BACK TO SCHOOL – TERM 4 2015

Mrs Reddy’s Classroom Newsletter

WELCOME BACK !
 

Tena koutou,Talofa lava and welcome back.

I trust that you  all had a lovely holiday and the children are well rested for the last term of the year. Once again  have a very busy term planned which will keep us well occupied. Thanks again for all your support of our Mission Fair which was a huge success despite the wet weather and a lot of fun.

The students continue to need guidance and support to engage in learning at this level. I hope that the children will work on becoming self-propelled 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. I am very happy with the general behaviours and work habits of my students who will continue to develop responsibility, respect, friendship and excellence in all areas of their learning.

If you were unable to make the interviews I am still happy to discuss your child’s progress with you. These interviews are of vital importance and keep you accurately informed of your child’s learning progress and other behaviours at school in their presence.

TERM 4 – TECHNOLOGY

This subject will be a focus for all our learning this term and will be integrated as much possible in all other subjects.

LONGTERM PLAN

RE-Prayer remains a large focus throughout the term .The  Holy Spirit Strand will be studied and it integrates well with all learning this term.

The topic is Baptism and the Holy Spirit - In Baptism, people receive the Holy Spirit  in a special way which strengthens them to believe, hope and love, and overcome the power of original sin.  The Holy Spirit helps people to believe in Jesus and grow more like Him.

The Liturgical Modules studies are about All Saints,All Souls,Advent and Christmas.

Please refer to the Family-Whanau Book  for further information and complete all home activities with your child.

Technology- Groovy Gadgets- This is an  interesting topic with  plenty of learning experiences that will involve students problem solving and thinking critically and creatively. There are also opportunities for students to research and develop their own inventions to solve a problem.

Maths-Fractions/Problem Solving

Reading-Procedure focus - Reading for information and Understanding .

Written Language-Procedures

PE-Athletics, Small Ball Skills ,Cricket

ICT-Use the internet for research and learning to become more independent in our class blogs.

THE ARTS- MUSIC ,Drama with dance integration.

REMINDERS - STUDENTS

·        Do your homework every night.

·        Have your homework checked and signed by parent/s.

·      Sleep at 8.00pm

·       Bring your homework back to school daily.

 

PARENT REMINDERS

As the term goes on a lot of students do not have at school-a pencil, a ruler, red and black pen, a glue stick and scissors.

·        Please check that they have the necessary supplies so learning time is not wasted in class.

·        Please check and sign off homework checklists each night and the reading log.

·        Read weekly school newsletter and regularly visit Room 5 Blog as we look forward to your comments about the wonderful learning and fun that happens in our class.

 

POSTERS PROMOTING READING -BOOK WEEK LAST TERM

TERM 4 HIGHLIGHTS

·       *RE-Parish and School Mass
         *CLASS MASS
        * ROOM 5 ASSEMBLY - 16 OCTOBER
         *Christchurch Schools'Music Festival-Wednesday 28 October

         *End Of Year Mass.
          *TECHNOLOGY  CHALLENGE - Design And Make Your Own       Gadget.

·     *PE-Athletics -School and SE Zones Competitions.

        *  END OF YEAR ACTIVITIES- Yet to be decided.

·        *END OF YEAR REPORTS    

HOMEWORK-MONDAY TO THURSDAY  EVERY WEEK:

·        RE-regular home activities.

·        Reading for 15 minutes each night

·        Spelling based on their list of words they cannot spell in their writing.

·        Basic Facts revision-Practice times tables daily.

·        Incomplete school work.

SPECIAL THANK YOU !

Special thanks  all students and parents:

for showing great leadership in event  organisations.

- for involvement in the term projects this year i.e. the Young Vinnies

-for always volunteering  to help out willingly in the class room in their spare time.

 -making an effort to keep our laptops charged and locked every day.

-for helping  out with our class trips. Without you our trips would not be possible.

Please feel free to contact me at school through a note (in an envelope ),email  or call me at school to make an appointment if necessary.

 I welcome your suggestions and am looking forward to working with you this term.

 Warm regards – Peace be with you.

 Grace