Swimming lessons are coming up for the whole school at the Aquatic Centre. Please return the permission slip for your child as soon as possible to the class teacher. There is no charge to parents again this year.
Juniors: Term 2 Week 10 & Term 3 Week 1 (26/6/23 until 30/6/23 and 17/7/23 until 31/7/23)
Seniors (except Room 3): Term 3 Weeks 2 and 3 (24/7/23 until 4/8/23)
Middles (plus Room 3): Term 3 Weeks 4 and 5 (7/8/23 until 18/8/23)
Tickets are on sale at the school office for the senior production “Porridge” at the Hope Community Church Hall, Ranzau Road.
Wed 21st June 7pm
Thurs 22nd June 12pm
Thurs 22nd June 7pm
Adults $20
Seniors $10
Students/Children $15
Family (2A 2C) $60
Tēnā koutou
No doubt you will have heard via the media or social media that teachers and principals throughout NZ MAY BE ON STRIKE next Wednesday – 31st May 2023.
The teachers’ and principals’ union (the NZEI), has advised school Boards and managements nation-wide that their members voted 2 days ago to go ahead with a one-day strike on Wednesday 31st May and a ban on meetings outside of 8.30am-4.30pm from 1st – 30th June 2023.
Due to a process initiated by the Minister of Education (on Tuesday 22nd May 2023) with the NZEI Te Riu Roa to progress collective agreement negotiations, any decision on moving forward with these industrial actions has been paused by the NZEI Te Riu Roa National Executive, for now.
HOWEVER, strike action may still take place on 31st May 2023 if the NZEI National Executive and the negotiations team feel insufficient progress has been made over the next few days through the new process agreed with the Minister of Education.
If action does go ahead on Wednesday 31st May, strike notices and information about local community actions will go out on Sunday 28th May. We will have insufficient numbers of non-union teachers to keep the school open so the school will need to close on the day.
This is all very disappointing from my point-of-view as the CEO of the school and the impact this may have once again on children’s learning. I will notify parents as soon as I receive an update from either or both parties involved in the negotiations.
Regards
Tim
TIM BRENTON
Principal
Richmond School
14 Cambridge Street
Richmond
NELSON
Due to bad weather last week the Junior Cross Country is now being held this Friday 26th May on the back field at school. Races will start at 2pm with certificates presented around 2.40pm. Please come along to support the children!
The PTC are organising a quiz night and silent auction on Friday 18th August at 7pm. Tickets now on sale at the office $20 each (Early Bird price if purchased by 21st July) or $25 after. Food included. Max 8 per table. Please support this important school fundraiser!
There will be an opportunity to see class art work on display on Tuesday 30th May in the school hall between 5.30pm and 7pm.