Week 8 Newletter

Writing

We read Voices in the Park by Anthony Brown. We noticed how the author gave us clues that helped us learn about each character. We took the characters from the book and put them in a new setting. We left clues for our reader, just like Anthony Brown. 

The next day it was my Mum's birthday. I was lucky because Smudge was sitting at the same table and she was sitting beside me. Smudge brought  some playing cards to play with her dad, but instead she played with me. It was fun, well apart from Smudge's Dad because my Mum was being a bossy boots to Smudge's Dad. 
By Taylor

It was my birthday so I drove to a nail salon to relax. When I got there, it seemed an age, but finally the lady talked to me. She couldn't even find my favourite nail colour!

By Niamh


Team Dolphin and Team Rubble have been reading 'My Mum' by Anthony Browne. We have been working on 'hooking' the reader with interesting starters and 'hooks' throughout the writing. Our character writing is about Mum:

My Mum
My Mum is sweet and actually she is the best Mum. She plays with me. My Mum has blue eyes and orange hair. 

By Dartanyan

My Sister
She is nice, my sister. She has brown hair and brown eyes. She babysits me and plays with me. She's cute. 

By Petal

My Mum
She's cool, my Mum. My Mum is COOL!!! My Mum is nice because she's kind. She looks like a beautiful butterfly. My Mum looks 21 years old. My Mum is a paediatrician, that is a type of doctor. She likes biking. She likes running. She's very cool, my Mum. My Mum is as smart as an octopus. My Mum is lovely and beautiful. I love my Mum. And do you know what? She loves me too!

By George

Some wonderful writing from a Team Minecraft author, exploring similes...

My Family
My mum is like a turtle. My step dad is like a child. My baby brother is like a puppy or a kitten. I love my family and, you know what? They love me too.

By Eva

Amazing Asia

A huge thank you to the families who have shared aspects of their culture with our children as a part of our Amazing Asia learning. This week Rahul and Aparna joined us to share traditional Indian dress, food and fascinating facts about India. The children really enjoyed the experience.





Term 3, Week 7 Newsletter

Metro Sport Cricket Sessions 

On Wednesday each of our hub classes enjoyed a mini cricket lesson in the hall. Here are a couple of the top shots of the day:




Print Making

Our print making continues in earnest and we are thrilled to see that all of our effort is coming to fruition! Bet you can't wait to see these amazing artworks up on the walls! They will also be used this year for the calendar art. 









Science Alive

Science Alive on Tues 15th September - Fri 18th September

As part of our inquiry learning this term on 'Looking Forward - Modern Learning Indoor and Outdoor Spaces', we have invited Science Alive to visit each learning hub to guide us in a lesson on building design and safety. The children will be able to use these skills in their group inquiry.

The timetable is as follows:
Hub 4 - Tues 15th Sept at 11:00 - 12:30
Hub 3 - Tues 15th Sept at 1:30 - 3:00
Hub 2 - Wed 16th Sept at 11:00 - 12:30
Hub 1 - Wed 16th Sept at 1:30 - 3:00

If you are able to help please let your child's teacher know as soon as possible.
The cost of this visit is $8.00 per child and a request for this donation will be added to your school account.


Quaky Cat Mufti Day

There were plenty of fabulous felines around Beckenham School today...here are some of the cats on show: 


















Kahikatea News 24th July 2015

Welcome Back!
It is lovely to see everyone again, and we hope you had a lovely little break. We are settling back into routines and looking forward to the exciting new learning planned for this term.

Technology and Cyber Safety
There is a parent evening coming up on Monday 17 August at 7:00 in the staffroom called 'Tackling Technology'.
 It is aimed at Year 7 & 8 children but it could be helpful for parents of younger children too. Tackling Technology. Young people need new skills and guidance as they navigate their digital world.  Breakdown of content:

  • The developing teen brain. A look at some of the strengths and weakness of the teenage brain and how vital parents wisdom and experience can be during these years.
  •  Encourage parents with the significance part they play in keeping their students safe online. Discuss the advantages on the digital age and some risks.
  • The digital footprint and its potential effect it has on students future. Cyber grooming and what parents need to know to keep their kids safe. Do’s and Don’ts for social networking.
  •  Internet filtering. Practical solutions for parents as well as answers to the questions “How much” and “At what age?” Cyber bullying and how to stay safe. 

Gymnastics
We will start on Monday afternoon (27th July). Please send your child/children to school each Monday this term in clothing (uniforms) which will allow them to be a) barefoot b) tumble and roll around. No tights please, as the children are much safer on the equipment if they have barefeet. Thank you!

 Lunchtime Games
 A new duty has been established to help support our students during the long lunchtime play. From 1pm there will be games and fancy equipment for students to use on the courts beside Hub 3/4 (Where the pool will no longer be!). A teacher will be running games and activities for students, so do encourage your child/children to head over and check it out.

Topics
We have a number of exciting learning topics this term, including Print Making, "Looking Forward" (our intergrated unit exploring classroom design, playground spaces and how to work collaboratively) and a Dance unit!