End of Week 10, Term 3

K3 Teachers

From week 3 of term 4 Whaea Leonie will be teaching in Kaunuku 3 on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays and Whaea Chloe will be teaching on Thursdays and Fridays.

Sunhats

A reminder that sun hats are compulsory for Term 4. It might be a good idea to dig these out over the holidays as the weather is warming up. You can purchase these online at Argyle, or purchase any navy blue bucket hat from places like the Warehouse.

Student teachers

For the first 4 weeks of term 4 we will have two student teachers from the University of Canterbury working in our learning space - Tanith and Melissa.

Vests

Please ensure that your child is wearing their hi vis vest to and from school every day. There have been a number of near misses recently so we want to ensure the children are seen and safe.

Water bottles

Please remember that your child needs to bring a water bottle to school every day, as the water fountains are closed during level 2.

Calendar Art

These will be available to purchase in term 4 and make ideal gifts for Christmas (calendars, cards, diaries).

** Upcoming dates for your diary **

Monday 18 October - Term 4 Begins

Monday 25 October - Labour Day (school closed)

Thursday 28 October - Mufti Day (bring a hamper item)

Thursday 11 November - Teacher Only Day (school closed)

Friday 12 November - Canterbury Anniversary Day (school closed)

Thursday 2 December - Junior Y 1-4 Run Jump Throw Athletics

Tuesday 7 December - Celebration of learning 2-3pm

Monday 13 December - Transition morning

Thursday 16 December - Last day of term (lunchtime finish)

Term 4 - Areas of Learning

P.E - Athletics/ running, jumping and throwing

Maths - Algebra and patterns

Writing - Recounts & instructional writing

Inquiry - Storytelling: focus on names and how they tell stories (school names, place names, personal names)

Reading - Monday - Thursday

Science - Bacteria growing

Visual Arts - Class mural

Enjoy the time with whānau and friends and we look forward to seeing everyone back for a busy term 4!

Leonie, Chloe and Deb.

deb.wesley@ararira.school.nz

chloe.cull@ararira.school.nz

leonie.pengelly@ararira.school.nz

End of Week 9, Term 3

Fairy Doors

Could those children who had the fairy doors at home for the last holidays please bring them back to school ASAP. They will be going home with their creative buddy for the next school holidays.

Cricket coaching with Cricket Canterbury

We had a fun session with Cricket Canterbury on Thursday. If your child is interested in giving cricket a go, check out the Lincoln Cricket Club’s website.

Vests

Please ensure that your child is wearing their hi vis vest to and from school every day. There have been a number of near misses so we want to ensure the children are seen and safe.

Water bottles

Please remember that your child needs to bring a water bottle to school every day, as the water fountains are closed during level 2.

Sun hats

A reminder that sun hats are compulsory for Term 4. It might be a good idea to dig these out over the holidays as the weather is warming up. You can purchase these online at Argyle, or purchase any navy blue bucket hat from places like the Warehouse.

Student teachers

For the first 4 weeks of next term we will have two student teachers from the University of Canterbury working in our learning space - Tanith and Melissa.

Enjoy your weekend!

Leonie, Chloe and Deb.

deb.wesley@ararira.school.nz

chloe.cull@ararira.school.nz

leonie.pengelly@ararira.school.nz

WEEK 10: MONDAY 27 - FRIDAY 1 OCTOBER

Monday - Library

Tuesday -

Wednesday - Sushi

Thursday -

Friday - Hui, Curiosity Clubs, Subway

Current Areas of Learning

P.E- Running, jumping and throwing

Maths- Addition and Subtraction

Writing- Recounts & persuasive writing

Inquiry - Storytelling: focus on names and how they tell stories (school names, place names, personal names)

Reading - Monday - Thursday

Curriculum Rotation - Drawing/sketching with Deb, Art with Chloe, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) with Megan and DT (digital technology) with Blair

Visual Arts- Geometric Shapes - cut outs, folding, cutting, shaping, calendar art

End of Week 8, Term 3

Gosh it is hard to believe that we are in the middle of September, with only two weeks remaining of the term! The children have had a busy week getting back into school routines. The teddy bear’s picnic on Thursday was a highlight for everyone!

