Team Kahikatea Shared Lunch

We are having a shared lunch on Thursday this week to celebrate our fantastic term and to say goodbye to 3 people from Team Kahikatea, Maisy and Caitlyn from Room 11 and Jenny - who is Dylan's Teacher Aide in Room 12. The shared lunch will be in Room 14 and will start around 11.45am.
Can you all bring along something suitable for our lunch and remember that this is lunch [not just a snack] so use your imagination.

What's on this Week - Week 9 Term 1

What’s on this week – Week 9 Term 1 2015

I still have 1 or 2 Report files missing so can you check at home and remind your child to return their Report File from last year – thanks.

Monday –Can I have all of the Year 8 EOTC forms returned this week and any parent helpers too please!  I have had to work really hard to get these organised and I have to have help from parents / whanau for transport and supervision, so please help us if you can, and come along for the day or just drop off and pick up students.

Tuesday –Technology.  Covered shoes essential and girls need to tie up their hair.  Careers and Languages.  

Wednesday ––

Thursday –Final Assembly for the term at 9.10am.  This is to celebrate our Student of the Term – you would have been notified if your child was receiving this certificate.

Friday – Good Friday and the beginning of our 2 week break.

Year 8 Whanau – I will be contacting those parents I haven’t seen to make a time to catch up.  These visits have been extremely valuable to everyone as we are setting a clear path for your child’s learning.  It also gives us far more time to sit down and discuss anything you want to regarding your child and school and how we can all work together to achieve success.  I have also really enjoyed getting to know parents and students outside of school, plus there is no time limit. 

Year 7 Whanau – I will also be contacting you over the holidays to make a time to see you all as soon as I have completed my visits with the Year 8 Whanau. 

Class Blog- room14cartertonschool2015.blogspot.co.nz.  Check us out and I will be putting any info on the blog such as reminders etc, plus what we have been doing at school and in class.

Google docs – your child has their class log-in and can find any homework etc on Google Drive.  Plus you can see what they have been doing in class if they are using a device or netbook.  We also have 5 new Chrome books to use as well as our other devices.

Have an awesome break - Lesley Kennedy

Year 7's first EOTC Day with Beachy

Wow what a fantastic day we had learning all about river safety and how to make a raft, then sail her down the Ruamahanga River.
We all had so much fun and learnt so much.  Thanks Glenn Beach for a great day.

Year 7's first EOTC day - Today

Year 7's EOTC Day

Is all go!

Make sure you pack the equipment needed:
River shoes
Towel
Sunblock
Lunch
Water
Thermals
Warm change of clothes
Wetsuit if you have one

What's on the Week - Week 8 Term 1 2015

What’s on this week – Week 8 Term 1 2015 ‘Movin’ March Week’

I still have 1 or 2 Report files missing so can you check at home and remind your child to return their Report File from last year – thanks.

Monday – Year 7’s all out on their first EOTC.  Can I have all of the Year 8 EOTC forms returned this week and any parent helpers too please!  I have had to work really hard to get these organised and I have to have help from parents / whanau for transport and supervision, so please help us if you can, otherwise we may have to cancel.  Movin’ March begins with our decorated gate.

Tuesday –Technology.  Covered shoes essential and girls need to tie up their hair.  Careers and Languages.  Wheels day for Movin’ March.

Wednesday –– All in Day for Movin’ March – Dress up your bikes, scooters etc

Thursday –Crazy Shoe day for Movin’ March.  Radio Show recorded today with the winners interviewed on the show.

Friday – Yr 5/8 softball.  Movin’ March  - Spot prizes at the gate for those using bikes, scooters, skateboards etc.

Year 8 Whanau – I still have some slots over this week for us to catch up plus I am available over the holidays to come and chat.

If your child has a device, they are welcome to bring it along to enhance learning, however please ensure that it is ‘school compatible’ so it will need Google drive and Docs, plus any games need to be age appropriate.

Class Blog- room14cartertonschool2015.blogspot.co.nz.  Check us out and I will be putting any info on the blog such as reminders etc, plus what we have been doing at school and in class.

Google docs – your child has their class log-in and can find any homework etc on Google Drive.  Plus you can see what they have been doing in class if they are using a device or netbook.  We also have 5 new Chrome books to use as well as our other devices.

Let's have a great week!!!!

Lesley Kennedy

EOTC forms

To all whanau
Can we please have all the Year 7 EOTC forms back no later than Thursday.  Our first EOTC day with the Year 7's in on Monday so I need time to coordinate the adults and transport. We need transport and extra adult support as we are in and around the river.  I would love to see you all there.
Regards
Lesley

Year 7 and 8 EOTC Information for Whanau

EOTC Years 7 and 8 Students

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

For all Year 7 and 8 students, Carterton School provides an ‘Education Outside of the Classroom’ EOTC Programme.  We will run two programmes this year - one programme for the Year 7’s and a different programme for our Year 8’s.  There is a cost per student of $25 each and this covers our Service Provide, the use of equipment and his expertise.  We will be timetabling in one EOTC activity per term and any student EOTC fees can be paid off each time or through our school office over the year.  This programme is Board approved. 

