Walk

Well done Year 8 for your walk/run of Fensham Reserve yesterday.  I was very tired last night from walking it.  Next week it is Mount Dick.  Think about and try to organise correct clothing and shoes to wear.  Remember a drink bottle.

New planting venue

I have just checked my emails and the venue has changed.  The email read...

Just some important information regarding the location.  We are now going to the farm of John Foreman

611 Dalefield Road

Carterton

This is past the Dalefield school.  Drive until you see the Greater Wellington cars and park on the side of the road.

Planting and Nature Study Day - this Wednesday

Sorry for the short notice as this has just been confirmed today…

 

On Wednesday 30^th July (this week) we have been given the opportunity to work with Richard Parkes from Greater Wellington Regional Council for a Planting Day between 10 and 12.

We will be planting at Kendall Farm, Haringa Road, Carterton.   Fonterra Supply Number 46481.

We will do about 1 hour of planting and 1 hour of a nature study.   Esther will be working with us as well as a small group of South End School students.

There won’t be a postponement date for this planting day and it will go ahead unless we are rung on the morning. 

We have been given this opportunity as a result of our Citizenship and Water Inquiry in Term 1.  It also fits in with this terms learning Strong Heart, Strong, Mind, Strong Body.

The timeframe for the trip is:

We will be leaving school at 9:45 and travelling to Kendall Farm, Haringa Road, Carterton.   From 10:00am until 12:00pm we will be planting and doing the Nature Study. Then travel back at Carterton School by 12:15. 

For this outing I need your parent consent that your child is able to attend.  If you are able to provide transport let me know Tuesday.

Your child will need to wear mufti (suitable clothes for planting) on that day.

If you have any questions please come and see me at school or ring me on 379 6624(Home). 

As said previously sorry for the short notice as this has just been confirmed today.

Week One Term 3

Kia ora koutou!

Wow! That week went fast!  It was a busy week - It was Te Reo Maori week, the beginning of the Commonwealth Games and our first week back.

Thank you to all of the families who sent back the family brainstorm about 'Healthy Mind, Healthy Heart, Healthy Body'.  We will put together all of the ideas you had so we can have a look at them as a class.  (There won't be any names attached to it.)
This term the winner of the Homework Voucher (No homework for a week) was Holly.  Congratulations Holly.  You can use that voucher at any time during this term.

The Team Homework sheets were given out on Monday 21st July but Room 12 have decided that they would like a weekend to do the homework in.  So our homework routine will now be ...homework will be given out on Friday and due in on the following Friday.  So last weeks homework is due this Friday which is the 1st August.  Students have had extra time this time around.

I will not be having my CRT day on Thursday 31st July as it is now our School Open day and I would like to be in the classroom on that day, as we will have visitors in and out of the classroom and school all day.  But I will be away from school on Friday 1st August (so the reliever will help mark and collect in the homework.)

Last week several notices were given out about upcoming events like caving, Year 8 tramps, Powell Hut and our end of year camp.  On these notes there were dates as well the cost of each event. 
Please send back the return slips as soon as possible so we can organise these events thoroughly.

The raffle for our end of year camp was drawn on Friday and winners have been notified.  Thank you for your support in selling the tickets.  Mr B has a record of how much to take off your end of year camp fees.

Please message me if you have any comments, questions or ideas. 

Thanks!

Raffles

All Raffle tickets are due back tomorrow - sold or unsold.
Thanks

Student of the Term

William Renall

Diligence, cooperation, enthusiasm and respect in every aspect of school life!

We admire the dedication, time and effort you put into everything you do at school.

You show commitment to everything you do as well as take on new challenges and responsibilities and you strive for excellence in these areas.

You are achieving to a high standard in all curriculum areas.

You are an amazing role model and fantastic leader for all!

You are an absolute pleasure to teach.  Ka pai William!

 

 

 

Farewell Christian

We found out yesterday that Christian has left Carterton School and is going to Discovery School in Tawa.  We wish his all the best at his new school. 

Other Room 12 Information

Team Kahikatea Room 12 Newsletter

‘Other Room 12 Information’

July 2014

Dear Parents, Caregivers, Whanau and Students,

 Kia ora and welcome back! I hope you and your families had an awesome break and are ready for  a busy term ahead!

