Today in maths . .

we were learning to use vertical algorithms.  Check out the video from Khan Academy HERE

Camp Notice # 1

Camp Kaitawa notice # 1 and a parent help survey is out this week.  Please check bags if you have not received it OR click on the Camp Kaitawa tab on the Blog.

Week 6

I hope you enjoyed the long weekend and made the most of the sun on Monday!

Thank you to all the parents who were able to attend the Learning Conferences last week.  If you missed out, please feel free to arrange a time after school so you can catch up with your child's learning.

This week in language, we will be reviewing our recent writing sample and proofreading and editing for accuracy.   We also have a focus on the use of consistent 'tense' for our recounts.

This is the last week of addition and subtraction. The class has shown a good understanding of a range of strategies to solve problems.  Ask them to explain at home.

We are fortunate to have Jamie come in on Friday to share and teach her flax weaving skills as part of our Matariki study.  Parent help welcome.


Events:

• Four children from Room 6 - Anthony, Amy, Milla and Kobie are representing the school at the Coastal Cluster  Technology Challenge on Wednesday.
• The final orienteering event for Primary children takes place on Sunday.

Week 5

Reminders:

• Learning conferences tonight - 2.15-5.30 and Wednesday 3.15-6.30.
• Interschool rugby on Wednesday (leaving 11.45am).
• Technology challenge next Wednesday for selected children.
• Short week next week due to Queen's Birthday.

In maths, we are still learning to use a range of strategies to solve subtraction and addition problems.

In language, we will be writing explanations about volcanoes.

Solving 'subtraction by adding' video by Ngaro

Week 4

Last Friday the school was entertained by the Minstrel who shared important messages about sustainability, fishing and the sea.

This week we continue with addition and subtraction strategies in maths.

In language, we will be learning about metaphors and using these in our writing.

We will also start our topic study  - Volcanoes.

Coastal Cluster Rugby notices went out last Friday.  Please return these ASAP and parent transport is needed for this event to take place.

Coastal Cluster Rugby Notice

Coastal Cluster Touch Rugby TOURNAMENT

19 May 2017

Dear Parents

Your child will be participating in an Inter-School Sports Competition on

Wednesday 31^st May.  Children will be playing rugby at Napier Boys’ High School.

There will be two mixed gender teams.

Players will require:

·        Mouthguard.

·        Medication.

·        Appropriate footwear.

·        Black shorts.

·        Bag with lunch and water bottle.

·        Warm clothing.

·        School sports shirts (provided).

Times:        

·        We will leave school by 11.45 am for a 12.30 assembly.

·        Games will be completed by 2.30 pm.

Transport:           

·        We will be using private transport to and from the venue.

                        Please return the slip below to Mr Barclay by Monday 29^th May.

                                                                      

Thank you for your support.

David Barclay

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COASTAL CLUSTER RUGBY RETURN SLIP

____________________________________ has permission to participate in the rugby tournament on Wednesday 31^st May.

	I am able to transport _____ children to and from the event.
	I am able to supervise a team.
	I have a current WOF, registration and driver’s license.

             

Signed ______________________                                                       Phone ______________________