T4 - LAST WEEK!
Monday - Thursday 9.30-11:00 We have Swimming at the ASB.
We have our remaining swimming lessons this week. Our lesson is at 10am so if you are free to walk down and back with us and help out with changing and making sure children all have their gear then please feel free. Join us at the classroom no later than 9:30am and we will be back at 11am.
Monday - Children will get their Kristkindle.
This year all classes are entering into the spirit of Kristkindle. It is a time
for each of us to do something good, in secret for someone else. We
have adapted the idea to make it appropriate for school.
The following is the essence of what Kristkindle is all about at Saint
Paul’s:
•Each child chooses a name from the ‘hat’ and keeps it secret from
Monday 16th to Friday 20th December. The person who picks the name out
of the hat becomes their Kristkindle for that time.
• A Kriskindle does kind acts for their chosen secret person. These acts could include: Putting down their chair in the morning, saying an especially welcoming good morning or warm
goodbye, writing them a little message or poem on a card or piece of paper, drawing a picture or
making a card and leaving it in the cubby hole or desk, remembering their secret person in
their prayers or organising and playing a game together.
We would appreciate your support in suggesting ways of being kind and especially
encouraging your child to keep it a secret. Please don’t send a lolly every day. There will be a
gift giving on Friday 20th December at the end of term. All gifts will be collected in a special
place in the classroom and opened on this day. They will need to be wrapped with the name
of the person who is to receive the gift on the outside and the name of the Kristkindle on the
inside. We strongly encourage home made gifts but if you buy a gift it must NOT be more than
$5.
Kristkindle is about kind actions as part of our preparation for Christmas. It is an Advent
activity. It is very important that the children understand that it is more the kind deeds each
day, not the gift at the end.
This year all classes are entering into the spirit of Kristkindle. It is a time
for each of us to do something good, in secret for someone else. We
have adapted the idea to make it appropriate for school.
The following is the essence of what Kristkindle is all about at Saint Paul’s:
The following is the essence of what Kristkindle is all about at Saint Paul’s:
•Each child chooses a name from the ‘hat’ and keeps it secret from
Monday 16th to Friday 20th December. The person who picks the name out
of the hat becomes their Kristkindle for that time.
• A Kriskindle does kind acts for their chosen secret person. These acts could include: Putting down their chair in the morning, saying an especially welcoming good morning or warm
goodbye, writing them a little message or poem on a card or piece of paper, drawing a picture or
making a card and leaving it in the cubby hole or desk, remembering their secret person in
their prayers or organising and playing a game together.
We would appreciate your support in suggesting ways of being kind and especially
encouraging your child to keep it a secret. Please don’t send a lolly every day. There will be a
gift giving on Friday 20th December at the end of term. All gifts will be collected in a special
place in the classroom and opened on this day. They will need to be wrapped with the name
of the person who is to receive the gift on the outside and the name of the Kristkindle on the
inside. We strongly encourage home made gifts but if you buy a gift it must NOT be more than
$5.Kristkindle is about kind actions as part of our preparation for Christmas. It is an Advent activity. It is very important that the children understand that it is more the kind deeds each day, not the gift at the end.
Tuesday - Family Picnic on the Lawn and Talent Quest Finals - From 5:30pm
Come join us with your picnic tea between 5:30 and 6:30pm at school on the grass. Or from 6:30pm for the Talent Quest Finals and Carol Singing time. Bring your Santa hat, deck chair or picnic rug. Children are not expected to wear school uniform.
There are NO Lunch orders this week! Subway or Sushi
Friday - Last day!!!
We have Kristkindle giving and then make our way to the church for our end of year mass at 11am. Children can go home from the church but please make sure you let me know so that I can say goodbye and know who has left. Thanks!
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TUESDAY IS A BUSY DAY...
Tuesday between 9.15-10:30 We have Discovery time.
Again if you are interesting in helping out with this then please fill in the form (Scroll further down this page) to let us know. You will be in charge of the however many children you want to work with on your activity for 45mins. Children are encouraged to stick with the same activity for the whole time rather than changing as they please. Please take it that if you fill in the form we will be expecting you unless you hear from us otherwise (ie changes have been made). Thanks for your support!
Tuesday between 11am-12pm Community Mass.
Our class will be walking to the parish to participate in community mass along with Pukeko Class. If you are able to come with us we would love you to. Please meet us at school just before 11am ready to walk to the church.
Also this week on Tuesday after school...
3-way Conferences for those students who received an email last week to book in for your time; Lucy, Azarie, Jack, Ayla and Heidi.
Wednesday - Sushi Orders
Please place your child's order in the student entrance of the office by 8:55am Wednesday. Sushi sticks are $3 each and come in Teriyaki Chicken, Smoked Salmon or Vegetarian.
Thursday - After school class Picnic!
Meet at Rabbit Island at 5pm. BYO tea and any fun activities for the kiddies to do ie, balls, bats etc Remember there will be a Bouncy Castle but if you can keep this a surprise from the kids that would be great.
Friday - Junior Sports Morning
Our fun Junior Sports Morning is happening this week. Thanks to all those who have offered to help we look forward to seeing you on the day :)
Last Minute Book Orders!
If you have a last minute Book Club order please get it to me asap so that I can get onto ordering it for you so it is here before the end of year rush. I have placed all orders I have received already so I will let you know when those have arrived so you can get onto wrapping them ready for Christmas ;)
T4 - Week 7
Tuesday between 9.15-10:30 We have Discovery time.
Again if you are interesting in helping out with this then please fill in the form (Scroll further down this page) to let us know. You will be in charge of the however many children you want to work with on your activity for 45mins. Children are encouraged to stick with the same activity for the whole time rather than changing as they please. Please take it that if you fill in the form we will be expecting you unless you hear from us otherwise (ie changes have been made). Thanks for your support!
Also this week on Tuesday between 1.20-2:50 We have CRT.
CRT stands for Classroom Release Time. This is given to all full time teachers for 'Educational Purposes'. Usually we are still somewhere in the school, but occasionally we may be visiting other schools or attending meetings off site. So that the students get quality learning during this time we have John Phillips who takes our students for music during teacher's CRT slots.
Wednesday - Sushi Orders
Please place your child's order in the student entrance of the office by 8:55am Wednesday. Sushi sticks are $3 each and come in Teriyaki Chicken, Smoked Salmon or Vegetarian.
Thursday - Our first swimming session
Our first swimming session will be at 10am on Thursday morning. We will be leaving school about before 9:15 to walk to the pool. If you are available to help with walking there, changing and walking back with us then please let me know. If you haven't filled in the form below for the swimming assessment for your child please do so by TODAY! Thanks.