 As we begin this term we congratulate William Renall who was awarded Room 12 Student of the Term for Term Two.  Throughout Term Two William showed diligence, cooperation, commitment, enthusiasm and respect in every aspect of school life!  During Term 2 William took on new challenges and responsibilities.  William strived for excellence in all areas of school life throughout Term 2.  William is an amazing role model for other students! Well done William!  

We look forward to finding out who Term 3 Student of the Term will be.

Term Three Team Kahikatea Learning:

This term our topic for inquiry is ‘Strong Mind, Strong Heart, Strong Body — Te Whare Tapawha’. 
This topic is about who we are and how we learn.  Students will inquire into ways that they can contribute positively to healthy communities and environments and ways they can improve their personal well-being as they contribute to a healthy community and environment.  This topic has a Health and Social Science focus.  At times there will be some homework tasks and your support for completing these tasks will be very valuable for your child’s learning.

Room 12 Learning:

Other learning topics during Term 3 = Graphica (this is a reading and writing study of Graphic Novels /comic book like novels), Leadership, Technology, Year 8’s Powell Hut expedition, gymnastics, soccer and hockey. 
 
Other information
Designcraft / Technology at Makoura:
The students’ technology sessions at Makoura College continue this term.  The Year 7’s and 8’s are swapping the time they go.  The Year 7’s now go after lunch and return at 2:50.  The Year 8’s are going at 10:20 and after technology they going for practise walks, getting ready for Powell Hut.  The Technology sessions at Makoura cost $65 for the year —   If you have not paid yet you can make part payments for this at the office. Thank you.

 Library and Computer Room:

We will be using the school library and computer room on a Thursday morning at 10:40 until 12:00.  While in the library       students are encouraged to issue 2 books. They may keep these books for up to 2 weeks.  Please help your child to use and care for our library books as well as return them promptly.

 For PE this term we are participating in gymnastics, soccer and hockey.  Please encourage your child to wear sensible footwear to school or bring trainers/sneakers to put on when needed.

 Room 4 is our buddy class.  We are calling this session Tuakana/Teina (Big kids helping little kids).  During this time we read, write, develop spelling and maths skills, as well as build friendships with our buddies.  This happens every Friday before morning tea for 20 minutes. 

 

Other information:
As we begin the term please ensure that all of your child’s school items are named clearly, e.g. uniform, lunch boxes, drink bottles etc…A reminder that all students must have sturdy footwear for Technology on Tuesdays! 
Mr Ballantyne, Whaea Michelle and I have spoken to the children about these points and we trust they will take responsibility for themselves.  Please support us by ensuring that your child wears the correct uniform, with pride!  Remember sunhats are not needed again until Term 4.

 Camp Fundraising:

As you are aware we have a camp planned for Term 4.  At this point we can give you a very approximate cost of $150 per  student—therefore we wish to continue with our fundraising efforts in this term so we can reduce the cost per student.  In Term 2 each student was issued with raffle tickets to sell.  More are available if you want them.  Selling one page of tickets reduces your child’s personal camp cost by $10.

 

Homework and Communication:

Please continue to remind your child to use their communication books like a diary. Their communications books help them with their organisation skills and this is great preparation for college as we are continuing to develop independent learners plus encouraging the students to be organised and responsible.

We use the communication book to record homework tasks, spelling words and things they needs to remember etc. This is also the best place for notes to me regarding absences, concerns etc.  Students also have a clear file to keep homework tasks and newsletters in.   Please take time to check and sign your child’s communication book daily to help them with their organisational skills. 

Below is a brief outline of homework tasks over the term.

· Each Monday the students are given a list of topic related and essential list spelling words to learn. These are tested on Friday.

· There will be weekly homework for our team set by a teacher.  This will be issued on Friday and due the following Friday.

· There may be weekly homework by the Technology teachers.  This will be issued on Tuesday and due the following Tuesday.

Report Files will be sent home at the beginning of Term 3 followed by interviews.  Dates will be in our school newsletter.

