As you read further you will hear about some of our learning and some notices that we would like to bring to your attention, plus next week's timetable.

Transformation is the theme of our learning this year and in Term 1 we are focusing on Cultural Landmarks in our city and how Christchurch has changed with migration and natural disasters. 

This week students began their learning by identifying what a landmark is from their current knowledge and aiming to write a meaning for a landmark. 

One class's definition is: A landmark means the object is easily recognisable and has significance (important).

Next week we will investigate what a cultural landmark is in preparation for our trip to the CBD in Week 4 on February 21st. As our learning continues their concept of a landmark will adjust as will their concept of what transformation in our lives looks like.

We have also participated in learning activities about the Treaty of Waitangi (Te Tiriti o Waitangi) leading up to our students creating a Team Treaty for the year. Students have been very engaged and had good discussions about Aotearoa NZ History in relation to the Treaty of Waitangi.

Maths:

We have commenced learning around statistical investigations leading up to the Census in early March and looking a community changes in relation to ethnicity and migration over time. One group this week investigated activities students like to do at lunchtime at school. The results indicated "Talking With Friends" was very popular and Tag was not popular at all.

See some photos of this learning below.

Notices and Reminders:

CBD trip Tuesday 21 February - Parent Help needed

If you are able to help could you please email us as soon as possible as all our classes are in need of extra parents to help. Please email us at komingo@oaklands.school.nz if you can help. Thank you. Here is a link to the notice to refresh your mind about the trip.

Swimming:

Our lessons with Henry, our tutor, are on Monday and Thursday mornings. Students are expected to participate in this programme as it is part of the NZ Curriculum. If your child for a particular reason cannot please let us know. Thank you to the parents who have done so already. the students can also swim at lunchtimes Monday to Thursday.

Forms and Exercise Books

Thank you to all families who have been very efficient in getting these tasks done quickly for their child, we are grateful.

Drum Lessons:

Drum lessons are available with Aimee on Thursdays at Oaklands. Please email her at aimeebiddington@hotmail.com to enquire.

Week 3's Timetable: