SCIENCE

We were looking again at water quality for science and the different ways a good scientist could test any waterway for the quality of its water and signs of pollution. We are looking at the local Utuhina Stream.The first test was a clarity test using a clarity tube. We then sifted through net samples taken by Mr Bach from the stream to look for macro invertebrates (water bugs). We found some crayfish (koura) which is a good sign.

Jayda shares her story starter

Week 5

Thanks to all the helpers for Friday's Cross Country! It was a great success. Also to all those who were able to attend Pentecost Mass -thank you.
Remember the spelling lists are up on the blog under "homework", your child needs to work on these each night as well as reading books. There is a spelling test Friday.

                                                                      

We are holding an information evening on:

‘What it means to attend a Catholic School’.

This is for anyone to attend who would like to know more about the unique aspects we cover at St Mary’s and the promotion of Catholic values as a Catholic School. We will look into the RE content taught, Sexuality programme taught, expectations and community spirit as well. WHEN: 5.30 - 6.30pm, Wednesday 31st May 2017, WHERE: St Mary’s School, Rooms 14. WHO: New families, those interested in continuing in the Catholic education system via JPC.

Teachers have a Literacy meeting on Tuesday straight after school. So please be aware we need to rush off on this day. If you have something you need to talk to us about please email us so we can arrange a time to catch-up.
Thank you.

Our class prayer book is very popular..the students are enjoying the opportunity to take it home. We have had some great additions in the book. Thank you again for your involvement with this initiative.

Soon Mr Bach and Mrs Hall will send out a parent survey on the collaborative classroom. Please do respond to the on-line survey. It helps us with looking at our next steps and what parents see as the pros and cons of this teaching style.

Have a grand week.

Mrs Hall and Mr Bach.

Isabel maths moves

Maths with Weka

Happy Birthday Kyle!!!!

9 today!!!!! Well done Kyle on supplying all of your classmates with some yummy icecream.

Cross Country Time...

Tilde's Birthday last Tuesday

It was Tilde's birthday on Tuesday last week and as Mrs Hall was away and Mr Bach was sick we didn't get a proper chance to wish her Happy Birthday until Friday. Well done Tilde. You are a great role model in the class. Thanks also for the healthy oranges mum.

Weekly notices, week 4, term 2, 2017

Ruma Weta - Rooms 16 & 17, Weekly Notices, Term 2, Week 4 (22nd - 26th May 2017)

Mrs Hall would like to thank all parents, caregivers and children who offered their condolences and prayers last week at the passing away of her mother. God bless you all.

With Mr Bach also away last week sick for 2 days we hope to restart our normal programme of learning this week.

We were lucky with weather on Friday that enabled the children to walk to the theatre to see ‘Into the Woods”. I hope that everyone who went, enjoyed the show. It was great to see some of our former students performing in the show.

Our Pentecost Mass is on Friday 26th May at 9.00 am at St Mary’s Church. All parents, caregivers and extended families are welcome to come along and enjoy the celebration.

Please Note : There will be NO SAUSAGE SIZZLE ON FRIDAY FOR ANYONE because of the Cross Country event  - see below.

Annual Inter-House School Cross Country.

Our annual Inter-House school cross country will be held on the afternoon of Friday 26nd May 2017 in the Redwoods Forest. This event is for Yr 3-6 students.

Children need to be assembled in house groups at our school ‘HQ’ near the Redwoods Visitor Centre, Long Mile Road by 12:50pm ready for a briefing.  The first race will be at 1:00pm with the event finishing by 2:30pm.

Children come to school in full uniform and change into PE gear for the afternoon’s events.  For the event children will need:

• Running shoes

• Polar  fleece jacket /school jersey

• A drink bottle, lunch / snacks

• Raincoat

• Spare set of clothes

• Any medication required

To make this a successful & enjoyable event for everyone we require parental assistance both with regards to transport and marshalling on the day.

We will need the following help at various times on the day from parents:

12:30pm Transporting children from school to the Redwoods Visitor Centre

1pm – 2:20pm Marshalling in the forest on the day

2:30pm Transporting those children who catch a bus or require after school care back to school

All other children may be collected by their parents by 2:30pm from the Redwoods.

If you’re available to help with transport we’d really appreciate it.  Please complete the attached form and return to your school office by Thursday 18th May.

If your child catches a bus, attends after school care or you can help with marshalling please indicate this on the attached form & return to school office by Thursday 18th May.

Event outline:

1:00pm 7 & 8 yr old Girls 1.10pm 7 & 8 yr old Boys

1:20pm 9 year old Girls 1:30pm 9 Year old Boys

1.40 pm 10 year old Girls 1.50pm 10 year old Boys

2.00pm 11 year old Girls 2.05pm 11 year old Boys

Thanking you in anticipation for your help and support to make this a successful day.

