Room 7 Matariki Display 2015

Sunday 14 February 2016

Homework. Week 3.

Homework is on its way home!!!

Reading (5 - 10 minutes of reading out loud).
Spelling (Get your child to write them down. Only practise the words they need to learn).
Basic Facts (Jumble the order. Only practise the ones your child doesn't know).

I will be testing students on Friday for spelling and basic facts.

Tuesday 2 February 2016

Welcome to Room 7.

Welcome back to Ebbett Park School and a warm welcome to our new students. Everyone has made a positive start and look like they are really to get stuck into their learning. They are a friendly and helpful bunch of kids.

This year we have lots of things happening.

Stationary

Stationary packs have gone home. I would really like to have these sorted by this Friday so we can start setting up classroom expectations, label books and get stuck into our learning. If there are any issues with payment please contact me or Lynda in the office.  




Seesaw is the platform we are using for student learning portfolios. This is being used schoolwide. Students brought home a laminated sheet for setting up the Seesaw app. The QR Code is for your child – please don’t fold the sheet as the QR code will not work. This can be set up on a smartphone, ipad, tablet or PC. If you are having any problems please come in and see me.  Once you are set up you will receive a message everytime I put something on Seesaw related to your child. You will also be able to comment on your childs learning.

Swimming

We are swimming most days. It is essential that all students bring their togs. Our pool is not too deep and students can stand up in it. If your child is unable to swim due to illness please inform me.

Camp 2016.

This year all the year 5 & 6 students are going to Guthrie Smith (Tutira) for their camp. This will be held in Term 4 (18th – 20th of October). You would have noticed a camp deposit in the stationary order. This deposit is so we can confirm the booking. They final costing has not yet been confirmed and I will get something out shortly. We will also need parent help and help with transport to and from camp.

I look forward to catching up and meeting any new parents during the year. If you wish to contact me directly please e-mail me.

Hamish Dufty

hdufty@ebbettpark.school.nz


http://mrduftysblog.blogspot.co.nz

Wednesday 4 November 2015

Week 5. Up coming events.

Important Dates

Wednesday 11th November – Kapa Haka festival. Richmond School. Permission slip will be going home.

Monday 23rd November – BikeNZ day.

Monday 30th November – Road Patrollers at Splash Planet.

Wednesday 9th December – Swimming Lesson at Raureka School.

Thursday 10th December – Celebration Assembly 9:30-10:30am (Room 6 & 7). All parents and family members welcome.

Friday 11th December – Room 7 & 8 End of Year reward trip to Onekawa Pools. Parent ransport needed. Permission slip will go home.

Tuesday 15th December  - Prize Giving.  11:30am – 12:30pm. All parents and family members welcome.

Wednesday 16th December – Final day of school.

Homework

Homework has finished for the year. Thank you to all the parents who helped guide their children with homework this year. I have throughly enjoy seeing the amazing independent learning students have been doing at home. I have told my students that I still expect them to be reading every night.

Swimming

We have started swimming. Room 7 will be swimming on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. I expect all students to bring their togs on these days. If your child is unable to swim due to illness please write a note in their diary.

2016 Weetbix Try-athlon.

A permission slip went home last week. This needs to be completed and returned to Mr O as soon as possible.

Many thanks


Mr Dufty

Saturday 17 October 2015

BikeNZ Safety Day

BikeNZ Safety Day

Thursday 22nd. 9:00am – 2:30pm

Hastings Sports Park bike park.

The outcomes for our session is to teach our students the beginner skills for riding on the road. Students will also learn key skills to ride a bike with confidence.

Students will need to bring:

  • ·      Morning tea, lunch and water bottle.
  • ·      Covered footwear (sneakers, etc.) NO JANDALS!
  • ·      School Uniform and jacket. Black KidsCans jackets please.
  • ·      Bike Helmet if students have them and wish to use their own.


We will be travelling by bus. Bikes and helmets are provided.


Students are aware of our student expectations and that poor behaviour during the week could mean they miss out.