Well we are now on the countdown until the end of a wonderful year of learning. I cannot believe how fast this year has gone. I am excited for the children who will move into a new 'era' of middle school learning opportunities.
It is busy from now on with trips, assemblies, visits to Cantabria and Fergusson Rest Homes. Here is the update for week 8.
We will be practising our nativity play and refining it. My father from Scotland has asked that we present this to him and some of his church friends via Skype so Karen and I will organise this during the week. Please ensure that your child has his/her costume at school. If you are having problems sourcing costumes, please let me know so that I can help.
On Friday we will have our Playtopia trip. We will leave school at 10:15 am and return close to 1 pm. Thank you to all the parents who have offered to come. I have managed to secure an excellent deal for our fish and chips from Bellevue Fish and chip shop. The cost is $2.75 per child for 3 fish bites and chips. We will use the other 25 cents wisely for another treat!!!
I will keep you updated for week 9 next Sunday
Have a lovely week
Saturday, 30 November 2013
Saturday, 16 November 2013
Week 6 Term 4
Another lovely weekend
Last week the children spent less time than expected in the pool. It was noticeable that children in both classes weren't bringing their togs to school. This was quite surprising for many parents and for Karen and me too. We questioned the children about their likes and dislikes about the pool and swimming, and the only response that came through was that it was too cold. They found the pool warm but the changing before and after made it decidedly unpleasant. I shiver just standing on the side!!!! Unfortunately we are not able to change the timing of the little ones' swimming. We need to fit in with other timetabling for the middle and senior school children. The only other way around this is for the children to change in the classrooms before and after the lesson. Not ideal but at least it's warmer. Hopefully more children will bring their togs during week 7. If your child is unable to swim due to medical reasons, we will require a note. Swimming is part of the Physical Education programme and children can't opt out unless they are unwell.
This Friday will be attending mass at 9am to celebrate Tara Chapman's 7th Birthday.
I have booked an end of term treat for the Year 2 crew at Playtopia on December 6 and would really appreciate some parent helpers for the day. We will be walking there and back. The entrance fee for each child is already covered due to our wonderful fundraising efforts earlier in the year. We would also like to organise a fish and chips lunch on our return to school so if you know of a place that would give us a great deal for 50 children, can you please let me know.
Our end of tear junior picnic will be held in the school grounds on Thursday 12 December from 9:15am -12:30pm. You are all welcome to come and join us for an exciting morning.
Karen and I are delighted to note that most children have learned their nativity play lines by heart. From week7, the children not be using their scripts. Thank you all for supporting your child in their learning of lines. We would appreciate costumes being ready by Week 8. These need to come in a named plastic bag, and will remain at school until after the performance.
Have a lovely week
Last week the children spent less time than expected in the pool. It was noticeable that children in both classes weren't bringing their togs to school. This was quite surprising for many parents and for Karen and me too. We questioned the children about their likes and dislikes about the pool and swimming, and the only response that came through was that it was too cold. They found the pool warm but the changing before and after made it decidedly unpleasant. I shiver just standing on the side!!!! Unfortunately we are not able to change the timing of the little ones' swimming. We need to fit in with other timetabling for the middle and senior school children. The only other way around this is for the children to change in the classrooms before and after the lesson. Not ideal but at least it's warmer. Hopefully more children will bring their togs during week 7. If your child is unable to swim due to medical reasons, we will require a note. Swimming is part of the Physical Education programme and children can't opt out unless they are unwell.
This Friday will be attending mass at 9am to celebrate Tara Chapman's 7th Birthday.
I have booked an end of term treat for the Year 2 crew at Playtopia on December 6 and would really appreciate some parent helpers for the day. We will be walking there and back. The entrance fee for each child is already covered due to our wonderful fundraising efforts earlier in the year. We would also like to organise a fish and chips lunch on our return to school so if you know of a place that would give us a great deal for 50 children, can you please let me know.
Our end of tear junior picnic will be held in the school grounds on Thursday 12 December from 9:15am -12:30pm. You are all welcome to come and join us for an exciting morning.
Karen and I are delighted to note that most children have learned their nativity play lines by heart. From week7, the children not be using their scripts. Thank you all for supporting your child in their learning of lines. We would appreciate costumes being ready by Week 8. These need to come in a named plastic bag, and will remain at school until after the performance.
Have a lovely week
Saturday, 2 November 2013
Week 4 term 4
Wow, what a wonderful weekend we've had; I hope this beautiful weather continues.
The children enjoyed time in the pool last week and I was so impressed to note that most children brought their swimming gear to each session.
I was absolutely delighted with the results from Spelling, Writing and Maths testing. Most children are ready to move into middle school with confidence.
This week (Tuesday) we have Andrew Chin coming to school for a musical day. The learning the children do during the day with this very talented musician, will culminate in an evening performance at church on Tuesday from 6:30-7:30pm. All children are expected to attend and of course our class would love to show off their beautiful singing skills to parents.
Please keep working with your children on our end of year nativity play. At the moment, the girls are certainly well ahead at learning their words. Come on boys, you can do it!
The Health Promoting Team has requested that each child bring a piece of fruit to school on Friday. Each child will be able to sample some delicious treats which will be made by this enthusiastic team of children
I hope you all have a lovely week
P.S No swimming this week.
The children enjoyed time in the pool last week and I was so impressed to note that most children brought their swimming gear to each session.
I was absolutely delighted with the results from Spelling, Writing and Maths testing. Most children are ready to move into middle school with confidence.
This week (Tuesday) we have Andrew Chin coming to school for a musical day. The learning the children do during the day with this very talented musician, will culminate in an evening performance at church on Tuesday from 6:30-7:30pm. All children are expected to attend and of course our class would love to show off their beautiful singing skills to parents.
Please keep working with your children on our end of year nativity play. At the moment, the girls are certainly well ahead at learning their words. Come on boys, you can do it!
The Health Promoting Team has requested that each child bring a piece of fruit to school on Friday. Each child will be able to sample some delicious treats which will be made by this enthusiastic team of children
I hope you all have a lovely week
P.S No swimming this week.
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