Community Pānui  
​Monday 18th October 

                                                     Kia ora              Talofa lava              Bonjour             Greetings  

                                                                          Richmond Road School - Te Kura o Ritimana
                                                                                          Our School Values
                                    Aim High       Compassion and Empathy          Bravery and Resilience           Educational Achievement

                                               Togetherness and Inclusiveness              Respect for Others, Self and the Environment 
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​                                                Kia ora           Talofa lava          Greetings           Bonjour

Term 4 is upon us and it sounds like our tamariki were happy to be online today after talking to some of our staff. Not ideal, not having the connection we are used to but we will continue to connect as much as we can virtually for now. The 4.00 announcement today confirmed that Auckland will be in level 3 for at least two more weeks and updates will be given on Wednesday about schools. Here are some notices to start off the term and our next school community notice will be on Friday (unless there are any major announcements).

Bubble School
We have a small amount of children in this week. Thank you for finding alternative arrangements for your children to keep them at home. Some of our staff were tested and confirmed with a negative result so that they are able to assist on site this week. All staff whether fully vaccinated or not must be tested to be able to come on site during level 3 to ensure our children are as safe as possible.

MOE Hard packs are available to pick up from Tuesday 19th October
There will be a QR code to scan and sanitiser available - please take one pack per child as per their year level and leave the area outside the office immediately. If there are other parents around please take turns at collecting, keeping your distance and again, clear the area so others may collect their hard pack. These hard packs are to supplement the learning from the teacher, not as a substitute. And although we want all our tamariki back when it is safe to do so, these packs will also be helpful if you keep your children home after school opens when teachers are teaching back on site. We await to see how our Term 4 looks and if we return to school and when this might be. In the meantime we hope this will suffice to ensure your children have enough to do at home and are offered opportunities for learning. 

Please stick to these times below so that you are not coming to the school at the same time as a lot of other parents.
Tuesday: Kiwi Connection from 9.30-12.00 Years 1-6 
Tuesday: Mua I Malae 1.00-2.30
Wednesday: L'Archipel 9.30-12.00

Wednesdays - no online face-to-face class sessions - here are some times and invites if you are still wanting to connect
Jo Van Dam, our librarian will be doing a session on Wednesdays and there will be an invite coming from the office tomorrow with the links for a junior session and senior session.

Whaea Jacqui will be doing some waiata and Te Reo Māori on Wednesdays as well. If you want to connect here is the invite.
12.00-12.30 - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81470583015?pwd=NzN2ZEdyNVJaTldOMGNUTTdyUTk5dz09.       Meeting ID: 814 7058 3015.         Passcode: Y0XLX3

Niuean Langauge Week (Sunday 17th - Saturday 23rd October)
This year’s theme for Faahi Tapu he Vagahau Niue – Niue Language Week is Kia Tupuolaola e Moui he Tagata Niue which means May the Tagata Niue thrive.
Kia tupuolaola e moui he Tagata Niue, reminds us of the importance of our Pacific languages and cultures and how they contribute to spiritual, emotional, physical and social wellness for prosperity and wealth in the home, community and nation. Teachers may add some mahi to celebrate Niuean language week this week. Fakaaue Lahi oue tulou/Thank you!

Dyslexia Month in October
October 5, 2021 - October 11, 2021. Dyslexia Awareness Week is an annual event aimed at further understanding and raising awareness amongst our pupils about dyslexia; what it means, what it is and what can be done to support people who have dyslexia. There are lots of links online to help support staff and parents understanding of how this affects children and adults. Take a look if you have the time!

Have a wonderful week and kia kaha Ritimana whānau!
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Ngā mihi

2021 Term dates & hours