Friday - Blue Jeans Mufti Day
This is to generate awareness about children with diabetes in our community. You may wish to donate a gold coin as per usual on a mufti day, however we understand there have been multiple demands of families with camp fundraising lately that you child can wear 'blue jeans mufti' regardless.
Also on Friday - BookClubs orders to be returned
Get your BookClubs in so that I can get orders underway. This is a great Christmas idea :)
Coming up next week:
- On Tuesday we our class will be attending Community Mass at the Parish along with Pukeko class. If you are available to to come along with us we would love to have you walk with us to the church and back. The Mass begins at 11:30 so we would be leaving school about 11am.
- On Thursday we have our Piwakawaka Family Fun picnic at Rabbit Island from 5pm onwards. Please refer to the email sent to you or there are hard copies available in the class.
- On Friday it is our Junior Sports morning. Please return the notice that was in book-bags last week if you are able to help.
T4 - Week 6
Tuesday between 9.15-10:30 We have Discovery time.
Again if you are interesting in helping out with this then please fill in the form (Scroll further down this page) to let us know. You will be in charge of the however many children you want to work with on your activity for 45mins. Children are encouraged to stick with the same activity for the whole time rather than changing as they please. Please take it that if you fill in the form we will be expecting you unless you hear from us otherwise (ie changes have been made). Thanks for your support!
Also this week on Tuesday between 1.20-2:50 We have CRT.
CRT stands for Classroom Release Time. This is given to all full time teachers for 'Educational Purposes'. Usually we are still somewhere in the school, but occasionally we may be visiting other schools or attending meetings off site. So that the students get quality learning during this time we have John Phillips who takes our students for music during teacher's CRT slots.
Wednesday - Sushi Orders
Please place your child's order in the student entrance of the office by 8:55am Wednesday. Sushi sticks are $3 each and come in Teriyaki Chicken, Smoked Salmon or Vegetarian.
Friday - Shared Assembly
This week we are hosting Assembly along with two other classes. This is just a snap-shot of what has been happening across the school so it will look a little different to assemblies of the past where everyone in the class showed something. We will be singing a class song tho.
Coming up next week:
- We have our first session for swimming at the ASB Aquatic Centre. If you are able to help out with walking to and from the pool and with helping children to find all their clothes we would love to have your support! Just let us know. Our first session is Thursday next week at 10am so we will be leaving school at 9:30 to walk and then the lesson is 10-10:30, we will be back at school shortly after 11. The rest of our swimming lessons will be in week 10 from Monday to Thursday at the same time. There is an onLine form you will need to fill in to provided the pool with information about your child. Please make sure you complete that this week if you haven't already.
Coming up next week:
- We have our first session for swimming at the ASB Aquatic Centre. If you are able to help out with walking to and from the pool and with helping children to find all their clothes we would love to have your support! Just let us know. Our first session is Thursday next week at 10am so we will be leaving school at 9:30 to walk and then the lesson is 10-10:30, we will be back at school shortly after 11. The rest of our swimming lessons will be in week 10 from Monday to Thursday at the same time. There is an onLine form you will need to fill in to provided the pool with information about your child. Please make sure you complete that this week if you haven't already.
T4 - Week 5
Tuesday between 9.15-10:30 We have Discovery time.
Again if you are interesting in helping out with this then please fill in the form (Scroll further down this page) to let us know. You will be in charge of the however many children you want to work with on your activity for 45mins. Children are encouraged to stick with the same activity for the whole time rather than changing as they please. Please take it that if you fill in the form we will be expecting you unless you hear from us otherwise (ie changes have been made). Thanks for your support!
Also this week on Tuesday between 1.20-2:50 We have CRT.
CRT stands for Classroom Release Time. This is given to all full time teachers for 'Educational Purposes'. Usually we are still somewhere in the school, but occasionally we may be visiting other schools or attending meetings off site. So that the students get quality learning during this time we have John Phillips who takes our students for music during teacher's CRT slots.
Wednesday - Sushi Orders
Please place your child's order in the student entrance of the office by 8:55am Wednesday. Sushi sticks are $3 each and come in Teriyaki Chicken, Smoked Salmon or Vegetarian.
A reminder about days to remember:
Monday - Library Books
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - P.E. Gear
Friday - Homework Books Returned
Friday - Subway Lunch orders are avaiable
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - P.E. Gear
Friday - Homework Books Returned
Friday - Subway Lunch orders are avaiable
T4 - Week 4
Tuesday between 9.15-10:30 We have Discovery time.
If you are interesting in helping out with this then please fill in the form below to let us know. Please take it that if you fill in the form we will be expecting you unless you hear from us otherwise (ie changes have been made). Thanks for your support!
Also this week on Tuesday between 1.20-2:50 We have CRT.
CRT stands for Classroom Release Time. This is given to all full time teachers for 'Educational Purposes'. Usually we are still somewhere in the school, but occasionally we may be visiting other schools or attending meetings off site. So that the students get quality learning during this time we have John Phillips who takes our students for music during teacher's CRT slots.
Wednesday is our School Athletics
This is held at the Saxton Athletic Grounds. The Junior part of the day is only in the morning. We begin with sprints and then move into our athletic rotation. Please fell free to come along and watch. The 'Coffee Guy' is usually at this event too some bring some change for a flat-white :) The Junior children will be taken to and from the grounds by bus as we found last year the walk to just be a bit much for them on top of their events! Children can wear their PE gear to school and remain in it for the day. They will need to have their hats and please apply sunscreen before they arrive at school (some will be available at the grounds for reapplying). If it is a cold day they can wear some black track-pants (no jeans) over their shorts and their school polar-fleece. It's a good idea to pack a bit of extra food to eat and plenty of water.
NO SUSHI LUNCH ORDER ON WEDNESDAY!
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T4 - Week 2:
General Notices:Homework will begin coming home this week. Children's books will come home on Monday and need to be returned on Friday for marking. With Athletics coming up we are learning lots of athletics skills during our P.E times. We have broken our P.E time into half-hour sessions on Wednesdays and Thursdays as well as Alison taking the students for Fundamental Skills on a Friday so please make sure your child has their P.E gear on these days.During Term 4 we have a 'No hat, no play' rule. Please make sure your child has a NAMED school hat to wear. Feel free to leave them in their cubby-holes each night. It's also a good time to start putting sunscreen on each morning before school.Apologies for putting you wrong in last weeks notices regarding Assembly and Liturgy. Yes it is at the new time of 2:15pm but it will still be in Takahe each week. Our use of Salisbury Hall does not begin until Term 1, 2014.
