Welcome to Week 7.

We will be looking at the Eisteddfod Oral Language requirement this week. Details below:

Room 5 Poetry Eisteddfods will be heard in Week 9 of this term.

You will need to recite the poem in a way to make the poem come alive, as the poet meant it to be when read aloud. We are looking at performing the poem rather than just reading it.

Chosen poems should be of a reasonable length - 16 to 20 lines is a good length.

The performance is scored out of 50:

• 10 marks for the introduction - state the title, the poet, some interesting facts about him/her if you have some. Why you chose this poem? The meaning you take from the poem?
• 10 marks for the preparation - how well have you learned it? What ideas have you used to perform it? Do you bring any props?
• 10 marks for diction - how clear are the words? - can we understand all of them and can we hear them all?
• 10 marks for audience suitability - Room 6 are the first audience, and later the whole school - is this a poem that suits this audience? I know that we all enjoy humorous poems, animals, adventures, narrative poems that tell a story and ones with interesting nonsense words.  Many people also seem to enjoy poems that have a clear rhythm and rhyme.
• 10 marks for the overall presentation - this is the pure performance and entertainment factor.

Also please let me know if you are interested in being a parent helper on the ski trip next term.  We need names soon as everyone has to be police checked.

Interviews will be the first week back next term and a report on your child’s progress will be out at the end of this term.  I will be sending a follow-up goal setting sheet home this week to be completed and then sent back to school and used during our three-way student led interview.

Have a great week,

Deb Lerew

Week 4

Hello and welcome to Week 4.  Wow, that has come around quickly!

We have had three weeks jam packed full of learning including the netball tournament on
Wednesday that went very well.  It was great seeing everyone trying their hardest, working as a team and encouraging others in their team.  It was a fun afternoon.

We are doing Chapter Chat on twitter which involves reading a book along with many other Year 5/6 classes in the country.  The book we are reading is 'Called Fish in a Tree' and Rm 5 are getting right into the cool activities provided each week.  On Fridays we post our work onto the Chapter Chat Page to share with other schools.


Another exciting thing we have been trying out is Kahoot.  It is a site where you can make up your own quizzes on any topic.  The rest of the class can all join in by entering a pin number and taking the quiz together.  Its been a fun way to learn more information on a topic, as well as learn how to select questions with multiple choice answers.

This week your child will have 5 spelling words to learn.  These will be tested on Friday. 

I am hoping that your child is reading each night.  They can either bring home a journal or read a book of their choice.  If your child records their reading in their diaries, they will receive 4 points on Dojo for the week.  Being a great 'Self-manager' is really important and we are making this a real focus this term.

The Rippa Tournament is this Thursday so lots of Rm 5 students will be playing their little hearts out for the day.

Feel free to come see me any time if you would like to chat about your child, or call me on 0275618000.

Kind regards

Deb Lerew

Hello everyone. 

 Firstly, I realise my  mobile number in the newsletter was wrong, my correct number is 0275618000.  I'm very sorry about that.

I hope your child has settled into the term ok and is embracing the changes in Rm 5. We have been busy setting up routines and your kids are working hard and stepping up to the new expectations and challenges.  The days are flying by and their doesn't seem to be enough hours in the school day to fit in all that we need to!  We have Sticks n Stones, ukulele and netball coaching added to our busy schedule  so there is a lot going on.

On Friday we did some Environmental Art with Room 6.  We created 2D patterns and 3D Sculptures with natural products found  around the school.  Check these out.

Rippa Rugby

Central Otago Rippa Rugby Tournament

Molyneux Park

What: Central Otago Schools Rippa Rugby tournament

When: Thursday 11th April. 9am – Approx 2:30pm

Where: Molyneux Park

Who: Yr 3-8 students who have chosen to take part. We have two year 3-4 teams entered, 2 x Year 5-6 teams, and 2 x Year 7-8 teams entered.

Bring: PE uniform. School tracksuit. Warm clothes. Lunch and drink. Money if you want to buy food from the canteen.

Registration: All players are required to register with the Rugby union. Please click on the link on your class blog or Seesaw to fill out the registration form.

Parent Helpers: We will need 1-2 parent helpers per team. You don’t need to be a Rippa expert, you just need to help manage reserves & subbing, and help students to be at the right place at the right time. Please contact me asap if you are available to help.

Thanks!

Mr Yeoman

ollieyeoman@stgerards.school.nz

Sticks n Stones T-shirts

Hi Folks,

Here are the details for t-shirt orders if you would like to purchase an ambassador top for your kiddie.

FYI - Eden Breen fits a child size 10 and Jack Sole fits a child 14/adult small

Cost is $6 for a short sleeve and $12 for a long sleeve. 

Can we please have all orders and payments before the school holidays. (T Shirts will not be ordered unless payment has been received)

https://forms.gle/2ToipJ4xySoPfFpY8


Mrs Lyon

EISTEDDFOD ASSEMBLY, Week 10

Hi folks,

This is last week at St Gerard's School.  This term has raced by and I am ready for the next adventure!  I won't be far away nor a stranger to Alex, so while I'm sad to be leaving school and my home town I know I'm not far away from my familiar and awesome community.

The names of the children who will read their scripture eisteddfod on Monday in the church

Jada O'Neill-Cooney
Jelena Morrell
Sophie Tait
Quinn Lemuelu
Aurelia Lanham

Please feel free to join us in the church for these on Monday - 1:30pm.

FIRST AID: On Tuesday this week Room 5 will receive some first aid instruction around injury prevention - this should be fun.  I wonder if it'll sink in - he he - we have some active kids in our room!

RIPPA TOURNAMENT: Thursday this week.  A notice will be sent home with an update for this, but just to remind you that on this day, it can be REALLY COLD - it was last year!   Please rug up your kiddies and have them smothered in merino to keep them warm.  An insulated drink bottle with warm drink/soup for lunch might be a good idea too. 

Ha Ha - this meme is definitely me this week!

Have a great week.

Mrs Lyon

Rippa Registration - MUST REGISTER WITH NZRFU

HI folks,

If your child is playing in the up and coming Rippa tournament please click on the link below and register them with Rugby NZ.  It is essential you do this before they play

https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/94668

Here's the notice sent home from Mr Yeoman - in case you managed to miss it.

Central Otago Rippa Rugby Tournament

Molyneux Park

What: Central Otago Schools Rippa Rugby tournament

When: Thursday 11th April. 9am – Aprox 2:30pm

Where: Molyneux Park

Who: Yr 3-8 students who have chosen to take part. We have two year 3-4 teams entered, 2 x Year 5-6 teams, and 2 x Year 7-8 teams entered.

Bring: PE uniform. School tracksuit. Warm clothes. Lunch and drink. Money if you want to buy food from the canteen.

Registration: All players are required to register with the Rugby union. Please click on the link on your class blog or Seesaw to fill out the registration form.

Parent Helpers: We will need 1-2 parent helpers per team. You don’t need to be a Rippa expert, you just need to help manage reserves & subbing, and help students to be at the right place at the right time. Please contact me asap if you are available to help.

Thanks!

Mr Yeoman

ollieyeoman@stgerards.school.nz

Mrs Lyon