Mr Williams Farewell

Monday 30th.

Parents camp meeting

Find out about what happening. Glen is running a camp meeting and Q and A session. Wednesday that is tomorrow in Rm 27 at 5.30.

SAILING is TUE 1st December: Help any one out there.....

HI we need 1 x transport and 1 x supervision for the day. If anyone can help out.

BEACH ED TUESDAY HELP NEEDED

Year 5 parents we need 3adults for 11.30 on as water supervision and 3 to 4 parents to help with transport our 11 students to the surf club.

Please let me know if you can help us out next Tuesday.

Thanks

Still lots of slips to be returned too

Young Writers Workshop: Our Y 5's are Sarah Strong and Jack Mc Cabe

These two are so lucky to be working with James Norcliffe, at school tomorrow and again next week in a writers workshop!

Google him or click the link:  http://jamesnorcliffe.com/

Im sooooo jel!   Translates to ...   I am so jealous.

Enjoy working with this creative man. A fantastic opportunity for two worthy Rm 26 writers.

All Black Parade.

I just copied from Canterbury Rugby email.

SO SO SO  Proud to be a KIWI!!!!

FYI

Christchurch parade following All Blacks victory Christchurch residents will have the chance to share in Rugby World Cup celebrations with a local parade to welcome home the All Blacks. Fresh from their win over Australia, the boys in black will be in Christchurch on Thursday afternoon, travelling around part of the central city on the back of utes before finishing at Hagley Park for a Mayoral welcome and public reception. Mayor Lianne Dalziel says Christchurch will turn on a heroes' welcome. "We're absolutely delighted to be able to host the All Blacks in our city, as they bring the Webb Ellis Cup home again. The whole country has been behind them throughout the tournament, so it's exciting to be able to celebrate with them in Christchurch. "I was inundated with requests for a homecoming parade from the moment the final whistle blew. I know there will be a big turnout for captain Richie McCaw and Man of the Match Dan Carter along with the other Canterbury players, and the team. I remember an All Blacks coach saying that the All Blacks wasn’t a team of champions, it was a champion team and we will welcome them as a team who have done us proud." The All Blacks Victory Parade Thursday 5 November, 2.30pm The parade will start at the corner of Rolleston Avenue and Hereford Street, travel along Park Terrace, ending at the corner of Park Terrace and finishing prior to Bealey Avenue. Mayoral Welcome and Public Reception Hagley Park, 3.15pm At the conclusion of this the All Blacks will depart for Wellington Road closures Hereford Street (from Cambridge Terrace to Montreal Street) 1.30pm - 2.30pm Hereford Street (from Montreal Street to Rolleston Avenue) 1.30pm - approximately 3.00pm Park Terrace 2.00pm - 4.00pm Rolleston Avenue 2.00pm - approx 3.30pm Kilmore Street (from Montreal Street to Park Terrace) 2.00pm - 4.00pm Parking Public parking will be available in Hagley Park (Carlton Mill corner) from 12.00pm - 2.00pm. The carpark will close at 2.00pm and no further vehicles will be permitted entry after this time. Mobility parking will be available. All cars must be removed from the carpark by 4.30pm. The carpark area in the Botanic Gardens (entrance off Armagh Street) will be closed from 1.45pm to 3.30pm. Council Offices The Council's public entrance on Hereford Street will be closed from 1.30pm - 2.30pm. The Worcester Boulevard entrance will remain open. For further information on road closures and to plan your journey please visit www.tfc.govt.nz

Runathon

Thank you to all the family members, neighbours and workmates that helped with funds for our camp through the Runathon fundraiser. Students ran with real determination today.

Hamish

J Mack

Jack and Sakshi

Tatsumi

Rosie

Olivia. 

Nikau

Nicole

Max

Jake

PTA Market Day Helpers Needed

Can you give our PTA some time on Saturday they are looking for extra helpers for Market Day.
Thank you.

Athletics Day Tomorrow:

Bring a safety pin. Wear your house colours and a hat.
Heres a general order of events.

9.15 Meeting.
9.30ish 1st event
playtime
All other events
lunch
Sprint finals
Relays

Spelling this week: Occupations

Occupations: Growing our vocabulary.

Athletics

Rotations going well as we get ready for Athletics Day. See you there.
Hats, sunscreen water, extra food, please be prepared for a big day on Wednesday.
Wear you house colour t shirt.

Term 4 Newsletter

Room 26.Term Newsletter: Term 4 2015

Hi everyone,

We have a few exciting events to look forward to this term as our focus is Education Outside the Classroom.

Wainui Camp: 

Our annual camp is Wk 9, Mon 7th – Wed 9th December. We will be attending with Rms 25 & 27. Wainui is a terrific place for a school camp. The activities that we will do are tied into the unique environment that Wainui 

offers. Kayaking, coasteering, archery, hiking and orienteering will be timetabled for all. 

