WEEK 4

Talking Topic: Minibeasts
Sound of Week: ar
Maths: Assessment of    
           Multiplication & Division
           Fractions
Rich Concepts: Minibeasts- spiders

I hope families have viewed the fantastic display of art created by all classes.It's still not too late!

We have been practising our folk dancing for the last few weeks.Totara kids love this activity!

We are running daily to build stamina for cross country. Next Tuesday Week 5 we will hold the Solway Cross Country event at Solway Showgrounds.
 

WEEK 3

Hi Everyone

Talking Topic: Values- Duty & Consideration
Sound of the Week: or
Maths: Multiplication & Division
            Length

Come and see the awesome ART in the hall this week. Each class has provided two or three pieces of art around the theme of Environment.

Thankyou for the support you gave Totara last Friday by being part of our class Assembly.


The Learning Conferences we held last week were very productive. It is always great to talk about childrens' achievements plus set learning goals.

Week 2

Talking Topic: Where I live &   
                     telephone number
           ( try and remember it by heart)
Sound of the Week: oy
Maths: Multiplication & Division
Reading: Practise reading fluently

We have our school Learning Conferences this week on Tuesday and Wednesday. The school will close for the afternoon at 1pm so we can start appointments early.I am looking forward to discussing the progress of your child and make some goals for their progress.

Alex was helping the workmen with our driveway today.

Term Two Week 1

Welcome back to school and an exciting term in TOTARA!!

Talking Topic: Holiday Fun
Sound of the Week: ow
Maths: Multiplication & Division / Length
Reading: Guided Reading Groups
Rich Concept: Keeping Ourselves Safe

Please return any school readers to school this week. We have tidied the book room over the holidays and there are many new titles missing from the boxes.

Week 12

Last Week of Term 1

Talking Topic: Reflection of the Term
Sound of the Week: -nd
Maths: Multiplication & Division- 
           4 x tables
Writing: Easter

This week we will focus on Easter activities.

Remember to come and join us for the Reflection Assembly this Thursday 17th April at 9.00am. 
  
Over the holiday break encourage your child to:

• read
• practise times tables 2, 3, 5, 10

WEEK 11

Kia Ora Koutou!
Talking Topic: Lucky Dip
Sound of the Week: -ld, -lt words
Maths: Multiplication & Division 
           Times Tables
Interest Topic: ANZAC DAY
PE: Run Jump Throw 

Welcome back Chloe! We missed you

Week 10

Hi Everyone
Talking Topic: My Favourite Book
Sound of the Week: fl
Maths: Multiplication & Division & Geometry
Writing : Poetry
PE: Run Jump Throw- Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons Week 10 & 11

Rich Concepts: we have finished our learning about why Healthy food is important. Make time to discuss with your child their thoughts about food- making sensible choices for school lunches.

The Arts: Over the last 2 weeks all classes have participated in our curriculum swap centred around Sound Art, Visual Art, Dance and Drama. This swap was highly successful and children enjoyed being taught by a different teacher.