Our last of the term is going to be super exciting as we celebrate your learning at Howick Primary School for 2015, we farewell our year 6 students and say goodbye to our friends until next year.
Our winning whanua this term is "Totara" and those children in this house will be allowed to wear mufti on Thursday.
Reminders :
- Bring your sports gear every day
- Remember to bring your sunblock and apply it in the morning
- Bring in your Secret Santa Gift & shared lunch item for Wednesday
Monday 14th December
- Fish and Chips Special Lunch
- Senior School Sports
Tuesday 15th December
- School Prize Giving - You are all welcome to attend. You need to be seated by 9am. If your child is receiving special award you will have been notified.
- Year 6 School Graduation Party - 5.00pm to 7.45pm
Wednesday 16th December
- End of Year Party Day & Secret Santa Gift Sharing
- Celebration Mufti Day - Fundraising for the Auckland City Mission (details to come)
Thursday 17th December
- Last day of school for 2015 - Winning whanau Totara mufti (no cost)
- Children will spend some time in their 2016 classrooms with their new teacher and classmates.
- Reports go home today in student profiles
- School will finish at 12.30pm.
2016
The children start back at school on Tuesday February 2nd, 2016. (Monday February 1st is the Auckland Anniversary Day public holiday)
Mathletics
Students can still access Mathletics over the holiday period.
Week 9
Last week was a great week. On Tuesday 1st December we started our "Random Acts of Christmas Kindness" calendar. It was great to see so many children in Room 1 being super kind to class mates, teachers and friends around the school, I hope this has continued at home over this weekend.
It will be a busy week again this week. With Christmas excitement in the air we are endeavouring to keep things as settled as possible at school.
Book Amnesty
It’s not too late to return library books and any readers you find around the house.
Plastic Bags
Books will be coming home. A plastic bag would be helpful for extra things that won’t fit in schoolbags. Pencil cases, rulers and refill will stay at school for the last few days.
Korean Teachers
We have a group of Korean Teachers at Howick Primary this week and next. They may visit our class during that time.
Lots of Reminders this week (so here goes ...)
Monday 7th December
Tuesday 8th December
- Rainbows End Trip - Parent Helpers meet in Room 3 at 8.20pm. Notices went home last week and I have emailed a copy of this to parents as a reminder.
Wednesday 9th December
- Parent Helpers’ Morning Tea - If you have helped out at school, you should have received an invitation to this Thank You morning tea. If you haven’t and did help out, please accept our apologies. You are most welcome to attend. We really appreciate the support with various trips, events and jobs. It makes a real difference. A huge thank you from the Senior School teachers.
Thursday 10th December
- School Assembly
- Last Mandarin Class
Friday 11th December
- School Reports - End of Year school reports will come home on Friday. These will be in an envelope. Another copy will be put in your child’s reporting file, which we keep at school to pass on to the next teacher. If your child is leaving Howick Primary at the end of this year, please let the teacher know. We will send home the reporting file.
Week 10
Monday 14th December
Tuesday 15th December
- School Prize Giving - You are all welcome to attend. You need to be seated by 9am. If your child is receiving special award you will have been notified.
- Year 6 School Graduation Party - 5.00pm to 7.45pm
Wednesday 16th December
- Celebration Mufti Day - Fundraising for the Auckland City Mission (details to come)
Thursday 17th December
- Last day of school for 2015 - Winning whanau mufti (no cost)
- Children will spend some time in their 2016 classrooms with their new teacher and classmates.
School will finish at 12.30pm.
2016
The children start back at school on Tuesday February 2nd, 2016. (Monday February 1st is the Auckland Anniversary Day public holiday)
Mathletics
Students can still access Mathletics over the holiday period.
Week 8
Congratulations to all those children that participated in the APPA Choir last week, you sang with energy and enthusiasm. This week is our last homework for 2015, so put lots of effort and imagination into your homework.
SLIP, SLOP, SLAP ... now that our weather is starting to get hotter, please remember to apply sunblock to your children before school and bring sunblock in your school bag. During the school day I will be reminding students to re-apply especially before lunch break.
Please bring your device or laptop to school our learning involves these devices.
Bucklands Beach Yacht Club sailing will be taking place on Monday (check your emails/facebook for an early morning cancellation if weather is not good). If you are sailing in the morning you need to be at school before 8.30am (Rhys, Vinnie, Mason, Jade, Aidan, Lukas) wear your school uniform to school (with your togs underneath) and change into your sailing clothes at school. The bus will be leaving before 8.50am.
You will need to bring :
suitable clothes e.g. togs, shorts, t-shirt, sunblock, towel, light rain jacket, reef/aqua shoes or old sneakers that will be okay getting wet
optional : wet suit
Reminders
1. Bring sunblock
Book Amnesty - return any books that you have at home that belong to Howick Primary School, even books you have had since you were in the juniors or middle school.
2. Keep giving your parents the notices and returning them asap.
3. Bring sailing clothes
4. Return your school profile if you haven't already done so.
5. Bring devices.
6. Sports uniform - Monday, Tuesday, Friday
Monday
BBYC Sailing Class - morning class (need to be at school before 8.30am) - Children going Rhys, Vinnie, Mason, Jade, Aidan, Lukas
BBYC Sailing Class - afternoon class - Everyone except those 6 students
Senior School Sports - only 6 students
Tuesday
Senior School Sports
Wednesday
Year 5 Choir Activity
Thursday
Library closed
Mandarin Class
Senior School Assembly
Friday
No Bible
Homework completed and returned
Iceblocks
Senior School Sports
HPS Fun Evening - 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Thanks
Kathy Pittaway
Week 7
Hi everyone
Another busy week. Thanks to all those fabulous students that have returned our notices this week. Please remember to bring your sports gear every Monday, Tuesday and Friday.
Notices to be returned:
- Year 5 Crossing Patrol notice
- Year 5 Camp notice for 2016
- BBYC notice for Week 8 trip
- Rainbows End notice if you have a parent that can help on new date (8/12/15)
Monday
Sports - 1.30pm to 2.15pm (sports gear)
Tuesday
Sports - 1.30pm to 2.15pm (sports gear)
APPA Dress Rehearsal
Wednesday
Wacky Wednesday
No Senior School Singing
No Choir
APPA Choir at the Auckland Town Hall - meet at the Town Hall at 6.45pm
Thursday
Library - all overdue books need to be returned
Mandarin Class
School Assembly - 2.15pm
Friday
Sports - 1.30pm to 2.15pm (sports gear)
Bible
Homework completed and returned
Iceblocks
Thanks
Kathy Pittaway
Week 6
At this time of the year there are lots of events happening. Notices seem to be coming out on a regular basis. Parents can I please, please, please ask that you help your children to make sure these are returned back to school as soon as possible. It is time consuming following-up on children that have not returned their notices and having to organise replacement notices (in some cases 3x for students.)
Camp Meeting on Wednesday 18th November at 6.30 pm for parents, held in the Library. We urge you to attend this meeting to ensure we can answer all your questions about Camp in advance. Senior School Camp for this year is to be held in Term 1, from Tuesday 12th – Friday 15th April 2016 at CBM Camp Raglan in Raglan.
Carefully read the reminders below :
1. Please urgently return your notice and money if you are going to interschool
athletics on Wednesday 18th November.
2. Year 5 students please return your camp notice urgently.
3. Please return your "Student Profile Folders" urgently to school.
4. Keep reading every night so you can be rewarded with a raffle ticket
5. Return PTA form to say you are coming to the Santa Parade and your
$5.00 for your Minion hat.
6. Please return your library books this week, no more library books will be allowed to issued.
Monday
PTA Meeting - 7.00pm
BBYC Sailing Class - afternoon class - Everyone except those 6 students that are going on Tuesday morning
Tuesday
BBYC Sailing Class - morning class (need to be at school before 8.30am) - Children going Rhys, Vinnie, Mason, Jade, Aidan, Lukas
Wednesday
Senior School Singing
Senior School Choir
Interschool Athletics - Congratulations Aidan, Billie-jean, Bonnie, Elliot, Eric, Gabby, Georgia, James, Quentin, Zoe
Thursday
Library
Mandarin Class
Senior School Assembly
Friday
Bible
Homework completed and returned
Iceblocks
Thanks
Kathy Pittaway
Week 5
Well done to everyone that participated in our school athletics day, it was great to see everyone enjoying themselves. Great effort making sure you collect your 1,000 mathletics points too Room 1.
You may have noticed over the last week that we have our new gate system up and running at Howick Primary School. For child safety, all gates at our entrances to the school will now be closed at 8.50am. If your child arrives late to school they may need an adult to accompany them to open the latch as these are high up on the gate.
Great effort on making sure you are wearing the correct school uniform, you are all looking super smart. If your child needs to wear an item of clothing that is not part of our school uniform policy please remember to write a note explaining why this has happened.
If you have a Howick Primary School "Reporting File" at home can you please return to room 1 asap. The folders were sent home at the end of term 2, please ignore if this has already been returned to school.
Reminders for week 5
1. Return your notice giving permission to go to Bucklands Beach Yacht Club
2. Bring money for Bake Sale on Wednesday 11th November
3. Keep reading every night so you can be rewarded with a raffle ticket
4. Return PTA form to say you are coming to the Santa Parade and your
$5.00 for your Minion hat.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Senior School Singing
Senior School Choir
Bake Sale - Senior School lunchtime
Thursday
Library
Mandarin Class
School Assembly
Visit by 2016 students to Howick Intermediate (morning)
Friday
Bible
Homework completed and returned
Iceblocks
Thanks
Kathy Pittaway
Week 4
Congratulations to our New Zealand Rugby team for winning the 2015 Rugby World Cup - what a nail biting finish. This week we will re-visit some of the wonderful moments during the Rugby World Cup, especially those relating to sportsmanship.
Below are the reminders for the week.
Reminders for week 4
1. School hat is to be worn every day
2. Bring sports uniform every day
3. Remember to wear your school uniform to school on Thursday and change into your sports gear when you get to school for Athletics Day.
