Week 11 Term1 2022

Well, that term went fast! Term 1 has been quite the roller coaster - thanks to covid. Masks and attendance have been ‘fun’ to manage and we’ve become quite skilled at catching papers when sudden gusts of wind blast through our open doors and windows (good for eye-hand coordination, right?). 

I must say that the kids have been incredible! I love watching the way they all support each other's learning (and mine). They are wonderful at sharing their knowledge and talents with their classmates and I don’t think I have seen anyone turn down a request for help. They have also been very patient with me and turn up every day with the biggest smiles and positive attitudes - you make my job an absolute joy Room 14. We have had quite a few relief teachers this term and every single teacher has commented about how kind, polite and helpful Room 14 are.

Thank you, team. I am a very proud teacher.

This Weeks Learning

Literacy: Report Writing - we will be finishing our reports about animals. We have been very excited about our research and we are looking forward to putting it all together in a report.

Numeracy: We are continuing to build our knowledge of place value. We will also look at how we can collect, sort, display and analyse information (statistics). We are stepping it up a little every week. 

Religious Education: Holy Week. We will be doing lots of work based around the Holy Week stories. 

We Are Swimming This Week

Mon: Library

Tues:

Wed: "Phew! We made it through Term 1" party.

Thurs: Moving day

Washing of the feet liturgy

Kapa Haka

Fri: Good Friday

"Phew! We made it through Term 1" party

We decided that we needed to celebrate the end of term with a class party. The kids completed some statistical investigations about what we should do and eat. I will organise the cake and the activities but if families are able to provide a small (healthy-ish) plate of food to share with the class that would be great. We were going to do all of the catering etc at school BUT we have to pack everything up and move it into the hall this week. We are getting new carpet during the holidays!

Thanks for all of your kindness and support this term.