Tuesday: We begin our first 'Discovery Time' morning. If you would like to help out in the up coming weeks on Tuesdays from 9-10:30 please fill in the on-line form below. A couple of students and a teacher will be joining us for Discovery Time this week from Jigsaw Pre-school.
Tuesday Afternoon: We have our Powhiri and Welcome Liturgy on Tuesday afternoon at the parish centre. We will be walking there after lunch and will return in time for the end of the day. If you would like to join us you are more than welcome.
General Notices:
Welcome to the very last term of the year! It is going to be a busy, fun term ahead. We welcome Lucy, Oliver, Dylan and Freddie who are moving through from Pukeko, we look forward to having you with us full time. Also it is great to have Mrs Dorman (Jan) working full time in Piwakawaka this term with a few more new students arriving as the term goes on. You will notice that we are using the roost space as extra overflow room. We will be encouraging ALL students to show respect for this area during both class time and break times.
There will be no homework this week as we settle back into routine however reading will begin to come home again each night from Tuesday.
Our Assembly/Liturgy times are now on a Friday Afternoon. We are now able to use Salisbury School Hall for these rather than all squishing into Takahe with not much room for parents! Please feel free to join us, they begin at 2:15pm.
Due to the change in Assembly/Liturgy time our Library Time will now be on a Monday rather than a Friday. Please help your child to remember to put their Library books in their book bags over the weekend so they can get new books out on Mondays.
Next week we are starting our Discovery Time on a Tuesday morning. This is a time where students choose something that interests them from a few activities on offer with a class focus in mind. In week 2 we are focusing on 'Working Together'. If you have a particular interest or are available to support a small group of children on any Tuesday morning please feel free to fill in this form:
Tuesday: We have CRT in the afternoon block so the children will have music with Mr Phillips. (CRT stands for Classroom Release Time. This is given to all full time teachers for 'Educational Purposes'. Usually we are still somewhere in the school, but occasionally we may be visiting other schools or attending meetings off site. So that the students get quality learning during this time we have John Phillips who takes our students for music during teacher's CRT slots.
General Notices:
Welcome to the very last term of the year! It is going to be a busy, fun term ahead. We welcome Lucy, Oliver, Dylan and Freddie who are moving through from Pukeko, we look forward to having you with us full time. Also it is great to have Mrs Dorman (Jan) working full time in Piwakawaka this term with a few more new students arriving as the term goes on. You will notice that we are using the roost space as extra overflow room. We will be encouraging ALL students to show respect for this area during both class time and break times.
There will be no homework this week as we settle back into routine however reading will begin to come home again each night from Tuesday.
Our Assembly/Liturgy times are now on a Friday Afternoon. We are now able to use Salisbury School Hall for these rather than all squishing into Takahe with not much room for parents! Please feel free to join us, they begin at 2:15pm.
Due to the change in Assembly/Liturgy time our Library Time will now be on a Monday rather than a Friday. Please help your child to remember to put their Library books in their book bags over the weekend so they can get new books out on Mondays.
Next week we are starting our Discovery Time on a Tuesday morning. This is a time where students choose something that interests them from a few activities on offer with a class focus in mind. In week 2 we are focusing on 'Working Together'. If you have a particular interest or are available to support a small group of children on any Tuesday morning please feel free to fill in this form:
Tuesday: We have CRT in the afternoon block so the children will have music with Mr Phillips. (CRT stands for Classroom Release Time. This is given to all full time teachers for 'Educational Purposes'. Usually we are still somewhere in the school, but occasionally we may be visiting other schools or attending meetings off site. So that the students get quality learning during this time we have John Phillips who takes our students for music during teacher's CRT slots.
There will be no homework this week as we settle back into routine however reading will begin to come home again each night from Tuesday.
Our Assembly/Liturgy times are now on a Friday Afternoon. We are now able to use Salisbury School Hall for these rather than all squishing into Takahe with not much room for parents! Please feel free to join us, they begin at 2:15pm.
Due to the change in Assembly/Liturgy time our Library Time will now be on a Monday rather than a Friday. Please help your child to remember to put their Library books in their book bags over the weekend so they can get new books out on Mondays.
Next week we are starting our Discovery Time on a Tuesday morning. This is a time where students choose something that interests them from a few activities on offer with a class focus in mind. In week 2 we are focusing on 'Working Together'. If you have a particular interest or are available to support a small group of children on any Tuesday morning please feel free to fill in this form:
Tuesday: We have CRT in the afternoon block so the children will have music with Mr Phillips. (CRT stands for Classroom Release Time. This is given to all full time teachers for 'Educational Purposes'. Usually we are still somewhere in the school, but occasionally we may be visiting other schools or attending meetings off site. So that the students get quality learning during this time we have John Phillips who takes our students for music during teacher's CRT slots.
Coming up next week:
- Tuesday 9 - 10:30, Discovery Time (Please fill in the google form to indicate your interest as helping out on any given Tuesday throughout the term)
- Wednesday - Sushi will be back on sale, $3 per stick (school notice to come)
Coming up next week:
- Tuesday 9 - 10:30, Discovery Time (Please fill in the google form to indicate your interest as helping out on any given Tuesday throughout the term)
- Wednesday - Sushi will be back on sale, $3 per stick (school notice to come)
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T3 - Week 9: LAST WEEK!
General Notices:
There is no Hotdogs or Juicies for sale this week so make sure you have packed you child some lunch! We are just finishing off our art for the calendars so if you haven't ordered one yet you can just scrape through with a late order in the next day or two at the latest. They look really great and each child has put a lot of thought into the meaning behind their work.
Alani Inglis has lost her P.E. top, could you check your child's and check for her name. It is a good time to check all school clothes are still named etc. There are a few bits and pieces in our classroom basket you may like to check through if you are missing unnamed items.
Tuesday: I have CRT (Classroom Release Time) first thing in the morning so the children will have music with Mr Phillips.
Thursday: Bright Night Disco! This will be a fun event. For year 0-4 the disco runs from 4:30pm till 6pm in Takahe. They will need to dress in fluro colours. It is a cold coin entry. There are loads of prizes for best dressed, competitions and games. There will be loads on sale to buy too, ice-blocks, fizz, juice, lolly mixes, chocolate bars and GLOW STICKS! So make sure they empty their piggy banks before they come. All money raised will go towards senior camps 50% and the multi function space 50%. Here is a form to sign up and help if you can.
Friday: End of term!!!!!
General Notices:
There is no Hotdogs or Juicies for sale this week so make sure you have packed you child some lunch! We are just finishing off our art for the calendars so if you haven't ordered one yet you can just scrape through with a late order in the next day or two at the latest. They look really great and each child has put a lot of thought into the meaning behind their work.
