Manaakitanga Term Two Information

Term 2 April 2015

GREETINGS TO ALL PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS AND CAREGIVERS

Welcome to our second term for 2015.

Thank you for all the parent support we received for our Estuary and Rangitoto trips. It was a huge success and has stimulated some inquisitive questions from the children.

This term is another busy one with our winter sport exchanges and field days with our neighbouring Papatoetoe schools in rugby, netball and soccer.

The following is an overview of the topics we will be covering this term;

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Traditional and Devotional Prayers
Ascension
Pentecost
Jesus Module
Holy Spirit Module

WRITTEN LANGUAGE

Transactional Writing:

Information Reports
Narratives
Arguments
Explanations

HANDWRITING

Letter Formation and Developing the Cursive Style.

SPELLING

You Can Spell Programme.

MATHEMATICS

Numeracy :

SOCIAL STUDIES:

ANZAC / Refugees

HEALTH

Healthy Habits: Keeping Safe

SCIENCE

Physical World: Electricity

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Gymnastics

Sports: Netball, Soccer, Rugby, League.

ARTS

Clay: Tiles

Drama

MUSIC

Singing
SPECIAL EVENTS

Fri 24^th April Full School Mass
Mon 27^th April ANZAC Day holiday
Tue 28^th April Room 21 Assembly
Thu 30^th April Sports Exchange vs East / Pt.England
Fri 8^th May Manaakitanga Mass
Thu 14^th May Sports Exchange vs Puhinui
Sun 17^th May Barbarians Rugby Tournament, Naval base, Devonport.
Tue 26^th May Catholic Review Starts
Wed 28^th May Coca-Cola Netball Tournament
Wed 27^th May Papatoetoe Zone League Tournament, Kohuora Park, Papatoetoe
Thu 28^th May Sports Exchange vs SDA
Thu 28^th May Confirmation
Sun 31^st May First Holy Communion.
Mon 1^st June Queen’s Birthday
Wed 3^rd June Papatoetoe Choir Festival Rehearsal Puhinui.
Thu 4^th June Sports Exchange vs North.
Sun 7^th June First Holy Communion.
Thu 11^th June Sports Exchange vs Central.
Mon 15^th June Matariki Week starts
Tue 16^h June Rugby, Soccer and Netball field days for Papatoetoe Primary Schools’ Zone at Bruce Pulman Park, Papakura (saving days 18^th and 23^rd June)
Thu 18^th June Over 50kg Rugby Tournament at Puhinui School (saving day Fri 19^th June).
22^nd – 26^th June Book Week
Wed 24^th June Papatoetoe Choir Festival Rehearsal Puhinui.
Thu 25^th June Reading Degree Graduation.
Fri 26^th June Reports sent home.
Mon 29^th July Parent Interviews
Tues 30^th July Parent Interviews
Fri 3^rd July Full School Mass led by Manaakitanga Syndicate.

HOMEWORK:

This is an extension of the school day and all children will be expected to complete reading, spelling, basic facts and specific activities each night as directed by their class teacher. Please ensure all tasks are attempted to a good standard and that all books and work are returned to school each day as they are needed for class lessons.

UNIFORM:

The winter uniform will need to be worn for all students at the start of the third week of Term 2. Please ensure your child is wearing the correct uniform and has their P.E. uniform at school everyday. Children need plain black shorts (no stripes or monograms). Remember we do not allow any nail polish or jewellery apart from a pair of stud earrings and a watch. Hair should be tied up in the school colours.

Could you also please check to see that all clothing and footwear is clearly named as this enables us to return any articles of clothing that may be misplaced. All children must bring a note if they are not wearing the correct uniform.

SPORTS EXCHANGES:

The following has been scheduled for our sports exchanges. Only children chosen for these teams will be involved. A note will be given out to those who have been selected. Most exchanges will start around 1.15p.m. and around at 2.20 p.m.

Thursday 30^th April Sports Exchange vs East and Pt.England Start 1.10pm

At Holy Cross: Netball A & B, Soccer A and B

At East: Rugby B, Netball C, D, E and F

At Pt England: Rugby A

Thursday 14^th May Sports Exchange vs Puhinui Start 1.15pm

At Holy Cross: Netball A & B

At Puhinui: Rugby A and B, Soccer A and B, Netball C, D, E and F

Thursday 28^th May Sports Exchange vs SDA Start 1.15pm

At SDA: Soccer A and B, Netball, E and F

Thursday 4^th June Sports Exchange vs North Start 1.10pm

At Holy Cross: Netball A & B, Soccer A and B

At North: Rugby A and B, Netball C, D, E and F

Thursday 11^th June Sports Exchange vs Central Start 1.30pm

At Holy Cross: Netball A & B, Soccer A and B

At Central: Rugby A and B, Netball C, D, E and F

Games vs North and East require $1 from all teams to assist with transport costs.

Rugby – need a moulded mouthguard, plain black shorts.

Soccer – need plain black shorts.

Netball – girls wear their uniforms and netball footwear.

READING DEGREE

The Reading Degree is designed to encourage your child to read a lot more, and to hopefully, get enjoyment out of reading. All children should have a booklet explaining how to achieve the different degrees offered. A graduation ceremony will be held in Week 10.

Yours Sincerely,The Manaakitanga Syndicate.

Sarda Pancha (Room 20), Shaun Ginders (Room 21) & Bryan ‘Ofamo’oni (Room 22 and Senior Teacher).

Ofamo’oni (Room 22 and Senior Teacher).

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