Akomanga Tuawhitu's day trip was an engaging way to kick start their Astronomy main lesson and great introduction to next term's Navigators main lesson.

Yesterday, the school children celebrated a beautiful assembly! Many thanks to the teachers, support staff and others who prepared and supported this event, and a big thank you to parents and caregivers who made it extra special by helping their children choose festive clothes. Class 6 did an amazing job on the precious brass bells, working together to create musical sequences and harmonies! This was the first Whitsun Assembly for Class 1, who made and brought in the paper doves shown on the photo, led into the hall by their Class 7 buddies.

A stunning autumn day for this trip into nature and history! Below are some excerpts from the children's writing.

We are looking for relievers in the playgroup, kindergarten and school. Please be in touch at office@tera.school.nz

We are seeking your feedback on our way of reporting about learning and wellbeing of our ākonga to you, their parents and caregivers. It has been fabulous to receive so many responses within a short time. Many thanks to those who have replied already! If you have not had your say yet - please let us know using the link below.

Me whiri mai te whānau, te hapū, te iwi, me tauiwi, me ō rātou wāhi nohonga, ki roto i te whāriki , hei āwhina, hei tautoko i te akoranga, i te whakatipuranga o te mokopuna. The wider world of family and community is an integral part of early childhood curriculum. Most whānau hui have occurred over the last two weeks and these have been a wonderful opportunity for whānau and kaiako to reflect on the individual learning goals for our tamariki.

Perhaps NOT so wonderful sometimes, actually! As the sun does not seem to be around enough to dry up the grounds within and around our school and kindergarten, we are starting to think ahead to the potentially even rainier winter months.

Education Outside the Classroom

Some of you have been asking for the Working Bee dates to be published sooner, so here they are: Saturday 29 July and Saturday 25 November. 9:30am to 2pm - I look forward to seeing you! Please read on for some more information about Working Bees and update on the school grounds.

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