Weekly Notices

Last week of 2022!!!!.

Holey Moley! Production was terrific last week. Thank you for all your support and being a terrific audience!

Finishing the year with a blast, we are planning a Summer Fun Camp (but no sleepovers!!) this week. See below for details.

Things to know for Week 9

Summer Fun Camp days: Tuesday and Wednesday this week. For these two days the children do not have to wear their school uniform. They will need their school hat though and have sunscreen on before they arrive at school as we will be spending most of the day outside.
Togs & Towels needed: on Tues/Wed too, including rash top or t-shirt. We hope to include a DIY water slide on our Camp days too.
Shared Morning Tea Tuesday: we are going to have a shared morning tea on Tuesday, so we are asking for each family to bring a small plate of food to share.
Can we borrow:
- - any small tents that are suitable for the children to put up
  - big, clean plastic sheets (e.g. mattress bags, polythene, etc) that we can use for water slides
  - you (or someone suitable)- to help with tents, fires (yes, really!), fun, etc on Tues and/or Wed morning (anytime you can from 9 till 1pm)
Sexuality Education: we have been working through our Health Education programme this term and this week we will be covering "My Body Parts". We will be learning to identify and correctly name body parts, including private body parts.

It has been another interesting and challenging year but we were fortunate to have an amazing bunch of kids who showed resilience and made us smile everyday. Thank you to all of you for your continued support, and of course, we will see you all again next year!!

Ka kite ano,

Shelley, Deb and Andrea

Things you need to know for Week 7 .

We have been a hive of activity in Teretere, getting ready for our first ever school production. I hope you all have it on your calendar for Tuesday 6th December. Gates open 5pm for dinner, children will be called at 5.45 to get ready. Exciting....

Things to know for Week 7:

Reading: we are not following our normal learning programme including reading at the moment. We do still do things on some days, but it is likely your child will not have a reading book. It's a good chance to share some stories form home together.
Library books: are now all due to be returned before the end of the year. Children can drop them off to the normal boxes in class.
Clothes to wear for production: please see the table that is hopefully attached below! ALL ITEMS TO BE NAME-NO EXCEPTIONS! Please put them in a named bag too.

N.B. You might need to expand it to see all. There are 2 rows and all children attending the show are on there.

That's it. Stay safe and be happy,

Andrea, Shelley and Deb.

Things you need to know for Week 7 .

Things to know for Week 7:

Reading: we are not following our normal learning programme including reading at the moment. We do still do things on some days, but it is likely your child will not have a reading book. It's a good chance to share some stories form home together.
Library books: are now all due to be returned before the end of the year. Children can drop them off to the normal boxes in class.
Clothes to wear for production: please see the table that is hopefully attached below! ALL ITEMS TO BE NAME-NO EXCEPTIONS! Please put them in a named bag too.

N.B. You might need to expand it to see all. There are 2 rows and all children attending the show are on there.

That's it. Stay safe and be happy,

Andrea, Shelley and Deb.

Teretere Production clothing requirements

Term 4 Week 6 Notices

We cannot believe we are now at Week 6 and still so much to get through.....like Production! We are going to start making costumes next week and will need some parents to help the children create and construct these. We will making these Monday (1.45- 2.45pm), Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (9.30-10.30) . If you are able to help, please let your child's Ako teacher know.

Production Clothes- each group is wearing something different. Please ask your child what they are wearing.

Important Reminder:

Paid Union Meetings (23 November 2-3pm) we would appreciate it if you could pick up your child at 12:45 pm so we are able to attend this meeting. If you are unable to pick up at this time,, they will be supervised in the hall for the last part of the day. To help us with the organisation of the afternoon we need you to complete this form for each child. We can't let your children leave school without this information.

Things to know for Week 6

Run, Jump, Throw : Monday 21 November from 9.10am - 10.30am - Please sunscreen your child before school and come in whānau coloured sporty gear, suitable shoes and sunhat.

NZSO will be playing at school on Tuesday

Important dates for the term

Paid Union Meetings 23 November 2-3pm Everyone must complete this form ASAP

Production - Tuesday 6 December (late afternoon, early evening performance)

Last Day of School - 15 December (1pm finish)

What we are learning about next week?

Maths - Number knowledge, addition and subtraction

The Arts and Inquiry - Our Production, Te Waka o Aoraki

Sexuality Education- Lessons this week include:

How my body moves (exercise and how your body moves)
My Growing Body and the things it can do (identify things you can do as a baby, now and what you can do as an adult)
How do we care for our bodies (Washing and looking after our bodies)

Ngā mihi nui,

Deb, Andrea and Shelley

Term 4 Week 5 Notices

Wow- here we are almost half way through this term already!

Thankyou for supporting our school swimming by ensuring your child had their swimming gear each day. The children absolutely loved it and huge progress was made over the 8 lessons we had. A huge thankyou to the parents and grandparents who came and helped and drove emergency vehicles. Without your support we are unable to offer these programmes.

Now swimming is over, our focus shifts to Production. Hope you all have this marked in your calendars (Tuesday 6 December)! It is expected that all children take part and are available on the night. This will be a major focus for the next few weeks. We will require some parent help to come and help the children make their costumes so keep an eye out for an email when we are doing this- we would love some extra pairs of hands for the costume creating stage of production.

Last term a group of children made and sold Kawakawa Balm as part of the Market Day project and inquiry learning. Over $500 was made from this project. After conversations with parents and Senior Leadership, it has been decided that the profit from this project be invested and used when they are Year 8's for activities such as Year 8 end of year dinner or a 'big day out ' class trip (or other similar activities that may be running by then!). Over the coming years they can watch their small investment grow and get to benefit from it in a few years time.

Things to know for Week 4

Next Friday is our Run, Jump, Throw event. It is from 9.15am - 10.30. There will be more information about this coming out soon. It is the Ararira Springs version of ‘Athletic Sports’. Our version is focussed on all children taking part, having fun, working as a team and developing running, jumping and throwing skills along the way. Parents are welcome to come along and watch the fun.

Important dates for the term

Run Jump Throw Event - Friday 18 November

Paid Union Meetings 23 November 2-3pm Please complete this form ASAP

Production - Tuesday 6 December (late afternoon, early evening performance)

Last Day of School - 15 December (1pm finish)

What we are learning about next week?

Maths - Number knowledge, addition and subtraction

The Arts and Inquiry - Our Production, Te Waka o Aoraki

Sexuality Education- Lessons this week include ' Respect for Others' (discuss meaning of respect, ways of showing respect), 'Being a Good Friend' (making new friends, strategies to be a good friend), 'Expressing my Feelings' (using I statements to express feelings), 'How is JJ Feeling' (describe a range of emotions, how thoughts and feelings are affected by others comments).

Ngā mihi nui,

Deb, Andrea and Shelley

Term 4 Week 4 Notices

Things to know for Week 4

Welcome to the end of Week 3. We have had a successful week of swimming and it has been great seeing the swimming progress made in that time. A huge thankyou to the parents who are assisting us. Without your support we would be unable to participate in these activities. Again the children will not need to bring their reading folders next week as we will not be doing our regular reading. We will be travelling or at the swimming pool over the lunch time period so please don’t order pizza or subway for your child next week.