4. Keep reading every night so you can be rewarded with a raffle ticket
Monday
Athletics Practise
Tuesday
Athletics Practise
Wednesday
Athletics Practise
Senior School Singing
Senior School Choir
Thursday
Athletics Day
Remember to wear your school uniform to school
Guy Fawkes Night - take care and stay near an adult
Friday
Bible
Homework completed and returned
Thanks
Kathy Pittaway
Week 3
Thanks to all those students that have been using their initiative and presenting their homework and choosing to create their writing in google drive. I have really enjoyed reading your learning and writing feedback comments beside your learning. Keep working super hard.
Next weekend is going to be an exciting weekend as the Rugby World Cup comes to an end, what an exciting game we will be able to watch between the All Blacks and Wallaby's.
Below are the reminders for the week.
Reminders for week 3
1. School hat is to be worn every day
2. Bring sports uniform every day
3. Keep reading every night so you can be rewarded with a raffle ticket
Monday
Labour Day
Tuesday
Teacher Only Day
Wednesday
Athletics Practise
Senior School Singing
Senior School Choir
Thursday
Athletics Practise
Library
Mandarin
School Assembly
Friday
Athletics Practise
Bible
Homework completed and returned
Thanks
Kathy Pittaway
Week 2
Often in our class we talk about 100% All Blacks effort and that was certainly what we saw this morning as the All Blacks played and outstanding quarter final game against France. During last week everyone set personal learning goals, they decided on different ways these could be achieved and then worked hard throughout the week towards meeting them.
Remember in week 3 that Labour Day is Monday 26th October and we have a Teacher Only Day on Tuesday 27th October, which means school will be closed on Monday and Tuesday in Week 3. Please check the dates on the homework page on our blog because the dates have changed slightly from the homework sheet in your books.
Below are the reminders for the week.
Reminders for week 2
1. School hat is to be worn every day
2. Bring sports uniform every day
3. Keep reading every night so you can be rewarded with a raffle ticket
4. Labour Day and Teacher Only Day (Week 3)
Monday
Athletics Practise
Tuesday
Athletics Practise
Reliever - Mrs Hurley Teaching in Room 1
Wednesday
Athletics Practise
APPA Choir Rehearsal - Remuera Intermediate
Thursday
No Athletics Practise
Soccer Taster
Library
Mandarin
Senior School Team Assembly (Great Readers Challenge Draw)
Friday
Athletics Practise
Bible
Homework completed and returned
Thanks
Kathy Pittaway
Week 1 Term 4 - Welcome Back
Term 4 is always an exciting term as our year 6's come to the end of their education at Howick Primary School and our year 5's look forward to taking on the senior roles at Howick Primary School for 2016.
For the next 4 weeks we will be involved in developing athletics skills, please make sure sports gear is bought to school everyday. Every child will be expected to participate in these events.
Below is our term 4 senior school welcome newsletter. Please take the time to read this information packed newsletter which will support you and your child's learning at Howick Primary School and if you have any questions just send me an email.
Kindest regards
Kathy Pittaway
Miss Lister, Mrs Simpson, Mrs Pittaway, Mrs Joubert and Mrs Wood
Willoughby Ave, PO Box 82-015, Highland Park,
Manukau 2143, Auckland
Ph 09 534-6082
www.howickprimary.school.nz
SENIOR TEAM - WELCOME!
TERM 4 2015
Welcome back to Term 4! This year has gone by so quickly with only one more term to go. Mrs Simpson has gone on leave and will be back in Week 7. Mrs Margie Joubert will be in Room 2 for the duration from Monday to Thursday and Mrs Alison Wood on Fridays. Mrs Joubert and Mrs Wood are familiar with the students and routines in the Senior School and will seamlessly fit in. The Team Leader for the Senior School in Term 4 will be Miss Lister.
Team Goal
Our goal this term will be focusing on developing those skills required to be independent and motivated learners as our Year 6 students prepare for their transition to intermediate and our Year 5 students move towards their leadership roles in Year 6.
Important Dates
Week 1: Fri 16th Oct. Iceblock sales start ($1 each)
Week 2: Wed 21st Oct. APPA Choir Rehearsal at Remuera Intermediate
Week 3: Mon 26th Oct. Labour Day (no school)
Tues 27th Oct. Teacher Only day (no school)
Thurs 29th Oct. Up, Up and Away Day
Week 4: Mon 2nd Nov. Let’s Learn Parent Morning tea
Thurs 5th Nov. Middle and Senior School Athletics Day
Fri 6th Nov. Athletics Saving Day
Week 5: Wed 11th Nov. Bake Sale
Thurs 12th Nov. Year 6 Howick Intermediate Visit
Fri 13th Nov. Year 6 Farm Cove Orientation
Week 6: Mon 16th & Tues 17th Nov. Bucklands Beach Yacht Club
Wednesday 18th Nov. Interschool Athletics
Wednesday 18th Nov. Wacky Wednesday Mufti day
Fri 20th Nov. Athletics Saving Day
Week 7: Tues 24th Nov. APPA Choir Dress Rehearsal
Wed 25th Nov. APPA Choir Performance (pm)
Week 8: Mon 30th Nov. WSB Milo n Muffins
Tues 1st Dec. Rainbows End Day
Fri 4th Dec. Family Fun Night (pm)
Week 9: Wed 9th Dec. Bake Sale
Fri 11th Dec. Reports go home
Fri 11th Dec. WSB End of Term Event
Week 10: Tues 15th Dec. Prize Giving (am)
Tues 15th Dec. Year 6 Graduation Party (pm)
Wed 16th Dec. Mufti Day: Celebration Theme
Thursday 17th Dec. Mufti Day for winning whanau
Thursday 17th Dec. Last day of Term 4 - school finishes at 12:30pm
Topics
- Maths - Measurement, Geometry and Fractions
- Writing – Explanation, Description, Narratives
- Learning Focused Relationships – Week 1
- Relationships – Weeks 2 - 5
- Sport – Athletics and Crackerjack Kids
Hats
All students are required to wear a hat this term. A friendly reminder to SLIP... SLOP... SLAP ... WRAP!
Stationery
Please ensure that your child has all his/her correct stationery for the term and that all items are clearly marked e.g. gluestick, pencils x2, blue, red and green pens, sharpener, ruler, rubber, colouring pencils and in particular, a whiteboard marker as this seems to be a common item that is missing. Could you also please check that your child’s pencil case is in working order, as often zips are easily broken and items of stationery are going missing from these.
BYOD
Devices will continue to be used to support your child’s learning at HPS. Remember - there is NO obligation to bring a device to school.
Sport
We will be practicing for the school Athletics in Week 4. The Senior School will be having practices every day. ALL children must wear their sports gear. After this event, your child will still need to have their sports gear in their bag every day as we will be doing Crackerjack Kids.
Library
The children are allowed up to 5 books at a time and can have them for a fortnight.
Our library times are as follows:
Rm 1 - Thursday
Rm 2 - Friday
Rm 3 - Monday
Class Blogs
Our Class Blogs are an extension of our learning in senior school. Receiving feedback on these blogs provides enthusiasm and motivation for our students and we would encourage you to take the time to visit these and share a comment. Please note that all comments are moderated by the teachers before being published. Please remember to post your first name after your comment. If you wish to receive a regular email advising when learning is uploaded on our blogs please go to the area on the front page of our blog and “Follow Room ? by Email” by submitting your email address.
Senior School Blogs
A reminder to go to Facebook for whole school learning and updates. https://www.facebook.com/HowickPrimarySchool
Homework
Every Friday a new sheet comes home with an assignment for the children. These can be completed either on the computer and emailed to the teacher, in their book, or on paper. Children also benefit from daily reading and Mathletics practice.
Assembly
You are kindly invited to join us for assembly on Thursdays at 2:15pm (every second week, starting on Thursday 15th October)
If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please feel free to make an appointment with the classroom teacher. My email address is k.pittaway@howickprimary.school.nz
Kind regards,
Miss Lister, Mrs Simpson, Mrs Pittaway, Mrs Joubert and Mrs Wood
Week 7 Term 3
A HUGE thank you to all those wonderful parents and friends of the school that came along and helped at the HPS "working bee" during the weekend. Thanks for all your amazing support, our senior playground is going to look fantastic and will be well used.
As part of our learning we will be following the "Keeping Ourselves Safe" programme which has been designed by the NZ Police. There will be a parent regarding this programme on Friday 4th September at 2.15pm in the hub (library) giving parents a brief outline of what is involved in the programme, please come along.
Howick Primary School has very clear expectations about our school uniform (please click on the link for further information). If your child does not meet the school uniform expectations please don't be offended if they receive a gentle reminder to bring home for this to be corrected.
On Wednesday 2nd September there will a new parents evening from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Nibbles and drinks will be provided and this will give our new parents an opportunity to meet other members of our community.
This weekend on Saturday 5th September is the Kohanga Festival which is being held at Elim Senior College on Botany Road. Our kapahaka group will be performing in the morning (time yet to be confirmed), please come along and support our wonderful group.
Reading Club - are you able to listen to a student read their reader and then read them a story between 8:30 - 9am or 2:40pm - 3pm?? We would love your support - if you are able help out please email d.gosnell@howickprimary.school.nz or call the school office.
Mathletics Achievements - Week 6
What a great week room 1 maths class had last week. We were awarded the school Mathletics Trophy for the highest class points.
Highest mathletics points - Stacey 12 366, Isobel 10 518, Georgia 10 343,
Gold Certificates - 1 Asher
Silver Certificates - 5 Christopher, Arial, Ivy, Bradley, Stacey
Bronze Certificates - 23
Class Achievement - 7th in New Zealand
Learning Behaviour Attitude Goal
What a great week room 1 maths class had last week. We were awarded the school Mathletics Trophy for the highest class points.
Highest mathletics points - Stacey 12 366, Isobel 10 518, Georgia 10 343,
Gold Certificates - 1 Asher
Silver Certificates - 5 Christopher, Arial, Ivy, Bradley, Stacey
Bronze Certificates - 23
Class Achievement - 7th in New Zealand
Learning Behaviour Attitude Goal
Here is what is happening in Week 7 :
Monday
Monday
Tuesday
Gymnastics training (lunchtime)
Senior School Sports
Senior School Sports
Wednesday
HPPA Gymnastics Interschool Competition
Senior Choir
New Parents Evening from 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Senior Choir
New Parents Evening from 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Thursday
Library (remember to bring your books)
Mandarin
Senior School Assembly
Keeping Ourselves Safe - parent meeting @ 2.15 in the Hub (Library)
Mandarin
Senior School Assembly
Keeping Ourselves Safe - parent meeting @ 2.15 in the Hub (Library)
Friday
Bible
Kapahaka practise
Saturday
Kohanga Festival @ Elim Senior College on Botany Road
Saturday
Kohanga Festival @ Elim Senior College on Botany Road
Have a great week.
