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Polar bears and seals live in the snow. We can play in the snow.


Kahikatea News 24th July 2015

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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!

OUT OF THIS WORLD FIRSY DAY BACK! 🌎🚀

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Today was a very exciting and action-packed day. We kicked off our inquiry studies for term three by taking the children on an intergalactic journey across the universe. Unfortunately our spaceship crash landed so now the children must plan how they will explore this new and unfamiliar planet whilst building a functional society. Who knows what challenges are around each corner! Stay tuned for some very exciting updates on our inquiry throughout the term.

The children in hub 14/15 also had another very new experience that was just as nerve wrecking as space travel. Speed dating! What better way to get all your holiday goss out and get to know your hub mates better? We provided the children with a list of questions to help them on each of their two minute dates before they were rushed onto the next. Highlight - When asked what his most precious possession was one young man answered "my brother" (awwwwww!). I think he must of known I was listening! Check out this great picture of all the fun below.


Term 2 Week 10 Newsletter

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Kahikatea Team: Term 2 Week 10 Newsletter


Giacometti Sculptures

Thank you for going to view our sculptures over the last couple of weeks and giving us wonderful feedback on them. They will be coming home at the end of next week.


Fun Run

Our Fun Run is just around the corner, next week, on Thursday 2nd July at 11.30am - 12.30pm. Whanau can meet up in the junior playground area. The children will be running around the outskirts of the big field which will involve running on the grass at times. We do appreciate that this will mean that it might be a bit muddy but that is all part of the fun! Please remember to send your child(ren) to school with sensible footwear for running, a drink bottle, spare shoes and socks and an extra snack for later in the day.


Arts Day

Next week, our team will be having an ‘arts day’ on Wednesday 1st July. Each teacher will be offering one of the four Arts disciplines; Visual Art, Dance, Drama and Music. The children will be moving around each teacher throughout the day and experiencing these disciplines in depth to build on what they have been learning in their hubs.


Maths

We are currently focussing on Measurement in our team. We are learning about ordering and comparing objects, using a variety of measurement words and estimating length. Please continue to build on these ideas at home as opportunities arise.