Studyladder

We have set up a free version of Studyladder, which you can access at home if you are wanting a little extra for your child. Studyladder is a web based educational program designed by teachers. The program is curriculum based and covers Mathematics, Literacy as well as other subjects. Your child has been given a username and password which can be used to access Studyladder (this is in their Reading folder today). If the activities are too easy or too hard for your child, please let us know and we will change them.

Cricket coaching with Cricket Canterbury

On Thursday next week we will be lucky to have Cricket Canterbury visiting to teach us some cricket skills.

Water bottles

Please remember that your child needs to bring a water bottle to school every day, as the water fountains are closed during level 2.

Hui

K3 and K4 will be hosting hui in week 10 - Friday 1 October.

Inquiry/Our Story

We have started our class mural which will be a visual representation of the names and background of our school buildings.

Te wiki o te reo Māori

As a school we participated in a ‘te reo moment’ alongside thousands of other New Zealander’s by singing two waiata together.

We hope you’ve all had a great week and enjoy the weekend ahead.

Leonie, Chloe and Deb.

deb.wesley@ararira.school.nz

chloe.cull@ararira.school.nz

leonie.pengelly@ararira.school.nz

WEEK 9: MONDAY 20 - FRIDAY 24 SEPTEMBER

Monday - Library

Tuesday -

Wednesday - Sushi, Whanau groups

Thursday - Cricket coaching with Cricket Canterbury

Friday - Hui, Curiosity Clubs, Subway

Current Areas of Learning

P.E- Running, jumping and throwing

Maths- Addition and Subtraction

Writing- Recounts & persuasive writing

Inquiry - Storytelling: focus on names and how they tell stories (school names, place names, personal names)

Reading - Monday - Thursday

Curriculum Rotation - Drawing/sketching with Deb, Art with Chloe, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) with Megan and DT (digital technology) with Blair

Visual Arts- Geometric Shapes - cut outs, folding, cutting, shaping, calendar art

End of Week 7, Term 3

It was fantastic to see all the children back at school on Thursday. The classroom certainly had a positive buzz about it, with friends reconnecting and enjoying playing together.

Teddy Bear’s Picnic - Thursday

Many of the children enjoyed having a teddy bear’s picnic at home during lockdown, so we thought we would have one in class next week! On Thursday 16 September, children can bring along a teddy/soft toy and a favourite book to share.

School Production

Unfortunately our production has been postponed until early next year.

Calendar Art

We have been working on our calendar art this week and it is looking amazing! Keep an eye out for how to place your orders. These can make fantastic Christmas pressies (calendars, cards, diaries, etc.) for family members, and it’s a great way to support our school fundraiser.

Our Story

We will be beginning a mural about the names of our buildings next week.

Te wiki o te reo Māori

Next week is Māori language week. I’m sure your children will be coming home with new words or phrases to teach you!

Thanks, and have a wonderful weekend.

Leonie, Chloe and Deb.

deb.wesley@ararira.school.nz

chloe.cull@ararira.school.nz

leonie.pengelly@ararira.school.nz

LOOKING AHEAD TO WEEK 8: MONDAY 13 - FRIDAY 17 SEPTEMBER

* * * te wiki o te reo Māori * * *

Monday - Library

Tuesday -

Wednesday - Sushi

Thursday - Teddy Bear’s Picnic (K3 and K4)

Friday - Hui, Curiosity Clubs, Subway

Current Areas of Learning

P.E- Running, jumping and throwing

Maths- Addition and Subtraction

Writing- Recounts & persuasive writing

Inquiry - Storytelling: focus on names and how they tell stories (school names, place names, personal names)

Reading - Monday - Thursday

Curriculum Rotation - Drawing/sketching with Deb, Art with Chloe, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) with Megan and DT (digital technology) with Blair

Visual Arts- Geometric Shapes - cut outs, folding, cutting, shaping, calendar art

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End of Week 3, Term 3

This week we had an awesome trip to the Canterbury Museum and Christchurch Art Gallery. Thankfully the weather was on our side, and the children had a very interactive and busy day. I’m sure they all slept well on Tuesday night! Thanks so much to all the parents who came along to support us.