Alani Inglis has lost her P.E. top, could you check your child's and check for her name. It is a good time to check all school clothes are still named etc. There are a few bits and pieces in our classroom basket you may like to check through if you are missing unnamed items.
Tuesday: I have CRT (Classroom Release Time) first thing in the morning so the children will have music with Mr Phillips.
Thursday: Bright Night Disco! This will be a fun event. For year 0-4 the disco runs from 4:30pm till 6pm in Takahe. They will need to dress in fluro colours. It is a cold coin entry. There are loads of prizes for best dressed, competitions and games. There will be loads on sale to buy too, ice-blocks, fizz, juice, lolly mixes, chocolate bars and GLOW STICKS! So make sure they empty their piggy banks before they come. All money raised will go towards senior camps 50% and the multi function space 50%. Here is a form to sign up and help if you can.
Alani Inglis has lost her P.E. top, could you check your child's and check for her name. It is a good time to check all school clothes are still named etc. There are a few bits and pieces in our classroom basket you may like to check through if you are missing unnamed items.
Tuesday: I have CRT (Classroom Release Time) first thing in the morning so the children will have music with Mr Phillips.
Thursday: Bright Night Disco! This will be a fun event. For year 0-4 the disco runs from 4:30pm till 6pm in Takahe. They will need to dress in fluro colours. It is a cold coin entry. There are loads of prizes for best dressed, competitions and games. There will be loads on sale to buy too, ice-blocks, fizz, juice, lolly mixes, chocolate bars and GLOW STICKS! So make sure they empty their piggy banks before they come. All money raised will go towards senior camps 50% and the multi function space 50%. Here is a form to sign up and help if you can.
Friday: End of term!!!!!
T3 - Week 8: BOOK WEEK!
General Notices:
A pretty busy week this week with our school Book Week. Please check the paper notice I sent home last week for all that is on to do with Book Week.
We still need some help with our Book Fair. The sale is on this week and we need some parent help. We are looking for parents to help with the sale of books either in the morning from 8:30 till 9am or in the afternoons from 2:45 to 3:15. If you are able to help out even just for one session again please let me know either before or after school or via email.
Along with all the other things we have on this week we are also taking part in the Bandana Challenge. These will be on sale all this week and next for $3 each. The student council will be coming round classes for any children who would like to buy one.
Tuesday: It is our turn to head to the Parish for weekday Mass. We will be leaving school shortly after 11am so if you would like to join us you can either meet us at school and walk with us or meet us at the church for the 11:30 start.
Tuesday Evening: Mid-point 3-way conferences for Alani, Ben and Holly
Wednesday: Hotdog Lunch orders ($2) Pay at the office just like Subway.
Thursday: Zebong the storyteller 11am-12pm.
Friday: Parade Day! Dress as a character from one of Julia Donaldson's books.
Jucies on sale $1 each, just pay as you get one at lunchtime. I have been collecting the money from children in the morning and giving it back to them at Lunch so that it doesn't get lost durning the morning!
Coming up next week:
- Thursday 26th - School Disco 'Bright Night' (Juniors 4:30pm-6pm and Seniors 7pm-9pm)
- Friday - Last day of term!!!
General Notices:
A pretty busy week this week with our school Book Week. Please check the paper notice I sent home last week for all that is on to do with Book Week.
We still need some help with our Book Fair. The sale is on this week and we need some parent help. We are looking for parents to help with the sale of books either in the morning from 8:30 till 9am or in the afternoons from 2:45 to 3:15. If you are able to help out even just for one session again please let me know either before or after school or via email.
Along with all the other things we have on this week we are also taking part in the Bandana Challenge. These will be on sale all this week and next for $3 each. The student council will be coming round classes for any children who would like to buy one.
Tuesday: It is our turn to head to the Parish for weekday Mass. We will be leaving school shortly after 11am so if you would like to join us you can either meet us at school and walk with us or meet us at the church for the 11:30 start.
Tuesday Evening: Mid-point 3-way conferences for Alani, Ben and Holly
Wednesday: Hotdog Lunch orders ($2) Pay at the office just like Subway.
Thursday: Zebong the storyteller 11am-12pm.
Friday: Parade Day! Dress as a character from one of Julia Donaldson's books.
Jucies on sale $1 each, just pay as you get one at lunchtime. I have been collecting the money from children in the morning and giving it back to them at Lunch so that it doesn't get lost durning the morning!
We still need some help with our Book Fair. The sale is on this week and we need some parent help. We are looking for parents to help with the sale of books either in the morning from 8:30 till 9am or in the afternoons from 2:45 to 3:15. If you are able to help out even just for one session again please let me know either before or after school or via email.
Along with all the other things we have on this week we are also taking part in the Bandana Challenge. These will be on sale all this week and next for $3 each. The student council will be coming round classes for any children who would like to buy one.
Tuesday: It is our turn to head to the Parish for weekday Mass. We will be leaving school shortly after 11am so if you would like to join us you can either meet us at school and walk with us or meet us at the church for the 11:30 start.
Tuesday Evening: Mid-point 3-way conferences for Alani, Ben and Holly
Wednesday: Hotdog Lunch orders ($2) Pay at the office just like Subway.
Thursday: Zebong the storyteller 11am-12pm.
Friday: Parade Day! Dress as a character from one of Julia Donaldson's books.
Jucies on sale $1 each, just pay as you get one at lunchtime. I have been collecting the money from children in the morning and giving it back to them at Lunch so that it doesn't get lost durning the morning!
Coming up next week:
- Thursday 26th - School Disco 'Bright Night' (Juniors 4:30pm-6pm and Seniors 7pm-9pm)
- Friday - Last day of term!!!
T3 - Week 7:
General Notices:
HELP HELP HELP! Our Book Week Book sale is on next week and we need some parent help. This is happening from the 16th to the 20th of September. We are looking for parents to help with the sale of books either in the morning from 8:30 till 9am or in the afternoons from 2:45 to 3:15. If you are able to help out even just for one session again please let me know either before or after school or via email.
Last week in your child's bookbag you should have received a Calendar Art order form. The Artwork for this will be personally done by your child. These make great Christmas presents for Grandads and Grandmas! You can order Calendars, Diaries or Notebooks. Please return your form by the 18th
Are you interested in doing an afternoon Road Patrol? Please let me know as we are going to be running another Adult training before the end of this term.
Tuesday: I have CRT (Classroom Release Time) first thing in the morning so the children will have music with Mr Phillips.
