Home Learning
Home learning will begin for the students in Week 3. Home learning will involve a Reading Challenge, encouraging students to read for 20mins each night. It will also include spelling practice and basic facts practice. Check out our Learning Resources page for creative ways to practice these skills. Occasionally students will bring work home that needs to be finished. As the year progresses, I might also send home targeted homework (based on their learning goals). However, we’ll be working pretty hard in class, so home learning will directly relate to the goals the students have in class. I don’t believe in homework for homework’s sake.
Weekly Planning
Swimming
Term One is the swimming term. The pool is really warm and the weather has been great. Please encourage students to bring their togs every day. We have received SwimSafe training for the second year in a row. This is really making a difference to the swim training we can give to the students.
Year of Mercy
The theme for Lent 2016 is Hear the cry of the earth and the poor. This is the Year of Mercy. We are encouraging students to think about how they will recognise lent this year. As we go further into the year, we will be exploring and thinking about ways we can act in the Year of Mercy. If you'd like to find out more, you can visit http://www.caritas.org.nz/schools/lent-schools.
