Diversity Posters

Last week, as part of our introduction to Kia Kaha and understanding bullying, we began by exploring what diversity is and how it is great to be unique!

Here are some fantastic examples of posters about Diversity from our Haepapa students...

Week 5, Term 1: Rātaka o te wiki

Check out Slide 2 below for Rataka o te Wiki: What's on this Week...

Some things to remember this week:

• Often in our learning students are listening to or watching video and audio files to support what we are doing in class.  It would be great if students could bring their own headphones (named) to keep in their trays to help them focus.  Any headphones or ear buds such as what they get with their devices are acceptable (as long as they work).  
• We have house meetings this Wednesday at 2.30pm.  Students will be released from there.
• Tomorrow we have swimming at Ashhurst.  Please make sure children have their togs, towel and goggles, if needed (Make sure all of these are named and in a bag).  
• Tomorrow morning is also our library day.
• Homework is due back tomorrow.  Don't forget to come with your homework books.
• The optional lunchtime swim on Wednesday will be weather dependent.
• Assembly this Friday is hosted by Kahurangi.

Nga mihi,
Haepapa Pod Teachers

Birthday Celebrations: Week 5, Term 1

Week 4, Term 1: What's on this week

Check out Slide 2 below for Rataka o te Wiki: What's on this Week...

Some things to remember this week:

• We are introducing a new mathematics game as part of our programme.  It is called Prodigy and is a fantastic, free, online resource for engaging students in maths through an interactive journey.  Mr Mildenhall emailed all students with the links to get this set up today so students just need to check their school emails to do this.  There is an app available for this, though the game can be accessed through Safari or Chrome.
• We still have a few students who have not yet signed up for See Saw.  This is a really useful platform for sharing learning with home.  Those students who do not yet have it, need to download the free app as soon as possible: Seesaw Class (Learning Journal), sign in using their google account and enter this code: DKUF PYIX.
• Tomorrow we have swimming at Ashhurst.  Please make sure children have their togs, towel and goggles, if needed (Make sure all of these are named and in a bag).  
• Tomorrow morning is also our library day.
• Homework went home on Friday (this will normally be on Tuesdays but we wanted more time to prepare the students for this week).  This week's homework will be due on Tuesday 27th.  The creative project is due on Tuesday in week 6 (This is OPTIONAL).
• We have our optional lunchtime swim on Wednesday again this week.
• There is no assembly this week.  Pono Pod's assembly will now be in week 10.
• Also, for our Year 5 School Council members, don't forget there is a trip on Thursday with Mr Hobbs and Mrs Mayston.

Nga mihi,
Haepapa Pod Teachers

Birthday Celebrations: Week 4, Term 1

Thinking around shapes...

Today was the last day of our exploratory maths rotations...  Whānau 22 were developing their thinking around shapes and how if we believe in ourselves, and keep trying, we can be successful (and our math brains will grow)!

Groups of four were challenged to build a perfect rectangle, a square and a star with a piece of string.  All the groups have done so well with this over the last few weeks and today, one group succeeded in building the most difficult shape: a star.  Well done to this fantastic group of girls and to all our students who have been learning to think deeply, persevere, and believe in themselves in maths!

Number Visuals

One of the things we have been learning about in maths this term is Number Visuals. We are learning how visualising patterns in numbers helps our brain make connections better. Our students are getting really good at spotting these patterns!

Week 3, Term 1: What's happening this week...

Check out Slide 2 below for Rataka o te Wiki: What's on this Week...

Some things to remember this week:

• Tomorrow is our first day of swimming at Ashhurst.  Please make sure children have their togs towel and goggles, if needed (Make sure these are named and in a bag).  
• Tomorrow morning is also our library day.
• Mrs Marshall is still away tomorrow.  If you have any pressing concerns, please see or contact Ana.
• Our first homework project is due on Friday this week: An A4 or A3 poster about how children are special or unique.
• We still have a couple of children without hats... school hats are compulsory in terms 1 and 4.  If your child still does not have a school hat, please remedy this as soon as possible.
• We have our optional lunchtime swim on Wednesday again this week.
• This Friday our school assembly, hosted by the Aroha Pod.
• All our lunchtime clubs are underway this week. There is a different club each day that all students can participate in if they wish:
• Monday - Graphic Design (Ms Matangi)
• Tuesday - Robotics (Mr Mildenhall)
• Wednesday - Literary Quiz (Mrs Thompson)
• Thursday - IT Techie Training (Mrs Hornell)
• Friday - Garden Club (Mrs Mayston & Mrs Cobham)

Nga mihi,
Haepapa Pod Teachers

Birthdays this week: Week 3, Term 1

Happy Birthday to Neiko!

Birthdays this week: Week 2, Term 1

Happy Birthday from all of Haepapa Pod!  We hope you have a fantastic day!

Week 2 - Term 1: What's happening this week...

Check out Slide 2 below for Rātaka o te wiki: What's on this week...

Some things to remember:

• We have an optional lunchtime swim on Wednesday this week.
• Don't forget to sign up for See Saw if you haven't already.  You need to ensure your child has signed up first using their Whakarongo student email account.  Students will not appear on the class list for See Saw until they have signed up.  Once they're all done, then parents can sign up.  If you have any questions, please see your child's homeroom teacher.
• This Friday is our first school assembly, hosted by the Navigator Centre.
• We still have a few children without school hats.  These need to be organised by the end of this week please - just pop into the school office: Year 5 students can purchase the school caps.  Year 4 students wear the bucket hats still.
• A reminder that all school clothing, including hats, shoes and swimming gear, should be named.  This is especially important at this time of year with swimming.
• Our lunchtime clubs are starting up this week.  There is a different club each day that all students can participate in if they wish:
• Monday - Graphic Design (Ms Matangi)
• Tuesday - Robotics (Mr Mildenhall)
• Wednesday - Literary Quiz (Mrs Thompson)
• Thursday - IT Techie Training (Mrs Hornell)
• Friday - Garden Club (Mrs Mayston & Mrs Cobham)

We hope you all enjoy an extra day off and have a lovely day with whānau and friends on Waitangi Day this Tuesday, and we hope you all have a lovely week.

Nga mihi,

Haepapa Pod Teachers