For Inquiry we have discovered what the school building names are and what they mean. To find out more check out this link, or ask your children to share their building knowledge!

This week we have been completing reading assessments and you may notice that your child brings home books next week at a different level. There has been quite a bit of rejigging of groups, with many students changing levels. Please assure your child that this is all perfectly normal and not to feel worried if they have changed into a new group.

Our school production is being held in week 10 and we will begin working on this next week. Our item will be based around Dame Whina Cooper.

Teacher Only Day

A reminder that school is closed on Friday 27 August as we have a Teacher Only Day.

Health Consultation

Every two years we are required to share our health teaching and learning plan with parents and whanau. For more information about our curriculum you can read the full document on our schools website.

If you would like more information about specific resources and programmes you are welcome to attend a hui on Monday 16th August, from 7.00pm in Putahi (library). Please RSVP to: trine@ararira.school.nz if you will be attending this event.

If you have any questions please contact the relevant year level's team leader:

Y0-2 Huarapa: Nicky Harding Y1-2 Kaunuku: Deb Wesley

Y3-4 Kaunuku: Blair Cook Y4-8 Hikuwai: Donna Frame

Policy Review

(Log in: ararira; Password: russdrive)

Please review these over the next few weeks:

• Concerns and Complaints (Board / Staff/ Parents)

• Behaviour Management (Board / Staff/ Parents)

​​ABSENCES (SKOOL LOOP)

Just a reminder that Skool Loop no longer works as a notification for absences.

Please use the Hero app, email the school office office@ararira.school.nz or call 4200888 and leave a message.

Thanks, and have a great weekend!

Leonie, Chloe and Deb.

deb.wesley@ararira.school.nz

chloe.cull@ararira.school.nz

leonie.pengelly@ararira.school.nz

WEEK 3: MONDAY 16 - FRIDAY 20 AUGUST

Monday - Library

Tuesday -

Wednesday - Sushi

Thursday

Friday - Hui, Curiosity Clubs, Subway

Current Areas of Learning

P.E- Running, jumping and throwing

Maths- Addition and Subtraction

Writing- Recounts & persuasive writing

Inquiry - Storytelling: focus on names and how they tell stories (school names, place names, personal names)

Reading - Monday - Thursday

Curriculum Rotation - Drawing/sketching with Deb, Art with Chloe, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) with Megan and DT (digital technology) with Blair

Visual Arts- Geometric Shapes - cut outs, folding, cutting, shaping

End of Week 2, Term 3

We have had an exciting week full of Olympic action! The students are really engaged with our action stations focused around the Olympics, Japan and geometry. We were lucky enough to have Maxwell’s Mum Louise bring in her Olympic torch from the 2006 Winter Games in Turin, Italy where she competed in the skeleton race. It was very impressive!

We had a fantastic time at House of Bricks where we were challenged to make marble runs with a buddy. A special shoutout to Louis, George, and Thomas who continued the pyramid they started at House of Bricks last year! How’s that for commitment!

Our Inquiry focus around storytelling continues this term. This week we have started learning about the origins of our school building names.

UPCOMING TRIP - TUESDAY 10 AUGUST - Christchurch Art Gallery, Botanic Gardens: New Zealand Gardens and the Canterbury Museum.

On Tuesday 10 August Kaunuku 3 and 4 will be travelling by bus to the Christchurch Art Gallery, Botanic Gardens: New Zealand Gardens and the Canterbury Museum.

Thank you to the following parent helpers - Kerry, Kat, Claire, Lana, Anneke, Sherry, Taisa, Ann-Maree, Linlin and Hima. We appreciate your support and couldn’t do it without you!

Please ensure your child is at school on time on Tuesday, as the bus will be departing shortly after 9am.

Students need a packed lunch, water bottle, jacket, and their hi-vis vest. Please ensure they are wearing appropriate footwear. Thank you.

​​ABSENCES (SKOOL LOOP)

Just a reminder that Skool Loop no longer works as a notification for absences.

Please use the Hero app, email the school office office@ararira.school.nz or call 4200888 and leave a message.

Thanks, and have a great weekend!

