Term 3 Week 2

The children have come back so settled, and we have had such an enjoyable week.

The Kiwisport Coaches came in to teach us some ball skills.  If your child would like to participate in KiwiSport after school on a Thursday check your child's school bag for the note. 

  (See photos below).

Room 22 will also enjoy Performing Arts tomorrow.  

What is coming up next week?

• Letter of the week is O and our blend is bl.
• Beside the door on the inside is the parent help sheet for reading and writing in the morning.  If you would like to come and join us for writing and reading please put your name on the sheet.  Thank you for the parents who have already volunteered.  
• We have begun our 'Wearable Arts' topic.  It is all about the ice tundra.  We are looking at animals on the ice - in the next few weeks we will need your help by bringing in materials for our costumes as well as helping construct them!  Keep an eye out for when this might be.

Term 2 Week 10

• Mr Callaghans last week this week.  We will be farewelling him on Friday assembly.
• 3 more days to holidays - have a great one!
• Term 3 Week 1 - letter of the week Cc and blend tr.
• We will have a roster up on the wall by the door if you would like to help with reading and writing next term.  
• Our classes have had a great time with Mrs Murray in her music class this week. 
• They have also had fun constructing.  
• Everyone have a safe and happy holiday.   See you in two weeks time!

Term 2 Week 9

• Letter of the Week is v and w
• Diagraph - th
• Mr Callaghan has his last day next Friday.
• DOC is asking for volunteers to help out with the Fox River clean up - they are providing free food and accommodation. If you or know of anyone heading over that way get amongst it!  More info on the DOC website.
• Thanks so much for Edie, Arthur and their Mum for bringing in their pet guinea pigs.  We learnt so much about them.  See photos below.
• Last week of Term 2 next week.  

Term 2 Week 9

• Letter of the week - s, diagraph - sh
• Conferences are on Tuesday and Thursday next week for the parents who have booked in.  
• Life Education visits start next week.
• Please keep children at home if they are unwell - there are lots of nasty bugs going around.
• We will be putting up a roster to help with writing for next term - we would appreciate your help.
• Thanks to the parents who have offered to help put our readers away.
• If anyone is able to help out a family with a new baby for the rest of the term by picking up a member of our class on a Thursday and Friday from Centaurus Road (by the Centaurus Road Shops) this would be much appreciated.  Please see Candice (Nicholas' Mum).  Thanks so much.  
• Our children have had fun this week with our Eco Explorers - check out the photos below of us making rain!

Week 8 Term 2

Week 8 Term 2

17th - 21st June

• Charlotte returns to class!
• Letter of the week Ff and the digraph ch
• Official school opening Monday 17th
• School closing at 12.30 Tuesday 18th (year 3 - 8 conferences
• Rm 23 will have dance, music and drama on Thursday 20th

Have a wonderful weekend.  Keep warm and well

Thanks from Fiji!

Week 7 Term 2

Week 7 Term 2

• Letter of the week Jj
• Huff 'n' Puff Monday 10th 11.45 to 12.30
• A massive thank you from all that donated books/school supplies for Charlotte to take to Fiji.  We don't know how lucky we are!
• Lovely Marie Porter will be with us again this week until Charlotte returns next week
• Caitlin Ross will be in class on Monday and Friday as Suzy is now in room 24 as the Next New Entrant start up class.
• Room 22 children with have drama and singing on Friday with Mrs Hocking.  They loved there time with her in week 5.  Room 23 will have their second day with her in week 8.
• Thursday afternoon all jnr school teachers have an inquiry planning day.  Explorers 1 will have Marie and a reliever for the afternoon.
• Stay warm and well;  (lots of illness about at the moment)!  AND have a wonderful week.