Hōpara Week 8 Home Communication

Whiriwhiria kia eke panuku! 

(Choose to be more!)

Kia ora, 

Welcome to Week 8.  We hope you can make it to our celebration of learning for Inquiry on Monday afternoon.  On Friday, we have our Service Assembly.  Please check your emails to see if your child is getting a certificate.

WAINUI CAMP/MATAWARA CAMP
Notices and forms have been sent home.  Please have the booklet and one sheet returned to Mrs G by Wednesday 4th December.  Many thanks. Year 6s need to have their appropriate information returned to Mrs Morrie by 6th December.

SWIMMING
The water is warm enough, and we will begin swimming daily where possible.  Can you please ensure that your child has their swimming gear each day, plus all uniform and gear named.  If your child is unable to swim, please let us know via email or note.

CELEBRATION OF LEARNING
On Monday 2 December at 1:30pm, each team will be sharing their Inquiry learning from this year.  We are looking forward to sharing our knowledge about ecosystems, native plants, soil conditions for growing plants, etc.

CALENDAR 

Week 8
* Celebration of learning of Inquiry - Monday 2 December 1:30pm
* St John First Aid - Tuesday/Wednesday
* Canterbury Athletics - Wednesday 4 December
* Subway - Thursday 5 December
* Service Assembly - Friday 6 December 1:30pm

Week 9
* Transition visits to team rooms - Tuesday 10 December
* Transition visits to team rooms - Wednesday 11 December
* Wet and wild - Wednesday 11 December - lunchtime
* End of year Final Prize Giving - Friday 13 December - 10:00am

Have a fantastic long weekend!

Chris, Nick, Lynn

Hōpara Week 7 Home Communication

Whiriwhiria kia eke panuku! 

(Choose to be more!)

Kia ora, 

Welcome to Week 7.  Only 3 school weeks left until the Christmas break. We hope you are enjoying the Seesaw posts of your child's learning and reflections for the year. Your comments are appreciated on these posts.

SWIMMING
The water is warm enough, and we will begin swimming daily where possible.  Can you please ensure that your child has their swimming gear each day, plus all uniform and gear named.  If your child is unable to swim, please let us know via email or note.

PET SHOW DATES
Ag Club Garden Projects are due this Monday, 25th November.

CELEBRATION OF LEARNING
On Monday 2 December at 1:30pm, each team will be sharing their Inquiry learning from this year.  We are looking forward to sharing our knowledge about ecosystems, native plants, soil conditions for growing plants, etc.

COMMUNITY CONSULTATION for STRATEGIC PLANNING
On Monday, your child will come home with a survey that requires your input for our school strategic planning going forward.  We would really appreciate you taking time to complete this and return these to school.

CALENDAR 

Week 7
* Agriculture Garden projects due - Monday 25th November
* Rakahuri Bike Race - Monday 25th November
* Silverstream whole school trip - Tuesday 26th November
* Choir to Annaliese Haven Rest Home - Wednesday 27th November
* Canterbury Triathlon - Wednesday 27th November
* Sausage Sizzle - Friday 29th November

Week 8
* Celebration of learning of Inquiry - Monday 2 December 1:30pm
* St John First Aid - Tuesday/Wednesday
* Canterbury Athletics - Wednesday 4 December
* Subway - Thursday 5 December
* Service Assembly - Friday 6 December 1:30pm

Week 9
* Transition visits to team rooms - Tuesday 10 December
* Transition visits to team rooms - Wednesday 11 December
* Wet and wild - Wednesday 11 December - lunchtime
* End of year Final Prize Giving - Friday 13 December - 10:00am

Have an awesome long weekend!

Chris, Nick, Lynn

Hōpara Week 6 Home Communication

Whiriwhiria kia eke panuku! 

(Choose to be more!)

Kia ora, 

Welcome to Week 6.  We can't believe how fast the term is going.  You should be receiving Seesaw posts, which is a combination of this term's learning, and a reflection of the year.

PET SHOW DATES
Ag Club Garden Projects are due Monday 25th November.

PATHWAYS
Thank you for supporting your children with their pathways.  Children needed to complete at least one from each category, and attain the stars that they require for the certificate (blue/white, red/black) or medal (black/white).

CELEBRATION OF LEARNING
On Monday 2 December at 1:30pm, each team will be sharing their Inquiry learning from this year.  We are looking forward to sharing our knowledge about ecosystems, native plants, soil conditions for growing plants, etc.