Wednesday: Hotdog Lunch orders ($2) Pay at the office just like Subway.
Friday: Jucies on sale $1 each, just pay as you get one at lunchtime. I have been collecting the money from children in the morning and giving it back to them at Lunch so that it doesn't get lost durning the morning!
(Both Hotdogs and Juices are to help the seniors to raise money for their camps next term).
General Notices:
HELP HELP HELP! Our Book Week Book sale is on next week and we need some parent help. This is happening from the 16th to the 20th of September. We are looking for parents to help with the sale of books either in the morning from 8:30 till 9am or in the afternoons from 2:45 to 3:15. If you are able to help out even just for one session again please let me know either before or after school or via email.
Last week in your child's bookbag you should have received a Calendar Art order form. The Artwork for this will be personally done by your child. These make great Christmas presents for Grandads and Grandmas! You can order Calendars, Diaries or Notebooks. Please return your form by the 18th
Are you interested in doing an afternoon Road Patrol? Please let me know as we are going to be running another Adult training before the end of this term.
Tuesday: I have CRT (Classroom Release Time) first thing in the morning so the children will have music with Mr Phillips.
Wednesday: Hotdog Lunch orders ($2) Pay at the office just like Subway.
Friday: Jucies on sale $1 each, just pay as you get one at lunchtime. I have been collecting the money from children in the morning and giving it back to them at Lunch so that it doesn't get lost durning the morning!
(Both Hotdogs and Juices are to help the seniors to raise money for their camps next term).
Last week in your child's bookbag you should have received a Calendar Art order form. The Artwork for this will be personally done by your child. These make great Christmas presents for Grandads and Grandmas! You can order Calendars, Diaries or Notebooks. Please return your form by the 18th
Are you interested in doing an afternoon Road Patrol? Please let me know as we are going to be running another Adult training before the end of this term.
Tuesday: I have CRT (Classroom Release Time) first thing in the morning so the children will have music with Mr Phillips.
Wednesday: Hotdog Lunch orders ($2) Pay at the office just like Subway.
Friday: Jucies on sale $1 each, just pay as you get one at lunchtime. I have been collecting the money from children in the morning and giving it back to them at Lunch so that it doesn't get lost durning the morning!
(Both Hotdogs and Juices are to help the seniors to raise money for their camps next term).
- Book Week - our classes theme is Books by Julia Donaldson (ie the Gruffilo)
- Mass at the Church - walking help would be appreciated
- Mid-point 3-way conferences for Alani, Ben and Holly
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T3 - Week 6:
General Notices:
If you have any spare supermarket bags could you send them along with your child for an activity we are doing on Tuesday morning for topic. Also I will be asking the children to bring a small fist sized toy for Tuesdays science testing :)
We are in need for some parent help... This Wednesday we have a guy coming to teach the children how to make kites. This is happening from 9am till 10:30. If you are able to come and help out please let me know either before or after school or via email.
The other call for help is for our Book Week Book sale. This is happening from the 16th to the 20th of September. We are looking for parents to help with the sale of books either in the morning from 8:30 till 9am or in the afternoons from 2:45 to 3:15. If you are able to help out even just for one session again please let me know either before or after school or via email.
This week please keep an eye out in your child's bookbag for a Calendar Art order form. The Artwork for this will be personally done by your child. These make great Christmas presents for Grandads and Grandmas! You can order Calendars, Diaries or Notebooks.
Coming up this week...
Monday: I have CRT (Classroom Release Time) first thing in the morning so the children will have music with Mr Phillips.
Tuesday: Bring a small fist sized toy for science testing (this won't be damaged unless it is made of glass!)
Wednesday: Kite Making from 9am till 10:30am (PARENT HELP NEEDED)
Hotdog Lunch orders ($2) Pay at the office just like Subway.
Friday: Jucies on sale $1 each, just pay as you get one at lunchtime. I have been collecting the money from children in the morning and giving it back to them at Lunch so that it doesn't get lost durning the morning!
(Both Hotdogs and Juices are to help the seniors to raise money for their camps next term).
General Notices:
If you have any spare supermarket bags could you send them along with your child for an activity we are doing on Tuesday morning for topic. Also I will be asking the children to bring a small fist sized toy for Tuesdays science testing :)
We are in need for some parent help... This Wednesday we have a guy coming to teach the children how to make kites. This is happening from 9am till 10:30. If you are able to come and help out please let me know either before or after school or via email.
The other call for help is for our Book Week Book sale. This is happening from the 16th to the 20th of September. We are looking for parents to help with the sale of books either in the morning from 8:30 till 9am or in the afternoons from 2:45 to 3:15. If you are able to help out even just for one session again please let me know either before or after school or via email.
This week please keep an eye out in your child's bookbag for a Calendar Art order form. The Artwork for this will be personally done by your child. These make great Christmas presents for Grandads and Grandmas! You can order Calendars, Diaries or Notebooks.
Coming up this week...
Monday: I have CRT (Classroom Release Time) first thing in the morning so the children will have music with Mr Phillips.
Tuesday: Bring a small fist sized toy for science testing (this won't be damaged unless it is made of glass!)
Wednesday: Kite Making from 9am till 10:30am (PARENT HELP NEEDED)
Hotdog Lunch orders ($2) Pay at the office just like Subway.
Friday: Jucies on sale $1 each, just pay as you get one at lunchtime. I have been collecting the money from children in the morning and giving it back to them at Lunch so that it doesn't get lost durning the morning!
(Both Hotdogs and Juices are to help the seniors to raise money for their camps next term).
We are in need for some parent help... This Wednesday we have a guy coming to teach the children how to make kites. This is happening from 9am till 10:30. If you are able to come and help out please let me know either before or after school or via email.
The other call for help is for our Book Week Book sale. This is happening from the 16th to the 20th of September. We are looking for parents to help with the sale of books either in the morning from 8:30 till 9am or in the afternoons from 2:45 to 3:15. If you are able to help out even just for one session again please let me know either before or after school or via email.
This week please keep an eye out in your child's bookbag for a Calendar Art order form. The Artwork for this will be personally done by your child. These make great Christmas presents for Grandads and Grandmas! You can order Calendars, Diaries or Notebooks.
Coming up this week...
Monday: I have CRT (Classroom Release Time) first thing in the morning so the children will have music with Mr Phillips.
Tuesday: Bring a small fist sized toy for science testing (this won't be damaged unless it is made of glass!)
Wednesday: Kite Making from 9am till 10:30am (PARENT HELP NEEDED)
Hotdog Lunch orders ($2) Pay at the office just like Subway.
