Week 11

A busy weekend for some and a busy week ahead.

Lots of production practice, a bit of poetry writing and tidying up of loose ends!

Remember  - Dress rehearsal for school production tomorrow!

Last week in review

Camp Kaitawa notice #1 went out (copy on 'Camp Page') - if you would like to help out on camp, please complete brief survey to me by Wednesday.

Room 6 cyclists excel!
Congratulations to Elise, Grace, Molly and Imogen who won the Year 7/8 Girls Team Time Trial Trophy at the HB Cycling Champs on Saturday.  Fantastic effort from the Boys team to finish 3rd in an extremely competitive event.

It is always difficult competing against older students but the task is even harder when they happen to be ex-pupils.

Congratulations to Harry for a 3rd place in the individual road race (won by Year 8 Will T) An amazing effort by  Molly (4th behind Lily and Katelyn) and Marcus who rode competitively for 42km over the 2 days!

Camp Notice # 1

Room 6 @ CAMP KAITAWA 2015

Notice #1

UPDATE – 24^th June

Dear Parent/Caregivers

I have had a few queries about camp recently plus I need to collect a bit of information from parents to help with my planning so here is the official update.

Room 6 will be visiting Camp Kaitawa near Lake Waikaremoana in November.  It is a fantastic area for an outdoor education experience as it provides a range of activities to suit all abilities and it will be a wonderful venue to celebrate a year’s learning.

·         Dates booked are 17^{th -} 20^th November (3 nights, 4 days). 

·         The camp is approximately 185km from Haumoana.

·         Transport will be by minivan and/or private vehicle depending on parent numbers and support.

·         Activities may include:  kayaking, swimming, caving, confidence course, cooking and team challenges and bush walks.

·         Pupil Contribution - preliminary estimate $190 per child.  This does not include any fundraising.  Automatic payments can now be arranged with the office to ensure full payment before camp.

·         Early feedback from parents has shown a lot of interest in attending therefore a ballot may be required.

·         Any parent wanting to be involved in menu/food organisation, please contact me.

Fundraising

·         Fundraising activities started last weekend and there will be more events planned for the next term.

·         Funds raised from these weekend activities will be allocated proportionally to reduce the costs of those students/parents directly involved.

·         If you have any ideas for fundraising please contact me at school.

Please complete this brief survey and return this form to me by 30^th June.

(This survey is to indicate expressions of interest only and is to assist me with planning)

Thanks for your support

David Barclay

Room 6 @ CAMP KAITAWA 2015 Survey

Name of Parent: ______________________  Phone: ______________  Email: _____________________

Ÿ       I would like to and am able to attend Camp Kaitawa 17^th-20^th November 2015

Ÿ       I can transport ____ children to and from Camp Kaitawa.

Ÿ       I can supply and tow a covered trailer to and from Camp Kaitawa.

Ÿ       I have first aid certification.

Ÿ       I have outdoor education qualifications.

Ÿ       I would like to help organise fundraising activities to help subsidise camp costs.

Ÿ       I am physically able to participate in ALL activities.

Ÿ      
Other relevant information.

Week 10

Check out the children's Blogs from last week.  Our statistics learning included presenting information on spreadsheets.

The gymnasts also had a successful day out - photos to be shared soon.

The NYLD group have shared their thoughts on their day in Palmerston North.

Today (Sunday) we had the first camp fundraiser at school.  We supplied food and drinks to the athletes competing in the TriHB Duathlon.  

Unfortunately the last school orienteering event was cancelled/postponed today due to rising water levels in the Tuki Tuki River.  Part of all courses went through the normally dry overflow channel.


This week, Statistics will continue along with Matariki study and the children will have a choice of writing with a focus on adding more detail to their chosen genre.

Interschool netball takes place at HSP on Wednesday from 9.30am until 12.30.  Thanks you to those parents who have volunteered to assist me with the teams.

The HB Schools Cycling Championships take place this weekend.  Eleven year 5/6 students will be competing in the Intermediate grade in a 16km Team Time Trial and a 25km Road Race.  Room 6 girls won this event last year.  Good luck to all competitors!

