Paremata School

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Tuesday 28th July

Term 3 Week 2 2026

"Toia Mai Te Waka Nei" is a waiata about teamwork. It reminds us that, like people pulling a waka together, we are stronger when we work together, help one another, and never give up. 

Nau mai, haere mai ki tō mātou akomanga.

Welcome to our classroom.

He harikoa ahau ki te kite i a koe. 

I am very pleased to see you.

Kaiako can use this greeting to welcome whānau to the learning conversations taking place this week and next

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.

So far New Zealand has claimed five medals at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. They have all come in the pool, with Erika Fairweather scoring two silvers and a bronze, Lewis Clareburt winning a silver and Hazel Ouwehand a bronze.

Australia is currently topping the medal tally, with 17 golds, 9 silvers and 13 bronze medals.

When you take your ipu pepa to be emptied, please leave your lid in your classroom.

Week 2: Niamh, Bonnie, Isla, Elizabeth

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: Juliet and Rachel

Kai nui: Carol and Mrs Britz

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.     

Commonwealth Games 2026 Update

• • Erika Fairweather – Women's 400m freestyle
  • Erika Fairweather – Women's 1500m freestyle
  • Lewis Clareburt – Men's 200m individual medley 
  Bronze Medals
  • • Erika Fairweather – Women's 200m freestyle
    • Hazel Ouwehand – Women's 50m butterfly 

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	Shute, Gareth	781.63
Kickin' it : the Richie Mo'unga story	Riley, David	796.333
Geography : a children's encyclopedia	Woodward, John	910