Leonie, Chloe and Deb.

deb.wesley@ararira.school.nz

chloe.cull@ararira.school.nz

leonie.pengelly@ararira.school.nz

WEEK 3: MONDAY 9 - FRIDAY 13 AUGUST

Monday -

Tuesday - Art Gallery/Museum/Gardens visit

Wednesday - Whanau groups

Thursday

Friday - Hui, Curiosity Clubs

Current Areas of Learning

P.E- Running, jumping and throwing

Maths- Addition and Subtraction

Writing- Recounts & persuasive writing

Inquiry - Storytelling: focus on names and how they tell stories (school names, place names, personal names)

Reading - Monday - Thursday

Curriculum Rotation - Drawing/sketching with Deb, Art with Chloe, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) with Megan and DT (digital technology) with Blair

Visual Arts- Geometric Shapes - cut outs, folding, cutting, shaping

End of Week 1, Term 3

Welcome back to Term 3 in Kaunuku 3 and 4. We hope everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable break, and the children had a chance to recharge their batteries. It was fantastic to hear about all of the exciting things people got up to over the holidays. They have all come back to school very enthusiastic and positive!

We welcome two new students to our learning space - Joana and Savannah. It has been wonderful to see how well you have settled into Ararira Springs. Thank you to our amazing students for helping the girls feel so welcome.

This week our action stations have centred around the Olympics, Japan and geometry. These will continue to be a focus over the coming weeks.

Our Inquiry focus around storytelling continues this term. Your child may come home and ask about the origins of their name. This will no doubt create some interesting discussion at home! We look forward to hearing more about this.

TOMORROW - FRIDAY 30 JULY

We have a Red Nose Mufti Day (wear red if you can!). Please bring a gold coin donation. All proceeds go to Cure Kids.

UPCOMING TRIP - WEEK 3 - TUESDAY 10 AUGUST

On Tuesday 10 August Kaunuku 3 and 4 will be travelling by bus to the Christchurch Art Gallery, Botanic Gardens: New Zealand Gardens and the Canterbury Museum. We will need parent helpers for this day. It will be a full day (ie. departing just after 9, and returning back to school just before 3). Please pop in or email us to let us know if you can help. Thanks!

deb.wesley@ararira.school.nz

chloe.cull@ararira.school.nz

leonie.pengelly@ararira.school.nz

** REMINDER: NO TOYS - A gentle reminder that there are to be no toys brought into school. They often get lost or damaged so are best kept safe at home.

WEEK 2: MONDAY 2 - FRIDAY 6 AUGUST

Monday -

Tuesday - House of Bricks 11.15 - 12.45

Wednesday -

Thursday

Friday - Hui, Curiosity Clubs begin

Current Areas of Learning

P.E- Running, jumping and throwing

Maths- Geometry

Writing- Recounts & persuasive writing

Inquiry - Storytelling: focus on names and how they tell stories (school names, place names, personal names)

Reading - Monday - Thursday

Curriculum Rotation - Drawing/sketching with Deb, Art with Chloe, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) with Megan and DT (digital technology) with Blair

Visual Arts- Geometric Shapes - cut outs, folding, cutting, shaping

End of Term Notices

And just like that, Term 2 is over- it has been a busy term so the children will be looking forward to a restful holiday.

Firstly, thankyou for sending along food today for our shared Matariki kai. This was a lovely way to finish off our Matariki learning and the term.

This week was our last week of matariki learning. Our Action Stations (play based learning), Maths, writing and reading has all been focussed on Matariki and the associated themes and the Matariki stars. The children have filled their kete of knowledge about matariki and have really enjoyed it.

This week we made traditional kites (manu tukutuku). This was a challenging task but we got there in the end! Check out the blog for the photos. We will finish these tomorrow

Ararira Springs Fairy Door Hunt

Today the children will be bringing their fairy doors home. One child (from the pair/group) will have the door for these upcoming July holidays and Term 3, should they wish to. The door will then get handed over to the other person at the end of Term 3 for the start of the September holidays.

The idea is to have a Lincoln Community Fairy Door Hunt for the July and September holidays- a cheap and easy holiday activity, similar to the ‘Lockdown Bear Hunt’. Please display the fairy door in a front street facing window so it can be seen from the street for the duration of the school holidays. These fairy doors must be inside as they are not waterproof.

We will put a community notice up on the school facebook page and the Lincoln Community page letting parents and the community know they are out there…... somewhere. If you do not have a street facing window (back section, rural etc) please organise a local business, friend or family member to display it for the holidays for you.

After the holidays look after the fairy door at home (doesn’t need to be displayed) and later in Term 3 it will need to be returned to school so the other child can display it at their house for a fairy door hunt for the September holidays.

Please keep checking our class blog to see what we are up to. There are regular posts being made about our class learning. During the holiday try some of the family favourites recipes on the blog and get the kids in the kitchen!

Looking forward to next week…….

Holidays

Areas of Learning

P.E- Running & Jumping

Maths- Geometry

Writing-recounts & persuade

Inquiry -Storytelling- focus on names tell stories (school names, place names, personal names)

Reading - Monday - Thursday

Curriculum Rotation- TBC

Visual Arts-Geometric Shapes-cut outs, folding, cutting, shaping

Week 9 Notices

It is hard to believe there are only two weeks of school left this Term- where has it gone?

It was lovely to catch up with you all during Learning Conversations this week to discuss your children. Thankyou for taking the time to come in and have these conversations.

For the next two weeks our learning focus will be Matariki. This will be a focus for our Action Stations (play based learning), Maths, writing and reading. We will be learning all about the individual stars and what they represent amongst lots of other Matariki learning. It is going to be a fun, hands-on two weeks!

We have been getting prepared for the Ararira Springs Primary Matariki night next Friday night and our first K3/K4 ‘Celebration of Learning’. All the children have made a lantern for the Matariki night and have now completed the fairy doors. Both these look fantastic! The children are getting excited about both these events.

Looking forward to next week…….

Wednesday - School finishes at 1.15pm due to paid union meeting

We would appreciate you being able to pick your child up early on this day. If you are unable to, please let us know as soon as possible and supervision can be provided.

Thursday-Soup Making in whanau groups for Matariki Night, Rumpelstiltskin Play (11.30am)

Friday -Matariki Night, Celebration of Learning (2.30pm)

Areas of Learning

P.E- ‘Invasion’ Games

Maths- starting geometry

Writing-Information writing

Inquiry -Matariki

Reading - Monday - Thursday

Curriculum Rotation- Science with Whaea Megan, P.E with Matua Blair, Drama with Whaea Deb and Music with Whaea Chloe

Visual Arts- Collage

Week 9 Notices

It is hard to believe there are only two weeks of school left this Term- where has it gone?

It was lovely to catch up with you all during Learning Conversations this week to discuss your children. Thankyou for taking the time to come in and have these conversations.

For the next two weeks our learning focus will be Matariki. This will be a focus for our Action Stations (play based learning), Maths, writing and reading. We will be learning all about the individual stars and what they represent amongst lots of other Matariki learning. It is going to be a fun, hands-on two weeks!

We have been getting prepared for the Ararira Springs Primary Matariki night next Friday night and our first K3/K4 ‘Celebration of Learning’. All the children have made a lantern for the Matariki night and have now completed the fairy doors. Both these look fantastic! The children are getting excited about both these events.

Looking forward to next week…….

Wednesday - School finishes at 1.15pm due to paid union meeting

We would appreciate you being able to pick your child up early on this day. If you are unable to, please let us know as soon as possible and supervision can be provided.

Thursday-Soup Making in whanau groups for Matariki Night, Rumpelstiltskin Play (11.30am)

Friday -Matariki Night, Celebration of Learning (2.30pm)

Areas of Learning

P.E- ‘Invasion’ Games

Maths- starting geometry

Writing-Information writing

Inquiry -Matariki

Reading - Monday - Thursday

Curriculum Rotation- Science with Whaea Megan, P.E with Matua Blair, Drama with Whaea Deb and Music with Whaea Chloe

Visual Arts- Collage

Week 8 Notices

Mid year reporting is currently underway so comments about current reading, writing and maths are all available on Hero. There are posts in the ‘Year 0-2 Learning’ for you also to check out. These reports will be discussed at learning conversations this coming week. Learning Conferences are on 23-24 June and we are finishing earlier on these days.

