News from The Learning Hub - Rooms 21 and 22
Hello Parents/Caregivers,
It's hard to believe that one year has passed since we began working with your children. It certainly is a privilege to have been a part of their lives for the year and to see them grow and learn so much. Thank you for your support and encouragement during the year.
As many of you have already heard, this Friday will be Miss Kivell and Miss Bland's last day at Arahoe School. Both of them will be moving on to new adventures! Ms Tan will be staying on and will be taking a new Year 1 class next year.
To celebrate the end of a successful year we will be having a shared lunch for the Hub children on Wednesday. Your child can wear a Christmas hat, headband or fancy glasses that day. More details are below.
There will be no library time this week.
Please check the Lost Property box in the foyer of the school hall. Any items that are not collected by Friday will be disposed of.
The final assembly for the year will be held on Friday afternoon. School will finish at 1:30pm that day.
We want to wish you all the best for the new year. Have a safe and happy holiday. Merry Christmas.
Library Books
Please return all library books as possible so the librarians can carry out a stock take. Unfortunately, if your child does not return library books, you will be billed for them.
Shared Lunch & Christmas Hat Day
The Hub are going to be celebrating the end of year by having a Hub shared lunch on Wednesday 16 December. In order to have a variety of food, we would request that:
- girls bring sweets or fruit
- boys bring savouries or chips
- teachers will provide the drinks.
Some of our students require halal food so please keep this in mind when preparing your contribution. All dishes and containers must be named so that we can return them to you after the party.
Children are encouraged to bring a Christmas hat or headband (or fancy glasses) to school for the party. Please name them clearly.
Last day of Term
School will finish for the year on Friday, 18 December. The finishing time is 1:30pm. Please make appropriate arrangements for your child to be picked up. If you plan to take your child on holiday early, please advise the teachers.
Starting Date - 2016
School will resume on Tuesday 2 February 2016. To be ready for school, please purchase a set of Year 2 stationery from the office prior to the start of school. There is no need to cover books or to name anything. More information about 2016 term dates can be found on the school website.
SunhatsBecause the summer heat is returning, please make sure your child has their school sunhat with them this term. Hats are to be worn during break times, so if your child doesn't have one, they will be asked to play in the shade. The school rule is...
No hat, no play, no sun today.
Spare Clothes
It is not uncommon for children to have accidents at school and need a change of clothes. To save us from calling you to collect your child from school in such a situation, please put a change of clothes into their school bag.
Dates to Remember - Term 4
Finally...
Have a great week!
Ms Kirsten Bland (Room 21 teacher)
Ms Angeline Tan & Miss Shanelle Kivell (Room 22 teachers)
Notices...
Modern Learning Environments - a presentation
For those who were not able to attend the Parent Information Night in Term 1, and missed the talk by The Hub teachers, you may like to look through their presentation. Clicking the link here if you're interested. (You will need to request authorisation to see this document.)
NOTE: We are now asked to use the words 'Innovative Learning Environments' in place of 'Modern Learning Environments'.
It is not uncommon for children to have accidents at school and need a change of clothes. To save us from calling you to collect your child from school in such a situation, please put a change of clothes into their school bag.
Dates to Remember - Term 4
Week 10 (14 - 18 December)
Monday 14 December
No Library
Kapa haka practice
Room 21 & 22 Swimming
Parent-Teacher Meetings
Tuesday 15 December
Parent-Teacher Meetings
Wednesday 16 December
Hub Party & Christmas Hat Day (Rooms 21 & 22 only)
Thursday 17 December
Kapa haka practice TBC
Junior Garden Club TBC
Young Foresters for Juniors (for select Juniors) TBC
Friday 18 December
Last day of Term 4
Jump Jam
Hub Prizegiving
Whole school assembly
School ends 1:30pm |
School holidays
Term 1 2016 begins on Tuesday 2 February
See the school website for further dates.
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If you have general questions or concerns, you may direct them to any of the teachers in The Learning Hub.
Finally...
Have a great week!
Ms Kirsten Bland (Room 21 teacher)
Ms Angeline Tan & Miss Shanelle Kivell (Room 22 teachers)
Notices...
Modern Learning Environments - a presentation
For those who were not able to attend the Parent Information Night in Term 1, and missed the talk by The Hub teachers, you may like to look through their presentation. Clicking the link here if you're interested. (You will need to request authorisation to see this document.)
NOTE: We are now asked to use the words 'Innovative Learning Environments' in place of 'Modern Learning Environments'.
There are several groups and activities that your child can be involved with at lunchtimes:
Kapa haka - This is open to all students. Practices are held in the hall on Mondays and Thursdays.
Year 1 choir - Tuesday lunchtimes in Room 20, with Miss Ellis.
Garden Club - This group is for juniors and is held on Thursdays with Mrs Turner and Miss Jones.
Jump Jam - All children are welcome to join the Jump Jam team on Fridays at lunchtime.
School App
If you have a smart phone you may like to download the free Arahoe School App called 'Skoolbag'. Download this app to be kept up to date with everything that is happening at school. It features Events, News, School Newsletters, Documents, and push notification alerts direct from the school.
Lost Property
If your child has lost something, please check through the box located on the deck in front of the hall. To save disappointment, please put your child's name on ALL items of clothing and personal belongings such as drink bottles and lunch boxes. Please note that all unclaimed items are disposed of at the end of each term.
Sunhats
During Terms 1 and 4 children must wear their school sunhat when playing outdoors. Make sure it is clearly named. If you like, you can send sunscreen with your child but please teach them how to apply it to themselves and remind them that they are not to share it with others. The rule at Arahoe School is, 'No hat, no play, no sun today.' If you could reinforce this rule at home too, it would be great.
