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
Sunday, June 29, 2014
Sunday, June 22, 2014
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.
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
Sunday, June 15, 2014
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!!!
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!!!
Sunday, June 8, 2014
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
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
Monday, June 2, 2014
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.
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.
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