Purpose of EOTC programme

1.  To encourage children’s learning through first hand experiences in a challenging but safe environment beyond the four walls of the classroom.

2.  To assist in increasing confidence, independence responsibility through meeting new challenges and taking appropriate risks.  “BUILD TRUST-THEN REQUIRE TRUST-THEN CHALLENGE IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF PEER TRUST AND SUPPORT.”

3.  To provide opportunities for students to develop, practise, and demonstrate the key competencies, leadership and follow Carterton School 3R’s in a range of contexts within and across learning areas.

4.  To increase knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the school area, local district and other less familiar places.

5.  To develop an attitude of awareness of taking responsibility towards their own safety and that of others. Teaching as inquiry-teachers need to inquire into both learning needs and safety needs.

Our service provider for our EOTC programmes is:

Glenn Beach

Beach Adventures LTD
Kahikatea Outdoor Education Academy (KOEA) "Where adventure changes lives"
Te Whiti Road

RD4, Masterton

Regards 

Lesley, Mel and Michelle

What's on this Week - Week 7

What’s on this week – Week 7 Term 1 2015

I still have 1 or 2 Report files missing so can you check at home and remind your child to return their Report File from last year – thanks.

Monday – Back to normal – using the Timetable on Google docs

Tuesday – School Photos for Rms 12 / 13 and 14 – 9am to 10am, as we missed out last week. Technology.  Covered shoes essential and girls need to tie up their hair.  Careers and Languages.

Wednesday –– Rippa World Cup for year 5 - 6

Thursday –I will be out of the class from 1.30 and there will be a reliever in the room.  All yr 6, 7 and 8 teachers are attending this hui as part of our Learning and Change Network  [LCN] across the Wairarapa.

Friday – I will be out this morning at the LCN meeting but will be back after lunch.

Year 8 Whanau – I have attached a note for timetabling you all in for our meeting.   I am happy to come to your home [if you are OK with this] or make a time at school.  This will be an in-depth look at where your child is now and where to next, so we can all work together to prepare him / her for college.  Please give me a time that would suit you, including your child, for this get together.

If your child has a device, they are welcome to bring it along to enhance learning, however please ensure that it is ‘school compatible’ so it will need Google drive and Docs, plus any games need to be age appropriate.

Class Blog- room14cartertonschool2015.blogspot.co.nz.  Check us out and I will be putting any info on the blog such as reminders etc, plus what we have been doing at school and in class.

Google docs – your child has their class log-in and can find any homework etc on Google Drive.  Plus you can see what they have been doing in class if they are using a device or netbook.  We also have 5 new Chrome books to use as well as our other devices.

Lesley Kennedy

Gala - Haunted House

A huge thanks to the students who helped out on Gala - Shontae, Ethan, Adam, Paige, Annabell, Vincent, Dion, Kyle, Mitchell, Laura, Abby, Jayden, Samuel, Ryan, and of course our parents, Simon R, Belinda and Deb who gave their time and expertise to make our Haunted House super special......It was AWESOME!

Balloons at School

Wow  - What a day.  We began by watching the lift off with all of the 21 balloons at Carrington Park - what a sight.  Then yesterday afternoon we had a balloon visit our school and while we watched, the crew inflated the balloon and lifted off out on the Village Green.  Simply awesome!!

Balloons at the Park

Don't forget to come down to school at 7am to watch the balloon lift off from the park.  The Breakfast Club is open after the lift off for anyone needing something to eat before school starts.
If the weather isn't good, listen into More FM for any cancellations.
Weather permitting we will be having one of the balloons at school at 1:30pm to get a closer look at how the balloons work.
See you all there.

School Photos

Unfortunately we ran out of time today to have our class photo.  However we have booked the photographer to come back next Tuesday the 17 th March at 9am.  

What's on this Week

What’s on this week – Week 6 Term 1 2015

Swimming has ended.

Can you also remind your child to return their Report File from last year as we are still missing some – thanks.

Monday – We are out and about pamphlet dropping for Gala.  All students are supervised and have clear instructions about where they are and what we are doing.

Tuesday – Technology.  Covered shoes essential and girls need to tie up their hair.  Careers and Languages.

Wednesday –School Photos – [no bad hair days!]

