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.