It is not uncommon for children to have accidents at school and need a change of clothes. To save us from calling you to collect your child from school in such a situation, please put a change of clothes into their school bag.
Reports
You will be issued two written reports about your child's learning this year. As a general rule, children will receive a Progress Report at the end of their second and sixth term of schooling, and an Achievement Report at the end of the first full year of their schooling. If you would like clarification about when your child's report is due, please talk to one of the teachers.
Literacy
- Reading (A variety of strategies will be covered this term depending on the students' ability.)
Look at the beginning letter of words and say its sound.
Instantly recognise many Sight Words.
Re-read when what we are reading doesn't make sense.
Discuss the characters in the story and what they did.
Recognising the sound of blends such as /cl/, /pr/ and /sc/.
Recognising the sound of digraphs such as /th/, /ch/, /sh/, and /wh/.
Recognising the sound of vowel digraphs such as /ai/ and /ou/.
Learning the rule for 'magic e.'
Recognising the sound of blends such as /cl/, /pr/ and /sc/.
Recognising the sound of digraphs such as /th/, /ch/, /sh/, and /wh/.
Recognising the sound of vowel digraphs such as /ai/ and /ou/.
Learning the rule for 'magic e.'
Share our opinion about what we read.
Summarising the story.
Read with expression and fluency.
Finding information in the text.
Making simple inferences about what is read.
Ask and answer questions about the text.
Back up opinions by giving evidence from the text.
Make pictures in my mind as I read.
Figuring out what unknown words mean by using clues found in the text.
Summarising the story.
Read with expression and fluency.
Finding information in the text.
Making simple inferences about what is read.
Ask and answer questions about the text.
Back up opinions by giving evidence from the text.
Make pictures in my mind as I read.
Figuring out what unknown words mean by using clues found in the text.
- Writing (A variety of concepts will be covered, depending on the students' ability.)
Form 'Casey Shapes' correctly.
Form alphabet letters correctly.
Plan for writing by drawing pictures and labeling them.
Attempt to write the dominant sounds in all simple words independently.
Read own story to check if it makes sense, and if the punctuation is correct.
Following the 5 step writing process - Think about it, Write it down, Make it better, Make it correct, and Share it
Using 'wow' words (adjectives) to describe people, places and things.
Use a variety of sentence starters.
Use connecting words such as and, but and because to connect two ideas together.
Writing questions.
Recording information that is given to verbally.
Writing as much detail about a topic as possible, using 5W and 1H question words as prompts.
Summarise a story.
Writing events in sequence.
Form alphabet letters correctly.
Plan for writing by drawing pictures and labeling them.
Attempt to write the dominant sounds in all simple words independently.
Read own story to check if it makes sense, and if the punctuation is correct.
Following the 5 step writing process - Think about it, Write it down, Make it better, Make it correct, and Share it
Using 'wow' words (adjectives) to describe people, places and things.
Use a variety of sentence starters.
Use connecting words such as and, but and because to connect two ideas together.
Writing questions.
Recording information that is given to verbally.
Writing as much detail about a topic as possible, using 5W and 1H question words as prompts.
Summarise a story.
Writing events in sequence.
Maths & Statistics
- Number Knowledge
Counting forwards and backwards from any given number up to 100.
Talking about how addition and subtractions problems were solved.
Instant recall of doubles and halves, eg double 3 is 6, half of 14 is 7.
Simple fractions - halves, quarters, thirds of shapes and sets of numbers.
Place value - the number of tens and ones in 2 digit numbers.
Instant recall of basic facts within 10, eg 3+4, 6-2.
Talking about how addition and subtractions problems were solved.
Instant recall of doubles and halves, eg double 3 is 6, half of 14 is 7.
Simple fractions - halves, quarters, thirds of shapes and sets of numbers.
Place value - the number of tens and ones in 2 digit numbers.
Instant recall of basic facts within 10, eg 3+4, 6-2.
- Measurement
Recognising and naming different coins and notes
Solving simple problems involving money
Measuring cooking ingredients
Capacity of various containers
Comparing lengths using a variety of non-standard units of measurement
Solving simple problems involving money
Measuring cooking ingredients
Capacity of various containers
Comparing lengths using a variety of non-standard units of measurement
- Statistics & Probability
Graphing - recording data found, then make statements about what was discovered
- Geometry
Naming and identifying a variety of 2D & 3D shapes
Features of shapes (corners, sides)
Sorting and categorising
Looking for patterns
Exploring tesselation
Features of shapes (corners, sides)
Sorting and categorising
Looking for patterns
Exploring tesselation
- Dance
Making symmetrical and assymetrical shapes with our bodies
Exploring height, shape, body bases and tempo
Solo and group dance activities
Moving clockwise/anticlockwise
Creating a series of movements
Colour symbolism
Background & foreground
Taking photos from a variety of angles
Exploring height, shape, body bases and tempo
Solo and group dance activities
Moving clockwise/anticlockwise
Creating a series of movements
- Visual Art
Colour symbolism
Background & foreground
Taking photos from a variety of angles
Jumping
Throwing
Running
Te Reo Maori
Learning our pepeha (introduction)
Maori myth: 'How Maui brought fire to the world'
Exploring symbolism used in kowhaiwhai patterns
Comparing Matariki and Diwali celebrations
Learning our pepeha (introduction)
Maori myth: 'How Maui brought fire to the world'
Exploring symbolism used in kowhaiwhai patterns
Comparing Matariki and Diwali celebrations
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