Could you please wait outside under the walkway or in the kitchen until we come and get you. Please ensure you are on time for your appointment. Due to large numbers attending, we will have to run to time.

Over the weekend can the children please collect (and dry!) some autumn leaves. We will be needing these to decorate our matariki lanterns.

Looking forward to next week…….

Wednesday & Thursday- School finishes at 1.45pm.

We would appreciate you being able to pick your child up early on these days but if you can't, please us know and supervision can be provided.

For the diary…

Paid Union Meeting - Wednesday 30 June. School will close at 1.15pm. Once again, we can provide supervision, let the ako teacher know.'

Matariki Night - 2 July (Whole School). More information to come.

Areas of Learning

P.E- ‘Invasion’ Games

Maths- finish Multiplication & Division & start geometry

Writing-Information writing

Inquiry - Storytelling- decorating Fairy doors - painting and decorating. Start matariki

Reading - Monday - Thursday

Curriculum Rotation- Science with Whaea Megan, P.E with Matua Blair, Drama with Whaea Deb and Music with Whaea Chloe

Visual Arts- Collage

Week 7 Notices

Hope everyone had an enjoyable long weekend.

Mid year reporting is currently underway so we will be posting comments on Hero from now on. We will be posting at different times across the ako classes as we finish these. These reports will be discussed at learning conversations in a couple of weeks.

There are still a few people to make a booking. Can you please do so as soon as possible before these close. Learning Conferences are on 23-24 June and we are finishing earlier on these days.

Next Wednesday is Gumboot day. Children may wear gumboots on this day in support of others (and themselves) who show resilience. All children at Lincoln schools are encouraged to wear them. You may like to talk to your child about how you show resilience.

Photo order forms have gone home. If you haven't seen one, check your child's bag or reading folder.

Next week is Melissa’s (University of Canterbury education student) last week. She will be returning later in the year for another teaching practice .

Looking forward to next week…….

Wednesday- Gumboot day

*Friday- Curiosity Clubs, Hui (K3/4 sharing).

For the diary…

Learning Conversations 23-24 June. We will close earlier on these days.

Paid Union Meeting - Wednesday 30 June. School will close at 1.15pm.

Areas of Learning

P.E- ‘Invasion’ Games

Maths- Multiplication & Division

Writing-Information writing

Inquiry - Storytelling- decorating Fairy doors - painting and decorating

Reading - Wednesday and Thursday only this week

Curriculum Rotation- Science with Whaea Megan, P.E with Matua Blair, Drama with Whaea Deb and Music with Whaea Chloe

Visual Arts- Collage

Week 6 Notices

What an exciting start to the week- hopefully everyone has dried out! The children loved watching the rain on Monday but it was obvious when we took them over to the hall in the afternoon for P.E, that they needed to run about.

This week we started multiplication and division. If the opportunity arises at home to skip count in 2’s, 5’s or 10’s in a real life context, this will allow some extra practice time.

We have noticed with the cooler days that many of the children are asking to eat quite early in the day. Unfortunately this sometimes leads to very little food being eaten at lunchtime. If you could check in with your child about either a bigger breakfast, a different breakfast or more food in the lunchbox that would be great.

Next week Melissa from the University of Canterbury starts her teaching practise in our class. She is initially only with us for 2 weeks and then will return for 4 weeks later in the year.

Looking forward to next week…….

*Monday- Public Holiday School is closed

Tuesday- Teacher Only Day- School is closed

*Friday- Curiosity Clubs, Hui.

For the diary…

Learning Conversations 23-24 June. We will close at the earlier time on these days.

Paid Union Meeting - Wednesday 30 June. School will close at 1.15pm.

Areas of Learning

P.E- ‘Invasion’ Games

Maths- Multiplication & Division

Writing- Descriptive Writing- last week

Inquiry - Storytelling- decorating Fairy doors - painting and decorating

Reading - Wednesday and Thursday only this week

Curriculum Rotation- Science with Whaea Megan, P.E with Matua Blair, Drama with Whaea Deb and Music with Whaea Chloe

Visual Arts- Collage

Week 5 Notices

We will finish swimming tomorrow (Friday). It has been a wonderful two weeks at Rolleston Pool. The children have been wonderful trying new things. They have been exceptionally well behaved and have all managed themselves very well. Check out our blog for lots of swimming photos. Next week we are back to our normal class programme!