Friday: Jucies on sale $1 each, just pay as you get one at lunchtime. I have been collecting the money from children in the morning and giving it back to them at Lunch so that it doesn't get lost durning the morning!
(Both Hotdogs and Juices are to help the seniors to raise money for their camps next term).
T3 - Week 3:
General Notices:
As most of you know Jan has been working in the class along side me since the beginning of the term for the Literacy Block. This is going really well and the kid seem to be enjoying having the benefit of two teachers in the room. If you pick up your child on a regular afternoon and would like to help out durning this time we would love to have you. So far we have regular help for Monday, Thursday and Friday afternoons.
Monday: We have our Termly Powhiri at the Church to welcome all new children and their families. Please feel free to join us for this at 10am.
Tuesday: I have CRT (Classroom Release Time) first thing in the morning so the children will have music with Mr Phillips.
Wednesday: Hotdog Lunch orders ($2) Pay at the office just like Subway.
Friday: Jucies on sale $1 each, just pay as you get one at lunchtime. (Both Hotdogs and Juices are to help the seniors to raise money for their camps next term).
General Notices:
As most of you know Jan has been working in the class along side me since the beginning of the term for the Literacy Block. This is going really well and the kid seem to be enjoying having the benefit of two teachers in the room. If you pick up your child on a regular afternoon and would like to help out durning this time we would love to have you. So far we have regular help for Monday, Thursday and Friday afternoons.
Monday: We have our Termly Powhiri at the Church to welcome all new children and their families. Please feel free to join us for this at 10am.
Tuesday: I have CRT (Classroom Release Time) first thing in the morning so the children will have music with Mr Phillips.
Wednesday: Hotdog Lunch orders ($2) Pay at the office just like Subway.
Friday: Jucies on sale $1 each, just pay as you get one at lunchtime. (Both Hotdogs and Juices are to help the seniors to raise money for their camps next term).
Monday: We have our Termly Powhiri at the Church to welcome all new children and their families. Please feel free to join us for this at 10am.
Tuesday: I have CRT (Classroom Release Time) first thing in the morning so the children will have music with Mr Phillips.
Wednesday: Hotdog Lunch orders ($2) Pay at the office just like Subway.
Friday: Jucies on sale $1 each, just pay as you get one at lunchtime. (Both Hotdogs and Juices are to help the seniors to raise money for their camps next term).
T3 - Week 3:
General Notices:
Hi all! Sorry for the delay in putting this weeks notices up. I had a super busy weekend celebrating my mum's 60th Birthday as so spent all my time catching up with family and friends :)
This week is Maths Week so I have put a link to some Maths week games on the kidszone page. You will need to sort through and help you child select ones that they can play ie the ordering game.
It is also Disability Awareness Week this week. Our Young Vinnies have organised some things for the kids to do. Today we will be having a look at some of the types of Disabilities people have and what types of things they use to support them.
As many of you may be aware, Rayah had an eye operation last week. I saw her at the end of the week and she is doing well but they are unsure as to when she will be returning to school at this stage for safety reasons. We decided as a class in might be nice to send her a care package. Please encourage your child to make a card, draw a picture, make a prayer card or write her a letter. Also if you would like to put a small something in for her to keep her busy while she is off school please feel free ie, a small colouring book, some pens, a chocoalte bar. We would like to send this home on WEDNESDAY afternoon.
Thursday: The whole school will be going to the church for our Assumption of Mary Mass. This begins at 11am. You are more than welcome to come along. Ms Wightman will be walking the children down with our buddy class but you are more than welcome to meet us as school and walk with us if you like.
General Notices:
Hi all! Sorry for the delay in putting this weeks notices up. I had a super busy weekend celebrating my mum's 60th Birthday as so spent all my time catching up with family and friends :)
This week is Maths Week so I have put a link to some Maths week games on the kidszone page. You will need to sort through and help you child select ones that they can play ie the ordering game.
It is also Disability Awareness Week this week. Our Young Vinnies have organised some things for the kids to do. Today we will be having a look at some of the types of Disabilities people have and what types of things they use to support them.
As many of you may be aware, Rayah had an eye operation last week. I saw her at the end of the week and she is doing well but they are unsure as to when she will be returning to school at this stage for safety reasons. We decided as a class in might be nice to send her a care package. Please encourage your child to make a card, draw a picture, make a prayer card or write her a letter. Also if you would like to put a small something in for her to keep her busy while she is off school please feel free ie, a small colouring book, some pens, a chocoalte bar. We would like to send this home on WEDNESDAY afternoon.
Thursday: The whole school will be going to the church for our Assumption of Mary Mass. This begins at 11am. You are more than welcome to come along. Ms Wightman will be walking the children down with our buddy class but you are more than welcome to meet us as school and walk with us if you like.
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T3 - Week 2:
General Notices:
Hopefully you all received the notice I sent home last week explaining that Mrs Jan Dorman is now working in our classroom along side me for this term to support the extra number of 5 year olds we have coming into our school. With one week down this is already proving to be a great advantage with all the children as they have 2 teachers to call on!
This term our topic is FORCES. We are looking at how force is created by different actions.
I am going to be adding a 'Kidzone' page to the blog as there are a number of online activities that the children have been working on in class. One of those is 'StudyLadder'. This is an online interactive site that I can set specific tasks for the children to complete. Most of these will be in the areas of maths and sounds of the week. Get your child to show you what they do as many of them have been giving it a go in class.
This term our topic is FORCES. We are looking at how force is created by different actions.
I am going to be adding a 'Kidzone' page to the blog as there are a number of online activities that the children have been working on in class. One of those is 'StudyLadder'. This is an online interactive site that I can set specific tasks for the children to complete. Most of these will be in the areas of maths and sounds of the week. Get your child to show you what they do as many of them have been giving it a go in class.
Term 2
T2 - Week 9:
General Notices:
This week is Saint Paul's Feast week! There is lots happening...
Monday: Strike Concert - this is a fun event that we will be going over to Salisbury school for (to give us some more space than in Takahe. It begins at 10am and goes for an hour so we will have a little snack before heading over and then a late morning tea when we get back. No money required this is paid for from the Parent Contribution Fund.
Tuesday: Feast Day Mass at the Parish 11am. It would be lovely if you could join us. Also we are having a FREE LUNCH - our Parent Liaison group are putting together lunch for every student in the school to celebrate our special day. I suggest you send your child with a bit of extra lunch incase they are feeling extra hungry.
Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday Mufti Day, gold coin donation (going towards our multi function space). This is the launch of our Boasting our Blogs week - make a comment on some of your child's class posts on the blog from Wednesday to Tuesday next week and and go in the draw to win an iPad mini for your family! Also come along to our Device Sharing night held in Takahe at 7pm on. This is a roving conference style event where you will get to see what our kids are up to across the school - very inspiring stuff!
Thursday: Chalk art competition. The students will be grouped across the school to take part in this Art activity in the afternoon. Their mission is to portray a part of Saint Paul's story in a small square on the walkways throughout the school using chalk.
Friday: Hoiho Liturgy to finish our celebration week!
Phew!
Tuesday: Feast Day Mass at the Parish 11am. It would be lovely if you could join us. Also we are having a FREE LUNCH - our Parent Liaison group are putting together lunch for every student in the school to celebrate our special day. I suggest you send your child with a bit of extra lunch incase they are feeling extra hungry.
Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday Mufti Day, gold coin donation (going towards our multi function space). This is the launch of our Boasting our Blogs week - make a comment on some of your child's class posts on the blog from Wednesday to Tuesday next week and and go in the draw to win an iPad mini for your family! Also come along to our Device Sharing night held in Takahe at 7pm on. This is a roving conference style event where you will get to see what our kids are up to across the school - very inspiring stuff!
Thursday: Chalk art competition. The students will be grouped across the school to take part in this Art activity in the afternoon. Their mission is to portray a part of Saint Paul's story in a small square on the walkways throughout the school using chalk.
Friday: Hoiho Liturgy to finish our celebration week!
Phew!
T2 - Week 8:
General Notices:
There are a couple of things for this week but next week is the big one, being our Feast Day week. Events include a whole school Mass on the Tuesday, Lunch provided for the kids, fun class and whole school activities, STRIKE concert etc. Have a look at the school calendar for what and when it is all happening!
General Notices:
There are a couple of things for this week but next week is the big one, being our Feast Day week. Events include a whole school Mass on the Tuesday, Lunch provided for the kids, fun class and whole school activities, STRIKE concert etc. Have a look at the school calendar for what and when it is all happening!
Tuesday - Our class is attending the community Mass at the Richmond Parish at 11:30am. If you free to come and walk with the children we will be leaving school at 11:10 and returning at the end of mass (usually 12pm). Cathy Wightman will be taking the children as this is durning my DP release time.
Tuesday - I have CRT in the afternoon slot 1:20-2:50.
Tuesday - 3-way conferences with the following children: Alice, Caleb, Rayah, Ronin, Emma, Bojana, Rosa, Luke
Tuesday - I have CRT in the afternoon slot 1:20-2:50.
T2 - Week 6:
General Notices:
There have been a lot of nasty colds going around. Lots of the children have been experiencing headaches, tiredness and a sore throat. I was off with this myself last week and it is not much fun at all. Please encourage your child to keep their socks and shoes on during the day (I will reinforce this at school as well). Remember the kids can bring their slippers to keep their toes warm in class. Thanks to those of you who have been reading these notices, please keep spreading the word that this is a great place to visit to see what's coming up and also what we have been up to!
There have been a lot of nasty colds going around. Lots of the children have been experiencing headaches, tiredness and a sore throat. I was off with this myself last week and it is not much fun at all. Please encourage your child to keep their socks and shoes on during the day (I will reinforce this at school as well). Remember the kids can bring their slippers to keep their toes warm in class. Thanks to those of you who have been reading these notices, please keep spreading the word that this is a great place to visit to see what's coming up and also what we have been up to!
Tuesday - I have CRT in the afternoon slot 9-10:30.
Wednesday - I have a Lead Teachers meeting for eLearning in the afternoon slot 1:20 - 2:50. The children will have P.E. with Mrs Stacey Ashley.
T2 - Week 6:
General Notices:
Thanks to those of you that have brought in a box of tissues, it certainly is the season for the sniffles! If you are wondering what I am talking about please see last weeks general notices.
Feel like you want to know more about what is happening... check out the school calendar link above, also our Facebook page - you don't need to be a member of Facebook to view this, it is an open page!
This week from Tuesday we are going to be starting to make our ROBOTS!!!! If you can come in and help with hot-glueing etc let me know. It's going to be chaotic fun so extra 'adult' hands will be welcomed! This will be happening in the afternoon blocks between 1:45-2:30ish.
Monday - I have CRT in the afternoon slot 1:20 - 2:50.
Thanks to those of you that have brought in a box of tissues, it certainly is the season for the sniffles! If you are wondering what I am talking about please see last weeks general notices.
Feel like you want to know more about what is happening... check out the school calendar link above, also our Facebook page - you don't need to be a member of Facebook to view this, it is an open page!
This week from Tuesday we are going to be starting to make our ROBOTS!!!! If you can come in and help with hot-glueing etc let me know. It's going to be chaotic fun so extra 'adult' hands will be welcomed! This will be happening in the afternoon blocks between 1:45-2:30ish.
Monday - I have CRT in the afternoon slot 1:20 - 2:50.
T2 - Week 5:
General Notices:
I hope you are all having a nice long weekend! With the weather getting colder now I have told the kids that they are allowed to bring along some slipper to school to keep their toes warm while they are in the classroom. Please make sure they are clearly labeled with their name. If they are a spare pair they can keep them in the black box in the classroom. Also next time you are doing the shopping could you add a box of tissues to your list and send them along. If everyone donates one box we should have enough to cover the siffles over the winter months. There is not enough space for each child to have their own labeled box around the classroom so I just keep them up on my shelf and we all share one box at a time. Thanks for your support in this.
Thursday - School Cross Country at Rabbit Island. Your child will need to wear their school PE uniform but with the colder weather I suppest you also pack some warm track pants and and extra jacket. We are running the events slightly differently this year so that children are not just sitting around waiting. They will be involved in a rotation of activities as well as having their main event - their cross country run. If you are able to help out on the day with being a marshal please contact the school office asap.
T2 - Week 4:
Tuesday - I have CRT in the morning block so the children will be with Mr Phillips from 9 till 10:30.
Friday - As Mrs Ashley is away for most of this week we are now having our class assembly this Friday rather than in 2 weeks time. Feel free to come along and have a look - 9am Friday 31st May.
General Notices:
- Mrs McKay had her baby on Wednesday last week. It is a wee girl: Gabriella Florence McKay!
- We now have plenty of boxes for our Robot projects. We still need the extra bits... bottle tops, buttons, tin lids, anything really that looks like it could be used and painted.
- Please make sure homework books are coming to school on a Friday so that we have the weekend to get them organised.
