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.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
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.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Recipe for a Camper
A Recipe for Camp
Gather trainers and gumboots
Pack a warm breeze
Haul a huge suitcase of clothes
Organise a cosy bunk
Track an exuberant friend
Paddle to retrieve the prize
Wash the distasteful dishes
Balance down Rambo’s bridge
Sing while watching flickering flames Stagger to a welcoming bed
Search for a fresh pair of socks
Collect interesting objects
Bounce on the minuscule suitcase
Clamber to a deodorised smelling bus
Rummage for the video camera
Rest
Gather trainers and gumboots
Pack a warm breeze
Haul a huge suitcase of clothes
Organise a cosy bunk
Track an exuberant friend
Paddle to retrieve the prize
Wash the distasteful dishes
Balance down Rambo’s bridge
Sing while watching flickering flames Stagger to a welcoming bed
Search for a fresh pair of socks
Collect interesting objects
Bounce on the minuscule suitcase
Clamber to a deodorised smelling bus
Rummage for the video camera
Rest
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Nine More Sleeps
Until what you ask?
All the Year 6 children head to Camp Adair next week for a three day outdoor experience.
Yahoo!! We are so excited.
We are doing Vision boards and we write about what our vision is for this year,we are doing it with Mrs McConnell on Thursday and Friday.We have to put a 3d object on it. - Mannat
Remember to start creating Jolly Jars...
All the Year 6 children head to Camp Adair next week for a three day outdoor experience.
Yahoo!! We are so excited.
We are doing Vision boards and we write about what our vision is for this year,we are doing it with Mrs McConnell on Thursday and Friday.We have to put a 3d object on it. - Mannat
Remember to start creating Jolly Jars...
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