Monday, 27 July 2015

Week 1 Term 3

Kia ora Whanau!

What a wonderful first week back at school. It was all go on Tuesday when we moved back into Nikau classroom and out of the hall. 

Nau mai, haere mai!

We were also very pleased to welcome three new students into Nikau. Greetings to Elena, Leonora, Sopho and their families. 

Leonora, Sopho & Elena mime something they did in the holidays.


Hei Tiki

We read about tiki and how they are special this week. We made some beautiful tiki. Unfortunately I (Anne) had a problem with the oven running on the hot side. After a few minutes in the oven I checked on the tiki and great plumes of smoke came out and set off the fire alarms. Well, we got the first fire drill of the term out the way!

Very proud tiki crafters!



Hei tiki (pre-toasting!)

Timetable

There are a couple of changes to the timetable. It is currently being updated. The main changes are around the time of assembly (Friday morning rather than afternoon at this stage) and PE time to allow for the Kelly Sport timetable.


Inquiry

This term we are excited about our science focus “How do I think like a scientist?” We plan to do lots of science experiments and hone our observational skills. We look forward to sharing our learning at the Junior School Open Day this term. The date for this open day is yet to be confirmed.

Trip 
 NZIFF: Movie  Shorts for School @ The Embassy


Nikau are off to the Embassy Theatre at 10am on the 5th August. The cost for this is $5 per student payable at the school office. A ticket would normally cost $12, so this is a bargain! Please bring payment ASAP. Thank you.
  
 
Kelly Sport

Last term the year 1s & 2s benefited from participating in a well structured sports programme organised through Kelly Sports. Nikau, Manuka and Pohutukawa have booked this programme for Term 3 beginning this week.  The cost is $11.60 per child for 7 weeks. This works out at less than $2 per 45-minute session, with professional instructors. These will be every Monday morning. Please remind your child to dress appropriately for physical activity on this day.



Star Student
Congratulations Louie! Star Student for Week one. It was fantastic to hear the children sharing positive things they've noticed about Louie and offering encouragement.


Friday, 17 July 2015

Term 3

Kia ora whanau!

Here's hoping you've had a wonderful time together over the term break.

We will be starting on Monday in the hall but I am hopeful that we will be back into Nikau early in the week!

In other exciting news we welcome three more students into Nikau this term, bringing us up to 26. Nau mai, haere mai to Elena, Leonora, Sopho and their families.

Click below for updated timetables for Term 3:

Nikau Timetable Term 3

Pānui/News Timetable

Term 3 Overview

Looking forward to seeing you all on Monday!

Anne