Let's make sure we know the words to our national anthem so that we can join in when our athletes win gold in the Commonwealth Games.
Nau mai, hoki mai ki te kura!
Welcome back to school!
Kia hihiko, kia māia, kia kaha.
Be enthusiastic, be confident, be strong.
He wā hou, he tīmatanga hou!
It's a new time and a fresh start!
Gardens
- Please leave the stones edging the hexagonal garden outside Rooms 5 and 6 in the garden where they belong.
-There are new plants in the Peace Garden area. Please take care of them by not walking or running through the areas that have been planted.
Kaua e wareware:
Term 2 and 3 - Please stay off the field before school to give it a chance to dry out and avoid mud and grass through the classrooms.
Stop and check before crossing drive through entrances and exits.
The hall is out of bounds at lunchtime. Please use the outdoor areas and other designated spaces instead.
When playing tag please slow right down and walk around corners.
When you take your ipu pepa to be emptied, please leave your lid in your classroom.
Week 1:
Please collect the masks and gloves from Ursula after lunch on Thursday and return them when you have finished.
Please collect bait from Rm 5 after lunch and check and rebait traps. Remember to wash your hands afterwards.
You are welcome to check traps on other days and deal with any catches.
Kai iti:
Kai nui:
Tārere nui timetable is in place from 8.20am. No helmet, no wheels.
Week 2: Thursday 30 July - Parent-teacher interviews. School closes at 1pm.
Week 3: Tuesday 4 August - Parent-teacher interviews. School closes at 1pm.
BOOK OF THE WEEK
Peaceful like a panda : 30 mindful moments for playtime, mealtime, bedtime -- or anytime! by Kira Willey (Non fiction 158.1) Does your child need a moment of calm? In this 5 minute meditation for kids, we’ll take inspiration from the gentle, peaceful panda. Pandas know how to slow down, relax, and enjoy the moment—just like we can! Through deep breathing, gentle visualization, and positive affirmations, this meditation will help kids feel calm, safe, and at ease. Whether it’s after a busy day, before bedtime, or whenever a little extra peace is needed, this short meditation is the perfect way to reset and unwind.
PUKAPUKA PIKITIA (PICTURE BOOK)
NZ fish of the week = Ngā ika o te wiki
Torckler, Gillian
T
FICTION SERIES
The farm sleepover
Rippin, Sally
RIP
Greg's spooky suprise
Rippin, Sally
RIP
Trouble at the farm
Ahmed, Sufiya
AHM
KORERO PONO (NON FICTION)
Satellites
Peridot, Kate
629.4
Songs from the Shaky Isles : a short history of popular music in New Zealand