Talking Topic:We will learn Kia Tau our karakia at school & record it for Oral Language Sound of the Week: short u Maths:This week we will be teaching our buddy how to use an addition or subtraction strategy that we know Reading:Some days due to Production rehearsal we will not have guided reading sessions. All students should bring a book home every night to read. Production News: Our practising is going well. I am very proud of Totara because they have a lot to organise and think about. We are certainly using our thinking and organisation skills. All costumes need to come to school this week in a named bag.Check your notice for what is needed or ask your child. Daffodil Day Thankyou to those who supported this important day. The money the school raised will be given to the Cancer Society.
Talking Topic: Free Choice Sound of the Week:short i Maths:Addition & Subtraction Production: We are very busy rehearsing for our play. You should be organising the clothes you need. Send them to school in a named plastic bag this week.
Talking Topic: How do I look after my school environment Sound of the Week: 'short e' sound Maths: Addition & Subtraction I have noticed a drop in the recall of basic facts- please revise these Reading: New Library Day is Monday Production News- A letter was sent home on Friday advising families the part and costumes needed for each child.Please start to organise the clothes they will need. I will let you know when to send them to school. A huge thankyou to Kim Reed and the other relievers that worked in Totara in my absence.
Talking Topic: What do you know about staying safe from fire? Sound of the Week: long o Maths: Addition & Subtraction We are revisiting strategies learnt earlier in the year and moving on from there... Rich Concepts:Wow our space assembly on Friday was fantastic! We were able to see a slice of what each class had been learning. I was so proud of Totara students singing a rap, sharing Space Fact Loopy and showing their fabulous art. Ka Pai Totara!! Kim Reed will be teaching Totara for the last week of Term 2 and three weeks into Term 3 while I am overseas.
Talking Topic: Fire Safety- How can you be safe around fire? Sound of the Week: long i Maths: Last week of Fractions Celebrating Assembly: Friday 2.15pm in the Hall. All classes in the Taratahi Syndicate will be showcasing some of the things they learnt about Space so come along. Check out these netball pics!!!
Talking Topic:Lucky Dip Sound of the Week:long e Maths: Fractions & Measurement We enjoyed taking part in Syndicate Singing last week. Have a look at our new song and start practising!!
Good luck to those who are representing Solway in the Interschool Cross Country on Wednesday.
Talking Topic: Chant a poem Sound of the Week: long a sound
Maths: Fractions
Cross Country last Thursday was a great success. Congratulations to all who ran- you were amazing!! Thanks to all supporters as well- your kids love having you there to support them.