T2 - Week 3
On WEDNESDAY half of the class is going to head to Futures Preschool and the other half to the Ark as part of a celebration for Catholic Schools Day. Kakapo Class will be joining us. We plan to go there and hand out balloons with a little message. The Futures group will be leaving school at 9:15 and will be back in time for morning tea and the Ark group will be leaving at 9:40, they will be having their morning tea with the preschoolers and returning at the end of morning tea. Please pack a jacket or umbrella for if it is raining a bit. If it is really heavy rain we will postpone our visit to another day. Please check your child's book bag for a notice about which group they are in.
Also on WEDNESDAY there is a lunch at 1pm at Grape Escape Cafe for those interested in going. This is a casual get together for parents in the class. Please let Livia know if you are going to be going so she can make the booking. Her number is: 0220 595295.
T1 - Week 11
Sorry for late notice update this week!
NO HOMEWORK this week! (Except reading books)
Tuesday - 9-10:30
Val Baffico will be taking the class to church for Weekday Mass. They will be leaving not long after taking the roll so if you are interested in going too please feel free to hang around and walk to the church with the class. Pukeko will be going as well.
Wednesday 10-10:30am - Hockey Skills
With the mornings getting colder it is better if the kids have appropriate sports shoes to wear for hockey.
T1 - Week 10
Monday between 9-10:30 I have CRT.
See Week 2s notices below for information on what CRT is. As my slot this week is first thing in the morning I will still meet the children as usual after the bell on the mat to do the roll and then take them over to Takahe.
Tuesday 9-10:30am
Philippa Hood (one of our teachers) will be taking Piwakawaka class for their normal programme as I have been given some time to complete tasks as I am the Junior Team Leader.
Tuesday After School
Some of you will be coming in for your child's Mid-point assessment Conference (you would have received an invite from John to make a booking online). Parents of those specific children please look out for a booklet about what to expect at the conference that will come home on Monday. If you are unsure when your child's Mid-point Conference will be please feel free to come and ask me.Wednesday
We welcome Ben back for his second visit. He will be starting on day one next term (which is TUESDAY 7th May as we have a Teachers Only Day on the Monday).Thursday - Sushi Orders
Thursday Afternoon Session (1:30 - 3pm)
As I am one of the Lead Teachers for eLearning in the Nelson Region, I will be taking a group of teachers for professional development at Nayland School on Thursday afternoon.T1 - Week 8 - A pretty Quiet week
Monday Evening - Cyber Safety Parent Meeting
Takahe Class - 7pm till 9:3pm. John Parsons is an expert in the field of digital device use by children. He will engage you in the debate and offer a blueprint for managing your child's brave new world.
Wednesday - Tennis
Thursday - Sushi Lunch orders
Friday - Good Friday NO SCHOOL
T1 - Week 7
Wednesday - School finishes at 1:30pm for an NZEI Paid Union Meeting.
Thursday - Sushi Lunch orders
Friday - NO SUBWAY
The junior school are having a rice lunch this Friday. You will receive a notice about this Monday afternoon. We are looking for helpers to cook and serve the rice so if you are interesting in helping out let me know. This is a fundraiser for Caritas.
Week 6 - a pretty quiet week!
Miss Sayers will be teaching all week this week. I am still in the class and will take this opportunity to work with small groups and individuals.
On Tuesday between 9-10:30 we have CRT.
See week 2s notices below for information on what CRT is. As my slot this week is first thing in the morning I will still meet the children as usual after the bell on the mat to do the roll and then take them over to Takahe.Wednesday 10am - Grasshopper Tennis Skills
Friday - Pukeko's Liturgy
T1 - Week 5
Monday
Miss Sayers will be starting in our class this week. She is on her final placement before graduating.
The children have Music with Mr Phillips from 11-12:30.
Tuesday - Swimming Sports
On Tuesday it is our school swimming sports. We will leave school first thing in the morning and are returning at 1pm. Make sure you have read the notice email to you last week for more details.
Friday
Purple Cake Day - Wear PURPLE mufti and bring a gold coin donation.
Miss Sayers will begin full-control in the classroom for 3 weeks. (I will still be within the class for most of this period)
T1 - Week 4
Swimming
All this week we have swimming from 11:30 till 12. Feel free to come down and have a look or better yet check out the link on the home page and sign up to come and help us!
Reading this week
Due to swimming taking up a lot of our time this week the children will mostly be bringing home readers they have previously had. It is still important for you to listen to your child read these, even though they many not need any help at all. Remember to keep filling in their little yellow reading log books as well with any reading they do as this will help them get to their different rewards.
Monday
I am at an eLearning course all day Monday so the children will follow their normal programme with Beth Currie.
Tuesday 9-10:30am
Angie Hampson (one of our teachers) will be taking Piwakawaka class for their normal programme as I have been given some time to complete the finishing touches to our brand new school website that we are hoping will go live that afternoon. This has been a big project that I have been working on over the summer break and am pleased to be getting some time to get it all finalised and out into the big wide world!
T1 - Week 3 - Lots Happening this Week!
Monday - Swim Magic Notice
Please look out for the Swim Magic notice in your child's bag on Monday. This is to help the teachers at the ASB Aquatic Centre to group children correctly for swimming. Please return the form by Wednesday as swimming starts next week.On Tuesday between 9-10:30 I have CRT.
See last weeks notices below for information on what CRT is. As my slot this week is first thing in the morning I will still meet the children as usual after the bell on the mat to do the roll and then take them over to Takahe.Also on Tuesday I will be introducing the class to Nicola Sayers.
Nicola is a Student Teacher who will be completing her final placement in our class commencing the 4th of March for 5 weeks.On Wednesday at 10am we have our 'Welcome Liturgy / Powhiri' at the Richmond Parish.
We will be officially welcoming lots of new students to our school, including some from our class.On Thursday afternoon, Beth Currie will be teaching in our class.
As I am a Lead Teacher for eLearning in our school I am required at times to attend local meetings, our first being this Thursday afternoon. Beth will carry on with the normal learning activities planned for the afternoon. Beth was previously a teacher at our school, teaching in the new entrant classroom.T1 - Week 2
This week on Tuesday between 11-12:30 I have CRT.
CRT stands for Classroom Release Time. This is given to all full time teachers for 'Educational Purposes'. Usually I am still somewhere in the school, but occasionally I may be visiting other schools or attending meetings off site. So that the students get quality learning during this time we have John Phillips who takes our students for music during teacher's CRT slots.On Wednesday we have our Ash Wednesday Liturgy at 11am here at school.
Here is a short YouTube clip to help you know what Ash Wednesday is.
We will be talking about this in class and the students will take part in a Liturgy held at school where they will all receive ashes in the Sign of the Cross on their foreheads.
