Poem of the Week

A dramatic reading of this week's poem by two mystery readers ...

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Week 1 Term 4

Kia ora Whānau

What a great start to the term we have had! Gymnastics, Ka Puāwai, Reading tents, Editing glasses and good times :)

The emergency drills went well on Shake Out day (15th October). The children were well prepared and calm. I was very impressed with the way they took the practice seriously.

http://www.shakeout.govt.nz/


Gymnatics

Abe from Big Air Gym took Nīkau through their first Gymnastics session on Tuesday. The children were well dressed for gymnastic success - including some serious gymnasts in their leotards! I was keen to take more pictures of gym in action, but it was such a busy time I didn't get a chance.

Warm up stretches with Abe

Leonora rocks and rolls!

What's on the Telly?

Thanks to Robert, who set up the wonderful TV Hana made for us on some legs. Now we can watch the news hands free :)  The TV helps children listening to Pānui to focus on the speaker. It is also helpful for those who feel a little shy to 'get into character' and act confident as they deliver their news. It is also lots of fun!

Rainbow of Language

We have been revising the Māori kupu for Ngā Tae (words for colours). We talked about the languages that are special to us and have made a list of these. The plan is to have a giant rainbow in the class filled with butterflies. On the butterfly wings there will be the words for colours in different languages. If you are able to help with any language that is spoken at your place we would appreciate it. Thanks

Looking Carefully

Thanks so much to the Embassy theatre for giving us a whole stack of used 3D glasses. The lens have been popped out to ensure the children's eyes are damaged. Did you know wearing 3D glasses in the sunshine can be damaging to your eyes? Our plan is to use these glasses to help us to look closely at our writing. They are going to be elegant editing glasses. We popped them on while we designed ways to zhoosh up the frames.

Star Student

Our Star Student this week inspired us with his writing and public speaking abilities. In the holidays, Toby spoke at his Grandfather's book launch and had the crowd enthralled. He shared a character description he had written, which delighted an entertained those in attendance. Since the launch, Toby has a renewed enthusiasm for reading and writing and sharing this with others. Well done, Toby.

Toby, fresh after his appearance at Unity Bookshop

Rashmi at Junior Enviro Team (JET) on Tues planting seeds. 

Amelie enjoying a quiet read in the tent

Weekly Overview for Week 2 T4

Spelling City

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If you are wanting an online activity to help children learn their lists for the Spell-a-thon I suggest trying this site:

https://www.spellingcity.com/AnneClydeQuay/

Once there, you will see there are lists for the children to choose from. These are the same as the lists they have brought home to learn. If the students don't remember the list number - feel free to email me and I can let you know.

s-test = spelling test
v-test = not available on free version - so skip that
teach = the computer talks through the spelling of a word
games = games using the spelling words from the list.

If the students keep scoring well in the list they are on - it is Ok to move on to more challenging lists, however they will be tested on the list they brought home before the holidays for the Spell-a-thon.

Enjoy!

Anne

Weekly Plan Week 1 T4

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Here is what is happening this week in Nīkau

Weekly Plan Wk 1 Term 4

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

Nga mihi

Anne

Term 4 Timetable and Long Term Plan

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Here is a link to the term 4 timetable for Nīkau.   T4 timetable

Also, if you are interested I have shared the long term plan with you all. LTP


If you are not the kind of person that enjoys a table - some of the main points are:
Maths focus: Statistics
Literacy focus: Persuasive writing then Poetry
Te reo Māori: Local legends e.g. Whātaitai and Ngake
PE: Gymnastics
Inquiry topic: Ka Pūawai - I'm OK, You're OK

Contents includes:

• Creating safe environment
• How to show respect
• Self in relation to others – similarities and difference
• Self in relation to gender
• Identifying own strengths
• Making friends
• Identifying and managing feelings
• Body parts
• Growth
• Caring for the body
• Identifying who can help

Gymnastics

 

Kia ora Whānau

On Tuesdays from 13th October - 8th December we will be having Gymnastics classes in the hall.
Our gym time is:

10:45am-11:20am

This means we will have a slightly shorter morning tea break on Tuesdays.

Please ensure children are prepared by wearing appropriate clothing (or can change into some).
e.g. shorts, trackpants, footless tights that allow for free movement for all those flips and splits :)
Tights (with feet) are too slippery and dangerous.  

Top half tips: Hoodies can be a pain for forward rolls. Loose t-shirts can also end up compromising a full range of movement. 

Leotards/unitards are optional ;)


Kāti ake nei

Anne