We still have three lessons to go so please continue to send togs, towels, swimming caps and goggles next week.

Next week is a busy and short week here at school.

*School is closed on Thursday and Friday next week- Thursday is a teacher only day and Friday is Canterbury Anniversary Day. School is closed both of these days.

*Swimming lessons continue - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

*John Parsons Parent Sessions

-07 Nov - John Parsons Parent Session, Prebbleton School, 7-8pm

-08 Nov - John Parsons Parent Session, Lincoln High School, 7-8pm

-09 Nov - John Parsons Parent Session, Lincoln Primary School, 7-8pm

We strongly encourage you to take this opportunity as the digital world that your children live in is very different from your own childhood. He is a great presenter and gives very important information around children using various devices. If you let your child game or use any kind of device that is connected to the internet you really need to attend his presentation! We couldn’t recommend this evening highly enough. It is about child protection and is essential for parents who are parenting in the digital age.

Important dates for the term

Teacher Only Day - Thursday 10 November

Canterbury Anniversary Holiday - Friday 11 November

Run Jump Throw Event - Friday 18 November

Production - Tuesday 6 December

What we are learning about next week?

Maths - Number knowledge, addition and subtraction

P.E - Swimming

The Arts and Inquiry - Our Production, Te Waka o Aoraki

Ngā mihi nui,

Deb, Andrea and Shelley

Term 4 Week 3 Notices

Things to know for Week 3

School Photos

For your information a school photo sheet was sent home last week in your child's reading folder. It says it closes on Saturday 29 October on the form for free delivery.

Reading Folders

Please get your child to leave their reading folder at home next week as we are doing literacy assessments and the reading folder may get wet and take up room in your child’s bag.

Swimming

We are looking forward to participating in swimming lessons and seeing the progress your child makes.

In preparation for swimming please ensure that all clothing and swimming gear is named including underwear and a towel.

Swimming gear needs to be in a separate swimming bag so it is easy for your child to manage.

Kings Swimming school also requires children to wear a swimming cap and goggles. Fabric swimming caps are easier for tamariki to put on. It would be great if your child could bring their own; however, Kings Swim School does have swimming caps available for children to use.

Kings Swim school also sells fabric swimming caps for $10. If you wish to purchase one please send money to school with your child in a named envelope and we will collect the money and organise this.

We will be travelling or at the swimming pool over the lunch time period so please don’t order sushi, pizza or subway for your child.

Please ensure your child has clothes and shoes that they can put on by themselves. Socks would be better for girls to wear rather than tights.

John Parsons

John Parsons will be visiting Ararira in early November. John will talk to the children about digital citizenship and safety and is offering sessions in the evening for whānau. It is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the digital world that our children live in.

Dates

-07 Nov - John Parsons Parent Session, Prebbleton School, 7-8pm

-08 Nov - John Parsons Parent Session, Lincoln High School, 7-8pm

-09 Nov - John Parsons Parent Session, Lincoln Primary School, 7-8pm

Important dates for the term

Teacher Only Day - Thursday 10 November

Canterbury Anniversary Holiday - Friday 11 November

Run Jump Throw Event - Friday 18 November

Production - Tuesday 6 December

What we are learning about next week?

Maths - Number knowledge, addition and subtraction

P.E - Swimming

The Arts and Inquiry - Our Production, Te Waka o Aoraki

Ngā mihi nui,

Deb, Andrea and Shelley

Term 4 Week 2 Notices

Things to know for Week 2

Swimming

Swimming will be taking place during weeks three (31 Oct-4 Nov) and four (7-9 Nov).

In preparation for swimming please ensure that all clothing and swimming gear is named including underwear and a towel. It would be great if they could have a towel that they easily recognise.

Kings Swim School also requires tamariki to wear a swimming cap and goggles. Fabric swimming caps are easier for tamariki to put on. It would be great if your child could bring their own. Kings Swim School does have swimming caps available for children to use.

We will be travelling or at the swimming pool over the lunch time period so please don’t order sushi, pizza or subway for your child.

Please ensure your child has clothes and shoes that they can put on by themselves. Socks would be better for girls to wear rather than tights.

Just a reminder to fill in the swimming survey by Monday if you haven’t already.

Sun Hats

Just a reminder that this term your child will need to bring their navy blue wide brimmed sun hat to school each day. Otherwise they will have to play in the shade during playing times as we are a sun smart school.

Important dates for the term

Swimming

Week 3 - Monday 31 October - Friday 4 November

Week 4 - Monday 7 - Wednesday 9 November

Teacher Only Day - Thursday 10 November

Canterbury Anniversary Holiday - Friday 11 November

Run Jump Throw Event - Friday 18 November

Production - Tuesday 6 December

What we are learning about next week?

Maths - Number knowledge, addition and subtraction

Writing - Writing for enjoyment and a purpose

P.E - Run Jump Throw

The Arts and Inquiry - Our Production, Te Waka o Aoraki

Ngā mihi nui,

Deb, Andrea and Shelley

Week 1 Notices

We are really looking forward to seeing everyone back on Monday and hearing all about your child’s holiday adventures.

Things to know for Week 1

We welcome back Whaea Marie who is a student from Canterbury University who will join us for the next four weeks.

Mihi Whakatau

On Monday we are having our Mihi Whakatau to welcome new tamariki and their whānau at 2pm.

Swimming

A swimming survey will be sent out to you next week. This survey will help Kings Swim School identify your child’s swimming strengths, goals and prepare for swimming lessons. Also a big thank you to everyone who has offered to help with swimming.

Hui

These are now back on Fridays starting at 9.10am. You are more than welcome to come along. We would love to see you there.

Sun Screen

Sun cream will be available at school for your child to use. Your child is more than welcome to have their own sun cream in their bag.

Sun Hats

Just a reminder that this term your child will need to bring their blue wide brimmed sun hat to school each day.

Important dates for the term

Labour Day - Monday 24 October

Swimming

Week 3 - Monday 31 October - Friday 4 November

Week 4 - Monday 7 - Wednesday 9 November

Teacher Only Day - Thursday 10 November

Canterbury Anniversary Holiday - Friday 11 November

Run Jump Throw Event - Friday 18 November

Production - Tuesday 6 December

What we are learning about next week?

Maths - Number knowledge, addition and subtraction

Writing - Writing for enjoyment and a purpose

P.E - Run Jump Throw

The Arts and Inquiry - Our Production, Te Waka o Aoraki

Ngā mihi nui,

Deb, Andrea and Shelley

WeekTen Notices

Things to know for Week 10

Sun Screen

The weather looks warmer heading into this week. Sun cream will be available at school for your child to use. Your child can also have their own sun cream in their bag.

Sun Hats

Just a reminder that next term your child will need to bring their navy blue sun hat to school each day. Please ensure that the sun hat is named.

Hay Fever Season

It’s that time of year! Please ensure your child has had relevant medication before school if they suffer from hay fever.

Last day of term is next Friday 30 September.

Teacher Only Day is Thursday 10 November, followed by Canterbury Anniversary holiday Friday 11 November (week 4)

Calendar Art

Calendar Art Notice: Thank you for your great support for our Calendar Art fundraiser this year! Unfortunately, there have been big delays in the processing of orders due to staff shortages at KidsArtWorks. We now hope to have your orders out to you in early Term 4. We know you will be looking forward to seeing these fabulous products featuring your tamariki's mahi. Please know that we appreciate your understanding and patience in this matter.

Ngā mihi,

From Te Hapori Tautoko

What we are learning about next week?

Maths - Word Records

Writing - Recounts

P.E - Throwing and Catching.

The Arts - Music, Drama and Dance

STEM (Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics) Challenges

Ngā mihi nui,

Deb, Andrea and Shelley

Week Nine Notices

Things to know for Week Nine:

Boxes

It would be great if you could bring any spare cardboard boxes into school for construction please.

Circus

We are looking forward to having circus performers visit our school on Monday.

What we are learning about next week?

Maths - Number knowledge and addition and subtraction

Writing - Recounts

P.E - Throwing and Catching

The Arts - Music, Drama and Dance

STEM (Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics) Challenges

A message from Te Hapori Tautoko

Calendar Art

Thank you for your great support for our Calendar Art fundraiser this year!

Unfortunately, there have been big delays in the processing of orders due to staff shortages at KidsArtWorks.

We now hope to have your orders out to you in early Term 4.

We know you will be looking forward to seeing these fabulous products featuring your tamariki's mahi. Please know that we appreciate your understanding and patience in this matter.

Ngā mihi nui,

Deb, Andrea and Shelley

Week Eight Notices

Things to know for Week 8:

Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori

This week is Te Reo Māori Language week and we will be doing extra activities to celebrate this week.

Swimming Term Four

Next term the tamariki will be participating in swimming lessons at Kings Swimming Pool during weeks three and four (31 October to 9 November). At the moment we are confirming the final arrangements for this trip. We would be grateful for whānau helpers to help out during these lessons. More information will be sent out closer to the time.

School Photos

Just a reminder our school photos are on this Tuesday 13 September.

Netball

Last Monday the tamariki had the opportunity to participate in netball activities run by Denise and Becky from the Selwyn Netball Centre. We will have another session this Monday.

Ellesmere A and P Show

The Ellesmere Show has organised a variety of competitions and fun activities that tamariki can enter. The information is outlined below.

What we are learning about next week?

Maths - Number knowledge and addition and subtraction

Writing - Recounts

Digital Technologies - ‘unplugged’ learning (learning about input).

P.E - Throwing and Catching.

The Arts - Music, Drama and Dance

STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Maths) Activities

Ngā mihi nui,

Deb, Andrea and Shelley

Week Seven Notices

Things to know for Week 7:

Well Being/Hauora Hui

On Thursday 8th September there will be a whānau evening where staff will be available to discuss this with you and how we teach Hauora/Wellbeing at school. We use the Family Planning programme ‘Sexuality Education: Navigating the Journey’.

Please follow this link for further information. This meeting will be held in Pūtahi (library) at 6.45pm. Please RSVP to the office if you are attending: office@ararira.school.nz. Thank you.

Reading Folders

We have noticed that some children are forgetting to bring these to school. It would be fantastic if you could check these are in their bag when their lunch box goes in.

What we are learning about next week?

Maths - Number knowledge and addition and subtraction

Writing - Recounts

Digital Technologies - ‘unplugged’ learning (learning about input).

P.E - Throwing and Catching.

The Arts - Music, Drama and Dance

Ngā mihi nui,

Deb, Andrea and Shelley

Week Six Notices

We have lots of amazing activities to look forward to this week.

Things to know for Week 6:

Kawakawa Balm and Toy Market

The tamariki did an amazing job organising our kawakawa balm and Toy Market. A huge thank you for all your support with these two initiatives. It was fantastic to see how many people bought our kawakawa balm and the variety of toys and books at our market.

Kiss and Go Area

This is a short video made by the Selwyn District Council about how to use the 'Kiss and Go' area safely at our kura. How to use a kiss and go - YouTube

School Hui

These are now being held on Mondays from 2.40 - 3pm. Teretere will be hosting this Monday 29 August if you would like to come along and join us.

Cricket

The tamariki will be learning about cricket on Wednesday with our visitor Liam from Canterbury Country Cricket.

Court Theatre

The Court Theatre will be visiting on Friday and presenting Maui me te Ra.

What we are learning about next week?

Maths - Number knowledge and addition and subtraction

Writing - Recounts

Digital Technologies - ‘unplugged’ learning (learning about input).

P.E - Throwing and Catching.

The Arts - Music, Drama and Dance

Ngā mihi nui,

Deb, Andrea and Shelley

Week Five Notices

Things to know for Week 5:

Whaea Emma

It has been wonderful having Emma join us in Teretere. This is her last week with us and we wish Emma all the best in her teaching career.

Daffodil Day

This is happening on Friday. Your child can dress up in green and yellow for Daffodil Day. We encourage tamariki to bring a gold coin to support this wonderful cause.

School Hui

These are now being held on Mondays 2.40 - 3pm. You are welcome to join us. Teretere will be hosting in week 6 on Monday 29 August,

Toy/Book Market

When: Thursday 25 August during class time

Where: In theTeretere Hub

Who: Only Teretere Tamariki

The tamariki decided to organise a Toy/Book Market Swap as an action from our inquiry learning.

To take part your child can bring a toy or book they no longer play with to swap valued between $10-20 when bought new. Toys can be brought to school starting Monday.

If anyone has any spare toys/books they would like to donate that would be fantastic. This would mean the tamariki would have a variety of toys to choose from and we can have spares for tamariki who don’t have a toy to swap.

Any items left at the end can be collected to take home or the children will decide on a suitable charity to donate them too.

Kawakawa Balm

We will be selling our amazing kawakawa balm after school on Thursday. We need some whānau volunteers to help sell our kawakawa balm. Please let Deb know if you can help with this. Her email address is deb.wesley@ararira.school.nz

What we are learning about next week?

Inquiry - Continued from Term 2 focusing on the process of selling kawakawa balm and markets.

Maths - Number knowledge and addition and subtraction

Writing - Instructions.

Digital Technologies - ‘unplugged’ learning (learning about input).

P.E - Throwing and Catching.

Ngā mihi nui,

Deb, Andrea and Shelley

Week Four Notices

Have a look at the learning part of our blog for some photos of our amazing creations as part of our Bricks 4 Kidz learning.

Things to know for Week 4:

Calendar Art

Just a reminder that calendar art orders are due by Monday 22 August. Calendar Art notices have been sent home. If you have misplaced it or haven’t received the notice and want to order please email shelley.smith@ararira.school.nz.

Safety vests

It is really important that ALL children bring and wear their safety vests to/from school every day (even if they are going to Kelly Club or being picked up in the car). Please support your child with this. If a safety vest is lost, you can get a replacement from Trine or Justine in the office.

School Hui

These are now being held on Mondays 2.40 - 3pm. You are welcome to join us. Teretere will be hosting in week 6 on Monday 29 August,

Toy Market

As part of our inquiry learning the children have decided to organise a Toy Market Swap. This is just for our learning hub. It will be held on Thursday 25 August during class time. To take part your child needs to bring a toy to swap for another toy. Toys can be brought to school from the week beginning Monday 22 August.

