Senior School Term Two 2011

It has been a tremendous start to the term. Students are motivated, positive and extremely enthusiastic about their learning. Term One was full of successes and we are extremely proud of our 2011 student group.

We call this term ‘The Work Term’. It is a term for students to really focus on their learning. Routines have been formed, expectations shared, classroom, syndicate and school programmes have been established. Ambassadors have their responsibilities. Students have learning goals and now they can focuses on reaching their next steps and achieving their goals.

If there is anything you would like to discuss or any concerns that you have leading into this term please do not hesitate in contacting you child’s classroom teacher.

The major integrated unit for this term is base around the wonderful picture book ‘Uno’s Garden’, By Graeme Base.

Big Idea: To understand the need to protect and preserve our local environment” Exploring the Living World and the issues and challenges around sustainability.

Uno's Garden is a rich story that delivers a powerful message through both its words and pictures. The diversity and detail of the illustrations tells a complex story that provides an excellent starting point for children to start considering their impact on their environment and how this can be positive.

We have an incredibly inquisitive group, who genuinely delight in the thrill of discovery. We will be giving them opportunities which will stimulate their curiosity, and develop their ability to form questions and explore and come up with answers (Theories)

The Senior School continues to be a busy place, with the focus on, giving students the opportunities and environment to be the best they can be.

The range of opportunities for this term include:

• School Disco Friday 6^th May
• Wellington Young Leaders Day on the 23^rd May (opportunity for Year 8s)
• Two Performances at School- A show titled ‘Friends.com’ on the 9^th June and Aranui Theatre group perform on the 28^th June.
• The Senior School Arts Programme continues Thursday Afternoons, Drama, Hip Hop, Music composition and Dance
• Technicraft on Wednesdays
• First ICAS tests. - Science, Spelling and English
• School Cross Country on 7^th June
• Otago Problem Solving challenges
• Kapa Haka group continues.

Please take the opportunity to look at your child’s class learning log.

Mr Eames – http://rm23learninglog.blogspot.com/

Mr Chadwick – http://rm21muritai.blogspot.com/

Ms Berry - http://room22muritai.blogspot.com/