Thanks
Kathy Pittaway
Thanks
Kathy Pittaway
Week 6 Term 3
Well done to all those amazing students that are working hard to achieve their goal of at least 1,000 mathletics points each week. I thought it would be motivating to share some of the results each week on our newsletter. Keep trying hard to improve your achievements.
Mathletics Achievements - Week 5
Highest mathletics points - 1st Tamara - 9880, 2nd Tajnoor - 9860, 3rd Sophia - 8799
Gold Certificates - 0
Silver Certificates - 2
Bronze Certificates - 20
Class Achievement - 22nd in New Zealand
Learning Behaviour Attitude Goal
Mathletics Achievements - Week 5
Highest mathletics points - 1st Tamara - 9880, 2nd Tajnoor - 9860, 3rd Sophia - 8799
Gold Certificates - 0
Silver Certificates - 2
Bronze Certificates - 20
Class Achievement - 22nd in New Zealand
Learning Behaviour Attitude Goal
This week our goal is "Managing Self" - I am able to work independently.
NZ Curriculum
Ministry of Education - Key Competencies
Pg 12
Reminders
NZ Curriculum
Ministry of Education - Key Competencies
Pg 12
Reminders
- Please remember to visit Mathletics to improve your maths learning, you should try and achieve at least 1000 points every week
- Bring your sports gear every day.
- Return homefun book on a Friday
Here is what is happening in Week 6 :
Monday
Monday
Tuesday
Gymnastics training (lunchtime)
Senior School Sports
Senior School Sports
Wednesday
Gymnastics training (lunchtime)
Senior Choir
Senior Choir
Thursday
Library (remember to bring your books)
Mandarin
School Assembly
Mandarin
School Assembly
Friday
Bible
Kapahaka practise
PTA Mufti Day - Theme PJ Day (wear your Onesie, Pj's to school for the day)
all funds going to the Cancer Society
PTA Mufti Day - Theme PJ Day (wear your Onesie, Pj's to school for the day)
all funds going to the Cancer Society
Have a great week.
Thanks
Kathy Pittaway
Thanks
Kathy Pittaway
Week 5 Term 3
Learning Behaviour Attitude Goal
This week our goal is "Participating and Contributing" - I can work and play co-operatively. We will be focusing on the skills we need to work together successfully as a team.
Monday
- Reminders
- Please remember to visit Mathletics to improve your maths learning, you should try and achieve at least 1000 points every week
- Bring your sports gear every day.
- Keep bringing bottle tops, we need lots more
- Return homefun book on a Friday
Here is what is happening in Week 5 :
Monday
Tuesday
Gymnastics training (lunchtime)
Wednesday
Gymnastics training (lunchtime)
HPPA Interschool Speech Finals
Senior Choir
HPPA Interschool Speech Finals
Senior Choir
Thursday
Library (remember to bring your books)
Senior School Team Assemby
Senior School Team Assemby
Friday
Bible
Kapahaka practise
Have a great week.
Thanks
Kathy Pittaway
Thanks
Kathy Pittaway
Week 4 Term 3
Week 4 will be a busy week as we prepare for the "Performing Arts Showcase" on Thursday 13th August. This is an important event in our school calendar and we would encourage you all give up a few hours on Thursday evening and come along and support our wonderful learners and school. Howick Primary School is extremely privaleged to have the amazing musical expertise of Mrs Christina Bevan and Ms Mary Smol. They have worked many long hours along with other teachers putting together bands, dancers, choirs and the evening will be a wonderful celebration.
Learning Behaviour Attitude Goal
This week our goal is "Relating to Others" - I am respectful towards students and adults.
noun
respect
rɪˈspɛkt/
due regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others.
"young people's lack of respect for their parents"
| synonyms: | due regard, consideration, thoughtfulness, attentiveness, politeness,courtesy, civility, deference "he speaks to the old lady with respect" |
- Reminders
- Please remember to visit Mathletics to improve your maths learning, you should try and achieve at least 1000 points every week
- Bring your sports gear every day for cross country training
- Keep bringing bottle tops, we need lots more
- Return homefun book on a Friday
Here is what is happening in Week 4 :
Monday
Scholastic Bookweek
Tuesday
Scholastic Bookweek
Senior Speech Finals
Netball Game (away)
Crackerjacks
Senior Speech Finals
Netball Game (away)
Crackerjacks
Gymnastics training (lunchtime)
Wednesday
Scholastic Bookweek
Howick Intermediate Principal meeting year 6 students @ 9.30
Bake Sale
Scholastic Bookweek
Howick Intermediate Principal meeting year 6 students @ 9.30
Bake Sale
Gymnastics training (lunchtime)
Thursday
Scholastic Bookweek
Scholastic Bookweek
Library (remember to bring your books)
Performing Arts Evening from 6.00 to 8.30
Friday
Scholastic Bookweek
Bible
Bible
Kapahaka practise
Have a great week.
Thanks
Kathy Pittaway
Thanks
Kathy Pittaway
Congratulations to our Room 1 speech finalists Georgia, Zoe and Jordan. Please come along and listen to our wonderful finalists on Tuesday 11th August at 9.30. As part of learning this week we identified some different ways that we can be amazing bucket fillers - "Relating to Others" keep working hard on being a bucket filler not a bucket dipper.
Our Adidas School Fun Run/Cross Country will be held on Friday 7th August below are a few details for your information:
Adidas School Fun Run Info
* Fun Run is 7th of August. Starting at 10.50am, finishing approx 12.30pm.
* Children need to wear their Whanau colour shirt (or school sports uniform if they don't have a whanau coloured shirt)
* Wear shoes or run barefoot
* Bring a named towel to dry their feet and legs if they run bare foot - optional for those who wish to do so.
* Make sure children have a sweatshirt and trackpants for warmth as they will be outside watching all the Middles and Seniors run.
* Parents are welcome to join us.
* Register online to get sponsors
* Sausage sizzle at lunch time (order form returned by Tuesday)
Learning Behaviour Attitude Goal
This week our goal is "Thinking" - I reflect on my progress and try to improve." Below is a fun video that explains what being a "Reflective Learner" means. At the end of each week we will be spending some time reflecting on our learning and identifying ways that we can improve and become better learners.
- Reminders
- Please remember to visit Mathletics to improve your maths learning, you should try and achieve at least 1000 points every week
- Bring your sports gear every day for cross country training
- Keep bringing bottle tops, we need lots more
- Return homefun book on a Friday
Here is what is happening in Week 3 :
Monday
Cross Country training
Tuesday
Cross country training
Gymnastics training (lunchtime)
Wednesday
Dance Practise - 8.00am
Senior School Singing and Choir
Senior School Singing and Choir
Cross country training
Gymnastics training (lunchtime)
Thursday
Library (remember to bring your books)
Mandarin Class
Senior School Assembly
Auckland Art Gallery Workshop
Friday
Bible
Adidas School Fun Run - 10.40pm
Adidas School Fun Run - 10.40pm
Kapahaka practise
Dance practise (lunchtime)
Have a great week.
Thanks
Kathy Pittaway
Thanks
Kathy Pittaway
Week 2 Term 3
A big thank you to all those students and parents that came along to our Three-way conferences. I was extremely proud of the way you all shared your celebrations, goals, achievements with your parents and I am looking forward to working together with you all to achieve these goals.
In week 1 our class learning behaviour goal was "Managing Self" - I am prepared and organised for my learning. Parents please take the time to have a chat with your child to see whether this goal helped during the week to support their learning.
Learning Behaviour Goal
This week our goal is "Relating to Others" - I am aware that my words and actions affect others. We will be reading the wonderful book "Have You Filled My Bucket Today" by Carol McCloud. This is a beautiful book that explains very simply the importance of how words and actions affect us all.
- Reminders
- Please remember to visit Mathletics to improve your maths learning, you should try and achieve at least 1000 points every week
- Bring your sports gear every day for cross country training
- Keep bringing bottle tops, we need lots more.
- No funky feet this term
- Return homefun book on a Friday
Here is what is happening in Week 2 :
Monday
Korean students arrive
Cross Country training
Tuesday
Cross country training
Gymnastics training (lunchtime)
Wednesday
Dance Practise - 8.00am
APPA Choir Rehearsal at HPS
APPA Choir Rehearsal at HPS
Cross country training
Gymnastics training (lunchtime)
Thursday
Library (remember to bring your books)
Mandarin Class
School Assembly
Friday
Bible
Cross Country training
Kapahaka practise
Farm Cove Intermediate Principal visit
Dance practise (lunchtime)
Have a great week.
Thanks
Kathy Pittaway
Thanks
Kathy Pittaway
Below is what will be happening during the term in Senior School at Howick Primary School. Please use this to keep you up-to-date :
What’s happening in Term 3 …..
Week 1
20/5 - 24/5
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Week 2
27/5 - 31/5
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Week 3
3/8 - 7/8
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Week 4
10/8 - 14/8 |
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Week 5
17/8 - 21/8
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Week 6
24/8 - 28/8
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Week 7
31/8 - 4/9
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Week 8
7/9 - 11/9
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Week 9
13/9 - 18/9
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Week 10
21/9 - 25/9
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Term 3 - Welcome Back
Hi there everyone
I hope you have all had an great two weeks holidays and have survived the freezing temperatures, mini tornadoes and crazy rain showers. I am excited about returning to Howick Primary School, especially teaching in room 1 and look forward to working with all the students to achieve their personal best.
Below is our term 3 senior school welcome newsletter. Please take the time to read this information packed newsletter which will support you and your child's learning at Howick Primary School.
I am looking forward to seeing many of our parents and students over the next few days (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) at the three-way conferences.
Regards
Kathy Pittaway
Willoughby Ave, PO Box 82-015, Highland Park,
Manukau 2143, Auckland
Ph 09 534-6082
www.howickprimary.school.nz
SENIOR TEAM - WELCOME!