We will also be practicing for the End of Term Production.  

Clothing that is required for the event is listed below. If you have extra items that can be shared, please let me know.

• 5 & 6 girls - Plain, bright t-shirts and gathered skirts, black shorts or tights underneath.
• 5 & 6 boys - Gardening clothes, bare feet.

Inter-School Netball - Change of time

Change of Time

 INTER-SCHOOL NETBALL TOURNAMENT

Please note there has been a change of time for the interschool netball tournament.

We will now be leaving school at 9.30am.

Briefing at Hastings Sports Park at 10.00am.

Play ends at 12.00pm.

Return to school by 12.30pm.

Thanks

David Barclay

Week 9

Hangi, Tech challenges, Wearable Arts and Kahurangi Dance group made for a busy time last week.  Week 9 is another busy week for Room 6 students and parents (a few photos below).

• A group of Year 6 students will be attending the NYLD in Palmerston North on Tuesday.  This is a fantastic opportunity to hear some motivational speakers from around NZ.
• Six students will be attending the novice gymnastic competition on Wednesday.
• ICAS writing exam on Friday.
• Orienteering relay champs on Sunday.
• Room 6 Camp fundraiser on Sunday - Tri HB Duathlon at Haumoana School (thanks in advance to Charlotte and Saran for running the sausage sizzle).

Notices:

• Junior Tough Guy and Girl notice out Friday.
• Inter-school netball notice out this week.

And in between we will be involved in 'statistical investigations, writing 'personal experience' stories with a focus on 'creating wonder' and learning about colloquial language!

 

D

Kai Time

Thanks to Duc and Ripeka  and all their helpers for the hangi today!

Coastal Cluster Tech Challenge

Yesterday four students from Room 6 attended the Coastal Cluster Technology Challenge.

The children had to compete in 3 challenges - One prepared and two mystery challenges.  The group of  Pearl, Charlie d, Tobias and Lucy won 2 of the challenges and ended up as top team.

Congratulations and well done for great thinking and team work.

The Device

The Team Work

The Winning Team

Week 8

Congratulations to the class orienteering children who competed successfully on Sunday morning (checkout previous post) and  those who then turned up for a 20km cycle ride in the afternoon!

Reminders:

I would still like to hear from any parents who can help with the Camp fundraiser on Sunday 21st.

Last chance for those wishing to attend the NYLD to get their applications in!  9.00am Monday.  Well done to those who have forwarded the applications to Mrs Gallen and myself.

This Thursday we have a school hangi.  Make sure that your parents have seen the notice and return it to me at school if they can help out.

Please return technology challenge notices for the Wednesday event.

Cycling Champs notices out on Monday.

Kahurangi Dance Group on Friday - remember your notices!

This Week

We will be writing procedures, finishing off measurement (perimeter and area), practicing technology skills and learning about Matariki.

Remember to check out your child's blogs for their latest learning!

More Orienteering Success for Room 6

Five Room 6 students tackled the Hawkes'Bay Schools long course orienteering champs on Sunday.

Girl's results - Renee 3rd, Grace 5th and Molly 6th out of 33 competitors.
Boy's results - Garrett 1st and Tobias 2nd - only a 5 second gap between these two!

Week 7

I hope you all enjoyed the long weekend and are ready for learning after the rest.

This week will include:

• Writing - a return to 'personal experience' with a focus on using direct speech.
• Maths - measurement with a focus on perimeter and area.

• Inter-school netball practice starts today - tournament date 24th June.
• ICAS Science exams take place on Wednesday.
• Orienteering Champs - long course on Sunday.

NYLD
This takes place on June 16th and all Year 6 children are invited to apply for the opportunity to attend.


School Production Update
We will be continuing to practice the songs and dances for the school production in our Thursday sessions with Mrs Urwin.

Clothing that is required for the event is listed below. If you have extra items that can be shared, please let me know.

• 5 & 6 girls - Plain, bright t-shirts and gathered skirts, black shorts or tights underneath.
• 5 & 6 boys - Gardening clothes, bare feet.