood Intermediate School has a whole range of activities that students<br />
can take part in. I would like to encourage more activities so students can<br />
put themselves out there and showcase their talents and interests. I wanted<br />
to be a House Captain as I know I am a great leader and I always want to<br />
find solutions to any issues I can.<br />
Inian - Lincoln Primary School<br />
I like that Kirkwood has many different opportunities and there are a lot<br />
of leadership roles for students to develop new skills. I want to be a good<br />
House Captain and good role model. I will also try out new sports and<br />
achieve my academic goals. This year, I would like to encourage more<br />
spirit within the school and encourage others to participate in the many<br />
opportunities Kirkwood Intermediate School has to offer. I would also like to<br />
lead my house to victory!<br />
House Captains for Sheppard/Freyberg<br />
Pippa - Lincoln Primary School<br />
I enjoy Kirkwood Intermediate School for the smaller classes and the many<br />
opportunities that the school offers. This year I would like to make sure<br />
everyone is included and treated equally. I wanted to become a House<br />
Captain so I could be a good role model for my peers.<br />
Fergus - Clearview Primary School<br />
Kirkwood Intermediate School gives you many opportunities to grow and<br />
prove yourself which makes you become a better person. I would like to<br />
make Sheppard/Freyberg the best house in the school and I would like to<br />
encourage other students to try and gain a range of new experiences. My<br />
reason for wanting to be a House Captain is so I have an opportunity to<br />
show myself and be a good role model to others.<br />
House Captains for Britten/Te Kanawa<br />
Rose - Ilam Primary School<br />
What I like about Kirkwood Intermediate School is the relationship between<br />
students and teachers. Also, I like how the teachers have found teaching<br />
methods that everyone enjoys and understands. I would like to improve<br />
my leadership skills and be more able to help my peers by knowing what is<br />
happening within the school as well as knowing what students might need<br />
help with. Being a House Captain will give me more responsibility and will<br />
help me in high school.<br />
Harry - Broadfield Primary School<br />
I enjoy the sports opportunities Kirkwood has to offer. I also like the<br />
Blues awards you get when you work really hard. This year I would like to<br />
encourage others to become high achievers and try get in to as many teams<br />
as possible. I wanted to step out of my comfort zone and I felt like being a<br />
House Captain would be the best way.<br />
House Captains for Rutherford/Batten<br />
Xander - Clearview Primary School<br />
I like Kirkwood because there are always new things to do and learn. There<br />
are a lot of opportunities available from sporting, academic and leadership.<br />
This year I would like our students to have a productive year and I want to<br />
achieve my personal goals. I wanted to become a House Captain so I can<br />
grow and gain experience in leadership.<br />
Wenwen - Lincoln Primary School<br />
I like the single-cell classrooms, the teachers, and the way everyone is so<br />
friendly. I want to contribute to as many events as possible and represent our<br />
school well. I wanted to be a House Captain and help listen to others more,<br />
making it a better school community<br />
I enjoyed all of<br />
the camp, especially<br />
sleeping in the whare<br />
which was so much fun. I<br />
also enjoyed getting to<br />
know our class.<br />
My favourite part<br />
of camp was learning<br />
about the Māori culture<br />
and playing Māori<br />
games. The food was<br />
also delicious!<br />
My favourite part of<br />
camp was sailing on the<br />
Cansail sailing boat. We found<br />
it really interesting. Our group<br />
were given instructions then we<br />
were allowed to go up the front of<br />
the boat to help with the sails. We<br />
also got to steer the wheel and<br />
rotated the boat so we went<br />
in different directions<br />
OPEN DAY<br />
We will be hosting groups by appointment for our Open Day<br />
sessions. Details on how to book a time will be posted on our<br />
website in May. If you are unable to access our booking system<br />
then please contact the school office by phone on 348 77<strong>18</strong> or<br />
email: school.information@kirkwood.school.nz.<br />
We look forward to seeing you.<br />
You may also visit our website www.kirkwood.school.nz to view our<br />
Prospectus for further information and to download an enrolment form.<br />
Alternatively, you may contact the school office.<br />
Phil Tappenden, Principal<br />
260 Riccarton Road, Christchurch<br />
Email: school.information@kirkwood.school.nz<br />
Phone 03 348 77<strong>18</strong><br />
www.kirkwood.school.nz
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