The instructors who will be working with the children are experienced and fun. A Camp 

booklet will  be sent out soon with information about accommodation, camp programme, 

transport lists\etc.  

Children will be bringing home ‘Runathon’ forms soon seeking sponsorship. The $$ collected will go into a communal pool to alleviate costs for all. 

If you would like to discuss any camp details please let me know.

Beach Ed Y5 / Sailing Y6: 

These are also annual events that we run at the end of the year.  The Y5 children build upon the experiences they had in Beach Ed, as Y1 & 3 pupils. 

Sailing, using optimist yachts, is hosted by Sailing Canterbury at Lake Rua (near the airport). The experiences gained by the Y6 children, is invaluable for confidence building and  fun, doing an activity that is rarely available. 

It’s a very busy Term and it usually goes far too fast, as our Y6’s leave for intermediate and our Y5’s will become our seniors of the school.

A special welcome to Nikau for Term 4.

Check the blog for photos of the showcase and any updates for the term.

Inclass Learning:

Maths: Topic is aspects of geometry and statistics. We will continue to work on rich mathematical tasks that involve drawing on all math knowledge to solve problems and answer mathematical questions. Lots of Timetables and number knowledge work continues.

Reading – Guided reading using fiction texts based on a programme by Hilton Ayrey. Specific work on Comprehension and word meaning independent SRA. Literacy fitness programme for Word study.

Writing – Narrative texts. The focus will be on enriched vocabulary, with more specific detail. Developing great characters and storylines. A focus on paragraphing continues.

Spelling – Individual topic lists

PE – Fitness, Athletics, Net & Wall, Striking & Fielding

Summer Health: Hats are compulsory this term. Please ensure there is a school hat available for their use everyday. Apply sunscreen and please provide a drink bottle for inclass so we can get plenty water.

Home Learning:

http://interactivesites.weebly.com for a wide range of homework tasks. Particular subject based Literacy and Maths it has plenty other subject areas too.

Maths: Use the web page to work on specific subjects areas. Xtables: I’ll be testing a mix of 2 lists. Eg 2’s and 3’s, 6’s and 7’s etc. I’ll complete these in homework books so you can see strengths and what to continue to work on.

Reading: Read every night. Record on log, after each novel or book is completed (back of homework books.)

Spelling: Weekly words to learn continues; Starts week 2.

Heres the important dates each week.

Week 1

Monday Powhiri 9.30am

Friday Saveloy Sausages.

Week 2:

Friday Summer comp starts: Cricket, Touch, Teeball and Volleyball for selected players, we bus to Sth Hagley 1-2.30 for 7 weeks. (any parents available to supervise a team? 1.15- 2 please let me know)

Week 3:

Monday Labour weekend no school.

Athletics Day . Wednesday 28^th Oct. (pp date Tue 3^rd Nov)

Festival Choir on Thursday.

Friday =  a Disco

Week 4

 Sushi lunch

Week 5:

Friday: Show Day no school.

Week 6:

Zone Athletics Wednesday 18^th Nov. 

Wednesday and or Thursday is Heaton Assessments for Y6.

Friday Sushi

Week 7:

Beach Ed for Y5’s (Tue or wed)

Parent camp info meeting. Wednesday RM 27@5pm

Friday Certificate assembly for Road patrol, Pal and Athletics

Week 8:

Monday farewell to Mr Williams.

Tuesday Y6’s Sailing @ Lake Rua, (May need transport)

Wednesday is Canterbury Athletics.

Friday. VIP morning tea.

Week 9:

CAMP WEEK. Wainui. Details will follow. We will need some parent transporters there and back if you are available let me know.

Week 10: 2 days; End of year reports will be available on STaR.

Monday is Leavers Assembly at St Margaret’s hall 1pm -2.30. Year 6 leavers dinner 5.30pm

Tuesday 15^th Dec: SCHOOL FINISHES AT 12.30. “Merry Christmas to you all”

Dionne.fowley@stalbans.school.nz. Contact me at any time.

Thanks Dionne.

Showcase Feedback from Ginnie Thorner

To the students.... 

Thank you to the year 5/6 team who created the Christchurch dance. You performed with great focus and because you took the work seriously the audience were amazed by your ability and images. 

 For me, the best test of great dance is after I have had some time to think. These hours later many images from your work pop into my head.  Your movements and images were strong and your message for each section was really clear. These were moving images (emotionally.)

Your work tonight was outstanding and by working in creative dance, you are creating art works that few children in Canterbury are doing. This makes you leaders of this work.  Congratulations! 

I hope you have fabulous holidays. 

Ginnie

Showcase photos

What an amazing performance. I am so proud of this class they delivered an amazing representative expressive dance. The excitement and smiles reflect the feelings and hard work put into 'our' part of a wonderful showcase of the Arts: Dance. 

The Show Must Go On!

Here are some photos of the class whilst watching Mr. Bean's Holiday before the showcase.