Kawakawa Balm

We will be selling our amazing kawakawa balm soon. We will give you more information in the next weekly notices.

What we are learning about next week?

Inquiry - Continued from Term 2 focusing on the process of selling kawakawa balm and markets.

Maths - Number knowledge and addition and subtraction strategy

Writing - Instructions.

Digital Technologies - ‘unplugged’ learning (learning about input).

P.E - Throwing & Catching.

Ngā mihi nui,

Deb, Andrea and Shelley

Week Three Notices

The book week was a great success and the children enjoyed participating in all the wonderful activities that were organised.

Things to know for Week Three:

Bricks for kids is on Tuesday.

What we are learning about next week?

Inquiry - Continued from Term 2 focusing on the process of selling kawakawa balm and markets.

Maths - Number knowledge and addition and subtraction

Writing - Instructions

Digital Technologies - ‘unplugged’ learning (learning about input)

P.E - Throwing & Catching

Ngā mihi nui,

Deb, Andrea and Shelley

Week Two Notices

It was wonderful to hear all about the children’s holiday adventures. We are really looking forward to all the activities planned for Book Week.

Things to know for Week Two:

Book Week Information

-Dress up as your favourite book character on Wednesday.

-It would be great if your child brought one of their favourite books to share. Please ensure their favourite book is named.

-On Wednesday there will be an author, Alyse Boaz visiting our kura and on Thursday there will be a Book Week Performance.

Puppet making - Have you got any items that would be suitable for puppet making (e.g old but clean socks)? If you have anything we would love to use this as part of our puppet theatre in learning through play.

Our School Disco is on Friday 5 August. Refer to the disco poster for more information.

We are trialling a new time and day for our school Hui. It is now on a Monday afternoons starting at 2.40pm to provide the opportunity for more whānau to attend. We hope to see you there.

What we are learning about next week?

Inquiry - Continued from Term 2 focusing on the process of selling kawakawa balm and markets.

Maths - Geometry (Shapes)

Writing - Instructions.

Digital Technologies - ‘unplugged’ learning (learning about input).

P.E - Throwing & Catching.

Hopefully there is some sunshine this weekend to enjoy.

Ngā mihi nui,

Deb, Andrea and Shelley

Week One Notices

We hope you have had an enjoyable holiday break and we look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Monday. We have another fun filled term ahead of us.

Things to know for Week One:

Mihi Whakatau is on Tuesday starting at 9.15am to welcome new tamariki and their whānau.
Learning Conversations are on Wednesday (1.30pm - 6pm) and Thursday (3.15pm - 8pm). School will be finishing early at 12.45pm on Wednesday and normal pick up time on Thursday. For those of you who won’t be able to pick your child up early, we will offer supervision in the hall. Please fill in the short survey for each child to help us plan for supervision.
We have Whaea Emma starting with us on Monday. Emma is a 3rd Year UC student on her final placement. She will be mentored by Andrea and based with her Ako class.
Puppet making - Have you got any items that would be suitable for puppet making (e.g old but clean socks)? If you have anything we would love to use this as part of our puppet theatre in learning through play.

Things to know for Book Week

Book Week will be taking place during week two (1-5 August) with lots of exciting activities planned.

It would be great if your child brought one of their favourite books to share. These can be brought to school in the first week and we will aim to read these during the first two weeks of school. Please ensure their favourite book is named.

Wednesday 3rd August is ‘Dress Up Day’ as your favourite book character.

School Disco is on Friday 5 August.

The year one to four time slot is from 5.30pm - 6.30pm in the hall and costs $2 per child and lollies $1 per child.

What we are learning about next week?

Inquiry - Continued from Term Two focusing on the process of selling kawakawa balm and markets.

Maths - Geometry (Shapes) for two weeks

Writing - Instructions

Digital Technologies - ‘unplugged’ learning (learning about input)

P.E - Throwing and Catching

We are looking forward to hearing all about your child’s holiday adventures.

Enjoy the weekend.

Ngā mihi nui,

Deb, Andrea and Shelley

Week 10 Notices

We have almost made it- one day to go folks! I get the feeling from everyone, the term was one week too long! We have had very high number of absences this week with lots of viruses doing the rounds. We have continued to keep the spaces well ventilated and continuous reinforcing of hand washing and hand sanitiser to reduce transmission. We continue to appreciate you keeping unwell children at home- this helps keep teachers and other children 'virus free'.

We have enjoyed getting outside this week to do skipping. The children have really enjoyed doing this and with regular opportunities, have improved so much.

Our mid year reports are now on Hero. Make sure you check these out and make a comment. Learning Conversations are in Week 1 next term. Please keep an eye out for details about making a time. It is expected that parents attend. School will be finishing at 1.15pm on Wednesday of the first week, with learning conversations starting at 1.30pm.

We have Whaea Emma starting with us at the start of the Term. Emma is a 3rd Year UC student on her final placement. She will be mentored by Andrea and based with her Ako class.

Book Week is in Week 2 of next term. We are going to ask the children to bring their favourite book to share. These can be brought to school in the first week and we will read these during the week. Please ensure these favourite books are named.

We are after items that would be suitable for puppet making (eg old but clean socks) If you have anything we would love to use it as part of our puppet theatre in learning through play.

Have a lovely holiday everyone. The next weekly notices will be out at the end of the holidays with any messages about first week. Stay warm and stay well, whānau.

Ngā mihi nui,

Shelley, Andrea & Deb

Next Term

Inquiry- Continued from Term 2

Maths- Geometry (Shapes) for 2 weeks

Writing- Instructions

Digital Technologies- ‘unplugged’ learning (learning about input)

P.E -Throwing & Catching

Week 9 Notices

Wow can't believe there is only one week to go. It was lovely seeing everyone at the Matariki night last night. Although it was chilly, it was a night enjoyed by all. A huge thank you to our THT for organising such a wonderful evening. I know all the children were very excited on Friday about coming back to school for the event. It is such a special school community event that we are so lucky to be part of.

Our mid year reports will be out very soon so please keep an eye out for these on Hero. It has been lovely writing these comments and reflecting on the year so far. Although it has been another interesting year, it has been lovely seeing the progress made in the different areas of learning.

On Monday it is our school 'Jumping June') even though it is now July). The children have loved doing skipping throughout the day and with so much practise, have improved a lot. We will continue with skipping as a PE focus next week while the engagement in this area is high.

Ngā mihi nui,

Shelley, Andrea & Deb

Next Week

Jumping June - Monday

Current Learning

Inquiry- New inquiry has started....it is very 'enterprising'!

Maths- Number knowledge and strategy (Addition & Subtraction, Multiplication & Division)

Writing- ‘Spark the Writers Bug’ - different types of daily writing.

Digital Technologies- ‘unplugged’ learning (learning about input)

P.E -Skipping

Week 8 Notices

Happy Matariki everyone. As this is a very first for New Zealand, it is a lovely time to create your own traditions for this holiday. Matariki is all about family, friends and kai so plenty you can do with that.

