Newsletter 1 May

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

After two weeks back at school, it feels like we’ve never been away! I hope that you and your families had a nice Easter break and were able to enjoy the long weekend. Here’s is what’s happening in Ruma Kakapo this term:

Inquiry

We are learning about the ANZACs and Gallipoli and what this meant for individuals as well as for New Zealand as a country. Later this term, we will be going to the Waimate Museum and, with the help of the South Canterbury Museum Educators, learn a bit more about the Anzacs and the Gallipoli landing.

Maths

During the first two weeks this term we have been learning about 3D objects in geometry. Hands-on activities combined with Euler’s formula

V + F –2 = E have kept the children engaged and learning. (Ask them to explain the formula to you.)

We will be returning to number teaching and basic facts next week.

Student teacher

We are very fortunate to have Joanna Miller join us for a seven week placement from next week on.

Joanna is completing a graduate diploma in teaching through Christchurch College of Education and I look forward to working with her over the coming weeks.

Home & School Lunch & Visiting Performers

Order forms for this went home a couple of days ago and need to be returned by Tuesday, 5 May please. We also have The Playhouse theatre group coming to visit us for a performance next Thursday. Please send $2 along for your child. Thank you.

Netball & Miniball fees

If you child is participating in any of these sports and you haven’t sent the fees along, please do so soon. Thank you.