Week 10 T2 2020

Time flies when you’re having fun and this term is really flying! We are really very proud of our Kakano whanau. These incredible little people are really moving with their learning, independence and, best of all, they show us every day that they are kind, respectful, positive and caring. We are so lucky to have such wonderful workmates.

This week:

Mon:

Tues: K2 - Library

Wed: K1 - Library

Thurs: K3 - Library

Fri: Sacred Heart Liturgy

       Golden Time

Literacy Focus:

We have noticed that many of our learners have quite strong skills in phonics, reading or writing BUT they aren’t always able to see how their skills and knowledge in one area can help them in another. This week we will be making the connections between phonics, reading and writing a little clearer. 

Maths Focus:

We will be continuing with subtraction. You can help by practising counting backwards from any number 0-50. We also need to use our literacy skills in maths - what words tell us that the problem is subtraction? (Take away, left, gives, …) 

Religious Education:

Ko te Wairua Tapu a te Atua, he wairua aroha, he wairua rangimarie,

he wairua hari. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of love, peace and joy.  We will be learning how to share love, peace and joy with the people around us. We will also be preparing for the Feast of the Sacred Heart. On this feast day, we recognise and celebrate Jesus endless love for us. If you celebrate the Sacred Heart in a special way (heart art, heart baking, special prayer…) we would love for you to share your celebration with us on educa.

Mid-year reporting and conferencing: 

We have decided due to the Covid-19 outbreak to do our mid-year reporting a little differently this year.  You have been a huge part of our teaching team this term and we are very interested in getting your views on how learning at home went for your child. The rubric, that was sent home on Friday, will form the base of a ‘collaborative mid-year report’. 

 

Please, complete the learning at home section and return the form to school, by Wednesday, so that we can complete our part.  In the first weeks of Term 3 we will sit down together and use the completed form, as well as information about academic progress, to set goals for the new term. We have really enjoyed working alongside you this term and are looking forward to keeping the momentum going. Thank you for your incredible efforts and your support.

Assembly

Another big "Congrats!" to Kakano 3 for their assembly. You are so cool, calm and collected - I am a very proud teacher. I have put a few photos in the previous blog post AND there are a bunch more on educa.