TERM 3 2015
Welcome back to term 3! Wow – half the year gone already. As you know, Mrs Dower has gone on maternity leave. We look forward to seeing her and baby soon! In room 1 for the remainder of the year is Mrs Kathy Pittaway. She has taught at Howick Primary before so will fit into our routines very easily.
Team Goal
Our goal this term will be focusing on developing those skills required to be independent and motivated learners as our year 6 students prepare for their transition to intermediate and our year 5 students move towards their leadership roles in year 6.
Important Dates
21st, 22nd, 23rd July. – Three way conference with your child and their teacher. Don’t forget – school finishes at 12.30 on Thursday.
Mon 27th July. Korean students arrive for 3 weeks. Welcome powhiri at 10.15. All welcome
Thurs 6th Aug. Art project with the Auckland Art Museum – at HPS
Fri 7th Aug. Adidas Fun Run
Mon 10th – Fri 14th Aug. Scholastic Book Week.
Tues 15th Aug. Speech finals – TBC
Thurs 13th Aug. Farewell assembly for Korean students from 2.15.
Thurs 13th Aug. Performing Arts night. TBC
Fri 14th Aug. Korean students leave
Tues 18th Aug. Japanese students arrive in Middle School for 3 days. Welcome powhiri 10.15, all welcome
Fri 28th Aug. PJ Mufti Day
Wed 2nd Sept. Interschool Gymnastics
Mon, Tues 7th & 8th Sept. Life Ed lessons
Fri 18th Sept. Pirates Mufti Day
Thurs 24th Sept. School Disco from 6pm
Fri 25th Sept. Free mufti for winning whanau. – School finishes on Friday at 3pm
Topics
-
Maths - Number and Measurement
-
Writing – Persuasive, Narratives and Explanations
-
Learning Focused Relationships – Week 1
-
Creativity - Weeks 1-5
-
Relationships – Weeks 6-10 and continuing into Term 4
-
Sport – Cross Country/Fun Run and Winter games
Stationery
Please ensure that your child has all his/her correct stationery for the term and that all items are clearly marked e.g. gluestick, pencils x2, blue, red and green pens, sharpener, ruler, rubber, colouring pencils and in particular, a whiteboard marker as this seems to be a common item that is missing. Could you also please check that your child’s pencil case is in working order, as often zips are easily broken and items of stationery are going missing from these.
BYOD trial
Our trial in term 2 has been a great success. Initial problems have been resolved and these devices will continue to be used to support your child’s learning at HPS. At this stage, the trial is continuing – we will keep you updated as to whether this becomes a ‘permanent fixture’ at HPS in the senior school. Remember - there is NO obligation to bring a device to school.
Sport
We will continue Sports on Tuesdays at 2:15pm. ALL children must wear their sports gear. After each game a ‘Player of the Day’ will be chosen. Teachers will look for qualities such as good sportsmanship. The Adidas Fun Run is on Friday of week 3. There will be practices during the weeks leading up to this. This means sports gear MUST be brought to school EVERY DAY!
Adidas Fun Run
Please get as many sponsors as you can for this fun event. It will be held on Friday 7th August, probably at 11am (details to come). This event is doubling as the trial for our Interschool Cross Country team.
Library
The children are allowed up to 5 books at a time and can have them for a fortnight.
Our library times are as follows:
Rm 1 - Thursday
Rm 2 - Friday
Rm 3 - Wednesday
Class Blogs
Our Class Blogs are an extension of our learning in senior school. Receiving feedback on these blogs provides enthusiasm and motivation for our students and we would encourage you to take the time to visit these and share a comment. Please note that all comments are moderated by the teachers before being published. Please remember to post your first name after your comment. If you wish to receive a regular email advising when learning is uploaded on our blogs please go to the area on the front page of our blog and “Follow Room ? by Email” by submitting your email address.
Senior School Blogs
A reminder to go to Facebook for whole school learning and updates. https://www.facebook.com/HowickPrimarySchool
Homework
Every Friday a new sheet comes home with an assignment for the children. These can be completed on the computer and emailed to the teacher, in their book, or on paper. Children also benefit from daily reading and Mathletics practice.
Assembly
You are kindly invited to join us for assembly on Thursdays at 2:15pm (every second week, starting on Thursday 30th July).
Recyclable Art
This term each class will be completing a recyclable art project. In Room 1 we are collecting bottle tops e.g different milk bottles, juice bottles. Please please keep collecting these (we need LOTS more) and send them in.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please feel free to make an appointment with the classroom teacher. My email address is k.pittaway@howickprimary.school.nz
Kind regards
Mrs Simpson, Mrs Pittaway and Miss Lister
Friday 3rd July 2015
Dear Parents and Caregivers
I would like to take this opportunity to briefly introduce myself. I am Kathy Pittaway and I am married to Mark and we have three adult children, Rachael (married to William), Alex and Tom. During my spare time I really enjoy tramping with my friends and family and visiting amazing places around New Zealand and just recently I have started experimenting with mountain biking.
I had the pleasure of teaching at Howick Primary School in the Senior School for two years from 2012 and I am extremely excited about returning to teach in Room 1 for the remainder of the year. For the past 18 months I have been involved in a variety of fixed-term and relieving teaching roles at different schools throughout Howick and Pakuranga. I have had the opportunity to be involved in teaching positions throughout all year groups and have experienced different learning environment like modern learning environments and digital classrooms.
I am looking forward to following-on from Mrs Laura Dower and continuing to deliver a high standard of teaching with a focus on supporting your child to become an independent motivated learner who strives to achieve their personal best. To be able to achieve this I believe it is really important that positive communication is maintained between school and home. Please feel free to email me at k.pittaway@howickprimary.school.nz or arrange a time to meet with me to discuss any concerns or information you believe would help support your child’s learning.
I would like to wish you and your family a relaxing holiday break, enjoy spending some time together, playing games, going for some walks/rides and having a few sleep-ins.
Kindest regards
Kathy Pittaway
Term 2, Week 11
Hi Everyone,
Wow, I can't believe it is the last week of term already! This is a very busy week so please check carefully to see what your child is involved in when.
My last day is this Friday, Mrs Kathy Pittaway will be starting on Monday of Term 3.
3-way conferences will be in week 1 of term 2 and both myself and Mrs Kathy Pittaway will be there to discuss your child's progress. You can book your conference slot by going to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/
Don't forget to check out our awesome blog and leave a comment for us. http://2015hpsrm1.
Monday
- Miss Smol's Music Group Trip - leaving school at 8:45am, returning 12:30 - 1pm, remember your morning tea and drink bottle
- Choir Trip with Mrs Dower - leaving school at 10:10am and returning at around 12:30pm
- Everyone needs to bring PE Gear for the afternoon
Tuesday
- PE Skills - bring your PE Gear
- Botany Music Festval 6:30pm
Wednesday
- 3-way conference practice
- Botany Music Festival 6:30pm
Thursday
- Last Library for Term 2
- School Assembly
- School Disco - Superhero theme, $2 per child or $5 for a family, seniors 7-8pm. There will be games, snacks, slushies, nail art and stick on tattoos. There will be a parent zone in the staffroom. All students must be picked up at 8pm from the hall - must be signed out by a parent. (flyer attached)
Friday - Last day of Term
- No Funky Feet
- Bible
- Mrs Dower's last day - Shared lunch, please bring a plate in to share and you are welcome to join us at 12:20pm if you are free.
- Te Reo/Kapahaka
Term 2, Week 10
Hi Everyone,
Hope you have enjoyed your weekend. Only two more weeks of school left and then we are into holidays. Please keep sending your devices in till the end of term.
This week's learning goal is to have a 'can do' attitude, this applies in class and outside of the classroom.
Here are the upcoming events this week;
Monday
- Waste wise talk in the hall
Tuesday
- PE Skills - bring your PE Gear
- Writers Quiz
Wednesday
- Singing Assembly
- Choir
- Camp parent thank you evening
Thursday
- Library
- Interschool Netball Game @ HPS
- Interschool Soccer Game @ HPS
Friday
- Funky Feet
- HomeFun Due
- Bible
- Te Reo/Kapahaka
Term 2, Week 9
Hi Everyone,
Sorry for the late update,
Tuesday
- Hockey Field Day
- Sports - bring PE Gear
Wednesday
- Singing assembly
- Start speech writing
- Interschool soccer game (away) vs Mellons Bay
Thursday
- Library/Mandarin
- Interschool netball game vs Botany Primary
- Assembly - Room 1 is doing an item, we would love to see you there if you are free from 2:15 - 3pm. Ask your child about it :)
Friday
- Funky Feet
- Wises Trip to Refuse Centre 8:45 - 1:30pm
- Homefun due
- Bible
- Te Reo
- Kapahaka
Term 2, Week 6
Hi Everyone,
Our BYOD Trial is continuing so please keep bringing devices in each day.
Here is the weekly outline
Monday
- Creativity
- New Homefun coming home
Tuesday
- Creativity
- Pe Skills - PE Gear
Wednesday
- Singing Assembly
- Choir
- Science
Thursday
- Library
- Team assembly
Friday
- Funky Feet
- Homefun Due
- BMX day for most of room 1 (Wises group with Miss lIster). Please remember to wear long sleeves, plants and closed shoes.
www.howickprimary.school.nz
SENIOR TEAM - WELCOME!
TERM 3 2015
Welcome back to term 3! Wow – half the year gone already. As you know, Mrs Dower has gone on maternity leave. We look forward to seeing her and baby soon! In room 1 for the remainder of the year is Mrs Kathy Pittaway. She has taught at Howick Primary before so will fit into our routines very easily.
Team Goal
Our goal this term will be focusing on developing those skills required to be independent and motivated learners as our year 6 students prepare for their transition to intermediate and our year 5 students move towards their leadership roles in year 6.
Important Dates
21st, 22nd, 23rd July. – Three way conference with your child and their teacher. Don’t forget – school finishes at 12.30 on Thursday.
Mon 27th July. Korean students arrive for 3 weeks. Welcome powhiri at 10.15. All welcome
Thurs 6th Aug. Art project with the Auckland Art Museum – at HPS
Fri 7th Aug. Adidas Fun Run
Mon 10th – Fri 14th Aug. Scholastic Book Week.
