Welcome to Piwakawaka. We have had a wonderful first week at school.

The tamariki have all settled in so well and it has been pleasing to see them with smiles on their faces and happy to be back at school.

We have spent time getting to know each other and the routines of our classroom. 

Our morning routine

• put your bag in a cubby outside (leave your lunchbox and drink bottle in your bag)

• bring your reading folder inside and put it in your tool box (from next week)

• either keep your hat in your bag or place it in your tool box

• find your name and put it on the whiteboard

• play until the bell rings

Earlier in the week we established an ‘Essential Agreement’ for our Piwakawaka class.’ Together we came up with some expectations around how we can all successfully work with one another in a safe and caring environment. The children had some great ideas.

Throughout the week we have played some ‘name games’ so the tamariki can remember everyone's names. These games have been fun and we’ve shared a few laughs.

We have shared our holiday news with our friends and also spent some time drawing and writing about the things we did over the break. Additionally, our focus this week has been on ‘All About Me’ and the tamariki have enjoyed talking about their favourite things to do, books to read and their families.

After lunch each day we have been working on an abstract self portrait. These are a work in progress and we hope to finish them and have them hung in the classroom next week.

Next week we will begin swimming in the school pool. Our swimming days are Wednesday and Thursday. Please ensure that your child brings their named togs and towel in a named bag on both of these days.

In addition, our library day is Monday. We will visit the library every Monday afternoon and your child will choose up to two books that can be kept and returned the following Monday.

Every second Friday (the odd weeks) Mr Andy Roberton will be teaching  in Piwakawaka. He has some exciting activities planned for the term.

I hope that your child has enjoyed their first week in Piwakawaka and has shared some of the fun things we have done together with you.

Nga mihi

Rachael Munro

Reminders:

Library - Monday

Swimming - Wednesday and Thursday