Term 3 Week 1

Welcome back to school for another busy term. It was great to see everyone today and to catch up on the holidays. Sounds like everyone has been busy.

Today George received a Gold Mathletics certificate at the school assembly.

Congratulations, George, this is a fantastic effort.

Yesterday Poppy competed in a gymnastic competition. She received two ribbons and a gold medal. Ka pai, Poppy, we are proud of you.






Ruaridh played soccer during the holidays. He received several certificates, including a 'Player of the Day'. Ka pai, Ruaridh.





Last term Thea, Rata and Sienna read a book about scarecrows. During the holidays they made their own scarecrow. Come in to our room to check it out.





A few notes for the beginning of a new term:
*School starts at 8:45am. Children are expected to be at school in time to complete their morning routines before this time. We finish at 2:50pm and Junior Syndicate children should be collected from the classroom. No child is to play on the playground unless directly supervised by the adult taking them home. This is for the children's safety. Thank you for your co-operation with this.
*All reading books, including library books, MUST be transported inside a reading folder/library bag to protect the books. Last term we had several books ruined due to books being put directly into rucksacks then drink bottles leaking. Please ensure your child returns their reader in their reading folder each day. Thank you.
*Library day remains on Mondays. Children must return their book before a new one is issued. Children should put their library books on the classroom book shelf before lunchtime on a Monday.
*Our topic for this term is 'Early New Zealand'. This is potentially a big topic so this week we will be thinking about what we want to learn and narrowing down our focus. If you have any interesting items you would be happy to share with the class, please bring them along. (Please name everything so they can be returned to the right person.) If any parent or grandparent wishes to come along and talk to children about what life was like for them when they were children, please let me know so we can arrange a suitable time.
*On Friday the children will be tested on Essential Lists 4, 5, 6 and 7. Please help your child to learn as many words as they can this week.

Term 2 Week 10 'Star of the Week'

This week's 'Star of the Week' is Rebecca.

Ka pai, Rebecca, it's great to have you in Room 13.

Today we wore mufti. Check us out!

Today was the last day of Term 2 - where did this term go?! We have learnt lots and have worked very hard. We sadly farewelled Isobel, who heads off to Dunedin next week. We have enjoyed having Isobel in our room and we will miss her. We had a wee party and wished Isobel all the best, especially over the next few weeks. Isobel, you are a star! Keep smiling.

We are now all ready for a well deserved rest. I trust your holiday is relaxing and enjoyable. May you all keep warm and safe over the next two weeks. We will see you back at school on Monday 29 July.

Room 13 News

This morning Michelle from the ASB came to talk to us about saving. We played some fun games and learnt that we should 'Spend some on you and save some too' and we should also shop around to find the best deal before we buy anything. Thanks, Michelle, for sharing with us.

Ruaridh, Rheubyn, Eve, Isobel, Won Jeong and Liam help Michelle.

Thank you for coming to our concert this afternoon. The children have really enjoyed working on their plays, learning their lines and creating their props. They did an amazing job, speaking clearly and confidently. The children who shared their Colour poems also read beautifully. I am very proud of them. Thank you for your support at home.

A reminder about Friday: We will be attending 9am Mass. Everyone must be at school before 8:45am so that we can be seated before mass starts. 

Term 2 Week 10

This morning Room 13 did an AMAZING job of leading the liturgy at the school assembly. I am very proud of them.

Eve received the Special Character Award.

Eve, you are a kind, caring and considerate class member.

You consistently show the virtues of our school and are a great role model to all.

Your positive attitude to all aspects of school life shows that you are 

‘Stepping Up for Success’.

We are blest to have you in Room 13 and Christ the King School.

Jack and Chris received their Gold Mathletics Certificates.

Ka pai, boys, this is an amazing achievement.

Rheubyn was presented with his Student Council badge.

Three people were named 'Player of the day' for their teams. Well done to: Ruaridh, Harry and Poppy.

Thank you to those who came for their Student Lead Conference. It was great to share your child's successes with you.

Remember the 12:30pm finish on Tuesday 9 July.

Term 2 Week 9 'Star of the Week'

This week's 'Star of the Week' is Jack.

Ka pai, Jack, it's great to have you in Room 13.

We've had a busy week and the children have worked hard. We were all really excited to welcome Asher to our classroom on Thursday. There is only one more week until the school holidays - and we are half way through the year! 

Looking ahead to next week:

Monday: Room 13 leads the liturgy at our School Assembly - 12md in the church. All welcome. Buddy Reading and Library; Student Lead Conferences for 11 children.

Tuesday: School finishes at 12:30pm so teachers can attend a professional development lecture. 

Wednesday: Room 13 concert - 2pm start.

Friday: Room 13 will attend 9am Mass. Please be at school before 8:45am so that we can be seated in the church before mass starts. This is also a mufti day - children are asked to bring either a gold coin for Caritas or a can of food for the St Vincent de Paul food bank. Last day of Term 2.