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 24th April Full School Mass
- Mon 27th April ANZAC Day holiday
- Tue 28th April Room 21 Assembly
- Thu 30th April Sports Exchange vs East / Pt.England
- Fri 8th May Manaakitanga Mass
- Thu 14th May Sports Exchange vs Puhinui
- Sun 17th May Barbarians Rugby Tournament, Naval base, Devonport.
- Tue 26th May Catholic Review Starts
- Wed 28th May Coca-Cola Netball Tournament
- Wed 27th May Papatoetoe Zone League Tournament, Kohuora Park, Papatoetoe
- Thu 28th May Sports Exchange vs SDA
- Thu 28th May Confirmation
- Sun 31st May First Holy Communion.
- Mon 1st June Queen’s Birthday
- Wed 3rd June Papatoetoe Choir Festival Rehearsal Puhinui.
- Thu 4th June Sports Exchange vs North.
- Sun 7th June First Holy Communion.
- Thu 11th June Sports Exchange vs Central.
- Mon 15th June Matariki Week starts
- Tue 16h June Rugby, Soccer and Netball field days for Papatoetoe Primary Schools’ Zone at Bruce Pulman Park, Papakura (saving days 18th and 23rd June)
- Thu 18th June Over 50kg Rugby Tournament at Puhinui School (saving day Fri 19th June).
- 22nd – 26th June Book Week
- Wed 24th June Papatoetoe Choir Festival Rehearsal Puhinui.
- Thu 25th June Reading Degree Graduation.
- Fri 26th June Reports sent home.
- Mon 29th July Parent Interviews
- Tues 30th July Parent Interviews
- Fri 3rd 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 30th 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 14th 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 28th May Sports Exchange vs SDA Start 1.15pm
At SDA: Soccer A and B, Netball, E and F
Thursday 4th 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 11th 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).
