Room 23 Legends 2012

HOME LEARNING SHEETS

2012-02-12T13:50:00.003+13:00

Kia Ora Parents / Caregivers

Home learning is a wonderful opportunity for you to keep in touch with your child’s learning at school. As mentioned at ‘Meet the Teacher Evening” your child will be in groups for Math, Reading and Writing and they will know what the next step in their learning is. From my experience your help with this is crucial in both your child’s attitude and success with in this area.

There are 2 parts to the home learning programme.

Part 1 - Drill and retention of key skills
This will include daily reading, math and writing. This is an area that you can assist in, especially if your child has any gaps. These activities are completed on a weekly basis. This will begin next week.

A home learning sheet will be given out each Friday and it is due the following week. This is helpful for some students who have a lot on after school. Time management skills are the key and I will stress to the pupils that they need to spread the workload over the week and definitely not leave it all to a Thursday night.

At the end of the week your child will show you their book and ask you to write a comment about their home learning efforts and results. The students will also reflect on their weekly efforts.

Home learning is the responsibility of your child, and you as parents can encourage this obligation. At times your child may not complete the worksheet (family commitments, sporting events, music exams…) in this case they are required to write a note in their books and then obtain your signature.

Part 2 - Room 23 Home Learning Award - Optional
This is where students complete a variety of independent challenges. Many students are incredibly busy and spend hours participating in swimming, gymnastics, paid employment, learning an instrument… This will be a great way to gauge all of their home learning activities. This home-learning activity is completed over 3 Terms and it allows the students to direct their own learning.

Please refer to your child's learning folder for a copy of these activities.

Kind Regards

Terry Tarapi

Term 1 Week 3 Blurb

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Hello everyone

We are all set for another exciting week at school. We have alot happening and a few up coming high-lights are...

- Monday = Swimming begins so remember your togs as we leave school at 9:20
- Monday = Kiwi golf session at school
- Friday = School Powhiri

On Friday we had the music itinerant teachers showcase their talents and skills. It was a fabulous assembly and the students have the opportunity to take part in a host of music lessons. Return the music note ASAP to confirm your involvement in a lesson.

For fitness we are building up to our Year 8 Triathlon (Only 12 days away), and the goal for students is to be able to run for 10 minutes at their own pace. Thanks to those who have returned their participation forms. Can the remainder be returned early this week, thank you.

It was wonderful to see so many parents / caregivers at the meet the teacher evening, and I look forward to meeting you once again at the Term 1 Interviews in Week 5 (27th Feb to the 1st March). A newsletter will come out this week with the times available for these interviews. I will have early assessment samples to share with you and your child will discuss their Goal's Folder.

Thank you to those parents who have returned the camp forms, can you please return these ASAP as it will help immensely with pre camp planning.

Have a great week.

Terry Tarapi

Room 23's Introduction to Camp Newsletter

2012-02-06T20:22:00.001+13:00

Room 23’s BERWICK CAMP (12th – 16th March)

Dear Parents and Caregivers

This is the first of several important newsletters pertaining to our class camp. Over the next 4-5 weeks you will receive important notices about the Berwick School Camp. Please take time to read them carefully and respond as soon as possible. Hopefully this advanced information sharing will help with your planning for this camp.

There are many worthwhile reasons for taking students on school camp. The primary objectives for this camp, along with getting to know the students better, are for the students to:

 Build upon their own personal growth and relationships in a variety of settings e.g. sharing bunkrooms, helping with chores, trust games, problem solving, team challenges etc.

 Experience and interact with an environment different from their home in the city.

 Use the outdoors as an enjoyable place for leisure and recreation.

During the weeks prior to camp, the classroom programmes will be closely linked to camp preparation with the children learning about safety in the outdoors, basic first aid, team work….

The cost for each student to attend camp is $135. This covers food (40), accommodation (40), transport (20), activities- abseiling / archery / rifle shooting … (20) and operational cost (15). There is no cost for adult helpers to attend this camp.

The beginning of the year is a very expensive time. Last year automatic payments and staggered payments were made by numerous families to spread costs over the whole year. If you are experiencing financial hardship then please contact myself or Andrew Hunter as there avenues available to ensure all students get to go to camp.

