Week 2, Term 3

Week 2, Term 3 

First of all, Bridget and I really enjoyed watching the children share their learning with parents last week.  It was fantastic seeing even the quieter students in Room 4, stepping up and sharing their work.  Well Done Room 4!

Cross Country is on Monday afternoon.  Children can be picked up from the Cross country, please just let Neroli Laidlaw know when you are taking your child home. 

Library - We will be going to the library in Week 3 on Monday.  If you are getting overdue notices, don't worry too much as child library cards do not get overdue fines. :D

Year 4 Camp
If we could please have all permission slips for the Year 4 camp back by Monday please.  We need to organise who the adult help will be.  Also we are having a parent meeting on Tuesday at 7pm, it will be great to share our camp itinerary with you.

Thanks!

Claire Dwyer

Square or rectangle Mirrors Wanted

Hello,
If you have a small square or rectangular mirror at home, could you please bring this along to school.
😀

Term 3 - Week 1

Welcome back everyone to Term 3! We hope you had a lovely break. 

In Week 1 (Tuesday and Wednesday), we have three way conferences, if you haven't done so already please jump on to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz and use the code dm3gr and then follow the steps to book your interview. 

The children in Room 4, will be leading part of this conference and will be showing parents their books and discussing their learning. Here are some questions you might ask your child during the conference time. 

 

We will hand out a Planner for Term 3 during the conferences. 

Play Is the Way 
On Tuesday we are starting a programme called 'Play is The Way' - this is a programme that teaches Social and Emotional skills using guided play, classroom activities and empowering language.  The whole school will be doing this Tuesday-Thursday at 12.30-12.45 and their will be a different game each week.  Room 4 will also be doing activities during the week which are called "Life Rafts". 

Gymnastics - Each Wednesday at 10.30-11.15 Room 4 will be doing gymnastics in the school hall.  This programme runs for 8weeks. 

Reconciliation
If your child is making their First Reconciliation there will be a meeting on Thursday at 6.30 in the chapel. 

Year 4 Parents! 

A quick update to allow people time to plan. Once we have everything confirmed, a note containing all information will come home on the first day of term 3. This note will include a slip to complete, for parents who wish to accompany us on this trip, which will need to be returned to school mid week 1. This will allow time for police vetting to be undertaken. Our BOT require all parents attending overnight camps to undergo this process, as part of their approval of the camp. This approval has already been gained from our BOT. We will require 10 parents. This year we also require a Dad who is prepared to speak for us at the marae. 

There will be a parent meeting in week 2 for all parents, where the confirmed programme will be presented, along with more finalised costings.

Dates: Wednesday 12^th September/Friday 14^th September

Leaving 8:30 returning 3:30 – 4pm.

Learning Outcomes for:

Maori, Health and P.E, Science & Social Sciences, Art

Accommodation:

Wednesday 12^th: Dunedin Holiday Park

Thursday 13^th: Otakou Marae – Otago Peninsula 

We're looking forward to seeing you all at the conferences! 

Year 3 & 4 Camp, Term 3

Year 4 Parents! 

A quick update to allow people time to plan. Once we have everything confirmed, a note containing all information will come home on the first day of term 3. This note will include a slip to complete, for parents who wish to accompany us on this trip, which will need to be returned to school mid week 1. This will allow time for police vetting to be undertaken. Our BOT require all parents attending overnight camps to undergo this process, as part of their approval of the camp. This approval has already been gained from our BOT. We will require 10 parents. This year we also require a Dad who is prepared to speak for us at the marae. 

There will be a parent meeting in week 2 for all parents, where the confirmed programme will be presented, along with more finalised costings.

Dates: Wednesday 12^th September/Friday 14^th September

Leaving 8:30 returning 3:30 – 4pm.

Learning Outcomes for:

Maori, Health and P.E, Science & Social Sciences, Art

Accommodation:

Wednesday 12^th: Dunedin Holiday Park

Thursday 13^th: Otakou Marae – Otago Peninsula 

Hope you all have an amazing holiday! We look forward to catching up at the beginning of next term at Student Led Conferences. :D 

Week 10

Hi All, 

Monday we will be visiting Alexandra library, please remember books to return and your library card.

Monday and Tuesday, we will be listening to everyone share their poem. Thanks to those who have already performed, we have been very impressed so far! 
Eisteddfod assembly will be on Thursday - 1.30pm 

Tuesday and Thursday we have ice skating, please remember warm clothes - jacket, socks, gloves and helmet. A change of clothes is a good idea just incase you get wet! 

On Wednesday, we are on Mass.  All are welcome. Those children who are altar servers will be presented with a cross to wear on their uniform that Fr Vaughan will bless. 
Also on Wednesday at 2.30pm we have Brett Fairweather coming to school to do a Jump Jam session, which will be loads of fun! 

Alexandra Pastoral Area Sacramental Programme 2018
(First Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Holy Communion)
The programme begins with a parent meeting on Thursday 5 July at 7pm in the
church side chapel (accessed from the back of the church). Child and parent
preparation sessions will take place on Thursday evenings. Timetables etc. will
be covered at the parent meeting. Please be aware that children are eligible to
receive these Sacraments when they reach 7 years-of-age. Please enrol your
child in the programme ASAP. Enrolment forms are available in the church foyer
and St Gerard’s School office. Enquiries to: Fr Vaughan 03 448 9615
frvjpleslie@yahoo.com or Loretta Fonseca 03 449 2477 kiwis2001@xtra.co.nz

Three Way Conferences 
Interviews are Week 1, Term 3, Tues 24th July and Wed 25th July.
Please go to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz and use the code dm3gr and then follow the steps to book your interview. We hope you will all take this opportunity to talk with us.

We hope you all have a safe and relaxing holiday.
Blessings,
Claire Dwyer