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It is great to be back and this term promises to be another action packed term with swimming,
volleyball and market day being some of the key activities your child will be participating in. We have started the term with the demolition of the old school. The children have adjusted well to the change in their environment and are very excited about the new build. Remember to stay up to date by accessing the school newsletter via emails, the website and our Skoolbag App. The team would like to thank you for your continued support in helping to ensure your child is prepared for school each day.
Please feel free to contact your child’s
teacher if you have any concerns.
Pukeko 2 - Mrs. Karen Vincent [email protected]
Pukeko 3 - Miss. Christina McAleer
Kea 1 and 2 -
Mrs. Lisa Pearson (Team Leader)
Miss Karin Kitshoff
Term 4, 2015
Welcome Back…
22nd October- Athletics Day 26 October- Labour Day
9-11th November- Scholastic Book Fair
2nd December- TGS Summer Market
9th December- Prizegiving
15th December- Last Day of Term
What are we learning this term?
Over the next few weeks, teachers will be completing end of year assessments in Reading, Maths, Spelling and Writing, for end of year reports.
We continue our Topic from term 3, “Money, Money…It Must Be Money”. Students are busy creating product prototypes, in order to have their best products ready to be sold in week 8, at the TGS Summer Market on the 2nd of December.
In Maths, students will be practicing knowledge and strategies they have learned throughout the year. We will also be studying statistical probability and measurement.
Students will be practicing writing poetry using a range of frameworks, e.g., Haiku, cinquain. They will learn to use and understand language features e.g., alliteration, personification, similes and metaphors to add effect. During the term they will also be learning to write instructions.
Check us out online! Remember to check out our class blogs to see what has been
happening in our classes and around the school.
Pukeko 2: www.pukeko2.blogspot.co.nz
Pukeko 3: http://missmcaleer.blogspot.com
The Kea Team: http://thekeateamtogether.blogspot.co.nz
For strategy demonstrations, stage appropriate games and
activities check out the Senior Maths Wikispace at: https://tgsseniormaths.wikispaces.com
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SCHOOL UNIFORM
• Hats to be worn outside at all
times • Plain black sandals are
encouraged • White OR black ankle socks can
be worn, with plain black, closed-in shoes
• Students are expected to enter and leave school in full school uniform
• Please ensure all items are clearly named
• Uniform passes will be issued by Ms Gifford or Mrs Fowler
UNIFORM SHOP OPEN: TUESDAYS (8:30-9:00AM)
THURSDAYS (2:45-3:15PM)
Library Times
It is the student’s responsibility to remember to look after their borrowed library books and return them by the due date. Our classes visit the Library: Pukeko 2 and 3 – Tuesday The Kea Team – Wednesday Students may also visit the library at lunchtime.
Homework
The homework grid from Term 3 continues and should be handed in every second Friday, beginning week 2. It has been encouraging to see the standard of Homework handed in by most students and the different ways students are choosing to publish their work. *SPELLING - Each week, students will have a new spelling list, with a minimum of 10 words. These need to be practiced each night and tested (see inside Homework book for how to do this). *MATHS – 1000 points or more each week on Mathletics. Teachers will check this online. *READING - Read for 20 minutes each weeknight. Students may choose from a variety of reading material e.g. comic book, magazine, website etc. Expectations: Year 4: Students will complete ALL THE ABOVE plus one activity per fortnight selected from the homework rubric. Year 5 and 6: Students will complete ALL THE ABOVE plus one activity per week selected from the homework rubric. Teachers expect students to do the same quality of work at home as is expected at school.
Important P.E Notices
Term 4’s focus is small ball skills, athletics preparation, volleyball and team games. Athletics Day This will be held on the 22nd October at at Te Puru Sports Park, Whitford-Maraetai Road in Beachlands. Swimming Week 2-8 Students are participating in the Community Swimming Programme. They are provided with seven free lessons with transport and instructors. Please check your child has packed their named swimming togs, goggles, swimming cap (if needed) and towel in a plastic bag.
The Kea Team and Pukeko 3: Tuesday Pukeko 2: Friday
