Paremata School's Daily News
Friday 12th April
Ko te Paraire tēnei rā te tekau mā rua o Āperira
Term 1 - Week 11 - 2024
Believe in Yourself
Attitude Determines Altitude
WHAKAPONO KIA KOE
Paremata School’s
Book Week Quiz 2024: Day 4
Years 1 - 4 Quiz Answers: CLASS: ________________
Some famous characters have escaped from their books! Please name them.
1. Spot
2. Peppa Pig
3. Very Hungry Caterpillar
4. What does Sam-I-am eat with Green eggs? Ham
5. What type of animal is Macca in Aaron Blabey’s Macca books? An alpaca
6. What is the name of the boy in “Where the Wild Things Are”? Max
7. In the nursery rhyme “Hey diddle, diddle, the cat and the fiddle”, what did the dish run away with? Spoon
8. What everyday item does Mary Poppins use to fly? Umbrella
9. What kind of factory does Willy Wonka own that Charlie wins a golden ticket to visit? Chocolate Factory
110. In the books about Hairy Maclary by Lynley Dodd what is the name of the character is as big as a horse? Hercules Morse
Years 5-8 Quiz Answers: CLASS: ________________
1. What is the title of the David Walliams book where Ben and his Granny try to steal the Crown Jewels? Gangsta Granny
2. What is the name of the dog part of Dogman? Greg
3. What do the initials BFG stand for? Big Friendly Giant
4. What is the name given to a person who draws pictures in book? Illustrator
5. What is the White Rabbit’s catchphrase (what he’s always saying)? “I’m late, I’m late for a very important date”
6. The Northern Lights and The Subtle Knife are two the books in David Pullmans trilogy series called what? His Dark Materials
7. Who throws the tea party in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland? The Mad Hatter
8. What is it called when the writer uses a name they chose instead of using their real name? Pen Name or Nom de Plume or pseudonym or fake name or alias
A famous example of this is JK Rowling whose name is Joanne Rowling and Robert Galbraith. C.S. Lewis’, the author of Alice in Wonderland, real name was Charles Lutwidge Dodgson.
Extra Point: What reason might an author not use their real name?
To conceal their identity, to protect themselves, to avoid discrimination, to increase the chance of success, explore new styles, genres or audiences
9. What are humans know as in the Wings of fire series?
- Scavengers
- Chumps
- The animals
- The Lovin’ Spoonful
10. The author of Charlotte’s Web also wrote which book?
- The Cricket in Times Square
- Stuart Little
- Jungle Book
- Mr. Popper’s Penguins
PARAMETA SCHOOL BOOK WEEK 2024
We are now in full swing of our Book Week celebrating the magic of books and promoting the joy of reading. There is a healthy competition running between classes to answer the daily quiz questions and outlines have started appearing on class room windows. Make your “wonderland name” to go in a lucky draw to win a book - come and put it in the correct syndicate box for your room. Also last chance to guess how many chocolate hearts in the jar to win the whole jar full.
On Friday its time to strut your stuff. Get creative with with your hats (and if you wish dress up as well) for the fun Hat Parade on the netball courts at 9am. If the weather is bad, we will hopefully get a break to parade around the school.
HATS OFF TO READING: SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
Still time for those MAD ABOUT READING to visit the HATS OFF TO READING BOOK FAIR.. Last days for Kids to bring your family so you can look together and parents you can help find their next favourite book and be involved in shaping your child’s reading habits.
OPENING TIMES - FINAL DAY
Frid 12th April 8:30 – 9:00am & 3:00 – 4:30pm
Not only are you purchasing engaging and affordable books, you are also supporting our school. A percentage of the Book Fair sales goes towards reward points, the more the total amount, the 
higher the percentage. We then use this to expand our library collection, ensuring more exciting books for everyone to enjoy!
DON’T BE LATE FOR THIS VERY IMPORTANT DATE !
By order of the Queen of hearts
Rerenga Kōrero
Kei te pehea koe?
How are you?
Kei te hiawai ahau.
I'm thirsty.
Patrols
Here is the Patrol Roster for the first week of Term 2. It will be shared with you later today.
RECYCLING BINS
Bring your yellow bins (hard plastics 1, 2 & 5 only) and your grey bins (cardboard and paper - flat not screwed up) to the recycling centre behind the containers from 1:30 to 1:45 pm. A waste warrior will be there to help you.
LOST ITEMS AT THE OFFICE
If you have lost a silver pandora bracelet or a blue stainless steel drink bottle, Marie has them at the office.
BRYCE'S BANG-ON BURGERS
$5.00 gets you a bun with a meat patty, lettuce, cheese and sauce. Collect a prepaid ticket from the office at lunch time if you have already ordered and paid online.
WAVE TV! FIRST EPISODE FOR 2024!
Prepare to be wowed by Paremata School's Wave TV - click on the link below:
But wait! There's MORE!
Big Swing Timetable
Rāhina - Yr 3&4/ Kōwhai Team
Rātu - Yr 5&6/ Kauri Team
Rāapa -Yr 7&8/ Kahikatea Team
Rāpare -Yr 3&4/ Kōwhai Team
Rāmere - Yr 5&6/ Kauri Team
The Big Swing Timetable is in place from 8:20 a.m.
TERM 1
WEEK 11: BOOK WEEK READ-A-THON finishes today - money to the office
Friday April 12th HAT PARADE (or character) 9 am on court; winners of Book Week competitions announced!
END OF TERM 1 Friday April 12th
TERM 2 COMMENCES Monday April 29th
