Te Kohanga 2017

This week we have a lot of exciting learning opportunities that will be taking place in Te Kohanga and throughout the school. Motivation for the week - what are you going to do? Focuses this week: Geometric cities Speeches - writing drafts for speech competition Reading - Novel sets Passion Projects STEAM challenge creations Remember, we will be having athletics on Monday and Friday afternoons, so please wear appropriate clothing for running, throwing and jumping. Friday we will be having a whole school assembly starting at 9am.

We are now entering into the busiest time of the year... It is also one of the saddest terms as the Year Sixes begin to prepare to move on to their next adventures. Here is a link to the newsletter for term 4. There are lots of events happening so please read and follow the blog to keep up to date. Monday  - Ag day raffe - Kapa Haka -Introduction to passion projects - please remember to ask your child 'what problem do you want to solve?' -Introduction to persuasive language (preparation for speeches) -Athletics rotation -Homework  Tuesday - Ag day  raffe - Passion Projects  Wednesday  - Ag day  raffe -Athletics Thursday  - Ag day - calf/ kid/ lambs - Students who do not have an animal will be taking part in agricultural activities.  Friday  - Marking homework -Tabloids If you have any questions, please do come in and see us. Nga  Mihi 

This week we have a lot of events taking place. We have generated a list of MUST knows to ensure production week can run as successfully as possible. Production Information  - Please book in so you do not miss out As this is a whole school production, we are asking for you to complete the Digi-poll link so we can have some understanding of numbers. We have around 300 seats in the hall and are hoping to fill them for all three performances. So... Click on the link below and enter a name for everyone attending (name, date of performance attending, done - then repeat for each attendee). https://doodle.com/poll/ pa9k44vth4wtemzk   Gold coin donation is collected at the door. Other pieces of information: Monday 25 September  -  1pm  is  a matinee Tuesday 26 September  -  6:30pm  show Wednesday 27 September  -  6:30pm  show Monday  - Break times will operate differently due the matinee which will begin at 1pm. Please ens...

Wow week 9 already, one more week and it will be production! Here are a few reminders for our busy week ahead. Production: We will be practising  throughout the week but our full whole school dress rehearsal is on  Friday  morning . All students from Kereru will need to wear a  plain Bright fluro coloured t-shirt and black bottoms.  Could these please come to school in a  named plastic bag by Tuesday . Any issues with the clothing items please let me know.  We are still on the lookout for props that represent the sunny Nelson Student-led Inquiry: The senior students  Mihi Whakatau /sharing of their inquiry learning will be on  Tuesday   afternoon from  1:30-2:30pm  - you are more than welcome to come along at this time. Calendar Art: Calendar art orders are due  by the end of this week - calendar art can be viewed in Ruma Kereru and Kakariki in a red clear file  Year 6 CMS Orientati...

Afternoon All Looking ahead to week 9, on Tuesday 19th the senior school has their Mihi Whakatau (sharing of their student led inquiries). This will be from 1:30-2:30pm. Students have been working hard on researching their big questions this term which are centred around our school wide focus of 'Significance'. Please note that this year the Mihi Wahakatau does not have the same emphasis as it has had in previous years, with many homerooms and students having shared their learning in different ways throughout the term. This is because our inquiry sharing as a school is also linked to the sharing and presentation of our whole school production in Week 10. You are of course still very welcome to come in on Tues afternoon (in week 9) and see what our excited and hard working explorers have been up to.

Please make sure you are learning your dance moves for the school production, the full dance is on  google classroom,  so you can learn at home as well.  Calendar art is almost finished - please come and have a look. Orders will need to be done by week 9. A few things that might be useful to help with learning at home... Maths  - students are exploring problem solving and probability fractions, ratios, percentages and decimals.  Explorers are trying hard to increase their speed and accuracy through multiplication and division. Literacy  - Focusing on using descriptive language to show not tell the reader. Developing  a non chronological report to showcase their learning through their personal inquiries.  Mrs Alton will be joining Te Kohanaga Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Monday Kapa Haka  Assembly - guest speakers Continue with our STEAM based session 'Taste of Sping' - keep an eye out for photos and videos Bake sa...

Wow, where has the time gone? Please make sure you are learning your dance moves for the school production, the full dance is on  google classroom,  so you can learn at home as well.  Calendar art is almost finished - please come and have a look. Orders will need to be done by week 9. A few things that might be useful to help with learning at home... Maths - students are exploring problem solving and probability fractions, ratios, percentages and decimals.  Explorers are trying hard to increase their times tables and division speed as well.  Literacy - Focusing descriptive language poetry, persuasive pieces (advertising), reports (inquires) Science - Seasons   Event planning may also be on the menu... Mrs Alton will be joining  Te  Kohanga all of this week. If your  Monday Kapa Haka  Our creative STEAM based session 'Taste of Sping' - keep an eye out for photos and videos I wonder what spring tastes like...

We are over the half way mark and have another fun filled week ahead  Please make sure you are learning your dance moves for the school production, the full dance is on  google classroom,  so you can learn at home as well.  Calendar art is almost finished - please come and have a look. Orders will need to be done by week 9. Monday Kapa Haka  Our creative STEAM based session - keep an eye out for photos and videos  Tuesday Maths exploration experience - you will need to bring some gloves (if you have some and a magnify glass) Wednesday Wheels day Cambridge Middle School - Open Evening 6-7pm Thursday Mandarin/ Library Friday Sports photos

Can you believe we are half way through the term already... Where has the time gone? This week will fly by with lots of fun filled learning and exploring taking place. Please make sure you are learning your dance moves for the school production, the videos are  on   google classroom  so you can learn at home as well.  Monday Kapa Haka Our creative STEAM based session - keep an eye out for photos and videos  Tuesday Hiwi the Kiwi will be making an appearance  We have a scientist visiting us to support us with our inquiries  Our expert engineers will also be joining us  Wednesday Mrs Taylor and Miss Collins will not be in class so get ready for an eventful day with Mrs Alton and Mrs Cutler. Thursday Friday Cross country will be starting at 10:30 - please make sure you come along.