KAPA HAKA

"It's now been confirmed that the Kapa Haka group will be performing at the Otago Polyfest in Dunedin on Wed 14th September. Thankyou to all those who have offered to help with costumes and transport. Mr Yeoman and Mrs Beilby are currently confirming details with these helpers and more information will be coming home with students in the next few days. Thanks!"

Term 3 Week 5

Hi all,

It's my turn to lead whole school prayer tomorrow morning in the church.  I hope I send out a message to the children which motivates them to be kind to one another this week.  We often talk about kindness in Room 5 and how, at times, it's important to be kind to yourself.  Recognising those times when a sit down and a quiet moment might be just what you need can make all the difference to your day.

Action in Room 5 this week...

Swimming - Tuesday morning. Please remind your child to bring their togs for swimming!!!

Tuesday this week is also Central Otago Cross Country day.  Those children attending should be prepared with a decent lunch, plenty of water and warm clothes.

Wednesday afternoon is an open day at school  This is a chance for new families to come and have a little look at what schooling is like at St Gerard's.  

Sunday 28th August - Whole School Mass.  Please bring a plate for a cuppa afterwards.  Mrs Lyon's favourites include Rocky Road, Chocolate Caramel Slice and Tan Square...hint hint...

Mrs Sanders will be in class on Friday this week.  

Please encourage 20 minutes reading, spelling words, times tables practice, doubles and basic facts too...there will be a maths sheet coming home which is due for completion on Friday.    

Have a great week.  The warmer weather is making me smile and think about the long stretch of warmth we have in front of us.

Mrs Lyon

Term 3, Week 4

Hi there, this term is going so fast, we are a third of the way through already!  I apologise for not having the blog current these past few weeks.  I am back in action now though so keep watching this space...

Swimming - Tuesday.   Please remember to have your child bring their swimming gear for swimming on Tuesday morning.  If it's cold out, get your kiddies to wrap up warm as it's a long walk back to school with cold, wet hair!

House Olympics - This Thursday afternoon at school we will hold an Olympics sports house competition.  The children can wear their P.E. uniform to school for this.

Room 5 are on assembly this week so if you can join us at 2:15 on Friday afternoon you'll be able to come and see what we have been up to over the last term.

Central Otago Cross Country - this will be held on Tuesday the 23rd of August, there will be more information coming out soon for those runners who have qualified for this.  

Whole School Mass - Sunday, 28th August.  This is still a few weeks away but just a reminder that all are to attend school mass at the end of next week.

I should let you all know I am really enjoying teaching all of your children.  We are so lucky to have such great kids at our school.  We have really jelled as a group and I think that Room 5 is a happy learning space. 

Have a great week,

Carolyn

Week 2 Term 3

This week's blogpost will be updated when i feel a little better...i have been sick this weekend and haven't managed much work.

Tuesday Swimming. Please remember your swimmimg gear.

I will not be at school tomorrow so will sort spelling and maths sheets for Tuesday.

I wonder if snow will arrive here???

Have a good week,

Mrs Lyon

Week 1, Term 3

Welcome back people!  Term 3 is here!

SWIMMING ON TUESDAYS!!!  Each Tuesday this term we will have a 1/2 hour swimming lesson at the pool from 9:45-10:15am.  We will walk to and from the pool.  Please ensure your child has their gear with them each week. Click here to remind yourself that packing all gear is important

CROSS COUNTRY - This will be held on the afternoon of Wednesday the 10th of August.  This means we have just over two weeks to get training.  I intend to get some good training in with the kids so that they feel ready to face the challenge on the day - whatever that challenge may be for your child.  I do hope that everyone will look forward to participating and completing the race with a smile on the dial.  The Central Otago Cross Country will be held on Tuesday the 23rd of August.

PARISH FAMILY MASS - This term the family mass will be on Saturday 13th August.  As usual there will be a meal at 5pm followed by Mass at 6pm.  Please come along.
Whole School Mass will be on Sunday 28th of August at 9am.

At this stage, this is all I have to report.   Please note that your children will be bringing home maths worksheets as requested by some parents at parent interviews.  This is to be included with the regular reading, spelling and study ladder tasks.  I think this is plenty of work for your child and by no means should you feel pressure if any given week is a busy one for your family.

Have a great week parents.  I am looking forward to seeing the kiddies tomorrow.

Carolyn

Week 10

Hi there,

Week 10 is finally here.  We have a few happenings at school this week.

FIrstly - On Tuesday we will be visiting the Golf Course with Sharelle from Kelly Sports to have a final swing and put together all the skills we learned with Sharelle on a real green.  The children can wear their P.E. uniforms.  We will be leaving school by bus at 11am and returning at 12:30pm.

Student-led Interviews - these will be happening this week on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. Please make sure you have your time sorted with the online booking tool in last week's newsletter.

Eisteddfod Assembly - This will be held on Thursday this week from 1:30pm.

Rippa Tournament - On Friday we are having a school Rippa Rugby tournament in the afternoon. The children are able to wear Mufti on this day.

Farewell to Lauren Kys - Sadly this week we will say goodbye to the Kys family from our school and to Lauren from our class.  They are moving to Singapore where Dave has a teaching position at the Canadian International School.  We wish the family all the best on their new adventure.  We will all miss Lauren's lovely smile and sense of fun and adventure.

Have a great week, I have a little holiday trip planned with my kiddies and cannot wait to have a few snuggly sleep-ins also!

Carolyn

Week 9, Term 2

Hello all,

Thank you to those of you who attended our Holy Spirit assembly last week.  It was interesting to see how each classroom shared their learning and showed their connections to the Holy Spirit.

We have been working on some creative writing in Room 5.  This week the children will finish these off and bring them home to have them published.  Mrs Flannery has spent an afternoon with the children teaching them some touch typing skills, so publishing a piece of writing should compliment this learning nicely.  I am hoping to have the writing finished by the end of the week so that the children can share it with you during their conferences next week.

Which brings me to mention....Student-led conferences!  This week the children will collate their learning from 2016 to share with you in the conferences next week.   We have set some learning goals in place for moving forward with next steps and the children will share these goals with you, as well as their achieved work, at conference time.

Matariki Celebration:  Last Thursday Rooms 4, 5 and 6 celebrated Matariki with a shared learning time together.  Each room presented what they had learned about Matariki.  Room 4 retold the legend of Matariki through a performance, Room 5 shared string games, slide shows, flax weaving and Room 6 shared artwork, posters and flax work they had completed.  It was nice to have interaction with the other classrooms and to share what we had all researched.

Parish Family Mass:  Saturday July 2nd, 6pm.  This month's family mass will begin with a soup meal at 5pm.  Please come along and make the most of having a mass in town at a time that suits.  Often, sports get in the way of Sunday Mass so it's nice to support the opportunity we have been given by Fr Pat to have a Saturday night mass.

Parent Interviews will be held next Tuesday and Wednesday.  Details for setting up a time have been in the school newsletter so if you have missed out, please check the website where you can access all the information from the newsletter page.

Eisteddfod Assembly will be held next Thursday afternoon at 1:30pm in the hall.

Have a great week parents - you are doing a great job!  Room 5 is filled with amazing kids.

Carolyn