We have had a fantastic week here at school which culminated in a lovely assembly run by our Paiaka students.

Structured Literacy

On Tuesday this week, eight of our staff spent the morning at Kaiapoi North School observing how Structured Literacy runs in their school and how they use the programme for intervention groups throughout the school. 

We were hosted by Jason Miles (Principal) and Felicity Fahey (Deputy Principal) who talked about their journey with Structured Literacy. What a privilege to see it embedded throughout their school - it helped us reflect on what we are doing and set our next steps in this area.

Next term we will be running a parent information evening on Structured Literacy. We will advertise it as soon as we have chosen a date. This would be a good session for all parents - not just those in the junior school.

In this short video, Nancy Young, an Educational Consultant (Reading Specialist) living in British Columbia, Canada, summarises her internationally renowned Ladder of Reading. Nancy describes the wide range of ease in learning to read and summarises the instructional implications. She explains the need for differentiated reading instruction to address differences in skill development as children learn to read/spell/write in school settings.

Central Primary Schools' Cross Country

A large group of our students participated in the Central Primary School Cross Country. We were proud they represented our school. Results to come.

Strum, Strike, Blow Concert

Congratulations to those students who performed at the Strum, Strike, Blow concert last week at the Horncastle Arena. Whuu! It was a fabulous show. Thanks to Kath Roach and Melissa Lover for all the tautoko (support) they have given these students to get them to up to performance standard. 

Learning Showcase Thursday July 8

We are looking forward to sharing our learning with you on Thursday July 8 - more information will be sent home next week about how the day will run. Save the date!!

Parent Teacher Interviews

In Week 1 of Term 3 we are offering times for whānau to meet with Kaiako Manaaki to talk about progress made so far this year and set goals for the second half of the year. 

Currently the teachers are reviewing the progressions to ensure that your child's progress information is up to date by the end of Week 10. Progress charts will be turned on at the end of Week 10.

Click on this link - Parent Teacher Interviews Term 3 or go to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz and use the code g7ved to book your time slot.