Week 5 Term 2

What a wonderful week of learning we have ahead.

Mon:
Tue:
Wed:
Thu: Kapa Haka
Fri:  Mass with Saint Michaels to celebrate Pentecost
        Tabloid Sports with Saint Michaels

Reading
My inquiry focus this week is about motivation and reading success.  The research I've read suggests that children need to feel successful in order to be more successful.  So, your mission this week (and mine) is to be really, really, really positive about the children's reading.  Don't let the kids struggle with a tricky word - give them really good 'hints' so that they can figure it out.  Keep reading time light, fun and positive.  Praise them for the things they did well "That was such a good try at that word.  You looked at the first sound didn't you?"  I love the way you stopped and fixed that mistake by yourself - that's what good readers do".  See if you can dig out the reading handout I sent home last term (I've noticed it crumpled in the bottom of a few reading bags).

Kapa Haka
Only children who have handed in their notices and have paid their money can continue to go to Kapa Haka.  Mrs Dunkley and Matua Koro have their hands full and can not continue to take occasional drop ins.  Thanks.

Saint Michaels
We are looking forward to sharing some fun times from our friends from Saint Michaels on Friday. They will join us for mass at 11:00am and will stay with us for a fun day.  The big kids are going bush for their cross country so we will have the run of the school - weather permitting.  You are most welcome to join us for Mass and for the chaos fun afterwards.

Pentecost
Pentecost is the celebration of the coming of the Holy Spirit.  Here are some links to help you talk about this wonderful celebration with your children...
Pentecost Story - video
Pentecost - simple information

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