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Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Time for Term 3
In the last 3 weeks of term 2 we welcomed two new pupils to the room 28 family. Kaitlyn who arrived from Hamilton and Olwyn who returned from his time overseas. We know you will soon become accustomed to the routines within the room and we look forward to getting to know you better as the year continues.
As with every term we have lots planned and yesterday saw the beginning of some changes to our Home Learning programme.
What is different?
The children writing their thoughts and opinions about their nightly reading. As we shared this orally today it was pleasing to hear just how the children are reflecting on what they have read. I do hope the five children who did not begin this last night have done so tonight!
The children are now being encouraged to do all their writing (except for Mathematics) in blue pen. As they do this an increased effort to be accurate and neat will be important.
Our Webb Ellis Cup visit will be added shortly.
As with every term we have lots planned and yesterday saw the beginning of some changes to our Home Learning programme.
What is different?
The children writing their thoughts and opinions about their nightly reading. As we shared this orally today it was pleasing to hear just how the children are reflecting on what they have read. I do hope the five children who did not begin this last night have done so tonight!
The children are now being encouraged to do all their writing (except for Mathematics) in blue pen. As they do this an increased effort to be accurate and neat will be important.
Our Webb Ellis Cup visit will be added shortly.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Rugby Cup Athon
Did the weather spoil our day?
A little...but do we look as if we had fun?
Enjoy a few pictures of our day.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Friday 6 May
This day will go down in our memories as a day we will remember for a long time!
Being with 600 children in our school assembly being entertained by Room 22 was memorable enough but what was to happen next?...Helicopters whirring overhead and a series of screaming sirens heading down Manukau Road had us all wondering.
We had practised lock down drill but we now found ourselves actually experiencing an actual lock down. Our Principal Linley Bruce made the decision that we should remain in the assembly hall to ensure we stayed safe.
What was to follow was a long impromptu assembly, songs and more songs, stories and...
While we were in the hall our parents were gathering and waiting to collect us. Room 1, 2 and 3 soon had many 'old pupils'. 3 o'clock came and went and we stayed in the hall.
Some time later Mrs Bruce announced we were able to leave school. Our parents collected us and we left through the Manukau Road exit, leaving our belongings behind in our rooms.
Those of us who watched the news on either TV 1 or TV 3 saw a member of our Board of Trustees being interviewed as well as one of our pupils.
What will you remember about this day?
Being with 600 children in our school assembly being entertained by Room 22 was memorable enough but what was to happen next?...Helicopters whirring overhead and a series of screaming sirens heading down Manukau Road had us all wondering.
We had practised lock down drill but we now found ourselves actually experiencing an actual lock down. Our Principal Linley Bruce made the decision that we should remain in the assembly hall to ensure we stayed safe.
What was to follow was a long impromptu assembly, songs and more songs, stories and...
While we were in the hall our parents were gathering and waiting to collect us. Room 1, 2 and 3 soon had many 'old pupils'. 3 o'clock came and went and we stayed in the hall.
Some time later Mrs Bruce announced we were able to leave school. Our parents collected us and we left through the Manukau Road exit, leaving our belongings behind in our rooms.
Those of us who watched the news on either TV 1 or TV 3 saw a member of our Board of Trustees being interviewed as well as one of our pupils.
What will you remember about this day?
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Term 2
Just as 11 weeks might have whisked past so did the 2 weeks of school holidays.
As usual we have lots of exciting things planned - more will be revealed after Tuesday when the teachers have had a special meeting to confirm the details of what is to happen.
Also, as our inquiry focus this term is based round The Arts each Thursday in the first four weeks will be called a Pure Day when the children spend the whole day learning visual art, drama, dance and Maori Legends in rotation.
Sport will be on a Tuesday afternoon and you will work on the KRIC programme on a Friday.
More to come - tune in regularly so you can discuss what is happening with your parents.
As usual we have lots of exciting things planned - more will be revealed after Tuesday when the teachers have had a special meeting to confirm the details of what is to happen.
Also, as our inquiry focus this term is based round The Arts each Thursday in the first four weeks will be called a Pure Day when the children spend the whole day learning visual art, drama, dance and Maori Legends in rotation.
Sport will be on a Tuesday afternoon and you will work on the KRIC programme on a Friday.
More to come - tune in regularly so you can discuss what is happening with your parents.
Monday, April 11, 2011
End of Term
Nearly eleven weeks have flown by and we embark on our holidays this Friday. As it has actually been a very long term, I think we are all looking forward to a rest.
Over the last couple of weeks all the children have worked on an individual GLOSS Mathematics assessment and the IKAN PowerPoint which tests number knowledge. Tomorrow all the children are to write an exposition based on the question "Should the children of Year 5 and 6 be allowed to use the computers during a wet lunchtime without teacher supervision?" I hope the children discussed this question with you as they decided which point of view they were going to take. The class collated an extensive list of reasons for and against this issue. I wonder what the majority will decide?
As we have talked about 'Pride in our Place' this term the children are now formulating a way of showing how we show 'Pride in our School'. Working in pairs the children have decided the target audience for their information, how they will present the content and what that will be. As part of their Home Learning work towards this outcome is important.
It has been very rewarding to see how involved the children have become in the range of cultural activities as well as stepping up to take on leadership roles.
Have a wonderful holiday everyone.
Over the last couple of weeks all the children have worked on an individual GLOSS Mathematics assessment and the IKAN PowerPoint which tests number knowledge. Tomorrow all the children are to write an exposition based on the question "Should the children of Year 5 and 6 be allowed to use the computers during a wet lunchtime without teacher supervision?" I hope the children discussed this question with you as they decided which point of view they were going to take. The class collated an extensive list of reasons for and against this issue. I wonder what the majority will decide?
As we have talked about 'Pride in our Place' this term the children are now formulating a way of showing how we show 'Pride in our School'. Working in pairs the children have decided the target audience for their information, how they will present the content and what that will be. As part of their Home Learning work towards this outcome is important.
It has been very rewarding to see how involved the children have become in the range of cultural activities as well as stepping up to take on leadership roles.
Have a wonderful holiday everyone.
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