Kia ora to our Room 10 whanau,

As part of my professional development I am undertaking a further Inquiry into the curriculum area of writing.  I am specifically exploring the concept of audience from the perspective of some of my students.  I want for writing to be increasingly relevant from the student perspective and am seeking audience input into specifically giving the kids feedback about what they write.'

Watch this space for:-

(1)  Pieces of writing your children have completed;
(2)  Ways in which you could give them feedback on their messages

Looking forward to opportunities this technology can provide.

Marlene

Thank you parents - you were fantastic and we love the bones of you!!! xox

Kia ora koutou te whanau o Ruma tekau o Mayfair Kura

Na mihi nui kia koe. 

Miss Smith has loaned a tug-o-war rope for us to use as part of our TEAM focus and learning this term.  Thanks Miss Smith - for your resourcefulness and networks.  The children enjoyed the first tug on friday last week - until the knot gave way at least!  As part of the learning we had team strategy talk - who would do what and made links to the strategies we talk about in class.

We did not get all the spelling pasted into the back of home learning books sorry - this is a work in progress and will continue tomorrow.

Just a friendly reminder school closed Easter Friday, Monday and Tuesday.  Back on Wednesday.

Have a great week everyone.

Na,

Marlene

Inter-School Cross Country

To be held:  Wednesday, 12 September 2012
Postponement Date:  Friday, 14 September
Venue:  Hawke's Bay Showgrounds

Programme:
10:30 a.m.    Event 1:  Year 4 girls:     (1500 metres)
10:45 a.m.    Event 2:  Year 4 boys:    (1500 metres)
11:00 a.m.    Event 3:  Year 5 girls:     (2000 metres)
11:15 a.m.    Event 4:  Year 5 boys:   (2000 metres)
11:30 a.m.    Event 5:  Year 6 girls:    (2000 metres)
11:45 a.m.    Event 6:  Year 6 boys:   (2000 metres)

There will be food available on the day - sausages $1.50, drinks $1.00 or $2.00 and juices and moosies $1.00. 

Shoes are optional but as the course is over rough ground, we advise the wearing of them.  It is advisable to have warm clothing also as the area is exposed to cold weather.

Daffodil Day

This friday.  Gold coin donation for a wonderful cause please.

Collection for the Teacher

"LETS GO RATA, LETS GO!"  Dig out those house colours kids for the Fun Run on Thursday.  Parents bring your sneakers for the parent race.  Start time 1 o'clock.

Swimming Lessons

Commencing in Week 9 for 2 weeks duration.  $16.00 please.