Thursday – Balloon Festival.  See you at the park at 7am for the lift off.  Breakfast Club will be open for those who need it afterwards.   Plus the balloon will be here at school at 1.30

Friday –Gala Gala Gala!!!!!!! From 5.30 till around 8pm. 

Year 8 Whanau – I have sent out a note to meet up with all of you to discuss your child’s learning for this year.  I am happy to come to your home [if you are OK with this] or make a time at school.  This will be an in-depth look at where your child is now and where to next so we can all work together to prepare him / her for college.  I will be phoning all of you this week to make this time. 

If your child has a device, they are welcome to bring it along to enhance learning, however please ensure that it is ‘school compatible’ so it will need Google drive and Docs, plus any games need to be age appropriate.

Class Blog- room14cartertonschool2015.blogspot.co.nz.  Check us out and I will be putting any info on the blog such as reminders etc, plus what we have been doing at school and in class.

Google docs – your child has their class log-in and can find any homework etc on Google Drive.  Plus you can see what they have been doing in class if they are using a device or netbook.  We also have 5 new Chrome books to use as well as our other devices.

Lesley Kennedy

School Photos Today

Remember it's school photos today.  So come along looking awesome Room 14!

Reminder for Technology

Don't forget we have Technology today at Makoura College.  You need covered shoes and hair tied back if it's long.
Going to be another beautiful day.

Team Kahikatea Sleepover and Big Day Out

This is what Success looks like!

Being the Best we can Be

Balloon Festival

Balloon Festival

Kia ora Team Kahikatea students and families,

The Wairarapa Balloon Festival Mass Ascension is on Thursday 12^th March at Carrington Park at 7:00am (if weather permits) - We are encouraging Team Kahikatea students and families to come down and meet together as a group to watch this fantastic event.   We will meet at the logs at 7:00am with any Team Kahikatea family and students.  Breakfast Club is on in the hall for breakfast at 8:15am - 8:45am after the event.

We hope to see you there.

Mel, Raewyn and Lesley - Team Kahikatea

A balloon and pilot visit will happen at school at 1:45pm on Thursday afternoon.  Come along and have a look.

Sleepover / B.D.O. Timetable

Thursday 5 March

Sometime after 3pm - shower at home

6.00pm.  Bring your dinner & whanau and spend some time together.

Set up tents, bedding and sort your gear.

7.15pm.  Outside games for students and parents.

Pool will be open - weather permitting.

8.45pm.  Supper in the hall.

9.15pm. Spotlight

9.45pm. Back to tents, rooms

10.00pm.  Lights out.

Friday 6th March

6.30am.  Up and tidy bedding, Tents

7.00am.  Breakfast in the hall

7.45am.  Pack up all bedding and tents, tidy

classrooms.

8.00am.  Make lunch for our ‘Big Day Out’

8.55am   Roll Call in classrooms.

9.15 am  Bus to Masterton for a fun day out

2.45 pm  Return to school

Personal Gear List for Sleepover  5/6 March

Sleeping Gear

· 1 sleeping bag or 1—2 blankets

· 1 sheet for a mattress cover

· Mattress / bed roll

· 1 pillow and cover

· 1 pair pyjamas or suitable nightwear

· Tent if needed

Toilet Gear

· Toothbrush / toothpaste

· Brush / Comb

· Face cloth/Towel

· Insect Repellent if needed

Personal Clothing (It’s mufti on Friday)

· Clean clothes for Friday and shoes and socks if bowling.

· Change of underwear

· Sunhat / togs and towel (evening swim)

· A waterproof jacket or rain cover if needed (check the weather)

Important - Children to bring :

· 2-3 pieces fruit (we have some biscuits)

· Named breakfast plate, cup, utensils

· Drink bottle (water) , lunchbox and school (Friday lunch supplied)

· Cereal of choice (Weetbix, toast and spreads supplied)

Other items

· Large named plastic bag for wet—dirty clothing

· One torch [ optional]

· We recommend that students do not bring valuables

Radio

Last week we recorded our first show for this year. Matthew R was interviewed on Arrow FM Radio about his Athletics trip to Australia, and I heard he did an amazing job.   This will go to air soon.  Our house captains were also interviewed about their role as a house captain
Each month the Carterton School radio team produce a show which goes to air on a Sunday afternoon. The podcast is then available online.
Our new radio crew is Emma R - Producer, Paige S - Producers helper, Hosts - Briar M, Adam B, Michael H and Emma H.
Check out Arrow FM for the pod-casts with the link below.  (2014 are on there ready to listen to)
Arrow FM Radio Show Carterton School Pod Casts

What's on this Week - Week 5

What’s on this week – Week 5 Term 1 2015

Some students thought that we had finished swimming and are not bringing their togs.  We are still swimming and will notify you when we stop.

Can you also remind your child to return their Report File from last year as we are still missing some – thanks.

