Well Term 4 is here with a bang! Only six weeks left for our Year 8 students and with assessment well under way the time is speeding by. If, at any time, parents would like to come and discuss any matters, please just phone the school 2358453, and I'll make a time to suit! Or, you are able to book a Learning Conference online (see school newsletter).
Dance classes have begun, fantastic! All the students participated and were excellent I must say. We learnt a line dance and revised last years dances with Katie from Stepz. A day later we learnt the Gay Gordon and basic Waltz step in preparation for the end of year Country Schools dance. This is a formal social, not requiring full ball gowns and suits etc, but rather very tidy apparel, dresses for girls and smart pants and shirts for boys. This time of dancing may be the only formal tuition your child ever receives! We love it!
As well as all this, our Year 8 student's are writing their own narratives. We have all kinds of written projects in progress! There are rhyming kids picture books, poetry and short novels evolving.
Athletics is also a big feature of the term. Mrs South and I are endeavouring to make best use of any time we have to coach the kids in the skills needed for shot put, discus, high jump, long jump and the various running events. Already I have witnessed some extraordinary jumping skills (and styles haha)... I am sure we will have these high achievers off the group day after our own athletics day next week.
There is so much happening this term that it is really important to keep a close eye on the school newsletter and website.
It has been my pleasure to teach the students of Team Eighteen this year. As a group they are extremely well behaved, conscientious learners and thinkers who demonstrate initiative and social responsibility. Thanks to them for an outstanding year!
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Mathletics Sleepover
SADLY.....(boo hoo)....we have had to defer our Mathletics Sleepover. We have not been getting enough points! Some children were not able to make the weekend chosen (nor their important parents) and Mathletics have a difficult font at the moment which is a little challenging.....I have communicated with Methletics about this. So sorry to let you eager parents down, we do hope to do this in term 4 and will keep in touch!
Cheers
Mrs K
Cheers
Mrs K
Friday, June 17, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Term One Reflection and More
Hey parents and students....
Thanks for an enjoyable term of good work and fun. I've really had a great time! In room 18 we've read one of the greatest stories of all time, The Hobbit, by the masterful JRR Tolkien. The kids almost all rated it an 'Excellence!' Whilst the goals/purposes of reading this story included it being a great exemplar of written language skills, to extend our vocabulary and to explore inference, the most important one in my opinion was to foster the love of a marvellous story. Room 18 agreed that we achieved our goals!
Also this term we have explored our own families, our learning styles and goals. This has been in the form of a variety of tasks of which I have the pleasure of marking over the holidays....looks like it'll be a big job!
Speeches were largely very successful and the kids are relieved that they're over I think! Some were extremely well written and some extremely well delivered - a few were both. Efolios have started and the kids quality feedback comment plus rating are in them (along with all their assessment to date - which is most of it!). Congratulations to Eleanor, Sian and Atea for being our Year 8 finalists.
In maths we have looked at place value, worked on number, fractions, decimals and percentages. We have also had a close look at strategies for working out addition and subtraction equations....more next term!
Mostly though, Ms South and I are excitedly awaiting Camp Bentzon. This is one of the high lights of our year....we hope you parents enjoy your quiet week at home too! Work in the kids books in preparation is of a very high quality for most - well done! Thanks so much to those parents who are coming with us - I'm sure you won't forget it!
Have an awesome holidays all - keep safe.... Mrs K
Thanks for an enjoyable term of good work and fun. I've really had a great time! In room 18 we've read one of the greatest stories of all time, The Hobbit, by the masterful JRR Tolkien. The kids almost all rated it an 'Excellence!' Whilst the goals/purposes of reading this story included it being a great exemplar of written language skills, to extend our vocabulary and to explore inference, the most important one in my opinion was to foster the love of a marvellous story. Room 18 agreed that we achieved our goals!
Also this term we have explored our own families, our learning styles and goals. This has been in the form of a variety of tasks of which I have the pleasure of marking over the holidays....looks like it'll be a big job!
Speeches were largely very successful and the kids are relieved that they're over I think! Some were extremely well written and some extremely well delivered - a few were both. Efolios have started and the kids quality feedback comment plus rating are in them (along with all their assessment to date - which is most of it!). Congratulations to Eleanor, Sian and Atea for being our Year 8 finalists.
In maths we have looked at place value, worked on number, fractions, decimals and percentages. We have also had a close look at strategies for working out addition and subtraction equations....more next term!
Mostly though, Ms South and I are excitedly awaiting Camp Bentzon. This is one of the high lights of our year....we hope you parents enjoy your quiet week at home too! Work in the kids books in preparation is of a very high quality for most - well done! Thanks so much to those parents who are coming with us - I'm sure you won't forget it!
Have an awesome holidays all - keep safe.... Mrs K
Thursday, April 7, 2011
I Have A Dream!!!
Room 18 have been putting together an "I Have A Dream" book.
This book has things like our own personal flag, where we design a flag that represents us; a family tree, a dream job and lots more things to do with ourselves.
We have been exploring who we are, what our strengths and weaknesses are as well as our experiences. In this way we can decide where we are going to in life, including some of our dream jobs which are to become a great artist, a great firefighter or a life saving vet.
We have also been looking at what kind of learner we are and what tools we can use to extend our thinking.
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