Term 3, Week 9

Room 4 Newsletter:  Term 3, Week 9

Sunday 18th September, 2016.

Congratulations to those children who received the Sacrament of Confirmation this morning. It was a very special Mass, led by the Bishop, and it was lovely to see you supported by your extended families and the parish. Well done.

Important dates coming up:

*Class presentations of Singing Eisteddfods Monday and Tuesday this week.

*Athletics Rotations this week on Monday and Wednesday at 2.10 pm – you may wear your sports gear on these days.

*Eisteddfod Assembly this Thursday, 22^nd September, 1.30 pm in the hall.

*Friday 23^rd September – last day of term.

*School Musical – Noah: Matinee 1 pm and Evening performance 6.30 pm Wednesday 19^th October. Evening performance Thursday 20^th October.

*Monday 24^th October – Labour Day.

*Tuesday 25^th October – Self defense class for year 3 & 4 girls (all day).

*Wednesday 26^th October – School Athletics Day.

*Sacrament of First Holy Communion – Sunday 20^th November.

Criteria Sheet for Singing Eisteddfods

WALTs - We are learning to:

·      Prepare and present a song using performance skills and techniques.

·      Reflect on the live performances of the eisteddfod songs.

Introduction	/5
Pitch	/5
Diction	/5
Audience suitability	/5
Preparation	/5
Total Score Teacher comment	/25

Last week of term:

We’re all taking one day at a time as the term rolls to a rapid close. We have our School Garden session tomorrow with Sue, during which we will be composting and planting. School musical practices will happen on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. And with athletics training and eisteddfods thrown in there, it will be a very busy week to finish with. Please encourage your child to collect up as many personal belongings as possible to take home.

I trust you all have a wonderful spring break, and enjoy the time with your families.

Thank you for a great term.

Markelle J

Term 3, Week 8

Room 4 Newsletter:  Term 3, Week 8

Sunday 11th September, 2016.

Thank you all for your support for our camp, it was a huge success. Hopefully the children were full of positive experiences on their return, and hopefully their toothbrushes had been used! A big exercise in self-management.

To see the iMovie of all our adventures, please try and join us for assembly at 2.10 on Friday in the hall. You should be very proud of your children.

Important dates coming up:

*School Photos: Monday 12th September. Room 4’s photo will be about mid-morning. Please come to school in tidy uniform, and have sports team gear available too.

*Parent night for Confirmation: This Thursday 15^th Sept, 7 pm at Father Pat’s.

*Sunday 18^th September – 9 am Mass: Sacrament of Confirmation.

My Migration Story:

This week is Social Justice Week, and the focus is on being aware that we all have a migration story. For homework, please discuss with your child where their grandparents or great-grandparents came from. We are going to make a big class poster comparing the foods and customs of those countries of origin, with the foods and customs in New Zealand.

Eisteddfods:

This term we are presenting songs for Eisteddfods. Please encourage your child to choose an appropriate song, and practise singing this at home. There will also be plenty of opportunities to practise it in class this week, and classroom presentations will be at the beginning of Week 9.

Have a great week. 

Markelle J

Room 4 Newsletter:  Term 3, Week 7

Saturday 3rd September, 2016.

We were delighted to welcome Frans back to class this week for parts of each morning from Wednesday till Friday. I hope your Dad enjoyed the amazing Father’s Day card that you wrote Frans.

Important dates coming up:

*Wednesday 7^th- Friday 9^th September: Year 3 & 4 Camp to Dunedin. YAY!!!!

*School Photos: Monday 12th September - the Monday straight after camp.  Order forms will come home in homework clear files today (Monday) and need to be returned to Alyssa in the office as soon as possible.

*Parent night for Confirmation: Thursday 15^th Sept, 7 pm at Father Pat’s.

*Sunday 18^th September – 9 am Mass: Sacrament of Confirmation.

It’s hard to believe Camp week is here, but it is, and there’s only a few sleeps to go! Here is the final itinerary. Sleep well everyone, you’ll need all your energy for the adventure.

Year 3 & 4 Camp Itinerary 2016

Wednesday 7th September	8 am: Meet at the Church car park. 8.30 am: Depart St. Gerard’s. 11.45 am – 12.15 pm: Lunch at Moana Pool, Dunedin. 12.15 pm – 1. 15 pm: Swim and Hydro-slide. 2 pm: Arrive Dunedin Holiday Park. 3-5 pm Dunedin Art Gallery. 6 pm: Dinner – Fish and chips, coleslaw and rolls at the Lodge. 7 pm: Sand dunes – depending on weather.
Thursday 8th September	9 am: Depart from Dunedin Holiday Park. Travel to Ōtākou Marae. 9.50 am: Arrive Marae. 10 am: Pōwhiri (Welcome). 11 am – 3 pm: LEOTC Programme: Weaving, Instruments, Story-telling. 3 – 5 pm: Marae activities. 6 pm: Dinner. Overnight stay at Marae.
Friday 9th September	9 am: Depart Ōtākou Marae. 10 am – 12 noon: Museum - Activity Programme. Lunch. 1 pm: Depart for Alexandra. Approx. 3.30 pm: Arrive home.

*Ben Donaldson: Emergency vehicle.

Camp Groups.

Group 1: Maria Shea	Group 6: Tracey Reid
Lars, Hayvin Payton, Grace	Mason, Angus Charlotte O, Amelia
Group 2: Savio Fonseca	Group 7: Martin Jenkinson
David, Adam Ana, Sophia	Casey, Charlotte K Sully, Gabrielle
Group 3: Ben Donaldson	Group 8: Cara Stewart
Charlie, Quinn Rhianna, Annajhay	Bobbie, Jacko Jelena, Keira
Group 4: Christine Skinner	Group 9: Bernie Brown
Cait, Alia,  Lily	Joshua, Jacqui Jack S
Group 5: Georgina Dacosta	Group 10: Fraser Reid
Kimberley, Dani Otis, Tadhg	Archie, Zaria Greer, Sophie

Bunk Rooms at the Lodge

All of these rooms are off a long passage and the lodge is completely separate from the general camping ground.  No children will be out and about in the general camping ground without a parent’s supervision and a teacher being advised.

112: 1 double bed & 3 singles Maria Shea: Cait, Grace, Annajhay	Passage	101: 1 double bed & 3 singles Tracey Reid: Gabrielle, Sophie, Zaria
111: 1 double bed & 3 singles Savio Fonseca: David, Adam, Lars, Sully		102: 1 double bed & 3 singles Mrs Beilby: Charlotte O, Charlotte K
110: 1 double bed & 4 singles Martin Jenkinson: Mason, Hayvin, Quinn, Bobbie		103: 4 single beds Bernie Brown: Jacqui, Casey, Jelena
109: 1 double bed & 4 singles Ben Donaldson: Charlie, Joshua, Angus, Jack S		104: 1 double bed & 3 singles Mrs Ward & Mrs Waldron: Amelia, Payton
108: 1 double bed & 3 singles Cara Stewart: Sophia, Ana, Alia		105: 1 double bed & 3 singles Georgina Dacosta: Kimberley, Keira, Dani
107: 4 single beds Christine Rhianna, Greer, Lily M		106: 1 double bed & 3 singles Fraser Reid: Archie, Jacko, Otis, Tadhg

Looking forward to a great camp!  Markelle J