Samoan Language Week in Room 2

Updated Reading Rocket 27 May 2015

Wow!   What a change!  I am really glad that all the students are bringing their book bags everyday and reading their home readers.  Working through the spelling lists really helps as well.  I really appreciate the effort you are putting in to support your child.

New Writing Rocket

We have had a busy week in Room 2.  The children have been undergoing lots of assessment to establish their writing levels.  I am so proud to say that all students have made exciting progress this term.  We love sharing our progress with our peers, family and community.  So please take the time to congratulate your mokos on their progress.
After one year at school your child needs working within level 1.  At the end of 2  years at school your child needs to be working at the end of level 1.  I have sent home information today in their home communication books to clarify this.  However, feel free to talk to me about National Standards in any of the curriculum areas.  Please keep in mind that National Standards are a small part of tracking your child's progress and the children are all fabulous at different things, in different ways and at different times.

Reuben The Road Safety Bear

Check out this awesome T Rex Song!

Please click on link to watch the T Rex song.  This week we are focusing on the letter T and the blend Tr and the digraph TH.

T Rex

Week 5, Term 2 Maths Groups

Week 5, Term 2 Maths groups.

You will often see your child change groups.  This means they are working with children at similar levels.  For example your child maybe a wizz at adding numbers to 10 and need to work on their ability to count on from the biggest number.  I am happy to explain any part of the programme and what I am specifically doing to help your child get to the next level.

Our Maori Story

The Taniwha is a magical, massive creature that is a little bit like a whale or a shark.  The golden, glowing hook dropped down into the dark, deep ocean to catch the Taniwha.
The great waka got destroyed and the waka turned into the Southern mountains.  The brothers turned into rock and became guardians of the snowy mountains.

By Room 2

Maori Story Video Clip

Maori Tale

TV3 link

TV3http://www.3news.co.nz/sport/reality-sets-in-for-dan-carter-2015051218#axzz3Zxa6RqOL

TV1 Link

Dan Carter TV1http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/dan-carter-happy-improvement-but-says-he-s-facing-plenty-competition-all-blacks-jersey-6312031

Home learning challenge

I am so excited to hear all about wonderful home learning you have been doing. If you would like to try something new please check out this website.  It has endless fun games that really get the children hooked on learning.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/

Dan Carter Visit

Wow!!!  Thank you so much to the generosity and kindness from Healtheries and Countdown as well as the family who won this special prize for our school.

We had a fantastic day and are feeling inspired and ready to "Dream Big"!

Reading Rocket Update - Well Done Team!

National Standards

Thank you so much wonderful parents for your feedback and feed forward regarding how you would like to track your child's progress with the National Standards.  I have print outs that help guide you through what our goals are for at the end of Year 2.  Please let me know if you would like a copy sent home.  Pop in, email me, call the office, send a note I would love to hear from you.

100% engaged in our exciting Maths programme

Adding 2 or more numbers together

You can use dice or cards.  Set out three dice/cards and add the numbers together.

Learning our facts to 10 (song)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpoFxwKBwE8