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Good afternoon all
This week the students enjoyed a trip to the Ormiston Temple. This outing was used as a way to introduce the children to another group of people living in our wider community that at some stage we would be interacting with. Every child attending arrived back at school carrying a small bear encouraging them to remember one of the 3 main cultural aspects for that community. That physical reminder of a worthy philosophy to ‘Think good thoughts’ we hope will translate into each of us developing a more caring attitude for those around us.
Our next school outing sees the junior school off to the Auckland Zoo! This is a very different trip that should expand their vocabulary and assist in providing good context for their writing and art tasks. Before that we enjoy a special music activity for all students.
We have decided to scale back our use of the SMART programme to measure student achievement. Not all students will participate in the first round as both teachers and students get to understand how to implement the tests. Nevertheless -EVERY child is still expected to be at school as our general testing week starts soon.
REMINDER: Please note: Friday 29 May is a Staff Only Day. All schools across Tamaki are meeting for an area-wide professional development day. No teaching / support staff will be onsite.
Congratulations to Heti (Rm1) and Sione T (Rm8) for their excellent writing work. Did you know that there is a second display board in the admin area?
STAR: Another highly contested week! Thank You families for keeping us informed, but more so for getting your children to school each day. The next challenge - be punctual!
Well done Room 8 for winning the attendance award this week with 95% attendance - fabulous effort!
We are hosting a Drop-In Cafe on 22 May at 2pm to help parents / guardians better understand the new report formats. If you would like to learn how to read your child’s mid-year report I will be hosting a very informal chat on the new format - join me - I promise short, sharp and as informal as I can make it!
REMINDER: Please note: Friday 29 May is a Staff Only Day. All schools across Tamaki are meeting for an area-wide professional development day. No teaching / support staff will be onsite.
Don’t forget:
Free in-school music activity with MusicAl - Wednesday 20 May
Stationery fee - $20per pupil
Tech fee for Years 7 & 8 - $50
Does your child have a device for learning? (Yr 6 - 8)
PINK Mufti Day (sensible attire please) on Friday 22 May in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness - a student koha on the day is welcomed and appreciated.
Enjoy the last of the warm (ish) days
Stay well
Jono
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