Sakshi

Sakshi & Zoe

Olivia & Rosie

Isaac, Tana, Jack M & Jack B

Ella & Niamh

Caleb

Tom & Archie

Sarah & Willow

Nicole & Rosie

Preparing to go on!

Enjoy the show

Showcase Our dance story tells......

The arrival of the Maori.

Through the rough, crashing waves of the South Pacific, the WAKA paddles on through to the calm waters and onto the shore of Te Wai Pounamu.

The people build, they go to war they rise and so Maoridom in begins.
Aue

The students have depicted this story through dance. You will be filled with pride as you watch them express their ideas on stage. It looks amazing.

Black clothing to be worn.

Important Admin: Night of the Performance: THURSDAY

4.15 drop off in the classroom with a packed snack or dinner for in between shows.

7.30pm  Pick up, ill need you to sign them out so please come up to our class and sign them out.

Have you got your tickets for showcase?

 We still have tickets available, just pop into the office to complete your order.

ST Albans School’s Arts Showcase

ST Albans School’s Arts Showcase

Celebrating Te Waiponamu

Kia ora Wh?nau,

Here is the organisation for next week. Thank you for supporting our celebration of the Arts. Tickets are still available from the school office.

Safety Notices

• Your child’s classroom is their drop off and pick up point.
• Please ensure you sign your child out with the teacher.

Year 0/1 (Rooms: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)

Date: Tuesday 22^nd  September

Showcase Times: 10.30am and 5pm

Notes: Please drop your child back to their classroom at 4.30pm to prepare for the evening show.

They will be ready for pick up by 6pm.

Year 2 (Rooms: 4, 5, 13, 14, 15)

Date: Tuesday 22^nd September

Showcase Times: 1.30pm and 6.30pm

Notes: Please drop your child back to their classroom at 5.45pm to prepare for the evening show.

They will be ready for pick up by 7.30pm.

  

Year 3/4 (Rooms: 3, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)

Date: Wednesday 23^rd September

Showcase Times: 1.30pm, 5.00pm and 6.30pm

Notes: Please drop your child back to their classroom at 4.30pm to prepare for the evening shows. We ask that you give them a lunchbox filled with appropriate snacks to nibble on between shows.

They will be ready for pick up by 7.30pm.

Year 5/6 and Te Tikanga Rua Reo (Rooms: Tipu, Rea, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)

Date: Thursday 24^th September

Showcase Times: 1.30pm, 5.00pm and 6.30pm

Notes: Please drop your child back to their classroom at 4.15pm to prepare for the evening shows. We ask that you give them a lunchbox filled with appropriate snacks to nibble on between shows.

They will be ready for pick up by 7.30pm sharp.

We are currently communicating with OSCAR and MASH after school programmes to make arrangements to have the children returned to school at the correct time on the day of their performance. We will be sending you a permission slip later this week to ensure you are happy with these arrangements.

Many thanks,

The St Albans Team

Showcase tickets

Tickets have come home today, more to come, don't forget to order them at the office using your envelope if you haven't yet.

Dance is looking good. .. Dress Rehearsal  next week.

Summer Sport Notice

Summer Sport at Hagley Starts Term 4, Friday Week 2

Trials for teams will be lunch times this term.

Hoping to enter 

2 x Teeball

2 x Touch Mixed

2 x Volleyball: No experience required

2 x Cricket

PE Focus start of Term 4 is Athletics. School Athletics Day Week 3

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Rosie's writing: Guided tour of my.......

Thinkology: helping to develop creative minds.....
In writing we used visualisation to picture a scene, paying particular attention to details before we wrote

Rosie has a well developed writers voice and her writing is a usually a reflection of the stories she reads. 

To read more of todays writing by the authors in Rm 26 click the writers page.

Guided tour of my… dark, scary, deadly mind.

If you ever controlled my mind, it would reveal my dark secrets. My crush, my favourite thing, my fears. That is why my mind is too dangerous for you. I can only share a few little things that are safe. When you do enter it, on the front left is a place for books. Then on the front right is my knowledge. But it is the memory dome at the back where all the deep memories are placed, the ones that need to be kept unknown. The dangerous memories. The ones I can't get rid of. The horrible nightmares. The hatred. Now do you see, why you can not visit my mind?

FRACTIONS

In maths we are reviewing Mult Div to help us understand how  to divide numbers and work with fractions.

Report Writing

To bring all our ideas together we are constructing a report to publish on the Blog, it aims to outline the benefits of a healthy Lifestyle. We are at editing stage and will publish as we finish. Check out our writing page.....

MAUI AND THE SUN

https://thecourttheatre.smugmug.com/Education/Maui-and-the-Sun/

Have a look at the show we saw today.

Welcome to our team Jack.....

Jack has moved to Christchurch from Auckland. We warmly welcome him and his whanau to our class and St Albans community.

Food for thought Photos