Steve our caretaker was wondering if there was anyone in the class community who may have access to a fencing post. This is for the birdhouse installation. He went to Mitre10 and they are $150. If anyone has one or has a contact where we could get it cheaper this would be much appreciated. It needs to be ideally a 2.7m post (H4 treated, 100 x 100sq mm). Let us know if you are able to help.

Bella has lost her half zip merino. It has been missing a couple of weeks. It is a size 6 or 8 and has a named tag.

Next Friday (July 1st) is Non uniform day. Could each child please bring an item for quiz night hampers as a donation.

Next Friday is also our Matariki Night here at school. Hopefully you all have this in your calendars and we will see you all here at school for this very special evening. Reminder that all child should have brought a a clean plastic milk bottle, preferably with the stickers removed. We will be making lanterns for the matariki evening. We will be making the lanterns next week so if you haven't sent one, please do so on Monday

BLOG POST: Shelley has written a blog post about structured literacy. Please follow the link and read about this programme. It will also help you better understand the information we will share with you in the coming weeks as part of our reporting.

NO TOYS- toys are not to be brought to school unless its Friday for sharing.

Next Week

Matariki Night on Friday- dress warm!

Current Learning

Inquiry- New inquiry has started....it is very 'enterprising'!

Maths- Number knowledge and strategy (Addition & Subtraction, Multiplication & Division)

Writing- ‘Spark the Writers Bug’ - different types of daily writing.

Digital Technologies- ‘unplugged’ learning (learning about input)

P.E -Skipping

Matariki Learning-

Week 7 Notices

The end of the Term is fast approaching! Thank you everyone for keeping children at home when they are unwell. We have a number of bugs doing the rounds currently so really appreciate you keeping your child at home until they recover. It keeps everyone else well.

This week has been an assessment week for reporting at mid year. Your child may or may not come home with a book depending assessment currently being undertaken by your child's structured literacy teacher. Things return to normal next week.

SKIPPING ROPES: 'Jumping June' is well underway. This is a reinvention of 'Jump Rope for Heart' which you may have done at school! We are going to have this as a focus during learning through play and P.E so if your child has a skipping rope at home they can bring it to school to use. Please ensure it is named though. These will be kept in their bag.

MILK BOTTLE: For matariki night on July 1 we require each child to bring a clean plastic milk bottle, preferably with the stickers removed. We will be making lanterns for the matariki evening. These need to be brought to school by Thursday 23 June.

NO TOYS- toys are not to be brought to school unless its Friday for sharing.

Next Week

Current Learning

Inquiry- New inquiry has started....it is very 'enterprising'!

Maths- Number knowledge and strategy (Addition & Subtraction, Multiplication & Division)

Writing- ‘Spark the Writers Bug’ - different types of daily writing.

Digital Technologies- ‘unplugged’ learning (learning about input)

Art - 3D paper creation, printmaking, pastels. Children will choose another media this term.

P.E -Skipping

Science -Geology

Week 6 Notices

What a whirlwind week. Hope everyone made the most of the extra long weekend and had time to recharge a little.

It has been an exciting week at school. On Wednesday we had Senior Constable Jim Manning visiting as our community cop and the Playhouse Theatre.

Here are the key messages from Jim:

It is recommended children stay in a booster seat until they 148cm tall. Although this is not law, it is highly recommended for the safety of your child and prevent serious injury caused by the seatbelt.
Children should travel in the back seat also to avoid serious injury from air bags
Always cross at the school crossing and wait for the instruction 'cross now' from the patrol.
Cross at pedestrian crossings and at lights when they are there
'Stop, Look and Listen before you cross the street. Use your eyes, use your ears before you use your feet'.

Remember children will be copy what you do, so please model the correct behaviour. These are important safety messages to help keep your child safe from injury.

Reading Folders- previous weeks books must be returned and children must have a reading folder to take a new book home.

NO TOYS- toys are not to be brought to school unless its Friday for sharing.

Next Week

House of Science resource arrives. We will be using this as a basis for our science. It is geology based.

Current Learning

Inquiry- New inquiry has started....it is very 'enterprising'!

Maths- Number knowledge and strategy (Addition & Subtraction, Multiplication & Division)

Writing- ‘Spark the Writers Bug’ - different types of daily writing.

Digital Technologies- ‘unplugged’ learning (learning about input)

Art - 3D paper creation, printmaking, pastels. Children will choose another media this term.

P.E - Invasion Games

Invitation (Week 5 Notices are below)

INVITATION: As part of inquiry the children are investigating 'markets' and we are inviting the children from the space to visit the Lincoln Farmers Market this Saturday between 10am-11am. If you are around please pop down with the children to explore the market. Andrea and Shelley will be there during this time.

There will be a questionnaire to complete while exploring the different stalls and space. If you are not available, it is not a problem.

The questionnaire is below, and includes the children's questions. It can be used at any market, not just the Lincoln one, so feel free to try it out wherever you may be. We'd love to see it!!

Week 5 Notices

Welcome to the end of Week 5. We are officially half way through the term and into winter.....eeekkkk!

Next week is a short week. School is closed on Monday for Queens Birthday and on Tuesday for Teacher Only Day.

On Wednesday we have our School Community officer, Senior Constable Jim Manning visiting. He will be in our space just 'hanging out' with the kids in the morning and then a learning session in the afternoon about road safety. The purpose of this visit is for the children to see the police as people and not necessarily what they see on TV! It is a great opportunity for children to see 'positive policing' and be comfortable approaching an officer in the future if ever required.

On Thursday we have the 'Playhouse Theatre' here at school. They are fantastic and we know the children will just love this live theatre performance. The Teretere teachers are excited to see it too!

Next week there will be two new faces in our space. Marie Craddock (Whaea Marie) will be joining us until the end of Term from the University of Canterbury where she is studying first year education. Andrea will be mentoring her during her placement with us. Kyla is a new student starting Ararira Springs and will be in Teretere 3 (Whaea Shelley's Ako class). We will have a small mihi whakatau on Wednesday morning in class to welcome these people to our space.

As it is now officially winter please ensure your child has a warm layer to wear. If it is not raining, the children are outside at playtimes. Please ensure all school uniform is clearly named.

Coming up next week at a glance……

Monday- Queens Birthday- school closed

Tuesday- Teacher only day- school closed

Wednesday- Senior Constable Jim Manning visiting

Thursday- Playhouse Theatre performance

Current Learning

Inquiry- New inquiry has started....it is very 'enterprising'!

Maths- Number knowledge and strategy (Addition & Subtraction, Multiplication & Division)

Writing- ‘Spark the Writers Bug’ - different types of daily writing.

Digital Technologies- ‘unplugged’ learning (learning about input)

Art - 3D paper creation, printmaking, pastels. Children will choose another media this term.

P.E - Invasion Games

Week 4 Notices

An end to another week. The weeks just seem to be flying by at the moment. We still have a steady stream of illness going through the space with numerous viruses doing the rounds. Again a huge thank you for keeping children at home when unwell. It just helps keep us all a little bit healthier and things ticking along as normal!