Notices

*Next week we will start painting our fairy doors. Please ensure you have sent along a paint brush and oversized old T shirt for a paint shirt. We will start painting on Wednesday.

*Recipes for blog-please email your recipes which have a bit of a story to them to Deb. These are being put on the Blog each week for everyone to read and have a try. Follow the link to try some new recipes and read the story.

*Please ensure your child has a warm layer at school (school jacket., cardigan, jersey) When it is fine we make sure they get out and get some fresh air but it can be cooler. Make sure all clothing is named so if lost it makes its way back to you.

*Please make sure you read the school newsletters each fortnight. There is important information in these.

Looking forward to next week…….

*Monday- Library Day please ensure books are returned.

*Friday- Curiosity Clubs, Hui.

For the diary… T.O.D 8 June-school is closed for the day

Areas of Learning

P.E- ‘Invasion’ Games

Maths- Multiplication & Division

Writing- Descriptive Writing

Inquiry - Storytelling- decorating Fairy doors (planning for) and painting undercoat

Reading - Monday to Thursday

Curriculum Rotation- Science with Whaea Megan, P.E with Matua Blair, Drama with Whaea Deb and Music with Whaea Chloe (on hold until conclusion of swimming.

Visual Arts- Collage

Week 4

We have made it through the end of the first week of swimming lessons. The children have been fantastic and are prepared to give everything a go. Please check out our blog for lots of photos. Apologies if we have missed anyone. They are taken at random!

Remember to check out the swimming photos, and recipes on our blog.

Notices

*Fairy Doors- bring a paint brush and oversized old T shirt for a paint shirt. These are on hold until the conclusion of swimming but all children will need these items before they can start to paint.

*Swimming continues all of next week. Children will need togs everyday next week. Please ensure you have made payment (have been invoiced and is on your account. Thank you to all the parents who are helping each day which enables us to do these types of activities.

** No Lunch orders for K3 or K4 next week. We are not at school to collect these.

** Lesson times are ….. K3 1.15-1.45 K4 1.45-2.15pm

*Recipes for blog-please email your recipes which have a bit of a story to them to Deb. These are being put on the Blog each week for everyone to read and have a try. Follow the link to try some new recipes and read the story.

Looking forward to next week…….

All next week-Swimming everyday

*Monday- Library Day please ensure books are returned.

*Friday- Curiosity Clubs, Hui.

For the diary… T.O.D 8 June-school is closed for the day

Areas of Learning

P.E- ‘Invasion’ Games

Maths- Fractions

Writing- Descriptive Writing

Inquiry - Storytelling- decorating Fairy doors (planning for) and painting undercoat

Reading - Monday to Thursday

Curriculum Rotation- Science with Whaea Megan, P.E with Matua Blair, Drama with Whaea Deb and Music with Whaea Chloe (on hold until conclusion of swimming.

Visual Arts- Collage

Week 3 Notices

When we were planning swimming last term, it seemed so far away. It starts on Monday. It feels like the year is flying by at the moment.

Here are a few messages from the team.......

*Swimming starts on Monday-

The children will need togs everyday for two weeks.

Swimming to do list.......

*Name everything clearly including underwear

*Make sure your child knows what their towel looks like

*Get you child to practice getting dried and dressed without help.

*Completed the swimming survey

*Made payment (have been invoiced and is on your account

*Do not order Sushi or Subway for the next two weeks.We will not be at school for the deliveries. K3 will be taking their lunch with them to the pool and although K4 will be eating before we leave.

*Ensure they have a jacket and a beanie for the return trip when they have wet hair.

Thank you to all the parents who have offered to help. Without your help we would be unable to go. Is there anyone who could come on Tuesday 25 May (last Tuesday of lessons) for Kaunuku 4? We are now only one parent short. We leave school at 1.10pm and return by 3pm.

