Room 14 2022

Procedural Writing

This week we had to write instructions for 'How to make a piece of toast". Mrs T told us that we would have to be very, very clear about our instructions. They needed to be in order, too. We fell into a couple of traps that made Mrs T laugh. Some of us said to get the toast out of the bag - but it's bread when it's in the bag not toast! The other trap we fell into was saying 'Put butter on your toast' - oh dear!

Hmmm. 'Put butter on your toast'. Is this what you mean?

We were patient with each other, fixed our writing mistakes as we went and helped out when we could see that someone needed a hand (getting toast out of the toaster was a bit scary for some kids). We were very sensible about sanitising and we even did our own dishes with hot, soapy water - what a team.

Who knew that learning could be delicious?

We have had a lovely start to this year and have been really proud of the way that our Year 4 CREW is coming together as a supportive team. We have been focussing on our CREW values and are working hard to show these everyday. This year we have decided to award special certificates to children who have really exemplified our CREW values during the week. In the first couple of weeks our focus was on courage. Tristen, Kennedy, Ariana and Grace were awarded our courage awards in a special team awards assembly a couple of weeks ago. Last week James A and Carwyn received respect awards. We are on the lookout for two more people who model respect for this week's awards. We are looking especially for people who use kind and encouraging words.

This Weeks Learning

Literacy: Procedural writing. We are looking at how instructions/procedures are written and the kinds of words used to give instructions. At home you could use a recipe to cook together, check the instructions for your favourite game or write the rules for a game that you make up together.

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).

Religious Education: WALHT make good decisions and identify times that we can choose to be Holy and good. This is a nice little tie to our work around our CREW values, too.

Swimming again this week

Mon: Library

Tues:

Wed:

Thurs: Roller skating at lunchtime

Fri: Young Vinnies mufti day

For Your Information

Swimming Sports

Unfortunately, swimming sports have had to be postponed. A big thanks to everyone who filled in the info form and those who volunteered their help. We’ll be in touch when a postponement date has been organised.

Young Vinnies

On Friday, students can wear the colours of the Ukraine flag (blue and yellow) or their national flower, the sunflower, to show our support for the people of Ukraine. Gold coin donation please.

Covid Update

Thanks everyone for being so supportive and patient with us. PLEASE, let us know if you get a positive result in your home - we have guidelines that we must follow AND we'd like to be able to check in and make sure that you're ok.

****Extension to COVID-19 hardship assistance for whānau****

The Government has extended the increased income limits for hardship assistance until Thursday 30 June. This means more casual or part-time workers, or people who aren’t already getting financial support, will continue to be eligible for help with their immediate or emergency costs. This is especially important for those who need direct help as part of the COVID-19 welfare response.

People new to MSD can check these links to see the new income limits:

Special Needs Grant – includes Essential costs like food, bedding, health travel costs, driver licence; Emergency costs like dental and medical treatments.

Recoverable Assistance Payment

Advance Payment of Benefit then click on our Check what you might get guide.