WHAT'S ON TOP
Paremata School's Daily News
Term 2 - Week 4 - 2025
Wednesday 21st May
Library is CLOSED 10 - 12:30
Ko te Tūrei tēnei rā te rua tekau ma tahi ō Mei
WHAKAPONO KIA KOE
Believe in Yourself
Attitude Determines Altitude
Rerenga Kōrero
Phrase of the week
The FIELD is CLOSED today!!
Patrols
2025 Paremata School Cross Country
THURSDAY 22nd May - New Date
The school cross country will run as normal in the morning with our year group races for those who are participating.
In the afternoon we have planned a fun colour run.
Everyone (runners and non-runners) is able to participate.
Colour Run
THURSDAY 22nd May - New Date
- 1:45pm.
Classes will run the obstacle course with their buddy class.
There will be 3 different sections to the run - hurdles; hoops and obstacles;
and the colour throwing.
Please wear a white top, or if you don't have white then black will be ok too. An old t shirt is best but this colour should wash out of newer t shirts as well.
If you have goggles or sunglasses you may wish to wear these to protect your eyes for the colour run.
This will be a fun run to finish off the day of Cross Country.
Paper Bins - Wednesday & Friday @ 1:30pm
Compost-
Message from Rachel
Kāhui Rangatahi Rōpū, please meet Rachel in Room 8 for a quick meeting today (Wednesday) at 12:30. Bring your lunch.
New Zealander of the Week...
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.
Duty Teachers
1st Half: Clare & Ursula
TERM 2 IMPORTANT DATES:
Week 4 Tuesday 20th May - School Cross Country & Colour Run
Thursday 22nd May - Cross Country & Colour Run!
Friday 23rd May - Teacher Only Day (NO SCHOOL)
Week 5 Tuesday 27th May - Cross Country Postponement 2
Friday 30th May - Ngāti Toa - Wānanga/ Bus trip. Meet in Room 5 at 9 am.
Week 6 Monday 2nd June - Kings Birthday (NO SCHOOL)
Tuesday 3rd June - Parumoana Cross Country
Week 7 Thursday 12th June - Powhiri
Week 8 Thursday 19th June - Matariki Morning
Friday 20th June - Matariki (NO SCHOOL)
Week 9 Tuesday 24th June - Regional Cross Country
Friday 27th June - Kids Uni Trip
| BOOK OF THE WEEK | ||
| The incredible octopus : meet the eight -armed wonder of the sea by Erin Spencer (Non Fiction - 594) The Incredible Octopus combines amazing photos with in-depth facts to get kids aged 7 and up excited about octopuses and the underwater world in which they live. Readers are introduced to the fascinating biology of the octopus, from its 3 hearts and 9 brains to suction cups and how they work, and learn all about what it's like to be an octo  pus: how they use camouflage and ink, what they eat, and how they reproduce (nests and eggs!). The book also explores the intelligence and playfulness of this animal-and, of course, the famous stories of octopuses who escaped their tanks. Readers will meet 13 different species of octopuses and find out what makes them unique, from the most venomous and best disguised to the deepest and coldest. They'll also get a glimpse into exciting octopus research, technology inspired by octopuses, and ways to help conserve our oceans. | ||
| PUKAPUKA PIKITIA (PICTURE BOOK) | ||
| Titiro = look | Bishop, Gavin | B |
| Bear's lost glasses | Timmers, Leo | T |
| A penguin like me | Pfister, Marcus | P |
| Garland of lights : a Diwali story | Soundar, Chitra | S |
| Where will the sleepy sheep sleep? | Metzenthen, David | M |
| KORERO PAKI (FICTION) | ||
| Super sleuth : a murder mystery | Walliams, David | WAL |
| The apprentice's quest | Hunter, Erin | HUN |
| Cyclone Bola | Beattie, Kath | BEA |
| KORERO PONO (NON FICTION) | ||
| Transport! | Fitzgerald, Ian | 388 |
| Diwali | Chapman, Sital Gorasia | 394.26 |
| Buzzz! : native bugs of Aotearoa | Bixley, Donovan | 595.7 |
| How technology works | DK | 600 |
| The spectacular science of inventions | Colson, Rob | 600 |
| Basketball all-stars | Clayton, David | 796.323 |
Class Library Visit Days
Monday: Ruma Korimako (4)
Ruma Tui (2)
Ruma Hihi (15)
Ruma Kakapo (13)
Tuesday: Ruma Pukeko (8)
Ruma Ruru (3)
Ruma Kiwi (16)
Wednesday: Ruma Kokako (9)
Ruma Miromiro (1A)
Thursday: Ruma Takahae (14)
Friday: Ruma Kakariki (11)
Ruma Kea (10)
Ruma Kotuku (7)
Ruma Piwakawaka (6)
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