Akomanga Rua (Hub 2)

Think Snack

In Hub 1 we will have a ‘Think snack’, which learners will eat around 10 am. This is optional, not compulsory. It gives our learners an opportunity to have a quick snack while they are learning. The Health organisation refer to ‘smart snacking’, where people feel more energised, can help with concentration and memory.

For this to work, and not compromise learning time. We are asking for learners to bring in a vegetable or piece of fruit which is preferably sliced or peeled, wrapped separately or in a container, which is named.

Learners will bring it into the hub before school along with their book bag and be placed in the container. There will be several containers labelled for easy access.

SchoolTalk

SchoolTalk is a great app that allows you and your child to see and chat about what they are learning each day. You will see a calendar with timetabled events, if you click on these events, most of the events will show the modelling book or learning design for that lesson.

Goals: Learning goals can be uploaded by the teacher. When that learning goal has been achieved the box will turn green. If your child is working on that goal then it will be yellow.

Note: We are currently teaching the children how to use SchoolTalk in their learning and how to upload evidence to SchoolTalk. This process takes time so please be patient as it can be a complex tool for 5 and 6 year olds to use.

Concept Focus

Our concept for Term 2 is called “Community. This concept taps into our School Values “Being my best self” “Bringing our best together”By making connections between myself, and others to understand my place in the world, Akomanga Rua will be delving into their ’ identity, knowing and understanding their likes and dislikes - knowing what our passions, strengths and weaknesses are and learning to express what fills our kete and what we can do to fill them. Understanding who we are and how we fit into this world is a critical part of our learners’ overall development. Our learners are discovering many new things for the first time, which can be overwhelming! Being able to explore our identity together allows us to grow and develop our values and understand the diverse perspectives that surround us.

School Hours

A friendly reminder that the hubs open from 8:30 am please ensure that if your learner arrives at school before this time they are booked into Kelly Club - Please book them in. Celia Mackinven stonefields@kellyclub.co.nz. Alternatively please ensure you are onsite supervising your learner up until this time. School starts at 8:55 am if you arrive after this time your learner will be marked as late. If your learner is going to be late or is absent please email the hub teachers and the office. Teachers will also be attending professional learning every Thursday from 7:30 am until 8:45 am.

Sickness

If your child is sick and has been vomiting or had diarrhoea, please keep them home so other children in the hub and teachers do not get sick. We prefer that the children stay at home for 48 hours after their sickness so the bugs cannot be passed on.

School Uniforms

A friendly reminder that we are entering the chilly months of the year and fleeces are necessary for those chilly mornings and when we are outside. Please ensure your fleece is well named - we recommend getting your name embroidered on as this eliminates the chance of it getting lost. We are also encouraging shoes to be labelled or have something unique on them as we have many learners that take off and misplace their shoes during the day - this includes socks. The correct uniform of a polo shirt, shorts/skort with black tights only/uniform long pants is to be worn to school each day, these can be purchased through the school website or the 2nd hand uniform shop.

A friendly reminder that head lice are always around. If your child has shoulder length hair it needs to be tied up in a ponytail and please regularly check your child’s hair for lice, especially if you see them scratching!

Lunch Boxes

In Hub 2 we will have a ‘Think snack’, which learners will eat around 10 am. This is optional, not compulsory. It gives our learners an opportunity to have a quick snack while they are learning.

The Health organisation refer to ‘smart snacking’, where people feel more energised, can help with concentration and memory.

For this to work, and not compromise learning time. We are asking for learners to bring in a vegetable or piece of fruit which is preferably sliced or peeled, wrapped separately or in a container, which is named. If you are unsure, please ask your hub teacher and they are happy to discuss this further. Stonefields School is proud to be Enviro School, to ensure we remain litter free we recommend the reusable containers that are easily accessible to your learner and all rubbish to be taken home.

Kiwisports

As part of our physical education this term, our learners will be participating in weekly sessions of Taekwondo. We start on Monday 6th May and finish on Monday 6th June. The taekwondo programme is an exciting initiative to help our Kiwi Kids develop their gross motor skills, sportsmanship, communication and general physical capabilities. Please ensure your child wears socks and shoes so that they can easily take these off during the lesson (instead of stockings).

These skills include:

• Physical movement skills
• Gross Motor coordination
• Sportsmanship. Understanding there is more to playing games than winning and losing

Learner Led Conferences

This term Wednesday 5th June (Week 6) Stonefields School is hosting an evening where you have the opportunity to immerse yourself with your child's learning journey and ask any questions pertaining to their learning needs. There is always plenty to do and see so bring along your picnic blanket and enjoy a picnic and the entertainment with your family.

However, If you would like to spend more than 2 minutes one on one with the teacher we recommend you book an appointment with us as there are many parents we are meeting this evening.

Home Learning

Home learning in Hub 2 will consist of a range of readers in their book bag; 1x reader at their level which will be their guided reading book and 2x readers that are easier and will allow them to read with confidence and ease. You should see these in their books bags already.

Each week we will focus on one poem a week, which we encourage you to re-read with your child over the week and revisit in following weeks - especially the favourites!

Assembly

This term our Junior certificate assemblies will be held on the following days:

• Friday - Week 3
• Friday - Week 5
• Friday - Week 9

Parents are welcome to attend on these dates - we look forward to seeing you there!

Parent Helpers Please!

We would love your help with the following:

• Putting reading books away,
• Hearing learners read,
• Laminating,
• Cutting
• Pencil sharpening etc.

Kapa Haka

Kapa Haka meet every Monday morning from week 2 at 8 am - 8.45 am in Hub 6.

We encourage new members to join - if your learner is feeling a little bit shy we are happy to set them up with a buddy.

Junior Pasifika

Junior Pasifika meet every Tuesday lunchtime from week 2 at 1-1.30pm in Hub 1. We encourage new members to join - if your learner is feeling a little bit shy we are happy to set them up with a buddy.

Digital Learning - Kawa of Care

This term we are using iPads and computers to support our learning here is our Kawa of care to support us.

Responsible use

Student agreement:

• I will respect the equipment (my iPad, stylus and case) by always looking after it and keeping it safe.
• I will respect others by always using my iPad to interact with anyone in a kind, positive and helpful way.
• I will make the most of this opportunity to learn lots of new things and to share these with others. My iPad is for learning.
• I will always be in the right place, on the right app, at the right time when I am on my iPad. If in doubt I will ask my teacher or parent.
• I will protect my email password and keep it completely secret.
• I will close the case when I am not using my iPad.
• I will keep it safe when I am not using it. I will leave it on an appropriate surface, like a table.
• I will make sure I keep it in the same condition that I was given it.
• I will keep it charged and ready to use.

Hub Teachers Contact

Our doors are always open and we are very happy to have a chat before or after school! We are free to connect most mornings and afternoons, except for Thursday morning and Tuesday after school.

If you have any questions or concerns and need a longer time to meet with us, please feel free to contact us to make a scheduled time to connect.

Please email us if you have any questions.

Sylvia Kavanagh

sylvia.kavanagh@stonefields.school.nz

Stacey Rowe

Stacey.Rowe@stonefields.school.nz

Matt Brunton

Matt.brunton@stonefields.school.nz

Whole Hub

Hub2teachers@stonefields.school.nz

We look forward to working in partnership with you for the next step on your child’s learning journey.