Thank you for ensuring children have their reading folder each day. This help us to protect our rather expensive resources as they travel backwards and forwards between home and school. If you have any of these books at home please return them asap. While they are at your place, we can't use them here. Children also need their reading folder to take out a library book. Library day is Monday.

‘Active Autumn’ is fast coming to an end. During ‘Active Autumn’ the children walk, scooter or bike to school (must wear their high vis vest). Children need 10 signatures on their card to enter the draw for a scooter, helmets and other prizes allocated to our school. As a follow up we have also arranged for our local community cop to pop in in a couple of weeks to talk about keeping safe travelling to and from school.

Please ensure all school uniform is clearly named.

Coming up next week……

Monday- Library Day- please return library books

Current Learning

Inquiry- New inquiry has started....it is very 'enterprising'!

Maths- Number knowledge and strategy (Addition & Subtraction, Multiplication & Division)

Writing- ‘Spark the Writers Bug’ - different types of daily writing.

Digital Technologies- ‘unplugged’ learning (learning about input)

Art - 3D paper creation, printmaking, pastels. Children will choose another media this term.

P.E - Invasion Games

Week 3 Notices

And another week, done and dusted. It has been another week with many children absent . We would like to thank parents for taking the side of caution and keeping children at home if unwell. There are now colds circulating but we really do appreciate everyone keeping these children at home. It allows us to continue as normal here at school.

We hope everyone had the chance to pop in to see our art at the art exhibition. We will be turning the prints and pastel art into calendar art (later this term) so these pieces of art will remain at school for the meantime.

Just a reminder that children do need to bring a reading each day. There have been some books returned damaged that are not in reading folders. The reading folders protect these important resources. Each reading book cost between $12 and $15 to replace. Please ensure books are returned in reading folders. If they do not have a reading folder at school, they will not get a book to bring home.

As our doors and windows are open during the day for ventilation, we ask you to send along their school jacket and cardigan each day. As the weather gets cooler the children will be wearing these inside. Although we have heat pumps, we don’t want to be using these too much as we don’t want to be warming the air for covid bugs!

Kawakawa Balm is still available if you wish to bring a container.

‘Active Autumn’ continues for another couple of weeks. During ‘Active Autumn’ the children walk, scooter or bike to school (must wear their high vis vest). Children need 10 signatures on their card to enter the draw for a scooter, helmets and other prizes allocated to our school. As a follow up we have also arranged for our local community cop to pop in in a couple of weeks to talk about keeping safe travelling to and from school.

Coming up next week……

Monday- Library Day- please return library books

Tuesday- Non uniform day. This is a fundraiser for Youthline

Current Learning

Inquiry- We will be starting a new inquiry this week

Maths- Number knowledge and strategy (Addition & Subtraction, Multiplication & Division)

Writing- ‘Spark the Writers Bug’ - different types of daily writing.

Digital Technologies- ‘unplugged’ learning (learning about input)

Art - 3D paper creation, printmaking, pastels. Children will choose another media this term.

P.E - Invasion Games

Week 2 Notices

This week we were lucky enough to have Bob Bickerton do a demonstration of ‘Te Ao o Taonga Puoro’. These were traditional Māori instruments which many had been forgotten (how to play and make) until a group of musicians got together. The children enjoyed listening to the different sounds and identifying the birds they were imitating. Bob also told traditional stories and accompanied them with these traditional instruments to add sound effects.

You will have seen the email earlier this week regarding swimming lessons. It was a tough decision and so much organisation had gone into this. However for the health and safety of everyone concerned, it was better to postpone swimming until the ‘covid situation’ is less of an issue. We are looking at swimming in Term 4 at this stage but no details to share as yet. We are still very much in the ‘reorganisation and nothing confirmed’ stage. A huge thankyou to those parents who offered to help- hopefully you will still be available later in the year should we be swimming then.

Remember to pop along to see the Pop Up Art Exhibition next Monday and Tuesday. The Hall will be open from 8.30 - 5pm both days.

Kawakawa Balm is still available if you wish to bring a container.

‘Active Autumn’ where the children walk, scooter or bike to school (must wear their high vis vest) runs for all of May. Children need 10 signatures on their card to enter the draw for a scooter, helmets and other prizes allocated to our school.

Can everyone please check their child's cardigan. Maya has lost hers and it may have gone home in someones bag. May be labelled 'Shakes'. Thankyou

Current Learning

Science- Flight, Planet Earth & Beyond (Stars & Gravity), Freezing & Melting

Maths- Number knowledge and strategy (Addition & Subtraction, Multiplication & Division)

Writing- Description (last week)

Digital Technologies- ‘unplugged’ learning (learning about input)

Art - 3D paper creation, printmaking, pastels. Children will choose another media this term.

P.E - Invasion Games

Welcome to Term 2- Week 1 Notices

Kia ora koutou,

Welcome back everyone to Term 2. We hope everyone had an enjoyable break without any interruptions by Covid! We have been impressed how the children have settled back into school again and we have picked up where we left off.

Swimming lessons at Selwyn Aquatics Centre: Monday 16th May to Friday 27th May (Week 3)

Our junior school is about to undertake the national Swim Safe programme, involving learning to swim, water safety and survival. This programme will take place during school hours (between 12pm-3pm) Monday – Friday for two weeks, starting on Monday 16th May for our year 0-2 learners.

The New Zealand curriculum specifies that all children should get the opportunity, through school, to learn basic aquatic skills by the end of year 6. It is important to combine learning to swim with water safety, to build a positive water safety culture in New Zealand.

During these two weeks, please ensure your child brings a clearly named towel and togs/swimwear for swimming in a separate bag. Please name all items, especially swimwear, goggles (if required), school uniform items, shoes and underwear!

You are also not expected to pay another activity fee for term two, on top of the swimming lessons. Whilst this is a lot of money for some families to pay, if you are in a financial position to pay for another child, please see Trine in the office.

Please fill in this survey from Selwyn Swim School, regarding your child’s current swimming level. This is so that they can continue to build on the skills your child has already made at any other prior or present swim schools. Please complete this on/before Monday 9th May.

We will require parent helpers to come on the bus and/or meet us at the venue. We need 4 parents per day (one parent driving their car as an emergency vehicle). Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate preschoolers. Please let your child’s ako teacher know if you or a grandparent are able to help. Unfortunately we will be unable to go swimming if we do not have enough helpers!

The cost for the 10 lessons (and transport cost) is $50 and will be added to your school account.

Swimming Times

Due to numbers, we have had to split a class between our two sessions. Whaea’s Deb Class will be split. See below to see which session they will be attending.

