WEEK TWO INFO:

THANK YOU!
Thanks so much to those parents that have paid for both life education AND swimming! It makes my life much easier having such an organised class.

For those that haven't yet, just a reminder that Life Education is $4 and swimming lessons are only $2 for 9 lessons! This can be paid either to me, or at the office.

Well done to those students who have been taking home maths homework and testing out their skills! There is a massive folder in class that children are able to help themselves to. It would be great if every student was doing at least one a week.

This week we are moving into writing for entertainment/narrative writing which
 means the childrens creativity really gets a chance to shine. We are focusing on NATIVE TO NZ for our inquiry this term so we are looking at a range of traditional tales that have been recreated with a kiwi twist. The children are going to have their own chance to recreate a tale with kiwi links.

The children are now doing ball skills with Mrs Moffitt which will be a great help for their winter sports!

For the first two weeks of this term we are focusing on understanding who we are, and that we are all different. This theme has been reflected in Life Education and also throughout class. This week, we have been writing our own mihis. The children will be practicing these, and for those who have given permission, as long as technology and the ipad allows I should be able to upload the videos! Some  children might like to also include their Iwi, Marae, Mountain and River more precisely to them as I have only stuck to basic Taupo ones. They might need some help in finding out this information.

The cold weather is well and truly here, although it warms up as the days go on. If you send your child to school with lots of clothes and wonder where they have gone, you might like to check our lost property box.

If you have any queries about your child or their progress please do not hesitate to contact me and make an appointment to meet.

Have a lovely week,
Holly.