Mathletics Certificate

Today Ollie was presented with his first Silver Mathletics certificate.
Ka pai, Ollie, keep up the good work.

Mathletics Certificate

Today Alex received his first Bronze Mathletics certificate. Ka pai, Alex, keep up the good work.

This term we are learning to play the ukulele. (You do not have to purchase a ukulele as the school has a set for the children to play). Today we had our first lesson with Ms O. We enjoyed this and are looking forward to the next lesson in two weeks' time.

Term 3 Week 2 'Star of the Week'

This week's 'Star of the Week' is Maria.

Ka pai, Maria, it's great to have you in Room 5.

On Saturday Joe (soccer) and George (rugby) were named 'Player of the day' for their respective teams. Ka pai, boys.

 Last week more than half the children gained a Mathletics certificate. This meant that we could present the top three with their certificates and choose a 'Mathlete of the Week'. 

Congratulations to George, Addison and Uriel for beign the top three achievers and to George for being named 'Mathlete of the Week'. 

Keep working on Mathletics. 

Other notes:
Spelling and Basic Facts homework started this week. Remember sentences need to show that you understand what the word means. Reading and Mathletics are also part of the homework routine.

Term 3 Week 1 Assembly Certificate

At this week's school assembly Addison received a certificate.

Ka wani kei, Addison, we are proud of you.

Isabella and Joe were presented with their Gold Mathletics certificates. Ka pai.

Thank you for having your child at school early so that we were able to be seated in church before mass started. I am very proud of the way the children participated in the mass.

Unfortunately the planned hockey session was cancelled. We hope to have our first session next Friday afternoon. It would be a good idea for the children to bring their sports shoes and (girls) shorts or trackpants each Friday so we are prepared for hockey if it does go ahead.

The big spelling test is over for the term. The children all did well - I didn't see much stressing this time. It is good to see that the children are growing their bank of known words. Spelling homework will start next week. 

Enjoy your weekend.

Bronze Mathletics Certificate

Today Uriel received her first Bronze Mathletics certificate. Ka pai, Uriel, we are proud of you.

Happy Birthday

Today Ephrem turned 7. We sang 'Happy Birthday' and wished Ephrem all the best for the coming year.

Yesterday Joe was named 'Mathlete of the Week'. Ka pai, Joe, we are proud of you.






In the holidays Ashleigh entered a couple of horse shows. She won several ribbons. Congratulations, Ashleigh, well done.

Term 3 Week 1

Welcome back to school. It was great to see everyone this morning and to have a catch up on how the holidays went. Three children had birthdays over the holidays. Today we sang 'Happy Birthday' to:

Ashleigh (7); Sophie (7) and Joshua (8). We wish you all the best for the coming year.

Mathletics Stars

Last week Joe gained the first Room 5 Gold Mathletics certificate and Isabella gained the second Gold Mathletics certificate. A big congratulations to Joe and Isabella. This is an amazing achievement as it involves working on Mathletics regularly and gaining  at least 1000 points a week for 20 weeks.



During the holidays Bridie attended two dancing competitions. She competed against girls several years older than her and received certificates, ribbons and medals at each competition. Ka pai, Bridie.




Important notes for this week:
Homework: Reading, Mathletics and Spelling. Spelling homework this week is to learn as many list words as possible as we will be having another big spelling test either at the end of this week or early next week. (If you need another copy of the Essential Lists, please ask me).
Friday: Room 5 will attend 9am Mass. Please be at school before 8:45am so we can complete the roll and be seated in church before mass starts. 
Friday: The Year 3 children will be having hockey lessons on the next four Fridays (weather permitting). Please bring sports shoes and (girls) shorts to change into. The Year 2 children will join Room 6 during this time.

Looking at Term 3: This is a 10 week term.
Topic 1: Growing Plants - we will use the Inquiry Process to help us discover new things about plants and their importance in our lives. We will also attempt to grow some things. If you have spare egg cartons please send them to school.
Topic 2: The Commonwealth Games - we will follow this event over the next two weeks.
Music: the children will be learning the ukulele. The school has a class set so you will not have to purchase one of these.
Art: Monet study

We are all set for another busy term. Your support at home makes all the difference to the children's progress. If you have any questions or concerns, please come and see me.

Term 2 Week 9 - Last Day of the Term

Thank you for attending the school assembly today. The children did an amazing job of leading. Kei whaha hihi ahau o kotou - I am very proud of them.

Peter received the Special Character Award.

Peter, you are a kind, caring and considerate class member.

You always have an infectious smile and a cheerful word to brighten the day.

You are a positive role model who shows the Fruits of the Holy Spirit and the virtues of our school.

Your positive attitude to all aspects of school life shows that you are 'Stepping Up for Success'.

We are blest to have you in Room 5 and Christ the King School.

Aysha received a certificate.

Ka wani kei, Aysha, we are proud of you.

Today we dressed up in the colours of our FIFA World Cup countires - France (red, white and blue) and Columbia (red, blue and yellow). We all looked fantastic.

The Student Council organised some soccer games for us - check out our skills:

 

 

Happy holidays, safe travels and keep warm. See you all back on Monday 21 July.

Principal's Award

This morning Maria received a Principal's Award for the book she made about The Gingerbread Man. Maria's story had some twists in it and made for great reading. Ka pai, Maria, we are proud of you.




The Fantail Reading Group presented 'Rumplestiltskin'. Congratulations to Aysha, Bridie, Isabella, Addison and Elspeth for a polished performance of this fairy tale.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Addison on gaining her triple yellow tip belt in Tae Kwon Do with an A pass.