WEEK 5

Hi Everyone

Parents, we have had students and myself who have had vomitting & diaroahea over the last week.
 Be aware if your child starts to feel unwell :(

Talking Topic: Free choice

Sound of the Week: gr I am pleased with the effort being put into learning list words-keep it up!!

Library Books: Please make sure books are ready to be changed on Tuesdays.

Maths: Its time to test how many basic facts you know!

Thanks to all the parents who went on the Riversdale Beach trip. There was lots of fun and learning!!

A big congratulations to those parents who attended the school information afternoon last Thursday. Read the booklet for further info about what happens in TOTARA.

What a super Swimming Sports we had last Wednesday. I was so proud of Totara students and the improvements they had made from the beginning of the term.

Week 3

Hi Everyone
This week we will learning how to be Surf Smart.On Thursday we will be going to Riversdale to practise what we have learnt. Thankyou to the parents who have offered their help, you are all welcome to come. We only have 5 spaces on the bus so some of you will need to take a car.

Talking Topic-what we enjoy doing with our family
Reading-we are well into reading lessons. Some children are still finding their correct group or level so may change.
Maths- keep encouraging the practise of basic facts everyday
Spelling- practising words everyday helps your child retain them easily
Swimming-send togs everyday or a note explaining the reason why your child cannot swim. Remember our school sports are on Wednesday Week 4


We spent time swimming with our buddy class Harakeke on Friday- we had so much fun!!

WEEK 2

I would like to introduce three new students to Solway School
         * Angelina Clarke
         * Amber McIver
         * Marshall Ellis
Talking Topic: Values- Kindness & 
                                   Responsibility
You may need to discuss with your child what they are going to say and get them to write it down so they feel more confident.

Sound of the Week- cr

Reading- guided reading will start this week and a book will come home Monday to Thursday.A poem will come home on Fridays. Some groups will read a book over two days.Please sign the Reading log and make a comment.

Maths- We have started our learning 
            about Addition & Subtraction. Many students have forgotten their basic facts over the holidays.
Encourage your child to practise their facts 0-20 daily ie. 6+6, 8+3, 10-7...

We are able to work co-operatively.