Tues 15th Aug. Speech finals – TBC
Thurs 13th Aug. Farewell assembly for Korean students from 2.15.
Thurs 13th Aug. Performing Arts night. TBC
Fri 14th Aug. Korean students leave
Tues 18th Aug. Japanese students arrive in Middle School for 3 days. Welcome powhiri 10.15, all welcome
Fri 28th Aug. PJ Mufti Day
Wed 2nd Sept. Interschool Gymnastics
Mon, Tues 7th & 8th Sept. Life Ed lessons
Fri 18th Sept. Pirates Mufti Day
Thurs 24th Sept. School Disco from 6pm
Fri 25th Sept. Free mufti for winning whanau. – School finishes on Friday at 3pm
Topics
- Maths - Number and Measurement
- Writing – Persuasive, Narratives and Explanations
- Learning Focused Relationships – Week 1
- Creativity - Weeks 1-5
- Relationships – Weeks 6-10 and continuing into Term 4
- Sport – Cross Country/Fun Run and Winter games
Stationery
Please ensure that your child has all his/her correct stationery for the term and that all items are clearly marked e.g. gluestick, pencils x2, blue, red and green pens, sharpener, ruler, rubber, colouring pencils and in particular, a whiteboard marker as this seems to be a common item that is missing. Could you also please check that your child’s pencil case is in working order, as often zips are easily broken and items of stationery are going missing from these.
BYOD trial
Our trial in term 2 has been a great success. Initial problems have been resolved and these devices will continue to be used to support your child’s learning at HPS. At this stage, the trial is continuing – we will keep you updated as to whether this becomes a ‘permanent fixture’ at HPS in the senior school. Remember - there is NO obligation to bring a device to school.
Sport
We will continue Sports on Tuesdays at 2:15pm. ALL children must wear their sports gear. After each game a ‘Player of the Day’ will be chosen. Teachers will look for qualities such as good sportsmanship. The Adidas Fun Run is on Friday of week 3. There will be practices during the weeks leading up to this. This means sports gear MUST be brought to school EVERY DAY!
Adidas Fun Run
Please get as many sponsors as you can for this fun event. It will be held on Friday 7th August, probably at 11am (details to come). This event is doubling as the trial for our Interschool Cross Country team.
Library
The children are allowed up to 5 books at a time and can have them for a fortnight.
Our library times are as follows:
Rm 1 - Thursday
Rm 2 - Friday
Rm 3 - Wednesday
Class Blogs
Our Class Blogs are an extension of our learning in senior school. Receiving feedback on these blogs provides enthusiasm and motivation for our students and we would encourage you to take the time to visit these and share a comment. Please note that all comments are moderated by the teachers before being published. Please remember to post your first name after your comment. If you wish to receive a regular email advising when learning is uploaded on our blogs please go to the area on the front page of our blog and “Follow Room ? by Email” by submitting your email address.
Senior School Blogs
A reminder to go to Facebook for whole school learning and updates. https://www.facebook.com/HowickPrimarySchool
Homework
Every Friday a new sheet comes home with an assignment for the children. These can be completed on the computer and emailed to the teacher, in their book, or on paper. Children also benefit from daily reading and Mathletics practice.
Assembly
You are kindly invited to join us for assembly on Thursdays at 2:15pm (every second week, starting on Thursday 30th July).
Recyclable Art
This term each class will be completing a recyclable art project. In Room 1 we are collecting bottle tops e.g different milk bottles, juice bottles. Please please keep collecting these (we need LOTS more) and send them in.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please feel free to make an appointment with the classroom teacher. My email address is k.pittaway@howickprimary.school.nz
Kind regards
Mrs Simpson, Mrs Pittaway and Miss Lister
Friday 3rd July 2015
Dear Parents and Caregivers
I would like to take this opportunity to briefly introduce myself. I am Kathy Pittaway and I am married to Mark and we have three adult children, Rachael (married to William), Alex and Tom. During my spare time I really enjoy tramping with my friends and family and visiting amazing places around New Zealand and just recently I have started experimenting with mountain biking.
I had the pleasure of teaching at Howick Primary School in the Senior School for two years from 2012 and I am extremely excited about returning to teach in Room 1 for the remainder of the year. For the past 18 months I have been involved in a variety of fixed-term and relieving teaching roles at different schools throughout Howick and Pakuranga. I have had the opportunity to be involved in teaching positions throughout all year groups and have experienced different learning environment like modern learning environments and digital classrooms.
I am looking forward to following-on from Mrs Laura Dower and continuing to deliver a high standard of teaching with a focus on supporting your child to become an independent motivated learner who strives to achieve their personal best. To be able to achieve this I believe it is really important that positive communication is maintained between school and home. Please feel free to email me at k.pittaway@howickprimary.school.nz or arrange a time to meet with me to discuss any concerns or information you believe would help support your child’s learning.
I would like to wish you and your family a relaxing holiday break, enjoy spending some time together, playing games, going for some walks/rides and having a few sleep-ins.
Kindest regards
Kathy Pittaway
Term 2, Week 11
Hi Everyone,
Wow, I can't believe it is the last week of term already! This is a very busy week so please check carefully to see what your child is involved in when.
My last day is this Friday, Mrs Kathy Pittaway will be starting on Monday of Term 3.
3-way conferences will be in week 1 of term 2 and both myself and Mrs Kathy Pittaway will be there to discuss your child's progress. You can book your conference slot by going to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/
Don't forget to check out our awesome blog and leave a comment for us. http://2015hpsrm1.
Monday
- Miss Smol's Music Group Trip - leaving school at 8:45am, returning 12:30 - 1pm, remember your morning tea and drink bottle
- Choir Trip with Mrs Dower - leaving school at 10:10am and returning at around 12:30pm
- Everyone needs to bring PE Gear for the afternoon
Tuesday
- PE Skills - bring your PE Gear
- Botany Music Festval 6:30pm
Wednesday
- 3-way conference practice
- Botany Music Festival 6:30pm
Thursday
- Last Library for Term 2
- School Assembly
- School Disco - Superhero theme, $2 per child or $5 for a family, seniors 7-8pm. There will be games, snacks, slushies, nail art and stick on tattoos. There will be a parent zone in the staffroom. All students must be picked up at 8pm from the hall - must be signed out by a parent. (flyer attached)
Friday - Last day of Term
- No Funky Feet
- Bible
- Mrs Dower's last day - Shared lunch, please bring a plate in to share and you are welcome to join us at 12:20pm if you are free.
- Te Reo/Kapahaka
Term 2, Week 10
Hi Everyone,
Hope you have enjoyed your weekend. Only two more weeks of school left and then we are into holidays. Please keep sending your devices in till the end of term.
This week's learning goal is to have a 'can do' attitude, this applies in class and outside of the classroom.
Here are the upcoming events this week;
Monday
- Waste wise talk in the hall
Tuesday
- PE Skills - bring your PE Gear
- Writers Quiz
Wednesday
- Singing Assembly
- Choir
- Camp parent thank you evening
Thursday
- Library
- Interschool Netball Game @ HPS
- Interschool Soccer Game @ HPS
Friday
- Funky Feet
- HomeFun Due
- Bible
- Te Reo/Kapahaka
Term 2, Week 9
Hi Everyone,
Sorry for the late update,
Tuesday
- Hockey Field Day
- Sports - bring PE Gear
Wednesday
- Singing assembly
- Start speech writing
- Interschool soccer game (away) vs Mellons Bay
Thursday
- Library/Mandarin
- Interschool netball game vs Botany Primary
- Assembly - Room 1 is doing an item, we would love to see you there if you are free from 2:15 - 3pm. Ask your child about it :)
Friday
- Funky Feet
- Wises Trip to Refuse Centre 8:45 - 1:30pm
- Homefun due
- Bible
- Te Reo
- Kapahaka
Term 2, Week 6
Hi Everyone,
Our BYOD Trial is continuing so please keep bringing devices in each day.
Here is the weekly outline
Monday
- Creativity
- New Homefun coming home
Tuesday
- Creativity
- Pe Skills - PE Gear
Wednesday
- Singing Assembly
- Choir
- Science
Thursday
- Library
- Team assembly
Friday
- Funky Feet
- Homefun Due
- BMX day for most of room 1 (Wises group with Miss lIster). Please remember to wear long sleeves, plants and closed shoes.
Pedal Power - BMX
Wednesday 3rd June 2015
Dear Parent/Caregiver,
We are very fortunate to have Counties Manukau Sport
coming to teach the Senior School some bike safety and skills using BMX bikes
in a programme called Pedal Power.
Each class in the Senior School will be
participating for one whole day on the school field. All of the bikes and
helmets will be provided.
Since this is a whole day activity, the students
can wear suitable mufti clothes on this day. Every child MUST wear long pants, a long
sleeve t-shirt and their sports shoes
(covered shoes). The clothing will need to be worn for safety reasons
and we do not want children coming to school in shorts and t-shirts.
Due to a trip for some of our students this
term, the students are not all staying with their class for Pedal Power. Listed
below are the dates the Room 1 students will be participating.
Yours sincerely,
Senior School Team
Friday 5th
June
Friday 19th
June
Georgia
Jake
Term 2, Week 7
Hi All,
I hope you are enjoying the long weekend.
Monday
- Queens birthday - No School
Tuesday
- PE Skills - bring PE Gear and mouthguard for hockey if you are in field day
- Inter-school Netball and Soccer game at lunchtime
Wednesday
- Soccer field day
- Choir
- Science
Thursday
- Cultural Mufti Day - $2 see flyer on Blog
- Library
- School Assembly
Friday
- Bible
- Homefun Due
- Te Reo
- Kapa haka
Term 2, Week 4
One more week till camp now! Today your child is bringing home an entertainment book. If you do not wish to purchase this or sell to someone else, please return it in its envelope to the office. If you do purchase it, please enclose your money into the envelop provided and return to the office. It is important they come back in the envelope with your child's name and details so we can match it up correctly.
Next week we start our camp build up with a focus on teamwork. Please keep bringing in your devices as there will be opportunities to use them.
Thank you to those who have brought your biscuits and old newspaper in, please bring these in before Friday.
