Term 2, Week 9

Room 4 Newsletter:  Term 2, Week 9

Sunday 25^th June, 2017

Important Dates coming up:

*Ice-skating dates: Tuesday 27^th June, Thursday 29^th June, Tuesday 4^th July.

*Sacrament of Penance (Reconciliation): Tuesday 27^th June at 6 pm in the Church.

*Room 3 & 4 Exodus Walk: This Friday from noon (see note below).

*Poetry Eisteddfods – In class Monday and Tuesday of Week 10.

*St. John’s in Schools Programme: Room 4 will be Wednesday 5^th July: 9-10 am.

* Eisteddfod Assembly: Thursday 6^th July – 1.30 pm in the hall.

*Friday 7^th July: Cultural Assembly – 1.30 pm in the hall.

*Friday 7^th July: Mufti Day. Last day of term.

Poetry Eisteddfods:

The children are working very well on their poetry Eisteddfods. Thank you for supporting them with some practise at home. Poetry eisteddfods will be held in class next week on Monday 3^rd July and Tuesday 4^th July, with Eisteddfod Assembly on Thursday 6^th July at 1.30 pm in the hall.

Cultural Assembly:

Our Cultural Assembly is an opportunity for children of families from other countries and cultures who would like to share one aspect of that country or culture. If you think this could be your child, please encourage them to make themselves available and support them with what they could share. I am happy to work with you on this and make time available in class for them to practise. An example might be a song, speech, photos, pictures, costume or simply a story about your journey.

Room 3 & 4 Exodus Walk to the Promised Land:

This week we are planning to go on an Exodus Walk. We will follow Moses and Aaron out of Egypt and through the wilderness in search of the Promised Land that God promised to his people.

When: This Friday, 30^th June, leaving school at 12 noon, returning approximately 2.40 pm.

What to bring:

*Clothing to change into - similar to Moses’ times, for example an old sheet to wrap around, some string or a scarf to tie it, and a tea-towel for their heads.

* A regular lunch-box, which we will carry in school bags, and eat once we have finally made it to the Promised Land.

Are there any Room 3 and 4 parents who could accompany us for this please?

Have a great week. 

Regards, Markelle Ward J

Term 2 Week 8

Room 4 Newsletter:  Term 2, Week 8

Sunday 18^th June, 2017

Important Dates coming up:

*Ice-skating dates: Tuesday 20^th June, Tuesday 27^th June, Thursday 29^th June, Tuesday 4^th July.

*Wednesday Mass this week led by Room 5 – 9 am in the Church.

*Assembly this week led by Room 1 & 2: Friday 2.10 pm in the Hall.

*Sacrament of Penance (Reconciliation): Tuesday 27^th June at 6 pm in the Church.

*Poetry Eisteddfods – Week 10.

Poetry Eisteddfods:

There will be a break from homework routines this week to allow for preparation of Poetry Eisteddfods. Please choose and practise a poem, and write an introduction for your poem. Class-time will be given over the next week or so, to practise and work on this at school as well.

POETRY  EISTEDDFODS

WALT’s: We are Learning to…

• Present a poem to an audience.
• Use a clear voice.
• Practise using expression through the rhyme and rhythm of the poem.
• View and respond to poems presented by others.

Criteria

Marks	What I could do…..
Introduction – 5	Say the name and author of your poem. Explain why you chose the poem.
Presentation – 10	Clear, strong voice. Show humour if appropriate. Show expression. Make eye contact with the audience. Use a prop. Do some actions. Pause for full stops and commas. Try not to rush. Enjoy it! J
Preparation – 5	Know your poem off-by-heart. Speak steadily. Show that you are comfortable with your audience because you know your poem well. Make it suitable for your audience.
Voice – 5	Strong. Clear. Expression. Head raised so you can be heard right to the back of the room. Questions.

Have a great week.  Regards, Markelle Ward J

Term 2, Week 7

Room 4 Newsletter:  Term 2, Week 7

Sunday 11^th June, 2017

St Gerard’s skating starts on Tuesday 13^th June.

Room 3 & 4 Skating: 

Those with full rink concession tickets are not required to pay the entry portion of the programme as long as the class teacher has sighted this ticket. The teacher then records the names on the daily payment sheet.

·      Costs:  Rooms 1, 2, 7, 3 & 4: 5 sessions plus bus to and from the rink $45.

·      Dates:  Tuesday 13^th June, Tuesday 20^th June, Tuesday 27^th June, Thursday 29^th June, Tuesday 4^th July.

• Time: 10 am -11 am: (bus leaves school at 9:40am and returns 11:10am).

Health and Safety regulations: from Ice-In-Line:

1. All children are to wear appropriate warm clothing such as track pants, hats, jackets and gloves – no skirts or shorts.
2. The wearing of cycle helmets (or similar) is compulsory for school groups.
3. Running is not permitted on the ice surface or the rink surrounds.

Suggestion: that children NOT wear 2 pairs of socks or really thick socks as this can affect the size skate that they require.

Room 4 Assembly:

Well done Room 4 for your efforts at Assembly on Friday. It was nice to have so many parents there. After presenting our Garden Structures at Assembly and at Mass on Sunday, they will now take their proud place in the School Garden.

Pacific Nation Study and Climate Change:

Thank you Room 4 for the wonderful writing and publishing that has been going on with your Information Reports. We have learnt so much about our Pacific neighbour nations: Vanuata, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Fiji and Tonga. We have also looked at the effects of climate change on all Pacific islands. The children have a new appreciation of how real this is, and what we must all do to support those affected by drought, flood, cyclones and rising sea levels.

Please come and see the group posters proudly displayed in Room 4 if you get the chance.

Jelena, Gabrielle, Quinn and Mason produced their own play about the people of one island in Papua New Guinea who had to re-locate to Bougainville because of extreme weather and rising sea levels. What a great interpretation, and very well acted!!!

Have a great week.  Regards, Markelle Ward J

Year 3 & 4 Camp

Year 3/4 Camp 2017

There will not be a Parent meeting tomorrow (Thursday) evening for the Year 3 & 4 Camp. We have decided to postpone this meeting for a week or two until we have all the facts and information in front of us. Thank you for your patience. Markelle and Chris :)

Wednesday 7th June

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

Tomorrow Wednesday 7th June children are to wear sports uniform to school.

At 1.30pm they will be walking over the railway bridge to collect pinecones as a school. This is a school council initiative to raise funds for a new swing. Pinecones will be for sale in the school office from Thursday for $5 a sack. If you are able to come and help please let your classroom teacher know a.s.a.p.

The newsletter this week will be on Thursday. We also have cases of chicken pox!! If your child gets these please let the school know ASAP, as we need to advise Frans's family.

Many thanks