If you can come out for part of the week then Tuesday would be a great day to help out, as this is our activity day. On activity day the students are split into 5 groups and rotate around a variety of events, including abseiling, archery, rifle shooting (slug guns), group problem solving challenges and outdoor cooking.

Please contact me if you are able to help at camp.

Kind Regards

Terry Tarapi

Term 1 Week 2 - Blurb

2012-02-06T19:59:00.002+13:00

Kia ora Families and Friends of Room 23

What a fantastic first week we have just had. The students have out done themselves to ensure everyone knows each others name and that everyone is happy. Our class programme has focused on getting to know each other and completing a variety of team building activities. One of these is the small talk challenge where 2 new students chat away to each other. This has proven to be very successful.

I am looking forward to meeting you all at the "Meet the Teacher Evening" on Wednesday. It will be a grand opportunity to showcase Room 23 and for you to ask questions. After this we will meet as a year 8 group to discuss our Berwick Camp programme for 2012. Room 23 is the first class to attend camp and several newsletters will come home in the next few days.

Our class programme for this week is to continue getting to know each other and to work on our "It's all about me!" project. At the end of this week we will begin our home learning (homework) programme.

Take care and have a great week.

Terry Tarapi

Stationery Required For 2012

2012-01-30T11:33:00.001+13:00

Room 23’s Stationery List

To help with the buying and or naming of stationery, the materials required for 2012 are…

Year 8 Stationery Pack
1B8 x 11 Home Learning x 2
Theme x 2
Reading
Writing
Word-study
Technology x 3

Project Book Art

Note Book 3B1 x 2

MA4 x 2 Math Books

20 Page Clear-files x 3
1 x 200page refill paper
12 pack - colouring pencils
3 glue sticks
2 pencils
Ruler
Pencil sharpener
180 degree protractor
Highlighter
Rubber
Blue and Red Pen

A Pencil Case is required to ensure that your stationery is easily found.

Term 1 Swimming Notice

2012-01-29T19:58:00.002+13:00

February 2012

Dear Parents/Caregivers

Once again Balmacewen Intermediate has decided to use Moana Pool’s ‘Swimsation’ programme for our swimming lessons this year. We feel this is more beneficial for your child’s swimming development.

Swimsation coaches will take a half hour session with each class at Moana Pool, four times during the next four weeks. The school swimming sports will be held at the conclusion of these sessions on Monday 12th March.

Room’s 23 swimming sessions are as follows:

Session 1 Monday 13th February 10:00 to 10:30
Session 2 Monday 20th February 10:00 to 10:30
Session 3 Monday 27th February 10:00 to 10:30
Session 4 Monday 5th March 10:00 to 10:30

As a class we will be walking to and from the pool, and we require 2 adult helpers per class in order to meet safety requirements. Please contact your class teacher if you can help here.

Children will need to bring their togs and towel to school and they will walk down to the pool and return to school in their correct PE uniform.

The total cost of the swimming sessions is $13.20 and this could be paid in conjunction with the Golf fee ($3.00) before the first session. The total cost for swimming and golf is $16.20.

Kind regards

Balmacewen Sports Team

Welcome to Room 23

2012-01-25T14:47:00.001+13:00

Balmacewen Intermediate School

January 2012

Kia ora students of Room 23

Welcome to Room 23! I hope that you have had a restful and relaxing holiday break.

I am really looking forward to getting to know you over the next few weeks. I have very high expectations in all areas of our classroom. This means I expect you to …
 Do your best at all times with both class studies and home learning.
 Display the maturity and social skills required to respect your-self, others and the class environment.

For some of you, this year is the chance to continue to implement positive work habits and display mature social skills. For others it may be a time for a fresh start.

I am here to facilitate, lead and guide you in your learning. I will support you, encourage independence in your learning and provide help when you need it.

I believe that if you really want to achieve something then you will! Having a positive attitude is the key to your learning. We will be developing our own class expectations, concerning your learning, over the next week. These will be shared with your parents / caregivers at our meet the teacher evening.

This year I hope that you make the most of all the opportunities that Balmacewen has to offer you.

Your new teacher

Terry Tarapi