Term 4 Week 5

What fabulous weather we have been having - don't forget the sunscreen!!

Neave, well done on your extra homework!!!

The Week Ahead!!

• Monday - class trip to the learn about the shoreline at Sumner Beach - don't forget to come with sunscreen on!  Please bring a big lunch and water bottle and sturdy shoes.  PLEASE BE ON TIME - THE BUS WON'T WAIT!
• A note for the parents helping out has gone home today (Wednesday).
• Teacher only day on Thursday - the school is closed.
• Friday - showday!  Have a lovely long weekend.
• People will be come through our classrooms on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday due to our open day - (just in case your children were wondering why)!!!
• We have been practising for our Athletics Day which is coming up in Week 6 on Tuesday the 19th at Hansens Park and in case of rain it will be on the Wednesday the 20th of February.  

Term 4 Week 4

We hope you had a great weekend, it sounded like lots of adventures were had over the long weekend.

CCC was a great success this week.  Thank you for the recyclables that are coming in.  Awesome creations were made.  Check out the photos below.

What is happening next week?

• Letter of the week Pp and kn
• Class Photos are happening Monday at one thirty.
• Tuesday - Mrs Young and Sandy Harrison will be teaching on Tuesday.  The teachers have a release day so will still be floating around (no Dojos will be happening on this day).
• Athletics practise will continue.
• Thanks for the parent help coming in for the beach trip - this trip won't be suitable for younger siblings. 

Have a great rest of your week and weekend.  

Peta and Charlotte

Term 4 Week 3

Another fantastic week has been had by all.  We have had fun with music with Mrs Murray and baking M and M biscuits!!

Whats happening next week?

• Letter of the week - Rr and th - as in this, that they 
• If you haven't brought your permission forms back for our beach trip, can you please do so.
• Sun hats must be worn every day in Term 4 - if they have not got a hat, they are to sit under the tree beside the adventure playground.
• Please can all things that are brought in for our CCC time be carefully considered.  

If you have any concerns or queries about your child or the new space please come and see us.  Have a great rest of your week.  

Term 4 Week 1

We have had a fantastic start to our term and are settling into our new space brilliantly.  The children have been really settled and we are really enjoying our new classroom.  The children are also enjoying their new play and lunch time play space.

We have welcomed Mr Mouat on Monday and feel very lucky to have him as our principal.  

This week we have started back up our CCC - so once again, we would welcome any recycling items you may have at home. 

You should have received a letter that came home on Thursday in regards to our Beach Education trip.  We would loved this filled in and returned as soon as possible.  

Our syndicate newsletter, is posted below - make sure you have a read about what is coming up this term.

Dear Parents and Caregivers,            

We are excited to get back to school and in our new learning spaces.  We are looking forward to a jam-packed Term 4. 

The Year 0-2 collaborative teaching and learning teams are as follows:

Explorers 1

Peta Berry Room 22

Charlotte Bates Room 23

Explorers 2

Judy Davies/ Ruth Burry Room 6 (shared position) 

Bethan Dempster Room 7

Explorers 3

Michelle Parsons Room 9 (Team Leader)

Helen Norcliffe Room 8

Explorers 4

Suzy O’Hara Room 24

Caitlin Ross (Monday/Tuesday/Friday) and Lana Sweeney (Wednesday and Thursday) Room 25

Welcome also to the new children in our syndicate.

 

Eco Explorers

This term our big idea is caring for ourselves and our environment.  

This will include an exciting trip to Sumner Beach.  The children will investigate objects found on the beach and identify various ways we can all help to care for our coastal areas.

You will have received a permission slip and parent help form in regards to this trip.  Please can you complete these and return to your child’s home room teacher asap.

In Mathematics, along with Numeracy our strand focus is Measurement.  

We will be learning about capacity, length and area.           

In Physical Education we will continue with our usual

fitness programme and we will also focus on specific skills for 

our Athletics Sports.  More information about this 

later in the term.

It is compulsory for children to wear a uniform hat at school this term.  