Group 1 -Whaea Andrea’s Ako Class ( and ½ of Whaea Deb’s Ako class)

Depart School 11.40pm

Lesson Time 12.15- 12.45 pm

Leave Pool Venue 1.15pm

Group 2- Whaea Shelley’s Ako Class (and ½ of Whaea Deb’s Ako class)

Depart School 12.20pm

Lesson Time 12.45-1.15pm

Leave Pool Venue1.35pm

Deb’s Ako Class Split

Group 1 (attending with Andrea’s Class)

Amber

Bella

Emma

Maisie

Neveah

Sasha

Luca

Lenix

Benjamin

Eddie

Oliver

Group 2 (attending with Shelley’s Class)

Charlotte

Emily

Greta

Isla

Piper

Samanvi

Mason

Maxwell

Carter

Jacob

Sebastian

School Art Exhibition in Week 3 and we will be displaying our work from last term.
Kawakawa Balm-There is still a small amount of Kawakawa Balm available if you wish to bring a container.
Scholastic Book order close on 1 July but there is a recommendation from Scholastics to have your order in by 20 May.
Selwyn District Council ‘Active Autumn’- Selwyn District Council are running a campaign to get children scootering, biking or walking to school. They each have a card which gets signed by the Ako teacher if the scooter, bike or walk to school with their high vis vest on. They need 10 signatures to go into the draw for prizes, including a scooter and helmets. If you would normally drive your child to school, you can drop them off half way to complete the trip on foot and this will also count.
Autumn Leaves-We require some dry autumn leaves of interesting shapes and colours for our class based Curiosity Clubs. Please start sending these along as soon as possible. Might make a lovely walk home through the reserves to collect these perhaps!

Current Learning

Science- Flight, Planet Earth & Beyond (Stars & Gravity), Freezing & Melting

Maths- Patterning

Writing- Description

Digital Technologies- ‘unplugged’ learning (learning about input)

Art - 3D paper creation, printmaking, pastels. Children will choose another media this term.

P.E - Invasion Games

See you again, Week 10 .

The penultimate week has now finished. We have a 4 day week this coming week- No school on Friday. But it will be 4 fun filled days!

Things to know for Week 11:

Reading: we have been updating assessments in the last week, which is why no new reading books came home. Just FYI.
Kawakawa balm inquiry group: children who have been in the kawakawa inquiry group need to bring a small (think typical lip balm size) named container this week so they can take home some kawakawa balm. It needs to be brought to school by Wednesday. Maybe a little wasabi container or similar?
Sports Spectacular: we are concluding PE for the term th an onsite Fundamental Skills Sports Spectacular on Tuesday afternoon. Please make sure sunhats, and drink bottles are at school and that suitable footwear for sports on the (possibly wet) grass are worn. Thanks.
Bricks for Kids: our turn is this Thursday. Yay!

If we don't get to see you in person, have a lovely Easter and enjoy some time with your tamariki these school holidays. Take care and be happy.

Andrea, Shelley and Deb.

Week 9 was fine.

We are still staying fairly healthy in our hub. Some of us (teachers and children have been household contacts and some have become positive while isolating, but so far no-one has come down with 'it' while at school. Yay and thank you!

Things to know for Week 10:

Welcome Back Whaea Deb: Whaea Deb has stayed safe and is back to school this week. Yay!
Nothing else!: I don't think there is anything else for this week!
Week 11: in week 11 we have 2 events scheduled. An onsite sports spectacular (no parents still sadly), and on the last day, Bricks for Kids, which is always a favourite!

What are we learning next?

Maths: Algebra (patterns) and Geometry (shapes)

Health/PE: Fundamental movement skills

Inquiry : Connections - children opted into 3 groups

Environment- making Kawakawa balm

People- painted stones to hide and making calendars for Lincoln Community Care

Technology- Children's chosen problem to solve- We don't want lake flies all over our buildings.

Writing : Descriptions

The Arts: Visual Art- Oil pastels, printmaking and 3D paper collage

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Enjoy your Sunday, and stay safe everyone.

Ngā mihi nui,

Deb, Shelley and Andrea.

On your skates Week 8 .

We are creeping towards the end of term now. Some 'fruits of our learning' are starting to become apparent, the end results should be amazing especially in Inquiry and Visual Art learning.

Things to know for Week 9:

Reading folders: many children are having trouble remembering to bring their reading folders (with or without books) daily. We do reading every day, so it is imperative that these come to school pease. We ask that you as caregivers and parents support your child in this task please.
Safety vests: must be worn. The blunt reason is that in Lincoln in the past, there have been fatalities of students due to traffic accidents going to and from school. We do not want this to recur, so please ensure your child wears their safety vest TO and FROM school every day, regardless of their mode of transport. The school carpark would have to be one the the most dangerous places!
No toys at school: Parents- please check bags to ensure these are not coming to school, as many still are. The ONLY exception is Fridays for news/sharing, when they are to be put in the relevant box in class for the day.
Thank you: for your vigilance in keeping sick children at home. We are doing well in keeping germs out of our space.
Whaea Deb: will not be at school this week, as one of her family members has tested Covid positive. Whaea Shelley and Whaea Andrea will be there (for consistency) along with relievers.

That's it. Stay safe and be happy,

Andrea, Shelley and Deb.

Week 7 is on it's way to heaven (no offense intended!!)

Apologies if my use of heaven has ruffled any feathers. I hope it has not. Seven is tricky to rhyme with!

Things to know for Week 8:

Golf: we had our first session of Golf last week, and have another this week. It is fun learning new skills and practising perseverance!
Community Food Pantry/Pātaka Kai: you may have seen on the school whānau Facebook page or the Lincoln Community page that we now have a Pātaka Kai for the whole community. The purpose of this is to reduce fruit and vegetable waste, and share excess produce within the community.

We in Teretere will look after this, including the children helping to check and dispose of food that is deteriorating, cleaning it, etc. If you haven't already, join the FB group and check it out on your next trip past school. It is attached to the fence, on the carpark side.

Hybrid learning: has not yet been activated as our case numbers are low (still zero for Teretere!!)

What are we learning next?

Maths: Addition & Subtraction continues

Health/PE: Golf in Schools

Inquiry : Connections - term long foci- Environment, People and Technology (non digital)

Writing : Recounts

The Arts: Visual Art- Oil pastels, printmaking and 3D paper collage

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Enjoy your Sunday, and stay safe everyone.

Ngā mihi nui,

Deb, Shelley and Andrea.

Hit the bricks Week 6.

We have those 6 weeks gone? That means we are closer to the end of this 11 week term than the beginning- wow! Oh well, onward and upward!

Things to know:

Reading books: we appear to be missing quite a few school reading books. Can you please check school bags, reading folders and any other places they could be and send them back ASAP please. Currently, we do not have enough books for all children on some days.
Teacher Only day: is this Friday. School is closed for children.
Hot Cross Buns fundraiser: run by Te Hapori Tautoko for the benefit of our school. Orders close (via Kindo) this Thursday.

What are we learning is coming up next?

Maths: Addition & Subtraction continues

Health/PE: Relationships and class citizenship, Gross Motor Skills (Stability, Locomotion, Throwing)

Inquiry : Connections - term long foci- Environment, People and Technology (non digital)

Writing : Recounts

The Arts: Visual Art choices- pastels, printmaking and 3D paper collage/sculpture

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Nga mihi nui,

Shelley, Deb and Andrea

Week 5 is no longer live!

Wow, half way through the term already. Where did that time go? On to week 6 while most of us are still coming to school- YAY!