If your children have out grown their raincoats, we would appreciate all donations to our Office. These will be passed on to families in need.
Following on from the update about Mid Year Reports in our last school newsletter, we are inviting any interested Y0-3 parents to a Coffee n Chat in the parent hub on Monday, May 11 at 2pm. The HPS Parent Hub is the new name for Room 15. Our Principal and Deputy Principal will be there for discussion around how our mid year reports and conferences can best inform you on your child's progress. Stay tuned for future dates for Y4-6. For those that cant make this time a summary will be in the next school newsletter. There is no need to RSVP just turn up at 2pm. We look forward to seeing you.
Monday
- Systems - Minecraft group sharing
Tuesday
- Netball Fun Day
- Team building day - please bring PE Gear
Wednesday
- Choir/science
- Touch Skills - please bring PE Gear
Thursday
- Library
Friday
- Funky Feet - check the school facebook page for any cancellations due to weather
- Bible
- Te Reo
- Kapa Haka
- HOMEFUN due
Term 2, Week 2
This week we will continue with our BYOD trail, students can bring their devices Tuesday - Friday. Check out our blog to see a glimpse of what they have been up to. Don't forget to leave a comment.
http://2015hpsrm1.blogspot.co.nz/
On Wednesday we will be setting up some grass heads for a science project. We would love some old nylon stockings for this project, any size, colour and state, holes are welcome. If you have some spare that you no longer require please send them in on Tuesday.
Please keep sending bottle tops in, we need a lot for our art project in Term 3. Thank you for those who have sent them in so far.
Pedal Power - BMX
Wednesday 3rd June 2015
Dear Parent/Caregiver,
We are very fortunate to have Counties Manukau Sport
coming to teach the Senior School some bike safety and skills using BMX bikes
in a programme called Pedal Power.
Each class in the Senior School will be
participating for one whole day on the school field. All of the bikes and
helmets will be provided.
Since this is a whole day activity, the students
can wear suitable mufti clothes on this day. Every child MUST wear long pants, a long
sleeve t-shirt and their sports shoes
(covered shoes). The clothing will need to be worn for safety reasons
and we do not want children coming to school in shorts and t-shirts.
Due to a trip for some of our students this
term, the students are not all staying with their class for Pedal Power. Listed
below are the dates the Room 1 students will be participating.
Yours sincerely,
Senior School Team
Claire
Simpson, Cherie Lister and Laura Dower
Friday 5th
June
|
Friday 19th
June
|
Georgia
Marcus
Bonnie
Aidan
Elliot
James
Lukas
Tamara
|
Jake
Mason
Rhys
Daniel
Jade
Billie-Jean
Zoe
Gabby
Bridget
Karen
Xiao Chen
Leanne
Tajnoor
Tremayne
Joe
Quentin
Jordan
Samuel
Vinnie
Eric
Caden
Kevin
|
Term 2, Week 7
Hi All,
I hope you are enjoying the long weekend.
Monday
- Queens birthday - No School
Tuesday
- PE Skills - bring PE Gear and mouthguard for hockey if you are in field day
- Inter-school Netball and Soccer game at lunchtime
Wednesday
- Soccer field day
- Choir
- Science
Thursday
- Cultural Mufti Day - $2 see flyer on Blog
- Library
- School Assembly
Friday
- Bible
- Homefun Due
- Te Reo
- Kapa haka
Term 2, Week 4
One more week till camp now! Today your child is bringing home an entertainment book. If you do not wish to purchase this or sell to someone else, please return it in its envelope to the office. If you do purchase it, please enclose your money into the envelop provided and return to the office. It is important they come back in the envelope with your child's name and details so we can match it up correctly.
Next week we start our camp build up with a focus on teamwork. Please keep bringing in your devices as there will be opportunities to use them.
Thank you to those who have brought your biscuits and old newspaper in, please bring these in before Friday.
If your children have out grown their raincoats, we would appreciate all donations to our Office. These will be passed on to families in need.
Following on from the update about Mid Year Reports in our last school newsletter, we are inviting any interested Y0-3 parents to a Coffee n Chat in the parent hub on Monday, May 11 at 2pm. The HPS Parent Hub is the new name for Room 15. Our Principal and Deputy Principal will be there for discussion around how our mid year reports and conferences can best inform you on your child's progress. Stay tuned for future dates for Y4-6. For those that cant make this time a summary will be in the next school newsletter. There is no need to RSVP just turn up at 2pm. We look forward to seeing you.
Monday
- Systems - Minecraft group sharing
Tuesday
- Netball Fun Day
- Team building day - please bring PE Gear
Wednesday
- Choir/science
- Touch Skills - please bring PE Gear
Thursday
- Library
Friday
- Funky Feet - check the school facebook page for any cancellations due to weather
- Bible
- Te Reo
- Kapa Haka
- HOMEFUN due
Term 2, Week 2
This week we will continue with our BYOD trail, students can bring their devices Tuesday - Friday. Check out our blog to see a glimpse of what they have been up to. Don't forget to leave a comment.
http://2015hpsrm1.blogspot.co.nz/
On Wednesday we will be setting up some grass heads for a science project. We would love some old nylon stockings for this project, any size, colour and state, holes are welcome. If you have some spare that you no longer require please send them in on Tuesday.
Please keep sending bottle tops in, we need a lot for our art project in Term 3. Thank you for those who have sent them in so far.
Monday - NO SCHOOL ANZAC PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Tuesday
- Systems - Minecraft
- Senior sport - don't forget your PE gear
Wednesday
- Systems - Minecraft
- Science
- Choir
Thursday
- School Banking
- Systems - Minecraft
- Library
- Chinese language
Friday
- Funky Feet
- Bible
- Homefun and Spelling Due, new Homefun handed out
- Te Reo/Kapa Haka
Monday - NO SCHOOL ANZAC PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Tuesday
- Systems - Minecraft
- Senior sport - don't forget your PE gear
Wednesday
- Systems - Minecraft
- Science
- Choir
Thursday
- School Banking
- Systems - Minecraft
- Library
- Chinese language
Friday
- Funky Feet
- Bible
- Homefun and Spelling Due, new Homefun handed out
- Te Reo/Kapa Haka
Term 2, Week 1
Welcome back to Term 2! I hope you all had a nice relaxing holiday.
This term your child will have spelling words in the back of their Homefun books. These need to be tested three times a week and we will test in class on Fridays. As it is the first week you child will be given their words tomorrow - but they will usually be given out on a Friday after the spelling test. Please encourage your child to read at home and jump on Mathletics when possible to practise their basic facts.
Please keep sending bottle tops in, we need a lot for our art project in Term 3. Don't forget to keep up to date by checking out our amazing blog and leaving us a comment :) http://2015hpsrm1.blogspot.co.nz/
Term 2, Week 1
Welcome back to Term 2! I hope you all had a nice relaxing holiday.
This term your child will have spelling words in the back of their Homefun books. These need to be tested three times a week and we will test in class on Fridays. As it is the first week you child will be given their words tomorrow - but they will usually be given out on a Friday after the spelling test. Please encourage your child to read at home and jump on Mathletics when possible to practise their basic facts.
Please keep sending bottle tops in, we need a lot for our art project in Term 3. Don't forget to keep up to date by checking out our amazing blog and leaving us a comment :) http://2015hpsrm1.blogspot.co.nz/
Monday
- BYOD permission forms coming home - these need to be signed before devices can be brought in to school
Tuesday
- Soccer skills - PE Gear and sport shoes needed
- Senior sport - don't forget your PE gear
Wednesday
- ANZAC Fun day - letter attached, come dressed in military theme (no toy weapons), nurses, in your scouts uniform or our school uniform
- Choir
Thursday
- School Banking
- Library
- Chinese language
- School Assembly
Friday
- Funky Feet
- Bible
- Storm Water Drama Show
- Homefun Spelling Due, new Homefun handed out
- Te Reo/Kapa Haka
Monday
- BYOD permission forms coming home - these need to be signed before devices can be brought in to school
Tuesday
- Soccer skills - PE Gear and sport shoes needed
- Senior sport - don't forget your PE gear
Wednesday
- ANZAC Fun day - letter attached, come dressed in military theme (no toy weapons), nurses, in your scouts uniform or our school uniform
- Choir
Thursday
- School Banking
- Library
- Chinese language
- School Assembly
Friday
- Funky Feet
- Bible
- Storm Water Drama Show
- Homefun Spelling Due, new Homefun handed out
- Te Reo/Kapa Haka
SENIOR TEAM - WELCOME BACK!
TERM 2 2015
Wow! Have we got a busy
term. We finish on Friday July 3rd
– 11 weeks ahead…
Team Goal
Important Dates
Topics
- Maths – Number, Algebra and Statistics
- Writing – Explanations, Persuasive and Creative writing
- Learning Focused Relationships - Weeks 1 & 5
- Systems - Weeks 1-4 (Minecraft Future School)
- Creativity – Weeks 6-11 and continuing into term 3
- Sport – Winter skills and games
BYOD
trial
Stationery
Whanau Sport
Hats
Library
Class Blogs
A reminder to go to Facebook for whole school learning and updates.
https://www.facebook.com/HowickPrimarySchool
HomeFun
Assembly
Tissues
Recyclable Art
Exciting
News
If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please
feel free to make an appointment with the classroom teacher. My email
address is l.dower@howickprimary.school.nz
Kind regards
Term 1, Week 9
This is the last week of term.
Please keep sending bottle tops in, we need a lot for our art project. Don't forget to keep up to date by checking out our amazing blog and leaving us a comment :) http://2015hpsrm1.blogspot.
SENIOR TEAM - WELCOME BACK!
TERM 2 2015
Wow! Have we got a busy
term. We finish on Friday July 3rd
– 11 weeks ahead…
Team Goal
Our goal is to work collegially by sharing, caring, being
supportive and helping one another. We are also, as senior students of
the school, focusing on being great role models for the rest of the HPS children.
Important Dates
Mon 20th
April – Term 2 starts
Tues 21st April – Soccer skills (sports gear please)
Wed 22nd April – In class ANZAC Day celebrations Pedal
Power will be at school on
Fri 24th April – Storm Water drama show
Friday June 5th, June 12th and June 19th.
