Mrs Reddy’s Classroom Newsletter

Greetings to you all and I hope that you  all had a lovely holiday and the children are well rested for the last term of the year. I had a lovely time in Brisbane for 10 days and wish I could have brought the warmth back with me..

We have a very busy term planned which will keep us well occupied. On Wednesday we are having a retreat at Te Rangi Marie Centre(see attached letter) and athletics training in preparation for the school  and South East zones  competitions begin this week.

Thanks for your support of the Mission Fair and I am very proud of my students who organized and managed the whole event .

 

 

The students will continue to need a lot of guidance and support in keeping the routines to engage in learning.. 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. The  assertive discipline policy in my class will be continued to help  those children who still need help in acquiring  appropriate behaviours  and work habits.

Reminders to Students

 

·      Do your homework

·      Sleep by 8.00pm

 Bring your homework to school daily

 

Parent Reminders

Your child will need the following supplies this term if they have run out:2pencils,rubber,rulers,red and blue pens, coloured, pencils and glue stick

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

*Encourage outdoor activities to build stamina and fitness.

LONGTERM PLAN

RE- We shall be studying COMMUNION OF SAINTS STRAND but first we willl be completing the Social Justice Strand assessments.Liturgical Year Module -  ADVENT and CHRISTMAS will also be studied towards the end of the term. The COMMUNION OF SAINTS STRAND will focus on Mary - a model to people about how to follow Jesus. Please refer to the Family-Whanau Book for further information.

We shall also be responsible for organizing the End of Year Mass and students will be leading the whole school for this occasion.

 

 

INTEGRATED INNOVATION UNIT-MATARIKI

(Social Science and Science)

Culture and heritage and Continuity and Change,Astronomical systems

Maths-Fractions/Problem Solving

Reading-Research

Written Language-Narrative Writing

PE-Athletics, Small Ball Skills and

ICT-Use the internet for research

 

 

 

This Term’s Highlights

 

RE

Retreat at Te Rangi Marie

Parihaka Day

End of Year Mass

Year of Faith Fest

PE

PE- School Athletics  and SE Zones Competitions.

 

NTEGRATED INNOVATION UNIT

Hangi

OUT DOOR EDUCATION DAY

Rock Climbing and Ten Pin Bowling

 

Daily Homework-Monday to Thursday

 

 

 

·         RE-regular home activities.

·        Reading for 15 minutes each night

·         Spelling and skills exercises based on their list of word

·         Basic Facts revision as suggested in the mid-year report.

·        Extras occasionally.

 

 

 

SPECIAL THANKS:

Students for their hard work as special  monitors.

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

Librarians

Special Thanks to all the parents who help out with our class trips and events.

Sharon –for the help she provides whole heartedly in Room 5.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL OUR STUDENTS-Term 4

Warm Regards

GRACE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Arts-Drama and Dance

 

 

 

 

COOL CATHOLICS !

COOL CATHOLICS :

“Work together” –  Ray

“Pray together” – Leo

“Sing together” – Gracyn

“Are honest and fair during games” – Finn

“Help each other” – Mimi

“Listen to youth stories about Jesus” – Lingas

“Respect everyone young and old” – Carina

“Listen to hymns and think about the words” – Ethan

“Light candles during prayer” – Jordan

“Are friendly” – Amelia

“Connect in a special way with God” – Laverton

“Sit and eat together” – Jamal

“Look after those who feel lonely” – Roan

“Visit Jesus on their own at church” – Grace

“Listen to parents and teachers” – Jack

“Play together” – Indi

“Laugh and smile a lot” –Lilly

“Meditate to get closer to Jesus” –Jeremy

“Co-operate in groups” – Letone

“Give something back and thank God” - Beth

CELEBRATING OUR YEAR OF FAITH AT TE RANGI MARIE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



SHAPE ART

 To conclude our Geometry study we fiished with this beatiful art work- some of which we sold at our Fair.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



END OF TERM FUN!

On the last day of term three we had our mission fair. At the mission fair there were lots of stalls. Gracyn and Amelia looked after the mystery prizes with Miss Ackers. Lilly had an exciting time at the lucky dip stall and sold every prize we wrapped.

There also was an x factor which Room 5 performed in. Amelia and Indi taught us highland dancing. Leo and Laverton taught us the Samoan sasa. Our performance was the best.

 We raised one thousand and nine hundred dollars for the poor children. We think our money will really make a difference in the lives of the needy children in our world.

WRITTEN BY – AMELIA, LILLY AND GRACYN.

Fair Day

On Friday 28 we raised money for the poor .We organised the stalls which was so much fun. It started with a sausage sizzle lunch.

Jamal and  Kian did the plants stalls and sold lots of seed, lemons, plants and pots. Sam sold the toy stall by herself. Jeremy helped Mrs Reddy with the food stall.

It ended with a talent quest.

We raised $1900 in one day. it was a fantastic idea.

By Jeremy, Jamal, Kian and Samantha

Mission Fair Fun

On the last Friday of Term 3 Room 5 were the leaders of Mission Fair. It was really fun selling things for the first time.

There were a lot of things to sell like lollies, Art, cakes, muffins, the raffle and lucky dip for boys and girls.

It was a fun experience for everyone and some of us helped pack up after the Mission Fair. At the end of the day we raised up to $ 1900. 

ETHAN AND JACK

Mission Fair - 2013

On the last day of term three we had a mission fair. The mission fair is a time to raise money for the poor and the needy, but it is also a time to have fun.

Our class had to do a lot of work. Although Room  five were  the main organisers the other classes helped in their own ways. The things that we sold were collected by neighbours, friends and even teachers.

We even added an X factor of our own. There were singers, dancers and even magicians. A singer group called the “Rock Stars” won. Mimi who did a magic act and  got a $20 note!

We had a lot of fun raising  $1900 .

MIMI AND RAIYLENNETTA