Lesson times at Rolleston Pool

K3 1.15-1.45 (Chloe & Leonie)

K4 1.45-2.15pm (Deb)

*Fairy Doors- As we are at swimming next week, Fairy door decoration is on hold until we finish. In that time though could you please ensure you have sent along an oversized old T shirt (big enough to cover the entire school uniform) for a paint shirt and a paint brush. These will be used for painting wood. If they haven't already done so, the children need to collect some items they can embellish their doors with.

*Recipes for blog- I have set up a new section on the blog. All the recipes are for making with your child. There is so much learning when cooking and is also a lovely opportunity to spend time with your child after a busy week. Thank you to those who have already email these to me. If you haven't yet.....please email your recipes which have a bit of a story to them to Deb. I have started to put these up so make sure you click the link and take a look. If you have sent one in but it isn't up yet, it will be. It is just taking a little time to get them all there.

Looking forward to next week…….

*Monday- Swimming starts. Library Day please ensure books are returned. K4 will be going to the library on Monday morning, before swimming.

*Friday- Pink Shirt Day-wear pink, gold coin donation and support the anti bullying. Curiosity Clubs begin. Hui. Disco

For the diary......

Teacher Only Day 8 June- This is the Tuesday after Queens Birthday Weekend. School will be closed for the day.

Learning Conferences- Will be held 23 & 24 June- We will be finishing at 2pm on both these days. More information to come later in the term.

Areas of Learning

P.E- ‘Invasion’ Games

Maths- Fractions

Writing- Descriptive Writing

Inquiry - Storytelling- decorating Fairy doors (planning for) and painting undercoat

Reading - Monday to Thursday

Curriculum Rotation- Science with Whaea Megan, P.E with Matua Blair, Drama with Whaea Deb and Music with Whaea Chloe

Visual Arts- Collage

Week 2 Notices

Welcome to Term 2. Hope everyone had a lovely holiday. If you have been into the classroom we have changed it around a bit which got the children very excited on the first day.

Here are a few messages from the team.......

*Today the Fairy Doors get delivered and we will start painting these next week. Could you please send an oversized old T shirt to school and an old paint brush.

*Swimming starts in Week 3. We will be swimming everyday for week 3 and week 4 (17 - 28 May). Please ensure you have completed the swimming survey-this was sent out last term. Your account has been invoiced if you haven't already paid. Any questions about payment, please see Trina at the office. We are needing two parents per lesson to travel on the bus with us and to help with changing. Please let us know if you are able to do this. We need one parent each day at the pool with a car (in case of a medical emergency) so if you are coming over to watch your child swim, please let us know. Make sure all clothing clearly named (including underwear!) Children also need to know what their towel looks like and be able to dry and dress themselves. They may need to practice this week if they can't. Please do not order sushi or subway during these 2 weeks of swimming

Swimming times- every afternoon for week 3 and week 4. In the afternoon K3 1.15-1.45 K4 1.45-2.15pm

*Recipes: Remember to send your recipes for blog- thankyou to those who have already done so. Please email your recipes which have a bit of a story to them to your child's Ako teacher. These are going to be put on the Blog each week from Week 2 for everyone to read and have a try.

*Jackets & Beanie- With the cooler months ahead, please ensure children have a jacket (clearly named) and perhaps a beanie for the cooler playtimes

* Learning Conferences- These are on Wednesday 23 Thursday and 24 June- Learning Conferences We will be finishing early at 2pm both days.

* Reading folders- These need to be at school every day please.

Looking forward to next week…….

*Hero Week- visitors talking about their journey- Karyn Wilson (Author), Daryl Mitchell (Black Cap) Steve Bayley (Para Olympian)

*Monday- Library Day :please ensure books are returned

*Wednesday- School Photos. Sushi

*Friday- Dress up day - who inspires you? Curiosity Clubs begin. Hui, Subway

Areas of Learning

P.E- ‘Invasion’ Games

Maths- Addition & Subtraction

Writing- Descriptive Writing

Inquiry - Storytelling- decorating Fairy doors (planning for) and painting undercoat

Reading - Monday to Thursday

Curriculum Rotation- Science with Whaea Megan, P.E with Matua Blair

Visual Arts- Collage