Mon 27th
April – Public Holiday
Each class will have a whole day with the
Fri 1st May – Mufti Day Animal Theme & Hotdog lunch
Tues 5th May – Rugby 7s Field Day
Instructors – more info to come closer to the
Wed 6th May – Bake Sale time.
Wed 6th May – Camp Meeting for parents coming to camp
Tues 12th May – Netball Field Day
Wed 13th May – Touch Skills (sports gear please)
Tues – Fri 19th
to 22nd May – CAMP RAGLAN
Fri 29th May –
Teacher Only Day
Mon 1st June
– Queens Birthday Public Holiday
Tues 2nd June – Soccer field Day
Thurs 4th June – Cultural Mufti Day
Wed 10th June – Bake Sale
Tues 16th June – Hockey Field Day
Fri 19th June – WISES Trip
Thurs 2nd July - Disco
Mon 3rd July – School
Closes for Term 2
Topics
- Maths – Number, Algebra and Statistics
- Writing – Explanations, Persuasive and Creative writing
- Learning Focused Relationships - Weeks 1 & 5
- Systems - Weeks 1-4 (Minecraft Future School)
- Creativity – Weeks 6-11 and continuing into term 3
- Sport – Winter skills and games
BYOD
trial
For term 2 we will be using devices
for our Concept of Systems (plus other in-class learning). This will have been discussed with you at the
3-way conferences. A letter will be
coming home about this – we would appreciate it if you can fill this out as soon
as possible so the children can bring in their devices in week 1. There is NO obligation to bring a device to
school – it is only if you agree. Rest
assured – they will be locked away when we are out of class and they will only
be used during class contact time. Please do not bring your device in until
your letter has been returned.
Stationery
There are quite a few children who appear to have
lost/misplaced/used-up their pens and pencils.
Can you please ask your child and replace what is missing. It is particularly bad in the Room 2 maths
class – many children need pencils, rubbers and whiteboard markers. Thanks.
Whanau Sport
We will continue to have Sport on Tuesdays at 2:15pm. Please
make sure your child has their sports gear on this day. We will be teaching winter sports skills this
term, plus continuing the theme of sportsmanship and teamwork. After each
game or session a ‘Player of the Day’ will be chosen.
Hats
Students are NOT required to wear a hat this term.
Library
The children are allowed up to 5 books at a time and can have them
for a fortnight.
Our library times are as follows:
Rm 1 - Thursday
Rm 2 - Friday
Rm 3 - Wednesday
Class Blogs
Many thanks to those who have commented on our blogs. We would love to hear from more of you. Please note that all the comments are
moderated by the teachers before being published. Remember to post your first name after your
comment.
Senior School Blogs
A reminder to go to Facebook for whole school learning and updates.
https://www.facebook.com/HowickPrimarySchool
HomeFun
We will be continuing the themed HomeFun sheets this term as the
children really got into them and loved sharing their work. The spelling will now be at the back of the
HomeFun books from this term. These will
be given out each Friday and are due back to school the following Friday. Sometimes students may not understand part of
their task, so make sure they come in to see me throughout the week so I can
guide them in the right direction. Please remember to also encourage
reading at least 3 times a week and maths (Mathletics). They also have a
Studyladder account that they can use at home as well as school.
Assembly
You are kindly invited to join us for assembly on Thursdays at
2:15pm (every odd week – the first being April 23rd).
Tissues
If you haven’t already, please send a large box of tissues to
school ready for when the inevitable winter sniffles come. We will look
after them and put them out as required.
Recyclable Art
From June we will be learning about Creativity. As part of this concept in Room 3 we are
asking you to bring in plastic bags (any size and colour). There is a
collection box ready and waiting for you.
Exciting
News
As Room 1 already knows – Laura is
leaving HPS at the end of term 2. She is
joining the rest of us in the joys of parenthood! We congratulate her and wish her the
best. Currently her plan is to be back
in 2016. Mrs Kathy Pittaway will be in
Room 1 for the remainder of the year.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please
feel free to make an appointment with the classroom teacher. My email
address is l.dower@howickprimary.school.nz
Kind regards
Mrs Simpson, Mrs Dower and
Miss Lister
Term 1, Week 9
This is the last week of term.
Please keep sending bottle tops in, we need a lot for our art project. Don't forget to keep up to date by checking out our amazing blog and leaving us a comment :) http://2015hpsrm1.blogspot.
Monday
- Senior school sharing of Homefun
Tuesday
- Senior sport - don't forget your PE gear to earn whanau points
Wednesday
- Grandparents Day - 9:30 - 10:40 with Morning Tea provided in the hall
- Bake Sale - $1 per item
- Choir
- Science
Thursday
- Free mufti day for POHUTAKAWA
- School Banking
- Library
- Chinese language
- Last day of Term One
No School on Friday as it is GOOD FRIDAY and the start of school holidays
Monday
- Senior school sharing of Homefun
Tuesday
- Senior sport - don't forget your PE gear to earn whanau points
Wednesday
- Grandparents Day - 9:30 - 10:40 with Morning Tea provided in the hall
- Bake Sale - $1 per item
- Choir
- Science
Thursday
- Free mufti day for POHUTAKAWA
- School Banking
- Library
- Chinese language
- Last day of Term One
No School on Friday as it is GOOD FRIDAY and the start of school holidays
Term 1, Week 8
Last week the school pool was closed for the rest of term. This week is the last swimming lesson at Lloyd Elsmore.
Please keep sending bottle tops in, we need a lot for our art project. Don't forget to keep up to date by checking out our amazing blog and leaving us a comment :) http://2015hpsrm1.blogspot.co.nz/
Term 1, Week 8
Last week the school pool was closed for the rest of term. This week is the last swimming lesson at Lloyd Elsmore.
Please keep sending bottle tops in, we need a lot for our art project. Don't forget to keep up to date by checking out our amazing blog and leaving us a comment :) http://2015hpsrm1.blogspot.co.nz/
Monday
- Senior Teachers Planning day - Mrs Aye in Room 1
- Swimming at Lloyd Elsmore
- Sports - don't forget your PE Gear
Tuesday
- Senior sport - don't forget your PE gear
Wednesday
- Eye Of Nature Trip for Wises Group and Nectar Collectors
- NZ Opera Performance in hall for seniors
Thursday
- School Banking
- Library
- Chinese language
Friday
- Funky Feet
- Bible
- Homefun Due
- Te Reo/Kapa Haka
Monday
- Senior Teachers Planning day - Mrs Aye in Room 1
- Swimming at Lloyd Elsmore
- Sports - don't forget your PE Gear
Tuesday
- Senior sport - don't forget your PE gear
Wednesday
- Eye Of Nature Trip for Wises Group and Nectar Collectors
- NZ Opera Performance in hall for seniors
Thursday
- School Banking
- Library
- Chinese language
Friday
- Funky Feet
- Bible
- Homefun Due
- Te Reo/Kapa Haka
Grandparents and Extended Family Day!
Come and join us in Room 1 for the morning so we can have fun and share what school is all about!
Date: April 1st (don't worry, it's not an April Fools joke)
Time: 9:30 - 11:00am
Where: Meet in Room 1
Morning Tea provided for you at 10:40am in the hall
If you have any questions, please email me :)
Term 1, Week 7
This week is 3-way conferences, make sure you have either filled in the google doc or sent back the form about how your child is going home on Thursday or whether they require supervision.
Please keep sending bottle tops in, we need a lot for our art project. Don't forget to keep up to date by checking out our amazing blog and leaving us a comment :) http://2015hpsrm1.blogspot.co.nz/
Grandparents and Extended Family Day!
Come and join us in Room 1 for the morning so we can have fun and share what school is all about!
Date: April 1st (don't worry, it's not an April Fools joke)
Time: 9:30 - 11:00am
Where: Meet in Room 1
Morning Tea provided for you at 10:40am in the hall
If you have any questions, please email me :)
Term 1, Week 7
Please keep sending bottle tops in, we need a lot for our art project. Don't forget to keep up to date by checking out our amazing blog and leaving us a comment :) http://2015hpsrm1.blogspot.co.nz/
Monday
- Swimming at Lloyd Elsmore
Tuesday
- Room 1 swimming
- Senior sport and optional swimming - Bring PE gear
- 3-Way conferences start
Wednesday
- Choir
Thursday
- School Banking
- Library
- School Closing at 12:30 for 3-way conferences
Friday
- Funky Feet
- Ice Block Friday's $1
- Bible
- Homework Due
- Room 1 swimming
Monday
- Swimming at Lloyd Elsmore
Tuesday
- Room 1 swimming
- Senior sport and optional swimming - Bring PE gear
- 3-Way conferences start
Wednesday
- Choir
Thursday
- School Banking
- Library
- School Closing at 12:30 for 3-way conferences
Friday
- Funky Feet
- Ice Block Friday's $1
- Bible
- Homework Due
- Room 1 swimming
Term 1, Week 6
Wow, week 6 already! This term is flying by...
Please keep sending bottle tops in, we need a lot for our art project. Don't forget to keep up to date by checking out our amazing blog and leaving us a comment :) http://2015hpsrm1.blogspot.co.nz/
Term 1, Week 6
Wow, week 6 already! This term is flying by...
Please keep sending bottle tops in, we need a lot for our art project. Don't forget to keep up to date by checking out our amazing blog and leaving us a comment :) http://2015hpsrm1.blogspot.co.nz/
Monday
- Swimming at Lloyd Elsmore
Tuesday
- Bake Sale - bring $1 (Junior Splash)
- Room 1 swimming
- Senior sport and optional swimming - Bring PE gear
- Parents Inc Meeting 7pm
Wednesday
- Mrs Pittaway in for the first 2 blocks
- Choir
Thursday
- School Banking
- Library
- School Assembly
Friday - Camp permission forms due
- Funky Feet Starts - see letter attached
- Ice Block Friday's $1
- Bible Starts
- Homework Due
- Room 1 swimming
Monday
- Swimming at Lloyd Elsmore
Tuesday
- Bake Sale - bring $1 (Junior Splash)
- Room 1 swimming
- Senior sport and optional swimming - Bring PE gear
- Parents Inc Meeting 7pm
Wednesday
- Mrs Pittaway in for the first 2 blocks
- Choir
Thursday
- School Banking
- Library
- School Assembly
Friday - Camp permission forms due
- Funky Feet Starts - see letter attached
- Ice Block Friday's $1
- Bible Starts
- Homework Due
- Room 1 swimming
Lastly we are looking for someone to organise our students for the attached event and for students to enter. You can check out the website http://www.howickfunwalkrun.
