WEEK 9

Kia Ora Koutou!
We made it - last week of term!!!

Talking Topic: Reflection of your learning over the term
Sound of the Week:long i
Maths: Weight & Capacity

Totara students have worked very hard this term. I am pleased with their independence and perseverance with their learning.
Have a restful holiday and enjoy the freedom from clock watching.

See you all at the Reflection Assembly on Friday 9.15

WEEK 8

Talking Topic: Basic Fact-Athon- how did you go, what way did you learn your facts?
I was impressed with the Talks children presented last week. They were well prepared and chose topics that interested their peers.
Sound of the Week- long e
Maths- Fractions & Area
Rich Concepts- Mini beasts
Our garden is planted and the new signs painted and decorated by the children in TOTARA.

 

Some of the plants have already started to flower

Week 7

Talking Topic: Free Choice- make sure                        you are well prepared
Sound of the Week:  long a / a-e
Maths: Fractions & Area
           How is the basic facts learning   
           going?
Rich Concepts: we are finding out so 
                     many interesting facts     
                     about minibeasts.Send 
                    along any books or 
                    pictures you have found 
                    at home.

A huge thankyou to Cheryll Falloon for taking Charlotte, Leo and Miki to the Garden Barn on Thursday to purchase plants for our garden.
Another big thankyou to the Miller family for supplying and delivering 2 loads of horse manure for the garden.

Charlotte, Leo and Miki researched on the internet what plants would attract minibeasts and be suitable for the garden.We were amazed with the choices they made!!
Thankyou Garden Barn for all the help you gave Solway School students- you rock!!!

WEEK 6

Talking Topic: Lucky Dip( organised at  
                                     school)
Sound of the Week: er
Maths: Fractions
Writing: Persuasive/ Arguments
Rich Concepts: The talking topic over the last two weeks has been focused on Minibeasts. I have been very impressed with the knowledge and facts children have shared with their peers. We have loved the pictures and books and especially the live minibeasts!

Check out Lachlie's stick insect!!

Have you looked at the wall displays in TOTARA? Ask your child what they mean.

Tuesday BBQ to support children from Malawai.
Sausages   $2                 Drinks   $1

Week 5

Talking Topic: Choose a minibeast and talk about it
Sound of the Week: oo
Maths: Fractions
Tomorrow your child will bring home a Basic Fact-Athon sheet. Read the information and get practising!!

The Solway Cross Country competition is on tomorrow at Solway Showgrounds. Children will go by bus at 12.30 and the running starts at 1pm.
Students can be taken home by parents after the races.