Swimming

We are absolutely LOVING going swimming... but many children find it a real challenge to un/dress themselves. To help streamline the experience perhaps families could help out by practising (with speed)...especially the 'tricky' parts like turning clothing in the right way, and doing buttons. It would be greatly appreciated!

Junior School Welcomes Room 2 New Entrants

5 of our 7 New Entrants were welcomed to school during this afternoon's Junior Assembly...
We are really glad to have you at Hauraki School! Welcome Harrison, Benjamin, Tessa, Samuel and Kody. Unfortunately Jamie and Finn were absent (so we'll have to welcome them officially next time).

How are we learning?

Many of you will have heard Mrs Franklin's SOLO presentation at the "Meet the Teacher" evening the other week...But for those of you that weren't able to make it, you may like to check out one or both of these sites: hooked-on-thinking.com
hooked-on-thinking.wikispaces.com

Introducing 'Constable Dave'

Today Constable Dave came to meet us and show us how to be safe crossing the road! He was funny, and made J pull the stickers right out the door!!!
He talked to us about always holding an adult or older person's hand when we cross the road.
We went up the driveway to practise...

He showed us how to stop, take 1 step back from the kerb, look & listen for traffic, then cross if it's safe. He reminded us to look both ways while we are crossing.
Then we tried it......Jamie went first!

The NZ Police website has some useful road safety information for parents in their Youth Education area, in the 'Schools' and 'Downloads' sections - including some information written in Asian and Pacific languages.

Maths Homework

Maths homework starts on Monday! Check your child's book bag for the sheet... it can be returned into the red box labeled "Work to be Marked" that's on the shelving at the front of the room when it's finished. Please remember it needs to be named! Our first piece is a nice easy colour & count sheet to get into the homework routine. I appreciate feedback from parents on how the work went - this helps me make appropriate choices for future homework.
For those of you wanting a little something more this week, click here for some online activities...there are 15 different simple games covering a variety of concepts, but I'd recommend games 1, 3, 5, 6 and 7, with game 11 as an extension for those wanting more! Have fun!

Junior School Stars!

Our first Junior School Assembly this afternoon celebrated the achievements of Brooklyn, J, and Tatenda. Brooklyn has been settling down to his work quickly, J has worked really hard at using his pointing finger to point slowly and carefully to each word when reading, and Tatenda behaves wonderfully with great manners! Well done you 3!

We love to read!!!

In class we're working on the letters of the alphabet, learning what they look like, their names and the sounds they make. Click this link to a neat web site you may like to look at with your child...Alphabet activities at Starfall.com
Letters we've looked at so far are: s a t i and coming up are p n.
It's easy for children to use - clicking on the sparkly stars takes them to the next page.
There are many other activities and games on the website, but try the alphabet ones initially!

Stars of the Week!

Congratulations to Angela and Finn who received certificates at today's School Assembly. Both were recognised for using wonderful manners and excellent classroom behaviour. Well done, our first certificates for the year!

Meet the Team

Our schoolwide "Meet the Teacher" evening is this Monday 9th February at 7pm in the school Hall.
The evening starts with an introduction from Mrs Franklin, then each syndicate (Junior/Middle/Senior school) presents information specific to them. There is a time for any queries or questions after that...this is a great way to find out how the syndicate operates and how you can best support your child in their learning and school life.
I hope to see you there!

Ready, Set, Go!.......

The year has started and Room 2 welcomes 15 faces - 8 returning from Term 4 last year and 7 brand new entrants...

Our swimming days are on Thursday and Friday, so please send along clearly named togs and towel in a named bag on those days. It is really important that all your child's clothing is clearly named as everyone's uniform looks the same as the next. If necessary you can look for lost property in our corridor - there's a shelf for shoes and a large bin for clothing. Alternatively the caretakers put any items they find in the large plastic bin under the pergola.