Term 1 Week 5 News

Congratulations to the following people who had sporting success over the weekend:

Maia P was named 'Player of the Day' for her netball team.

Emily M and Taylor competed in the Weetbix Tryathlon. Both enjoyed this competition and received medals for their efforts.

Last week's 'Stars of the Week' are Emily M and EJ. 

Ka pai for being super role models.

Thank you to those who attended the School Mass yesterday. It is good to celebrate the Mass with our parish community.

Gymnastics notices were sent home today. Gymnastics starts next week and everyone needs to have paid (or made arrangements to pay) before they attend. We need 5 adults to walk over with us. Please complete the consent form and return it to the classroom as soon as possible.

The Three Way Conferences are on next week. If you have not yet made a time you can do so on the School Interviews website. Our code is: ypeac. This is an opportunity to share your child's learning goals for the term and to look at the data from the recent testing. I look forward to seeing you at your Three Way Conference.

Term 1 Week 4

Congratulations to Maia F and Rad who both received certificates at today's school assembly.

Ka pai, Maia and Rad, you are fantastic role models.

William has been selected to be a member of the Student Council. 

Congratulations, William, we know you will be an amazing councillor.

Another congratulations - to our Girls Cricket team who had a win today. Special mention for the 'Batter of the Day' Taylor, the 'Bowler of the Day' Nia and the 'Cacther of the Day, Emily S.

It's great to share in your enthusiasm for the game and to celebrate your success.

See you all at 10am Mass on Sunday.

Happy Birthday

Ryan is now 10. We sang 'Happy Birthday' to Ryan and wished him all the best as a 10 year old.

Happy Birthday and other Congratulations

Nia turned 10. We sang 'Happy Birthday' and wished her all the best as a 10 year old.





Congratulations to two people who were named 'Player of the Day' for their respective sports.

Hannah for Touch Rugby

Pavlos for Soccer

Happy Birthday

Today Blake turned 10. We sang 'Happy Birthday' and wished Blake all the best as a 10 year old.






Looking at Week 4:
Monday: Room 6 lead Values Assembly
Tuesday: PE in the afternoon - bring PE gear to change into
Wednesday: PE in the afternoon - bring PE gear to change into
Thursday: Swimming Sports at Jellie Park - Bring togs and OLV swim cap and towel
Friday: The Emperor's New Clothes production in the Creative Space; 2:30pm School Assembly

Remember to book for your 3 Way Conference at School Interviews. The code is: ypeac

Cricket Game and 'Stars of the Week'

Today the Year 5 and 6 Girls Cricket team had their first game. They played at West Spreydon School and had a great game. Congratulations to Nina who was named 'Bowler of the Day.

Nia, Taylor, Maia P, Emily M
Nina, Madde, Savanna, Emily S

The 'Stars of the Week' are Hannah and Portia, who received the most points from the class leaders.

Ka pai, Hannah and Portia, thanks for being great role models.

On Monday Room 6 will be leading the Values Assembly. This starts at 9am. You are welcome to join us.

3 Way Conferences

The 3 Way Conferences will be on Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 March. This is an opportunity for you and your child to meet with me to discuss and set goals and share data results.

Follow this link and, enter the code ypeac and book your time.

I look forward to meeting with you.

Term 1 Week 3

Yesterday Pavlos played in a soccer tournament. His team won their games and each player received a t-shirt. Ka pai, Pavlos, keep up the great playing.




Looking ahead to the week:
Tuesday and Wednesday: students are to bring their PE gear, including sports shoes. Please wear full school uniform, including the black school shoes to school. We will change at lunchtime.
Thursday: Library day - please bring back school library books.
Friday: we will attend Mass at 9am. Please be at school before 8:45am so we can complete the roll before going to mass.

Term 1 Week 2 Things to Celebrate

This week has been a great week as we are all well versed in the routines of Room 6. We've learnt some new things about the Treaty of Waitangi, established our Maths Basic Facts routine and enjoyed the mapping activities and published some work - our 'This is Me' posters and booklets and writing snippets. Come in to the classroom and check out our work.

Today we had our first School Assembly of the year.
Congratulations to Nina and Toby who received certificates. Both are super role models and have made a fantastic start to the school year. Ka wani kei, Nina and Toby, keep up the great effort.

During the week the class leaders have allocated points to those students who are doing the right thing. This week we congratulate Savanna and Pavlos, the two students with the most points.

Looking ahead to next week, Week 3:
Please return all notices asap - Swimming notices to the classroom and change of details and money to the office. 
Monday: Values Assembly - please be at school before 8:50am
Tuesday: Bring PE gear to change into at lunchtime
Wednesday: Bring PE gear to change into at lunch time - we begin our Room 6/7 Year 5/6 sports sessions
Thursday: Homework is due in
Friday: Mass - the bell will ring at 8:45am so we can take the roll before we head over to mass. Parents are welcome to come to mass to.

