Postponement - Run, Jump, Throw

Today's Run, Jump, Throw Display is postponed until Thursday 11 April at 11:15am.

Term 1 Week 10

At today's assembly Amelia K received a certificate.

Ka wani kei, Amelia, we are proud of you.

This morning Mathletics certificates were presented to Erin, George, Liam (first Silver) and Jack.

Mathlete of the Week Amelia K

We congratulated Jack for receiving a medal at the cricket prize giving and Ruaridh for being named 'Player of the Day' for his first rugby game of the season. Ka pai boys.

Important Notes for Week 10:

*Tuesday 9 April (tomorrow): Run, Jump, Throw Display starting at 11:15am. Children will need their running/sports shoes and (girls) shorts. If the weather is not kind we will notify you by tweet, email, and this blog. Postponement day: Thursday 11 April, 11:15am.

You are welcome to stay on for a picnic lunch after the display.

*Reading: On Friday the children chose their own groups and will work in these for the next two weeks. Each group is preparing a play so this will be the reading homework for the next two weeks. (Children are welcome to take another book home or to read a library book or a book from home as well). Please help your child to learn their parts, and also when they are to say their words. We will make props at school.

We will be presenting the plays on Wednesday 17 April. More details will be sent home soon.

*Reports and Student Led Conferences: Some children will be receiving a report on Friday 12 April. It would be great if you could make an appointment for a Student Led Conference. Click here. Our code is: U3WG2. If you have trouble doing this, you can use a classroom computer to make your booking.

*Young Vinnies are holding a Can Drive to gather food for the St Vincent de Paul's food bank. Please bring any spare cans to school before Friday.

Term 1 Week 9

Yesterday Ruaridh was 7. We sang Happy Birthday to him and wished him all the best as a 7 year old.






Today Mathletics certificates were presented to the following:

Jack, George and Jonathan - the top three mathletes for Week 8. This was also Jonathan's first Silver certificate.





Won Jeong, Libby and Rata received their first Silver certificates.

Well done to everyone for your efforts on Mathletics.


Last week the Kakapo Reading Group presented a play: 'The Scary Ghosts'. Congratulations to: Rheubyn, Amelia M, Liam, Won Jeong, Lachlan, Rata, Sienna, Erin and Chris. You were all amazing!

Notes:
*Our Run, Jump, Throw display will be on Tuesday 9 April beginning at 11:15am. You are all welcome to come and watch us on the paddock. Bring a picnic lunch to share with us afterwards.
Children will need their sports/running shoes and girls will need shorts on Friday, Monday and Tuesday.
*We have a free trial of Reading Eggs, which the children really enjoyed. I know it can be a challenge juggling computer time at home, but I hope you will be able to make the most of this free trial over the next few weeks.

Term 1 Week 9 Info

This is a short week so we will have a break from spelling homework.

On Thursday and Friday we are planning to practise our Run, Jump, Throw for our display on Tuesday 9 April. Everyone will need to bring their running/sports shoes - please wear school shoes to school - and girls will need shorts. A notice re: Tuesday should come home on tomorrow - check your child's reading folder.

I am on a course tomorrow - Wednesday. The children know Mr H who will teach them. I am looking forward to catching up with everyone and hearing about your Easter break on Thursday.

Term 1 Week 8 'Star of the Week'

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

Ka pai, Jonathan, it's great having you in Room 13.

Xavier turned 7 today. We sang 'Happy Birthday' and wished him all the best as a 7 year old.

I wish you a happy, holy and safe Easter.

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Today Isobel turned 7. We sang 'Happy Birthday' and wished Isobel all the best as a 7 year old.



This morning we attended a very moving Stations of the Cross liturgy in our Prayer Garden. This was very well presented by the school leaders. The Room 13 children showed great respect and reverence throughout the liturgy and I am very proud of them.

This afternoon we shared picture books with a buddy. Everyone was engaged and enjoyed reading with a classmate. Check out these photos:

Rata and Chris

Jonathan and Libby

Rebecca and Conor

Daniel and Eve

Erin and Ruaridh

Won Jeong and Rheubyn

Term 1 Week 8

At today's assembly Thea received a certificate.

Ka wani kei, Thea, we are proud of you.

Jack also received a certificate, awarded by the School Leaders, for keeping our grounds tidy by picking up rubbish. Ka pai, Jack.






The top three Mathletes for Week 7 are Jack, Liam and Harry. Jack was also named as Mathlete of the Week. Well done, boys, and everyone who gained a certificate last week. Keep working at your maths.

Mathlete of the Week Jack

This morning we had a visit from a dietitian. She talked to us about healthy eating and what good food options for our lunch boxes are. We learnt that there are 16 teaspoons of sugar in a 500ml bottle of coke. That measured out to half a cup! We were amazed at how much sugar is in fizzy and energy drinks. We also learnt that there are 5 teaspoons of sugar in a small carton of flavoured milk. The best drinks are water and green or yellow topped milk. Please support our Healthy Eating topic by providing sandwiches and fruit or raw vegetables in your child's lunch box.

Looking ahead to the rest of the week:
Tuesday: Run, Jump, Throw - please bring sports/running shoes and (for girls) shorts
Wednesday: Stations of the Cross in the Prayer Garden
Thursday: Holy Thursday
Friday: Good Friday - no school

Please return all Easter raffle books and money to the office - Room 13 still has a number outstanding.