Things to know for Week 6:

Cardboard boxes- can you please save and send along any cardboard boxes, like cereal boxes, so that we can repurpose them.
Sick? Stay home- pleeeeease! I think the reasons by now are obvious :)
Reading (Literacy)- a few of you have asked similar questions so here are some FAQ responses for everyone-
- - "The book is too easy" - it should be. Books are worked on for several days before they come home and your child should be able to read it quickly, without any help at all. The aim then is to read it many times, each time getting more fluent (smooth and read at talking speed).
  - "They've had this book before" - we have assessed all children and for many, we are going back a little to fill in gaps that they have. Once mastered, we'll move them on.
  - "They can read those words" - great. Now we need them to be able to independently sound out and write those words was well. It is a Literacy approach- that includes reading and writing together.
  - "Homework worksheets?" - in line with our school's philosophy around homework (as explained by Claire in this blog post ), we are not sending home extra homework this year. We recommend daily reading of books that interest your child. Reading with and reading to them is great. And of course them reading books themselves is great too.
Hybrid learning- is coming soon. We are setting up an online learning option that enables home learning to mirror class learning wherever possible. This will be for use when school is open but your child is unable to attend.

What are we learning next?

Maths: Addition & Subtraction continues

Health/PE: Relationships and class citizenship, Gross Motor Skills (Stability, Locomotion, Throwing)

Inquiry : Connections - term long foci- Environment, People and Technology (non digital)

Writing : Recounts

The Arts: Visual Art- Oil pastels, printmaking and 3D paper collage

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Enjoy your Sunday, and stay safe everyone.

Nga mihi nui,

Deb, Shelley and Andrea.

Week 4 is no more.

We have had a lovely, settled week. All normal routines are now underway, which makes it easier for all of us to know what to expect each day. (And yes, I have managed to keep the rhyming title theme going! So far so good!)

Things to know:

Reading groups: have now started. As mentioned last week, we are following an approach where skills are taught then applied to texts (reading and writing). Reading books will only come home once fluency and independence of the skills has been reached. For most children, (but not all) this will be once a week.
Inquiry- connecting with people: Can you please let us know if you have any connections to people who help others in our community, who we might be able to connect with. Their involvement under current conditions could involve answering our questions, sharing photos or a zoom call (unless you have any other insightful yet safe ideas!)

What are we learning is coming up next?

Maths: Addition & Subtraction continues

Health/PE: Relationships and class citizenship, Gross Motor Skills (Stability, Locomotion, Throwing)

Inquiry : Connections - term long foci- Environment, People and Technology (non digital)

Writing : Recounts

The Arts: Visual Art choices- pastels, printmaking and 3D paper collage/sculpture

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Nga mihi nui,

Shelley, Deb and Andrea

Week 3 is compleeeee-te!

Ok, not the best rhyme in the title but the warm morning has hindered my thinking!! We are really getting to know the children now, which is lovely. They are a great bunch of children!

Things to know for Week 4:

Meet the teacher evening- is of course cancelled for 2022. Instead we have made a video recording as if you were there. This will be available on the blog shortly- watch this space.
Cardboard boxes- can you please save and send along any cardboard boxes, like cereal boxes, so that we can repurpose them in Visual Art.
Student details sheets- please check your child's bag if you have not seen this. It would be great to get them all back this week please.
Sick? Stay home- pleeeeease! I think the reasons by now are obvious :)
Reading/Writing (Literacy)- is starting up this week. We are continuing in our school's journey into better teaching practice and so we will be following a Structured Literacy approach for all Teretere learners this year. Many of you will already be familiar with it, but for those that are not, it most simply means learning to read and write using sound/letter knowledge (the code of the English language) rather than learning whole words by memory. So 'sound it out' is a key phrase! More info is included in the above mentioned parent info video we are preparing. Feel free to ask any of us about it at any time.

What are we learning next?

Maths: Addition & Subtraction continues

Health/PE: Relationships and class citizenship, Gross Motor Skills (Stability, Locomotion, Throwing)

Inquiry : Connections - term long foci- Environment, People and Technology (non digital)

Writing : Recounts

The Arts: Visual Art.

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Enjoy your Saturday & Sunday, and stay safe everyone.

Nga mihi nui,

Deb, Shelley and Andrea.

Week 2 is through!

Two weeks down already- wow! We are starting to settle in now and we have been working to ensure our routines get well sorted so that we can be set up for a smooth flowing year.

Things to know:

Sharing day: is going to be Friday. Children can choose to bring an item to school which they will talk about to the rest of their ako class in the afternoon. Items are not able to be accessed during the day- they will be put into a container for safe storage first thing in the morning.
Prepping for possible home learning: In preparation for possible home learning in the future, it would be a great idea to see if you can find and have ready some dice and counters (like those in a board game or anything else little that can be moved and counted easily). We are giving you a heads up now, so you can be ready 'just in case'.
Naming clothing: We have already started getting lost property left behind at the end of the day. If your child's things are clearly named, it greatly increases the chance of them getting back to you. For example, on Tuesday, I had to take a new condition size 6 school jacket to the office's lost property bin. It had no name I could find on it anywhere. That's worth $88!!!

What are we learning is coming up next?

Maths: Addition & Subtraction

Health/PE: Sunsmart, Gross Motor Skills (Stability, Locomotion, Throwing)

Inquiry : Connections

Writing : Recounts

The Arts: Collaborative Visual Art

That's it from me on a drizzly, grey afternoon. Time to read a book (or catch up on TV!) I think.

Nga mihi nui,

Andrea, Shelley and Deb

Week 1 is done!

Welcome to Teretere everyone! We have had a lovely week getting to know each other a bit more and we look forward to growing the relationships with the ākonga and whānau even more in the days to come.

Things to know:

Email replies- emails to any of us will be acknowledged within 24 hours, excluding weekends. Over weekends, we may reply but it is not guaranteed.
Weekly notices & Blog- each week on Fri/Sat (yes, I know I am late with this one-sorry!), our notices for the week will be published on our Teretere 2022 Blog, and a link emailed to you. There will also be photos from the week on the Blog for you to see what we have been up to.
Homework- our homework expectations are in line with the whole school ideal (check out a prior post from Claire about this on our school website). This simply means reading every day. Reading with your child, reading by your child, reading to your child. Any and all are terrific.
Library day- is Monday. Books are to be returned by the children to the boxes in class before Monday afternoon's visit please.
Sunhats and safety vests- are to be at school everyday and are not optional. So far, we have had a great turnout of both. Yay!! Vests are to be worn to and from school, let's be safe. :)
Toys- on the other hand are not to be brought to school, as they get lost, broken, distract children, cause arguments, etc. We will confirm which day 'news/sharing' day will be once decided.
Student details sheets- many of these were completed at the Meet the Teacher day. If not, it will come home in reading folders/school bags. It needs to be checked, updated if necessary, signed and returned to school please.
Learning in first weeks- is focussing on building relationships, learning routines, introduction of curriculum areas, setting expectations, etc. Reading books are not being sent home yet, as we need to do some up to date assessment first.

What have we been learning? In week 1 and 2, we are looking into Statistics in Maths, Sunsmart and Positive Learning Environments in Health and learning some new games in PE.

Have a great Waitangi Day on Monday- remember no school- and we'll see all the children on Tuesday. Of course, at Red, parent are no longer able to enter our classrooms.

Nga mihi nui,

Deb, Shelley and Andrea.