This letter is to just let you know a little
about what will be happening this term, however more specific information will
follow in the weekly School Newsletter and on our blog. (http://stannes104.blogspot.co.nz)
Homework
will start in week two this term and will be handed out on Mondays and returned
on Fridays. Homework is designed to have
15 minutes minimum a night spent on it. Homework consists of 10 basic facts to
be learnt each night, 10 spelling words and a Reading Log to be filled out
daily. This homework is in line with current professional theories that
children should not be overwhelmed by large quantities of homework instead they
should complete the basics of reading, spelling and basic facts well.
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Topic
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‘Identity’ : looking at children’s cultural make up.
Investigating New Zealand and other countries who make up our class dynamics,
their culture and history.
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Writing
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Explanation
and Recount Writing.
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Maths
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Number Knowledge and Measurement.
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R.E
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Prayer and Church Strand.
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P.E
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Striking and fielding Skills, and
Cross Country Training.
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Starting
week 8 we will start our swimming programme for 2014. Children must remember to
bring their togs and a towel on these days. There will be a more informative
note on swimming to follow.
Thank
you to all those who have sent their children with named stationery and hats,
can these all please be here by Friday.
Library day is Thursday this year and it
would be a great help if children remember to bring their books back on this
day.
I hope this answers some of your
questions. If you have any other queries please feel free to contact me at
school for an appointment or e-mail at ryan@stannes.co.nz
I
look forward to an exciting 2014, working with the fabulous children in Room 4.
Yours sincerely,
Ryan McInnes