CALENDAR 

Week 6
* PTA AGM - Monday 18 November
* Assembly - Friday 22 November

Week 7
* Agriculture Garden projects due - Monday 25th November
* Rakahuri Bike Race - Monday 25th November
* Silverstream whole school trip - Tuesday 26th November
* Canterbury Triathlon - Thursday 28th November
* Sausage Sizzle - Friday 29th November

Week 8
* Celebration of learning of Inquiry - Monday 2 December 1:30pm
* St John First Aid - Tuesday/Wednesday
* Canterbury Athletics - Wednesday 4 December
* Subway - Thursday 5 December
* Service Assembly - Friday 6 December 1:30pm

Week 9
* Transition visits to team rooms - Tuesday 10 December
* Transition visits to team rooms - Wednesday 11 December
* Wet and wild - Wednesday 11 December - lunchtime
* End of year Final Prize Giving - Friday 13 December - 10:00am

Have an awesome long weekend!

Chris, Nick, Lynn

Hōpara Week 5 Home Communication

Whiriwhiria kia eke panuku! 

(Choose to be more!)

Kia ora, 

Welcome to Week 5.  We had a very busy Tuesday with Zone Athletics and Kids for Kids Choir.  Both were a great success!

SEXUALITY ROAD EDUCATION
Week 5 will be our last week of this programme. This is part of our curriculum that gets taught each year.  Chris is taking the Year 5s and Nick is taking the Year 6s.  If you have any questions about this programme, please see the appropriate teacher.

PET SHOW DATES
Ag Club Garden Projects are due Monday 25th November.

PATHWAYS
These are due this week!  The last day for handing in Pathways is Wednesday 13th of November.  Children need to complete at least one from each category, and attain the stars that they require for the certificate (blue/white, red/black) or medal (black/white).

CALENDAR 

Week 5
* Hōpara pathways due - Wednesday 13 November
* Canterbury Anniversary - Friday 15 November

Week 6
* PTA AGM - Monday 18 November
* Assembly - Friday 22 November

Week 7
* Agriculture Garden projects due - Monday 25th November
* Rakahuri Bike Race - Monday 25th November
* Silverstream whole school trip - Tuesday 26th November
* Canterbury Triathlon - Thursday 28th November
* Sausage Sizzle - Friday 29th November

Week 8
* Celebration of learning of Inquiry - Monday 2 December 1:30pm
* St John First Aid - Tuesday/Wednesday
* Canterbury Athletics - Wednesday 4 December
* Subway - Thursday 5 December
* Service Assembly - Friday 6 December 1:30pm

Week 9
* Transition visits to team rooms - Tuesday 10 December
* Transition visits to team rooms - Wednesday 11 December
* Wet and wild - Wednesday 11 December - lunchtime
* End of year Final Prize Giving - Friday 13 December - 10:00am

Have a fabulous weekend!

Chris, Nick, Lynn

Week 4 Home Communication

Whiriwhiria kia eke panuku! 

(Choose to be more!)

Kia ora, 

Welcome to Week 4.  Our pet show and farmer's market were great. We are certainly flying through the weeks, and we can't believe that it is Week 4 already.  We wish Pegasus athletics children the best of luck, and the choir children enjoyment of singing together with other schools.

SEXUALITY ROAD EDUCATION
Our Sexuality programme begun in Week 3.  This is part of our curriculum that gets taught each year.  The first week involved setting the scene, expectations and guidelines with the children and introductory lessons.  Chris is taking the Year 5s and Nick is taking the Year 6s.  If you have any questions about this programme, please see the appropriate teacher.

PET SHOW DATES
Ag Club Garden Projects are due Monday 25th November.

PATHWAYS
The last day for handing in Pathways is Wednesday 13th of November.  Children need to complete at least one from each category, and attain the stars that they require for the certificate (blue/white, red/black) or medal (black/white).

CALENDAR 

Week 4
* Kids 4 Kids Rehearsal and Performance - Tuesday 5 November
* Pegasus Athletics - Tuesday 5 November (postponement 8 November)
* Assembly - Friday 8 November

Week 5
* Canterbury Anniversary - Friday 15 November

Week 6
* PTA AGM - Monday 18 November
* Assembly - Friday 22 November

Week 7
* Agriculture Garden projects due - Monday 25th November
* Rakahuri Bike Race - Monday 25th November
* Canterbury Triathlon - Thursday 28th November
* Sausage Sizzle - Friday 29th November

Have a brilliant weekend!

Chris, Nick, Lynn