What's Up this week?
Term 4 Week 5
It's another busy week - so remember 'Stop, Think and Do the right thing!'
Manaiakalani Film Festival on Wednesday and then our School Athletics on Friday.
Term 4 Week 7
It's another busy week - remember "You choose your attitude"
There is Kiwisport League, Basketball and Cricket again this week.
Future Aspirations Seminar is on Wednesday morning.
The Interzone Athletics is on Thursday.
And don't forget to bring your trip money to be able to go to 'Te Tuhi' next week.
Term 4 Week 8
Wow time is flying by .... this week is another busy one so make sure you listen carefully and be in the right place, at the right time, with the right attitude!
Class 5 go to Te Tuhi this morning.
Class 1 go after morning tea on Thursday.
We have Kiwisport again and some of you will be going off on Wednesday to the Tamaki Athletics.
This week will be your last sessions at Tech so make sure you finish off your projects properly.
Have a happy week and remember to keep being great role models.
Term 4 Week 1
Welcome back to our new Superclass! It's going to be a great term with heaps of things going on.
There are only 2 weeks until our Year 8's go to Camp so you need to make sure that your camp fee is paid (come and talk to us if there are any issues).
Term 3 Week 10
What was Mr Burt's Korero on Friday?
If you have a Samsung (2013) device you are eligible for an updated Netbook bag - you need to go and see Mrs Tele'a at lunchtime today. Did everyone do this last week??
Wow last day of the Term... let's make sure we finish it off properly - if you get everything finished, you could work on our own Class 1 'Nike' slogan :)
Netball again on Wednesday and then our school Games on Friday - what a busy week it's going to be... we all need to be fabulous and focussed.
Term 3 Week 9
What was Mr Burt's Korero on Friday?
If you have a Samsung (2013) device you are eligible for an updated Netbook bag - you need to go and see Mrs Tele'a at lunchtime today.
Term 3 Week 8
What was Mr Burt's Korero on Friday?
Tech is back on again...
We do have Netball this week - I will confirm when.
And yes it's Cross Country is this Thursday.
Term 3 Week 7
What was Mr Burt's Korero on Friday?
I reorganised the Writing Groups a little last week don't forget...
We begin Netball this week I think.
The boys basketball Tourne is on Tuesday and the girls on Thursday - good luck to everyone who is competing.
Don't forget the Medal Design Competition
Check out the Cross Country Courses
And remember it's Tongan Language Week this week - here are a few phrases to try out. We have plenty of experts in our midst to help you learn more...
Malo e lelei - 'Hello'
Fefe hake? - How are you? (Singular) Mo fefe hake? (dual) Mou fefe hake? (plural)
Sai pe malo - Fine thank you
Ko hai ho hingoa? - What’s your name
Ko hoku hingoa ko Sione - My name is Sione
Ko ho’o ha’u mei fe? - Where are you from?
Ko ‘eku ha’u mei Tonga - I come from Tonga
'Alu a - Good-bye to the person who is leaving
Nofo a - Goodbye to the person who staying
Fakamolemole - Please
Term 3 Week 6
What was Mr Burt's Korero on Friday?
I have reorganised the Writing Groups a little bit please check which group you are working with now...
Is it the last week of Football this week remember we need to have flags for each group - make sure 1 person from each group emails me a flag to print of for your team!
Here's the link to the Medal Design Competition
Term 3 Week 5
What was Mr Burt's Korero on Friday?
The Year 7 girls have the Interzone Tournament on Thursday for Netball.
Term 3 Week 4
What was Mr Burt's Korero on Friday?
It's another busy week ahead. It's our last Life Ed session.
The League boys have their Eastern Zone Tournament on Tuesday and there is a special performance from a Dance Company on Monday. If you are in Kapa Haka there is a special extra session for you on Monday afternoon as well.
Remember Year 8's you need to try and brin on some money each week towards the cost of our Year 8 Camp at Marsden Bay.
Let's keep working hard Class 1!
Term 3 Week 3
This morning we are having a Remembrance Assembly to mark 100 years since the beginning of WW1.
It was on this day in 1914 that Germany declared War on France. 2 days previous they had declared war on Russia. You can find more information here.
We have Part 3 in the Life Education Caravan this morning too.
Term 3 Week 2
The Eastern Zone Netball Tourne is on Wednesday and another Rugby Game for the boys too. There is also an opportunity for some of us to go to a Film Festival in town at the Civic Theatre on Wednesday.
Term 3 Week 1
Welcome Back - Nau mai, Haere mai ki a koutou katoa.
GAME ON Class 1 - How lucky are we to finally be in our new classroom!
This week is Te Wiki o te reo Maori - check and see whether you know all of these kupu? How many more can you learn each week?
We have Life Education and Wednesday morning and Kiwisport too!
And of course the Commonwealth Games start this week as well. What a full on week - Let's get learning!
Term 2 Week 9
Wow the term is nearly over... but we still have a busy week ahead.