If you are interested in this please contact Leanne Hurley l.hurley@howickprimary.school.nz
Term1, Week 5
Hi All,
Here are the upcoming events this week. There is a lot of swimming - if your child is unwell and cannot participate, please email me or send a note in.
This week there are a few important things coming up - swimming carnival on Wednesday, Class photos on Thursday and Bible starting on Friday. If you do not wish for your child to participate in bible please email or send a note in before Friday.
Monday
- Swimming at Llyod Elsmore - swim safety and survival lesson
Tuesday
- Room 1 swimming
- Guest speaker - swim safety talk
- Senior sport and optional swimming - Bring PE gear
Wednesday
- Swimming Carnival - students may bring a t-shirt in the colour of their whanau or wear their PE shirt over togs. Come to school in school uniform. Please make sure EVERYTHING is named. There will be a bake sale also.
- Choir
Thursday
- Class Photo day - dress your best!
- Library
Friday
- Bible Starts
- Homework Due
- Room 1 swimming
Lastly, room 1 is collecting milk bottle tops for an art project in term two, please send in any washed milk bottle tops to class - the more the better!
Lastly we are looking for someone to organise our students for the attached event and for students to enter. You can check out the website http://www.howickfunwalkrun.
If you are interested in this please contact Leanne Hurley l.hurley@howickprimary.school.nz
Term1, Week 5
Hi All,
Here are the upcoming events this week. There is a lot of swimming - if your child is unwell and cannot participate, please email me or send a note in.
This week there are a few important things coming up - swimming carnival on Wednesday, Class photos on Thursday and Bible starting on Friday. If you do not wish for your child to participate in bible please email or send a note in before Friday.
Monday
- Swimming at Llyod Elsmore - swim safety and survival lesson
Tuesday
- Room 1 swimming
- Guest speaker - swim safety talk
- Senior sport and optional swimming - Bring PE gear
Wednesday
- Swimming Carnival - students may bring a t-shirt in the colour of their whanau or wear their PE shirt over togs. Come to school in school uniform. Please make sure EVERYTHING is named. There will be a bake sale also.
- Choir
Thursday
- Class Photo day - dress your best!
- Library
Friday
- Bible Starts
- Homework Due
- Room 1 swimming
Lastly, room 1 is collecting milk bottle tops for an art project in term two, please send in any washed milk bottle tops to class - the more the better!
Week 4, Term 1
Hi All,
Here are the upcoming events this week. There is a lot of swimming - if your child is unwell and cannot participate, please email me or send a note in.
Scooter training will be on Tuesday lunchtime - Friday lunchtime, if your child would like a license they will be asked to bring their scooter in on one of those days.
Monday
- Swimming at Llyod Elsmore
Tuesday
- Softball Field Day
- Room 1 swimming
- Korean Farewell
- Senior sport and optional swimming - Bring PE gear
Wednesday
- Choir Starts
Thursday
- School Assembly 2:15pm
- Library
Friday
- Homework Due
- Room 1 swimming
- FAMILY PICNIC
Lastly, room 1 is collecting milk bottle tops for an art project in term two, please send in any washed milk bottle tops to class - the more the better!
Week 4, Term 1
Hi All,
Here are the upcoming events this week. There is a lot of swimming - if your child is unwell and cannot participate, please email me or send a note in.
Scooter training will be on Tuesday lunchtime - Friday lunchtime, if your child would like a license they will be asked to bring their scooter in on one of those days.
Monday
- Swimming at Llyod Elsmore
Tuesday
- Softball Field Day
- Room 1 swimming
- Korean Farewell
- Senior sport and optional swimming - Bring PE gear
Wednesday
- Choir Starts
Thursday
- School Assembly 2:15pm
- Library
Friday
- Homework Due
- Room 1 swimming
- FAMILY PICNIC
Lastly, room 1 is collecting milk bottle tops for an art project in term two, please send in any washed milk bottle tops to class - the more the better!
Family Picnic
WEEK 3 UPDATE
Hi All,
I hope you have some great plans for the weekend ahead. Here are the upcoming events this week. There is a lot of swimming - if your child is unwell and cannot participate, please email me or send a note in.
Monday
- Swimming at Llyod Elsmore
- Meet the Teacher evening
Tuesday
- Room 1 swimming
- Senior sport and optional swimming - Bring PE gear
Wednesday
- Room 1 swimming with Swim Safe NZ
Thursday
- Team Assembly
- Library
Friday
- Homework Due
- Room 1 swimming
Hi Everyone,
Hope you all enjoyed the long weekend. Below are the different things happening this week. Can you please send an old newspaper in from home with your child by Wednesday if you have one, for a reading activity we will be doing.
Our class blog is up and going - we would love to see some comments from parents, it really engages the students knowing that you are reading it and checking in. I have added the link to the blog below and you can enter your email on the blog and follow it if you like. Also there is a page across the top with class newsletters where i have been posting these weekly updates so you can find them easier.
Monday
- Swimming at Llyod Elsmore
Tuesday
- Powhiri for Korean students
- Senior sport and optional swimming - Bring PE gear
Wednesday
- Room 1 swimming
- Library
Thursday
- School Assembly
- Newspaper activity
Friday
- Homework Due
- Room 1 swimming
- Senior Sport - bring PE gear
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
Hi Everyone,
Hope you have enjoyed the last week of holidays.
Below is the upcoming events this week and attached is our Senior Team Newsletter with some general information.
Monday
- Korean Students arrive (here for two weeks)
- Travelwise Leaders and Road Patrol announced
Tuesday
- Swimming (class lesson in the morning and optional seniors in the afternoon)
- Whanau Sports
Wednesday
- Singing assembly
Thursday
- First homework activity handed our - due next Friday
Friday
- Waitangi Day - No School
On Monday of week 2 we start swimming at Lloyd Elsmore Pools - please remember togs.
SENIOR TEAM - WELCOME!
TERM 1 2015
Welcome back to all the students and teachers in the Senior Team
for 2015.
We are looking forward to an amazing, fun-filled and challenging
year, building positive relationships on our journey to excellence.
The teachers are:
Room 1 - Mrs Dower
Room 2 - Mrs Simpson (Team Lead)
Room 3 - Miss Lister
Team Goal
Our goal is to work collegially by sharing, caring, being
supportive and helping one another. We are also, as senior students of
the school, focusing on being great role models for the rest of the HPS children.
Important Dates
16 February (Wk 3) - Meet the Teacher, 7pm, meet in the hall
27 February (Wk 4) - Family Picnic, 5.30pm, all welcome
14 March (Wk 4) – Saturday.
World Record Attempt (Snakes and Ladders)
5 March (Wk 5) - Swimming Carnival
17 March (Wk 7) - 3-way Conferences
19 March (Wk 7) - 3-way Conferences
2 April (Wk 9) – School finishes on Thursday
Topics
- Maths - Number and Statistics
- Writing – Recounts, explanations and Instructions
- Learning Focused Relationships - Weeks 1 - 3
- Systems - Weeks 4 – 9 and continuing into Term 2
- Sport – Aquatics, Summer games
Stationery
Please ensure that your child has all his/her correct stationery
for the term and that all items are clearly marked. It would be a good
idea to check your child’s stationery at the end of each term to see if any
stationery needs to be topped up.
Whanau Sport
We will have Sports plus swimming for those who want it, on Tuesdays
at 2:15pm. Please feel free to join us!
On Fridays the students will be divided into Whanau teams for sport.
The teachers will provide a selection of sports suitable for the summer.
e.g. non-stop cricket, Touch rugby. After each game a ‘Player of the Day’
will be chosen. Teachers will look for qualities such as good
sportsmanship.
Swimming
Our swimming days are Monday
(at Lloyd Elsmore), Tuesday and Friday. All children are expected
to participate in the school swimming programme. However, if your child
is sick or injured please send a note or email to excuse them from that day’s
swimming. They must wear a swimming cap
in the HPS pool.
Library
The children are allowed up to 5 books at a time and can have them
for a fortnight.
Our library times are as follows:
Rm 1 - Thursday
Rm 2 - Friday
Rm 3 - Wednesday
Hats
All students are required to wear a hat this term. A
friendly reminder to SLIP... SLOP... SLAP ... WRAP!
Class Blogs
Our class blogs are up and running! We would love to get
feedback on what we put on our blog and we appreciate you taking the time to look
at our blog and comment on what you see. Please note that all comments are
moderated by the teachers before being published. Please remember to post your
first name after your comment.
Senior School Blogs
A reminder to go to Facebook for whole school learning and updates.
https://www.facebook.com/HowickPrimarySchool
Whanau Groups and
Student Leaders
Our incredible Student Leaders will soon be seen in action, as
will the new Whanau groups. This year we will be encouraging
sportsmanship, camaraderie, being supportive etc through using the Whanau
groups at all sporting events as well as every day activities both in and
outside of the classroom. Points for
each Whanau will be accumulated throughout the term and a reward will be given
to the Whanau with the most.
Homework
A homework sheet will come home weekly on Friday and handed in the
following Friday. Homework will consist of reading, spelling and maths
(Mathletics). Children benefit from daily reading and Mathletics
practice.
Assembly
You are kindly invited to join us for assembly on Thursdays at
2:15pm (every second week).
Tissues
Please send a large box of tissues to school ready for when the
inevitable sniffles come with the change of weather. We will look after
them and put them out as required.
Recyclable Art
It would be great if you could start collecting bottle tops,
toilet rolls, small containers, interesting pieces of cardboard, offcuts of
material and similar items for us. The
plan is to create wearable/recyclable art either at the end of term 2 or in term
3 this year so if we can start collecting now, that would be fantastic. Please send the items in to class where there
will be a box for collection. Thanks
If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please
feel free to make an appointment with the classroom teacher. My email
address is l.dower@howickprimary.school.nz
Kind regards
Mrs Simpson, Mrs Dower and
Miss Lister
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