 The school newsletter is sent home each Tuesday to the youngest and/or only child in a family.  Please read it, as there is a lot of important information and dates on it.  The newsletter can be emailed to you.  You need to give Mrs Hutchings or Mrs Pratt your email address if you wish to receive it this way.  

 The school day begins at 8.55.  Please make sure that your child is at school before the bell rings.   If your child is late to school they will need to go to the office for a Late Slip.

 During each term I am entitled to two Classroom Release Days and one Management Release Day  On these days Mrs Tankersley or Ms Taylor will be teaching Room 12.  One date is Thursday the 31st July and my other dates are yet to be confirmed.

 To help the school, your child and myself, please send notes to school about any sickness, absences or any other issues, as sending notes saves time and confusion.

 Head lice are an ongoing problem.  If your child is itching please check them and treat them if necessary.  We will have head lice checks in class if it is needed.  A note will be sent home if this is about to happen.

 If your child has Asthma, please send an inhaler to school.  The inhaler can be kept in their school bag until it is needed.  Please let me know if your child has any medical conditions that I need to be aware of.

 If you have any questions, concerns or would like additional information about your child’s progress, please come and see me at school.  I recommend that you come between 8.15 and 8:45am.  Although on Tuesday mornings the staff have an 

Administration Meeting in the Staffroom from 8:00 until 8:30 so I will not be in the classroom until 8:30 on Tuesday mornings. Or please come to see me between 3.00 and 4:30pm, as I will usually be in the classroom, staffroom or the Library, preparing or assessing work.  Please remember Team Kahikatea meets on a Tuesday at 3:30 and on Thursday afternoons are Professional Learning  Meetings which begin at 3:30,  so I will not be available after 3:30 on those days.  I am on Main Road Crossing Duty every Friday so I need to be at the crossing soon after the 3:00 bell.  If you need to see me could you please wait until I return which should be about 3:15.

I am really looking forward to a productive term full of learning and engagement!  Please do not hesitate to contact me at school or at home, on 379 6624 (before 9:00pm) or you could email me at mmacgregor@carterton.school.nz if you have anything to discuss.

 Teachers and parents working together make a powerful combination.

 Kind regards,

Melanie MacGregor

 

Please encourage your children to… READ, READ, READ…

 

 

End of Term Two

What a fantastic way to celebrate the end of Term Two. The student of the term certificate assembly went well. Congratulations to William for receiving the student of the term certificate for Room 12.
Also congratulations to William and Leana who were the red socks award winners for leadership.
And big congratulations to Rosalie as the overall Sir Peter BlakeLeadership Award winner. 
We had Sue Foley (from the Sir Peter Blake Trust) come and talk to us about Leadership and making your dreams come true.
We loved watching the soccer finals.  Congratulations to England (Sheldon's team) who won the finals.  I am very proud of Room 12 students!

Campbell Live tonight!

Watch tonight to see if Kyle won the competition.  7 to 7:30.  Fingers crossed!

Campbell Live

Hello everyone.  I hope you are all having a great holiday!
Watch Campbell Live tonight...Kyle Green is on it!  How exciting!  He is on there as a finalist in a competition.  GOOD LUCK KYLE!  From all of Room 12

Muftiday Friday

Dress in the colours of your Fifa world cup team.
Bring a gold coin to donate to the Studios World Vision Sponsored child.

Leadership Week

What makes a good leader?
Who is a good leader you know?  Why are they a good leader?

Sue Foley is coming to our school on Friday at 11am.  She is from the Sir Peter Blake Trust.  Come along and listen to her speak to our students about making their dreams come true. 
Below are some links to some Youtube sites for Leadership Week and the Sir Peter Blake Trust.

http://bit.ly/12yrson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JO7enHsaTv8

EOTC day

 Some of the photos taken at our EOTC day .  We really enjoyed the warm milo in the staffroom while waiting for parents to pick us up.

Regional Cross Country

Congratulations to Ashley Lowe and Sheldon Carter from Room 12 who represented Carterton School at the Regional Cross Country today.  I haven't heard any results yet but I will put them on here as soon as I know.

Ashley 56th
Sheldon 59th