Tuesday - Parent Interviews
Wednesday - some people going to the Matariki Day + Future Aspirations Seminar. We have some inspirational speakers coming in again this year.
And hopefully we get to move into our new classroom this week too!
Term 2 Week 8
We have scientists from Futurein Tech coming to present to us this Wednesday.
Remember to 'Show the Way'
Have you remembered to bring back your Parent Interview Form.
Term 2 Week 7
AFL again on Thursday
League for the boys team on Wednesday.
Rugby for the girls on Thursday.
We need to make sure we are finishing off properly! Make sure your Sound DLO's are completed.
Those of you that still don't know your mihi need to work on that!
Term 2 Week 6
Mrs Nua will be testing your reading this week. Remember you need to think carefully about the meaning of the story and be able to retell it, as well as answer questions.
AFL Thursday
Term 2 - Week 5
Queens Birthday - Monday
Checkpoint this week!
I think we start Football this week too!
Term 2 - Week 4
The launch of Samoan Language Week.
It's the last week of Badminton this week.
Term 2 - Week 3
There is Badminton again on Thursday.
We will be going to the Science Roadshow at Tamaki College this Thursday or Friday. There is an entry fee of $8.00 for everyone please.
Some of you will be asked to help out with Team 1 as they are also visiting TC. later in the week and need some experienced guides, please let me know if you if you would like to take the opportunity to be a fantastic role-model for our little ones.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7uCcRfrQ0A
Term 2 - Week 2
Our class movie due Wednesday - have you all filmed your segments for 'I like to move it'.
Swimming Tuesday to Friday so make sure you bring your togs tomorrow.
Netball starts this week...good luck girls. Have fun!
Term 2 - Week 1
Welcome Back!!
We start swimming this week so make sure you bring your togs tomorrow.
Tuesday Netball starts next week...
Week 11
Last week ... let's finish it off properly.
You need to make sure that your Empathy animation is completed and posted!!
Tuesday - Shared Lunch and Games
Tuesday Yr 7/8 Boys Tag
Wednesday - Duffy Role Model Assembly
Week 10
Fiafia is nearly here...
Week 9
Blog Challenge!! There are plenty of House Points up for grabs :)
Fiafia Practises on Thursday, then again on Friday straight after Assembly.
Year 8's Camp Deposit due.
Week 8
Empathy Animation Extension - is now expected to be completed by the end of this week!!
Fiafia Practise again on Thursday, then again on Friday
Week 7
Empathy Animation is expected to be completed by the end of this week.
Year 7's and Year 8 girls Immunisations.
Fiafia Practise again on Thursday
Year 7 Netball Trials Tuesday after school - make sure you bring a change of clothes and trainers.
Week 6
Mrs Nua will be away Monday and Tuesday but of course you will just carry on as normal :)
Tuesday 2 - 3 A session with the Breakers - some of you will be lucky enough to go to Tamaki College with Ms Va'afusuaga to train and meet 'The Breakers'.
Fiafia Practise again on Thursday
Please check out the Lyrics link under Reading and start learning the song.
Week 5
Both Mr Barks and Mrs Nua are out a bit this week, but we know how great you all are at managing yourselves so just carry on in the PE Way!!
Tues - Boys Softball
Thurs - Girls Softball and Fiafia
Good luck to everyone who is involved! Be awesome :)
Wednesday Maths easttle@10.00am
Thursday Reading easttle@11.30
Week 4
This is a big week so make sure you have plenty of sleep and a good breakfast each morning.
Testing - we will be doing our Reading test this morning Monday 10am and our Maths will be next Monday.
You will also be doing a Writing Sample and an IKANs test in class during the week.
Our 2nd Fiafia Practise is on Thursday afternoon.
The Year 8's will be going to a Tamaki College Experience on Thursday for the day.
Week 3
Monday - Our Public Health Nurse will be talking to the Year 7's and the Year 8 girls about Immunisations.
Year 7's 12pm
Year 8 girls 12.30pm
Don't forget to return your permission slips please!
Friday - It's our School Picnic at Pt England Beach this week so make sure have returned your permission slips.
Week 1 - Waitangi Day Thursday - make sure you come back on Friday!
The Waitangi Trust - check this out!!
Week 2 - make sure you have completed the form below so that you get the choice you want for Fiafia -this needs to be done by Tuesday!
Monday 2pm Duffy Assembly
Tuesday 12.30 School finishes for Meet the Teacher - Mrs Barks and I are looking forward to meeting your whanau.
Our class PENN movie is due next week ....
What does the Treaty mean to me? You need to discuss your ideas if this is something you want to work on this week.
Term 4 Week 2
CAMP COUNTDOWN IS ON...
There is a special Assembly on Wednesday afternoon.
EZ Volleyball on Tuesday, good luck everyone :)
Have a great week everyone!!
IZ Volleyball on Wednesday, good luck everyone :)
Term 4 Week 3
A short but busy week this week. Year 8 Campers - off we go! Year 7's Museum Trip on Tuesday as well.