Please ensure your child has a clearly named hat every day.  If you would 

like to personalise your child’s hat to make it easier for them to identify that

would be great. If your child is not wearing a hat, they will not be allowed to play in the playground. 

If your child is scheduled to have a reporting conference this term you will receive a letter outlining the time and booking details.  Keep an eye out for this in the next couple of weeks. 

Ngā mihi nui

Explorers Teachers

Have a great weekend.

Peta and Charlotte 

Term 3 Week 10

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW!!

• DRESS REHEARSAL ON MONDAY AT 1PM

• MATINEE PERFORMANCE ON TUESDAY AT 10AM - CAN WE PLEASE HAVE PARENT HELP ON THIS MORNING AT DROP OFF TO GET CHILDREN INTO COSTUMES SO WE ARE ALREADY TO GO IN THE MORNING.  

• WEDNESDAY NIGHT PERFORMANCE - CHILDREN ARRIVE TO THE CLASSROOM AT 5.15.  IF YOU ARE NOT WATCHING THE SHOW ON THIS NIGHT CAN YOU PLEASE PICK YOUR CHILD UP AT 6.30PM FROM THE CLASSROOM - YOUR CHILD WILL BE GOING HOME IN THEIR COSTUME.  CAN YOU PLEASE ENSURE YOUR CHILD COMES TO SCHOOL IN THEIR NEXT COSTUME FOR THE NEXT EVENING SHOW.

• WEDNESDAY EVENING SHOW - YOUR CHILD WILL ARRIVE IN THEIR COSTUME AT 5.15 TO THE CLASSROOM - AND ONCE AGAIN, IF YOU ARE NOT ATTENDING THE PERFORMANCE THEY CAN BE PICKED UP AT 6.30 FROM THE CLASSROOM.  THE CHILDREN CAN TAKE THEIR COSTUME HOME TO KEEP.

• PLEASE READ THE NOTE BELOW FROM DANI BOXALL

Dear Parents and Caregivers, 

Wearable Arts week is next week and as I am sure you will know by now, your lovely tamariki need to be at school on Wednesday and Thursday night (25th and 26th September). Below are some details that you will need to know in order to help our event run smoothly. 

• Your child will need to be dropped off at their usual class at 5.15pm to get ready. We are due on stage at 6pm so please don’t be late. 
• Your child needs to be picked up at 6.30pm unless you are watching the show. If you are watching the show, please give your child’s teacher a heads up so they know. 
• Your child MUST be signed in at drop off and signed out at pickup by an adult. We will not be letting any children walk down to the gate alone. 

If you are lost or unfamiliar with our school, keep an eye out for Year 7/8 Marshalls wearing high vis vests, they will be able to help you. 

Finally, make sure you get your tickets this week. There will only be very limited door sales on the night. 

Thank you for your support in helping us make this event enjoyable for all. 

Kind regards, Danielle Boxall

DUE to a busy week with Wearable Arts and packing up the classroom, your child may not receive a reading book everyday.  HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!

Term 3 Week 9

This term is flying by.  Costumes are all made (minus a few adjustments)! - thank you to all of the parents who have contributed to this.   We are well on our way practising our moves down the practise runway - check out some photos below!

What is happening?

• Letter of the week is h and gl
• Just in case the note didn't reach you - could you please bring in your child's clothes for under their costume by the start of next week, so we are all ready for dress rehearsal.  If you are unsure of what your child needs come and see us!
• Room 23 will be having fun with our Performing Arts teacher Mrs Boxall on Wednesday.
• If you haven't purchased your tickets to see the Wearable Arts Show see Diane in the office!
• Conferences start tomorrow after school and will continue next Tuesday.  Only for the ones who have received the notice. 
• Have a great rest of your week.  

Term 3 Week 8

We have had fun practising for our Wearable Arts Show!  Room 22 had a great time with Mrs Boxall and we are looking forward to watching the Court Theatre perform at School tomorrow morning.  

Next Week

• Letter of the week - b/k and fr
• Room 23 have a music session with Mrs Murray.
• Conferences for those who have them booked are on Thursday from 3.30.

Have a great rest of the week!