Kia ora whanua,
Miss D here! Just thought I would share with you the information that went out in the parent letter
as another place to locate anything you might think is important or would like to find out.
Miss D here! Just thought I would share with you the information that went out in the parent letter
as another place to locate anything you might think is important or would like to find out.
Our Learning
All our learning is chromebook based, however it is expected that the children can write,
design, draw, and create with as many ‘tools’ as possible. Our concept for this year is Kaitiakitanga,
caring for our environment and each other. In our class we will be focusing on critical thinking,
questioning and listening to each other through collaborative learning.
design, draw, and create with as many ‘tools’ as possible. Our concept for this year is Kaitiakitanga,
caring for our environment and each other. In our class we will be focusing on critical thinking,
questioning and listening to each other through collaborative learning.
Our Class Site
All of the learning in our class is accessed through our class site. Please take a look around and
see the tasks that have been set for them and the groups and subjects which are their focus for the
week. This includes an outline of the daily timetable on the home page (ie. when swimming lessons
or lunch times are.) You can also access all the class blogs from here too.
see the tasks that have been set for them and the groups and subjects which are their focus for the
week. This includes an outline of the daily timetable on the home page (ie. when swimming lessons
or lunch times are.) You can also access all the class blogs from here too.
Accessing the Notices
Much of our school communication is by email and notices are also emailed out to parents through
a system called Hail. All school information can also be found on the school site which is linked to
Hail. Facebook is a great way to keep track of what is happening in school too!
a system called Hail. All school information can also be found on the school site which is linked to
Hail. Facebook is a great way to keep track of what is happening in school too!
New Block Expectations
This year our new senior block ( the bright red one!) is up and running ready for the beginning of
the year. We want to give our children the best including teaching them how to sustain and respect
their environment. This will mean that the children will need to remove their shoes before entering
the classrooms.
the year. We want to give our children the best including teaching them how to sustain and respect
their environment. This will mean that the children will need to remove their shoes before entering
the classrooms.
Some important things to remember at the beginning of the year.
Sunhats must be worn during Term One and Four.
The school stationery fee is $20 and this covers all subscriptions for online education sites.
We are a ‘Water Only School’ and encourage healthy choices for lunch, e.g sandwiches, fruit,
vegetables. Fruit should start in Week 2, on Monday 11th but it is helpful to add an extra snack
or fruit to your child’s lunch box to eat at fruit time.
Please bring dry togs, a towel, swimming cap and goggles everyday. Swimming is an important
part of the curriculum and it is expected that just like other school subjects, all children participate.
If your child is unable to swim due to illness, please write a quick note to explain this to the teacher.
A shower is available for those children who have skin allergies.
If your child has their own chromebook, please ensure that it comes to school fully charged and this
is brought everyday.
It is expected that your child is dressed in the Hornby Primary School uniform. Please leave any
non uniform items and jewellery (studs, sleepers and cultural necklaces excluded) at home. Please
also ensure that any undergarments are tucked in and cannot be seen.
The classroom is not open for children to enter until 8:30 am. We strongly encourage that children
do not come to school before this time as there is no formal supervision available for them. If your
child arrives at school earlier than this they wait at the picnic table area.
Formal home learning is not set in Room 9. We would however love you to encourage your child to
read for at least 10 minutes every day, practice their basic facts (+, - and x), read and comment on
other’s blogs and carry on with any learning they haven’t completed.
All cellphones brought to school by your children need to be dropped into the office upon arrival
at school and collected when school has finished.
If you have any questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact me at school or pop into the class.
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