Week 7

Hi everyone,

Here we are in week 7! The highlight of week 6 seemed to be making 3D hot air balloons on Friday after one of the Hamilton crews visited Solway with their balloon on Thursday. They look great hanging in our classroom as do our Kowhai paintings. We'd love you to come in and check them out!

This week we are beginning our passion study which is healthy eating. Homework related to this will be going home today. 

We will be busy testing spelling and maths this week as well as getting right into geometry on Thursday. 

I have sent the link to oral language recordings to those who have given me their email address. It is no problem to record the talk onto CD instead if you prefer - please just let me know.  

Ka kite,
Sarah/Miss Gaskin

Week 6

Kia ora koutou,


Can you believe we're over half way through the term already?!


The kids did really well last week with their oral language talks. Most were very prepared and had obviously been practicing at home - ka pai! If I have received your email address you will be sent the link to the talk this week. If you have not, send me an email on sarahg@solway.school.nz and I will be able to send you the link. 


The kids are really getting into their 'Moment in Time' writing. We have been enjoying sharing our work with each other. 


This Thursday one of the hot air balloons taking part in Balloons Over Wairarapa will be visiting Solway Primary - we are very much looking forward to that. 


We wish Jaden, Jake G and Siena well at the Interschool Swimming Sports on Monday. 


Have a great week :)


Sarah 

School Picnic and Swimming Sports photos...

Photos from Friday...

Early Settlers Day photos

As promised, here are some photos from our trip to Cobblestones and Pioneer Museums....

Week 5 already!

Kia ora koutou,


What a busy week Kowhai had last week! Everyone seemed to really enjoy our Early Settlers Day to Cobblestones and the Pioneer Museum. We were very lucky with the weather and are very grateful to the parent helpers. Thank you!


We were also very fortunate with the weather on Friday for the school picnic and swimming sports. Everyone in Kowhai participated in the races which was fantastic. It was great to see lots of parents there too. I will post some pictures  of both events during the week.


All our PAT, STAR and basic facts testing is now completed. It has provided us with some very valuable data of where each student is at and what we need to work on together. 


The next couple of weeks will be the last of swimming so please ensure your child has their togs EVERYDAY no matter what the weather in the morning. We will make the call about whether or not we go depending on the weather just before our 12pm slot at the pool. 


Children will come home with homework this week. It needs to be back at school by Friday. Please support them with this. 


As always call in, email or phone should you wish to speak about anything :)


Sarah/Miss Gaskin

Week 4

Hello,

We are looking forward to our trip to Cobblestones Museum and Pioneer Museum tomorrow. A big thank you to the parents who are joining us to supervise groups of kids and providing transport. 

Our oral language topic for the week is based around our trip:

Topic = Early Settlers Trip to Cobblestones Museum and Pioneer Museum

Tell us:

·      one thing you learnt

·      your favourite part of the day

·      something you would like to find more out about

·      the most interesting display/thing/building etc for you

Wednesday

Destiny

Sean

Mack

Anjalina

Jazzelle

Siena

Daniel

Malachi 

Thursday

Olivia

Jake H

Luke

Briley

Jacob

Jake G

Sarah

Chloe

Friday

Beau-Leah

Gabby

Jaden

Briar

Tegan

Paige

Linda

Sophie

Rose

We are also gearing up for the school picnic and swimming sports this coming Friday from 11am-2pm. We hope to see you there!

This week we are completing all our PAT testing as well. The kids are working hard - great to see!

Have a good week,

Sarah/Miss Gaskin 

 

Week 3

Hello again,


What a busy short week we have had in Kowhai. 

We have been busy getting to know each other over the last two weeks - what a great group of kids we have! I hope you will be able to see our class photo above...


We are looking forward to a visit from local historian Gareth Winter this Tuesday morning. Gareth will be speaking to the Tararua syndicate as part of our inquiry unit on Early Settlers. Speaking of this, thank you to those of you who have volunteered to come along on our trip next week. We do still need more help - please send your slip back to school this week if you can come with us. 


We have been focusing on kindness this past week. The kids came up with some brilliant role plays demonstrating how they can show kindness at home, school and out in the community. 


Please remember to test your child on their spelling words each night and ensure they are reading their assigned chapter book or school journal. Kowhai kids will also be bringing home a family tree this week to complete as homework. Please support them with this. 


That's all from me this week - please do pop in when you can & don't forget to comment on the blog!