Please Note : There will be NO SAUSAGE SIZZLE ON FRIDAY FOR ANYONE.

WEDNESDAY 24TH MAY

8.00 am J-Rock

8.45 am School Singing

1.30 pm J-Rock Practice

3.00 pm J-Rock

Byron and Paul's Birthday

It was Paul's and Byon's birthday today in Ruma Weta. I hope you both had an excellent day. Thanks to Whaia Eliana for the photo.

Problem Solving and Talking about maths

Ruma Weta children in this video show and talk about their own solutions to a maths problem and using a variety of equipment. Today the idea is division is equal sharing.

Weekly notices, week 3, term 2, 2017

Ruma Weta - Rooms 16 & 17, Weekly Notices, Term 2, Week 3 (15th - 19th May 2017)

There will be no sausage sizzle this Friday 19th or next Friday 26th due to the JPC production and crosscountry being on these two days.

Mrs Hall will be away for most of the week. Whaia Eliana will replace her in Room 17.

We heard on Saturday that Mrs Bernie Hall’s Mum passed away. Very sad, particularly that she passed away so close to Mother’s Day. Our kind thoughts and prayers are with you Mrs Hall and your family. I know you will have a lot to do with funeral arrangements and it will be an excellent send off for her.

Introduction to the New-ish Google sites

When: Thursday lunchtime

Where: Room 4

What: Google sites is a super easy and uncomplicated way to curate and share content. You do not need to be an IT expert to use this tool.

Why: It adds to your tool kit and is an easy and fast way to share. And because you won't believe how easy it is.

Who: Middle and senior students, Teachers, Teacher aides, parents, anyone over the age of 6....

Prizes: You could even win a computer monitor!!!!

You may have seen on the news over the last few days that a worldwide ransomeware problem has hit many people's computers. Be especially wary of links from overseas. We are encouraging all children to be very wary of clicking on any links on the computer that they are unsure about.

It is Primary Science Week this week from the 15-19 May. We are already doing a lot of science in Ruma Weta, but we may do some special activities this week.

On Friday 19th May our Seniors and Middles have been invited to JPC’s production “Into the Woods”. The show starts at 11.00am and we will be walking down and back. We will need a couple of adult volunteers per class to help with this. We already have two volunteers in Ruma Weta. The cost of the show for children and adults will be covered by the school.

We will have our reading log draw for the last holiday reading programme at singing on Wednesday morning.

Emailing to Blogs - Ruma Weta on mat

Ruma Weta children all looking wonderful on the mat on Tuesday afternoon. We took this photo using an ipad and then uploaded it directly to the class blog using the blog email address. Children are able to do the same on their learning blogs.

Samuel's Birthday Last Friday

 Samuel celebrated his birthday on Friday in Ruma Weta. He got the special privilege of sitting on a chair, wearing the birthday boy badge and receiving compliments from Mr Bach and Mrs Hall.

TIMES TABLE LINKS

TIMES TABLE LINKS

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8X TRICK      MULTIPLICATION MADE EASY

Weekly notices, week 2, term 2, 2017

Ruma Weta - Rooms 16 & 17, Weekly Notices, Term 2, Week 2 (8th - 12th May 2017)

What a great start to the new term. Thanks for making sure all students are in winter uniform.
We will add some links to the homework label for learning the times tables. We will also be using time table songs as part of our maths warm-ups.

Well done to all our Ruma Weta kids who completed the Mini Marathon on Friday!
What a wonderful event and great sporting spirit! Our school cross country is on the 26th May at the Redwoods 1:30-3:00pm. So we will continue with our running training each morning.

This Friday Bernie is at a RE course, so there will be a reliever on Friday.

Remember to bring back the reading logs.

Good luck to all our soccer, mini ball, netball, rugby and hockey players as the season begins!
    

St Mary’s would like to invite all parents/whanau to complete the following Health and PE survey.

Please click on the link HEALTH to take you to the form.

Thanks.  Mrs Sheryl Todd

Have a great week.

David.

Week One Happenings in Ruma Weta

Navinu had his birthday this week and brought a delicious chocolate cake for the class.

Ruma Weta children assisted Mr Bach with putting the swan plants away in the greenhouse before the frost gets to them.

We got straight back into maths whizz and problem solving group work and sharing of strategies.

Wet day toys during a wet term

Ruma Weta bought a number of technology style construction kits at the end of last year using our class budget. These have come in handy and been very popular with the children on the many wet lunchtimes we had towards the end of last term. Below some of our boys try to build as high as they can.

Below is also a photo from our 'washing of the feet' liturgy at the end of term one.