Kauri Team Update – Term 3, Week 2

Materials Needed

Mixed Media Art: We are looking for donations of old magazines for our Mixed Media Art classes. If you have any to spare, please drop them off in Megan's classroom (Hangere One).

Cereal Boxes: We are also collecting empty cereal boxes for upcoming art projects. Please drop these off in Sarah's classroom (Hangere Two). Thank you for your support!

Year 6 Open Evening – Tuesday 5 August

Next week, Kauri will be hosting our Year 6 Open Evening. Our Year 8 students will proudly represent the Kauri Team, sharing what it is like to be an intermediate student at Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto.

They will introduce visitors to our intermediate programme, the exciting opportunities available throughout the year, and answer questions from prospective students and their whānau. Dinner will also be provided for our student presenters. We are looking forward to welcoming our future Kauri students.

Silent Reading

Kauri students continue to enjoy Silent Reading after lunch at least three times each week. This provides a calm, relaxing break in the day and encourages a love of reading. Many students have been making the most of the beautiful winter sunshine while enjoying a good book.

Math

Our mathematics focus for the first half of the term is Measurement and Geometry. Students have been applying their learning through practical investigations. One activity involved measuring the speed of sound across the school field using distance, time and teamwork.

Students learning about the speed of sound. 

Structured Literacy

Structured Literacy continues throughout Term 3 as students build on their existing knowledge and skills. Learning includes:

• Morphology (how words are built)

• Etymology (the origins of words)

• Spelling patterns

• Reading fluency

• Vocabulary development

• Comprehension strategies

It has been fantastic to see students growing in confidence as readers and writers.

Matariki Celebration

During Week 1, our whole school celebrated Matariki with a wonderful community evening. It was fantastic to see so many whānau and community members joining us to celebrate together.

A highlight of the evening was watching our talented Kapa Haka groups perform. Thank you to everyone who came along and helped make the evening such a success.

Languages

Language groups have changed this term. Students in Sarah's and Hugo's classes are now learning Spanish, while students in Megan's and Kate's classes have begun learning French.

These lessons are taught by teachers from Cashmere High School, and students are enjoying the opportunity to learn a new language and explore different cultures.

Passions

Our Passion groups this term include:

• Cooking

• Movie Making

• Origami

• Board Games

Students have enjoyed choosing an area of interest and developing new skills while working with students from across the Kauri Team.

Winter Sport

We are now into the second half of our Winter Sport season. Thank you to all of our families for supporting students with practices, transporting them to games, and keeping uniforms washed and ready each week. Your ongoing support is greatly appreciated.

Art Rotation

Students have begun exploring a range of artists and artistic styles during our Art Rotation. They are learning new techniques while developing their own creative ideas.

This term's art focuses include:

• Mixed Media

• Anime Drawing

• Layered Art

• Mosaic Art

We are looking forward to sharing some of the amazing artwork students produce throughout the term.

Celebrations

Congratulations to all those students who received their Kete Badges this week. Thank you for your mahi. 

Diversity Group

Upcoming Dates and Events

Opening Evening for Year 6- week 3, August 5

Cantamath week 5

PTA, disco, week 5

Ski Trip, week 7,  September 3

Staff Only Day, week 7, September 4

Speech Competition, week 9

Koro Games, week 10