Mrs Reddy's Class Newsletter-Term 2.

WELCOME BACK!
I am certain  you  all had a lovely term break  and the children are looking forward to being back at school.I  have had a great holiday in my homeland , Fiji ,celebrating my daughter- Neha’s wedding.
Lots of exciting things are happening this term starting with our assembly next Friday  and I  hope to see you all there. Feel free to discuss anything you wish concerning your children - just arrange a time. Once again I look forward to parent help and support this term.
I hope the children will continue to work on becoming self-motivated learners  and develop this responsibility with a positive attitude. I shall endeavour to do the best I can to ensure their progress in all areas. The  assertive discipline policy in my class is designed to help  those children who  need help in acquiring appropriate behaviours but I have an awesome bunch of students.
The big concept that weaves through all our learning is REMEMBRANCE  which means that most, if not all of our studies, will be around this theme.
LONGTERM PLAN
RE- We shall start with Easter lessons and  Traditional Prayer from the Prayer Module.
The Saints Strand –Mary ,and the Sacrament Strand, Confirmed with the Spirit, will be taught as they integrate well with the theme of REMEMBRANCE .
Do continue to take part in the home activities which need to be completed on a regular basis to keep you informed of the faith development of your children at school.
The Ascension and Pentecost  will be the foci of study from the Liturgical Year Module.
RE exercise books will be sent home on a regular basis with home activities to be completed requiring your input. This exercise allows you to support the learning that happens in class.It is important that you sign each activity on completion and write a comment at the end of the study in each strand.
Social Science – REMEMBRANCE -ANZAC
MATHS  = Measurement,Knowledge ,Addition and Subtraction.
READING- Reading for information ,enjoyment and understanding.
WRITTEN LANGUAGE- Explanation
PE- Large Ball Skills, Neball and Soccer.
Visual Arts – Masks
ICT-Use the internet for publishing and research research
 The Arts-Music-Singing
STUDENT REMINDERS
·      Do your homework
·      Sleep at 8.00pm
·       Bring your homework back  to school daily.
Reminders to Parents
·      Your child will need the following supplies kept at school-a pencil, a ruler, red and black pen, glue stick and scissors.
·      A separate set of supplies should be kept at home.
·      Please check and tick off homework checklists each night and sign the reading log.

We look forward to your comments on our lass blog.

Term One Highlights
1.   Room 5 Assemblies
2.   PARISH/SCHOOL MASS
3.   HOUSE OF LEGO
4.   PE- SE CROSS COUNTRY.
5.   ANZAC CELEBRATIONS.
6.   CHOIR PREPARATION
7.   BASKET BALL
8.   MID-YEAR REPORTS
Daily Homework-Monday to Thursday
·        RE-regular home activities.
·        Reading for 15 minutes each night
·         Spelling
·         Basic Facts revision +,- and x tables.
·        Extras- as required for inquiry learning at school.
·        Incomplete class work.
Student News
Birthdays – Tj, Mrs Reddy,Ema,Ben

Overseas- Chloe went to The Cook Islands for her holidays.

Prayers – Please pray for James’ dad who is sick.

Student Council Reps.-Talia,James , Ruby.

SE Zones 2015 – Macarius,Anna,Ruby,Leroy,Salu ,Ashlyn and Ema  are representing us.

Chch Music Festival – All 22 students taking part are from Room 5.

Kapahaka Art- nine students are involved in  making an art display for the Kapahaka festival this year while the rest are performing.

All new information will be posted on our blog or in the bi-weekly school newsletter.

Kind regards                        
Grace.