Term 4, Week 7

Hi all,

Here are the goings on for Week 7 in Room 5.

Pubertal Change:  We'll have 2 more lessons for Pubertal Change this week.  Last week's girl sessions covered 1) Why puberty happens and 2) The female anatomy and periods.   The boys covered 1) Why puberty happens and 2) body odour, hair and the male reproductive system.
Next week we'll look at feminine hygiene, we'll do a tour of the first aid room so that all girls are aware of the feminine hygiene we have and their whereabouts at school.  We aim to make the girls feel as comfortable as possible in case of a period happening at school - they'll be armed with some 'what to do when' knowledge!  We'll also cover period pain, emotions and keeping track of the menstrual cycle.
The boys will look at erections and wet dreams amongst other things.  Both sessions usually involve some questions and answer time too.
The children have specific boy and girl booklets which they fill in after watching a film about each topic.   At the conclusion of this we'll have 1-2 sessions with both the boys and the girls so that the learning about boys/girls and puberty is crossed over and both sexes are aware of each other's changes.

Eisteddfod Songs:  We'll be starting to hear these songs this week as the children are ready.  The songs must be ready for presentation in Week 8 - next week!!!  Children can sing along to a karaoke version of their song, play an instrument or sing with a friend if they are nervous.  We have made these measures to reduce the stress and anxiety some feel when singing in front of others.

On Wednesday I'll be taking a group of children to the Clyde Dam for an enviro schools trip.  If you a parent of one of these children can you please let me know if you are able to help with transport?  I can't take all of the children coming - there are 6.  If you can help by loaning me a 7 seater car that would be ok too!  I only rally drive on the weekends so your car should be safe enough.   Mrs Annan will be relieving.

Veges in a cake:  This week we'll be doing some investigating into the vegetables we eat, how we can eat more and how we might hide some in a cake.  We have been given a $50 New World voucher from the amazing team at school kit to carry out this investigation! Check out their website if you have the chance - they do some neat projects for teachers and classrooms across NZ.  https://www.schoolkit.co.nz/

Repost from last week - just a reminder...

I have signed up to the Free books in schools Kelloggs promotion for 2018.  You may start to see this promotion advertised on Kelloggs product at New World.  If you are able to support our school by purchasing these products and nominating our school online via the details on the packets, we will receive free books in our school next year - Thanks to School Kit and Kelloggs for this wonderful promotion.  Encourage your family members and friends to do the same and we receive a pile of books.  Last year we received around 30 new books!

I think that's all at this stage.  

Have a great week,

Mrs Lyon.