Term 3 - Week 2

Kia Ora Whanau. 

What a wonderful week we all had last week. Lovely to see so many smiley faces as children re - connected with friends and shared their holiday happenings. 

A few reminders/dates
  • Mondays - Library day for Tina and Tania's Ora tamariki. Bring books back to issue more
  • Tuesdays - Kapa Haka with Matua Steve
  • Wednesdays - Ez lunch orders delivered to school. Subway or Sushi - order online by 9am for delivery on Wednesday http://www.ezlunch.co.nz/
    •  Library day for Sue/Vanessa's Ora tamariki is Wednesday. Bring books back to issue more
    • Bey Blades day! You heard it here first! A dedicated day for bey blade action...Wednesdays! 
    • Fridays - bike day. Children are able to ride their bikes during learning choices with teachers supervising. Scooters are able to be brought to school everyday.
  • Chocolate coming home this week with eldest child as part of Connect Waimairi fundraiser. Anything you're not sure about see us and we can find out for you
  • Lucky book club orders close on Tuesday 10th of August
  • BOXES - Our children are loving the make and create table. Any boxes of various sizes and shapes we would love to have them.
  • CALLING ALL ARTISTS - Nga Puna are looking for anyone to come and share their arty/crafty talents with us. Super low key! Just really a 'show and tell' type of scenario. We would love to have you and our kids really do enjoy seeing and experiencing first hand.
  • Help with play dough making - We are looking for a few parent helpers who wouldn't mind making play dough for Nga Puna. We have a box of all the 'stuff' needed for the making. Please come and see us if you are able.

Maths Week


This term our school will be taking part in New Zealand Maths week.


This is a great opportunity for us all to shine the light on maths learning. We are excited to be sharing in a range of activities throughout the school including a Maths-a-thon fundraiser to raise money for resourcing to benefit mathematical learning at our school. 

 

Later this term, students will be building up to the Maths-a-thon in classes and we will be asking for support from home too - more information to come soon!

This is not only a chance for students to really practice, and hone their maths skills, see the relevance of maths in our everyday lives, enjoy the sense of fun it can bring and raise some money.

You can find more information about New Zealand maths week (9th-13th August) here: https://www.mathsweek.co.nz/

And check out these ideas showing simple ways that maths can be included in activities at home: https://nzmaths.co.nz/maths-our-house

Thank you for your support.

Whānau Hui

You are warmly invited to our Whānau Hui on Tuesday 10 August at 5.15pm in Wai-iti (the library).  We will be discussing the recent Hangi as well as the upcoming performances of Kapa Haka and their Kākahu (uniforms).  All who are interested are welcome.  Tamariki (children) are welcome too.  Some kai (food) will be provided.


As usual team have a lovely week and come and see us if you have any questions or queries.


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