Looking ahead to Week 4: On Monday 20 February Room 6 will be leading the Values Assembly. This starts at 9am in the Creative Space. You are welcome to join us.

Have a great weekend - see you all on Monday.

Term 1 Week 3 Homework

Term 1 Week 3 2017 Homework

1. Reading for at least 15-20 minutes every night.

2. We have been learning about prayer. Please share the Prayer Journey sheet with your whanau and complete together. Also talk about the Prayer Journaling sheet.

3. Review: Choose a book, TV programme or movie. Write down the following:

1     1. Title and author or producer.

2      2. Main characters/actors.

        3. Type of book/programme/movie – comedy, drama, science fiction …

4      4. Setting – where does it take place?

5      5. Summarise, in your own words, what the book/programme/movie is about.

        6. Your opinion – what did you think of the book/programme/movie?

Your homework is due on Thursday 16 February but you are more than welcome to hand it in before then. If your work is not completed by this time, please bring a note from your parents so that I can be understanding and give a time extension.

If you have any questions about your homework please come and see me before Thursday.

Arohanui

Mrs K-C

Touch 'Player of the Day'

Yesterday Blake played touch. He did some great defending and was named 'Player of the Day'. Ka pai, Bake, keep up with the great play.

Touch 'Player of the Day'

Emily S plays touch on Thursdays. Last Thursday (02.02.17) she was named 'Player of the Day'. Ka pai, Emily, keep up the great play.

Maths - Mapping

In Maths we are learning about maps and how to use them to give directions and find places. Today we worked in pairs to give directions to our buddy to get from school to another point on the map. We have learnt about co-ordinates, grids and giving directions using specific descriptions such as turn at the third street on the left. We are really enjoying this learning. Ask your child to navigate next time you are out.

Ryan and Leon

Nia, Savanna and Taylor

William and Rad

Christine and Juriella

Writing Snippets

Last week we wrote about one thing we did on holiday. Toady we published our favourite sentence from our story. These are now on the classroom wall - come in to read them.

Here's a few:

I watched my sister’s sand castle crumble like crumbs on a cookie.

Ysabella

We had KFC, fish and chips and pizza. I was stuffed like a teddy bear after that.

William

My dad and I made lunch the night before. It was chicken, lamb and salad. Nana made traffic light jelly. Mum and Hugo packed bananas, peaches and nectarines. We bought bread rolls and butter. Uncle Dan just sat on the chilly bin.
Madde

(Opening sentence) Oh no! Not again! Christmas shopping troubles.

….

(conclusion) The next day I wrapped all the presents and while I was doing that I felt proud for dealing with the problem.

Pavlos

When I got ready I put tight clothes on by accident. I could feel the layers squeezing my body like I was in a small room.

Maia P

Grandma said, “Who wants to open presents?”

Sam, Jess and I said, “Me.” all together because we were so excited. Then Jackson said, “Me,” which was really cute.

Taylor

My head was crumbling like sand since I didn't get any fish.

Matthew

I lay down and the waves smashed over me.

Jameson

Term 1 Week 2

Here's this week's homework:

Term 1 Week 2 2017 Homework

1. Reading for at least 15-20 minutes every night.

2. Find out 9 new facts about Catherine McAuley and write them in your homework book. You can find lots of information on the Mercy Schools website http://www.mercyschools.org.nz/ and particularly via this link:

http://www.mercyworld.org/foundress/story.cfm?loadref=49

Follow the link from the class blog if you find this easier.

3. Using the plain paper provided, locate or write a prayer that could be read aloud as part of our classroom prayer sessions. Present the prayer neatly remembering that your work needs to be triple star quality. It may be one of your favourite prayers or a personal prayer. You need to use pencil for the writing part and colouring pencils for the illustrations. If you wish to use coloured paper for the mounting or any other design feature, please come and see me. Try to select a prayer that has a special meaning for you.

Your homework is due on Friday 10 February but you are more than welcome to hand it in before then. If your work is not completed by this time, please bring a note from your parents so that I can be understanding and give a time extension.

If you have any questions about your homework please come and see me before Friday.

Arohanui

Mrs KC

Term 1 Week 1

Our first week of the school year is over. It has been a good week as we have all got to know each other and settled into the routines. We've learnt a few things and had some laughs along the way. Ask about the game called Red Handed which we played on Thursday. Thank you for your support in providing the correct stationery and ensuring your child is at school between 8:30am and 8:55am each day ready to learn.

We have discussed what we can do to make this year a great one of learning and fun. We have written a Treaty, which we will all sign next week. One of the things we discussed was rewards. We decided that the leader and second leader will give points to people they see doing the right thing. On Fridays we will add them up and acknowledge the two students who have earned the most points each week. This week we congratulate Materoa and Ysabella.

Well done Materoa and Ysabella, you are super role models.

Next week we will share some writing and other class activities on this blog.

Have a great long weekend.