Monday – Swimming -   Togs, towels etc needed. All students are expected to swim unless they have a note.

Tuesday – Technology.  Covered shoes essential and girls need to tie up their hair.  Careers and Languages.

Wednesday –Swimming.  School swimming in town pool, togs, towels etc needed.  All students are expected to swim unless they have a note.

Thursday – Sleepover begins at 6pm.  Please ensure all pink forms have been return completed. – See you all here

Friday –Big Day Out in Masterton……wahoooo!!!

·        Just a thought – we are half way through Term 1!

Year 8 Whanau – I have sent out a note to meet up with all of you to discuss your child’s learning for this year.  I am happy to come to your home [if you are OK with this] or make a time at school.  This will be an in-depth look at where your child is now and where to next so we can all work together to prepare him / her for college.  I will be phoning all of you after Sleepover too make this time. 

If your child has a device, they are welcome to bring it along to enhance learning, however please ensure that it is ‘school compatible’ so it will need Google drive and Docs, plus any games need to be age appropriate.

Thanks

Lesley Kennedy

Welcome to Room 14's Blog

Kia ora and welcome to Room 14's Blog..  

For those of you who don’t already know me, my name is Lesley Kennedy and I have been working here at Carterton School since 2008.   I have worked throughout the school at most levels and have returned to the seniors after working with Team Matai for 3 years.  I am currently the staff trustee for our school Board and I am Team Leader for our Team. 

Team Kahikatea

Our team this year consists of me [Lesley Kennedy] in Room 14 with 22 - Year 7 and 8 students, Melanie MacGregor in Room 12 with 20 - Year 7 and 8 students and Raewyn Harnden in Room 11 with our 1-1 digital class of 28 -Year 6 students.  We are fortunate to have such a variety of skills and knowledge within our team which will benefit all of our students as we prepare them for their senior years and moving onto college.  We all have high expectations for our students so they can all be the best they can be.

Stationery

You would have received our class stationery list which is available from the office in a class pack.  If you do not require all of the stationery, just cross off those items.  The list also has our other costs such as Technology.

Swimming

Team Kahikatea’s swimming blocks are on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1:30pm—2:45pm from Week One to Week Six.  Remember that togs, towel and sensible walking shoes will be needed on these days as we are walking there and back.  Our school swimming sports are being held on Wednesday February 18th and those who qualify will go on to participate in the South Wairarapa Swimming Sports.  You are more than welcome to attend these swimming events.  We will also be having our school Triathlon and more on this will follow.

 Team Sleep Over and Whanau get – together

We will have a team sleep over on the 5^th March followed by our Big Day Out in Masterton on the 6^th of March.  This is an informal whanau get together and a chance for our Team to get to know each other in a fun way.  We will be having a BBQ on the Thursday evening and everyone is welcome to come along and have some kai, fun games and a chance to have a chat with your child’s teacher.  Further information on times, venues, cost and parent support will be following very soon.

Term Inquiry

‘Get Connected” - ‘Connectedness/Relationships’ is the title of the Term One inquiry topic with a Social Science and Health focus.  This inquiry topic is about learning connections, leadership and connecting to our team, school and community.   We aim to promote a sense of pride, safety, and community spirit in our students, school and the wider community.  We will be integrating this theme across all curriculum areas. 

Younger Buddy Classes

This year Room 12 and 14 are joining together to be buddy classes with Room 2 and Room 3.  We are calling this session Tuakana/Teina (Big kids helping little kids).  We will read, write and develop friendships with our buddies every Friday before lunch for about 20 minutes.  This helps our older students develop leadership skills and gives the younger children great role models and a sense of belonging. 

Technology at Makoura  College  - Designcraft

Year 7 and 8 students attend technology sessions at Makoura College (Masterton) every Tuesday, during the morning session beginning in Week 2.  They all travel by bus to Makoura College and are taught by the Technology teachers there. The Technology sessions at Makoura cost $76 for the year and this cost is already added onto your stationery list.  This cost is for materials only as Carterton School covers the teaching costs from Makoura.  If you are unable to pay this in full, you can make part payments.  This can be paid to the office or by automatic payment. If the fee is not paid, then your child will not be able to take home anything they make at Technology.  The stationery needed for Technology is also on the Stationery List. 

Please be aware that students are required to wear covered shoes at Technology for safety reasons. If they do not have the suitable footwear, they are not permitted to attend the session and will remain at school.   Mrs MacGregor and I have spoken to the students about these points and we trust they will take responsibility for themselves. 

Homework and Communications to whanau

Homework will be given every week on a Monday and be expected to be returned by Friday, started in Week 2.  Your child has a communications book that will be brought home regularly with information from school to home.  Please remind your child to keep you informed of what is happening at school plus anything else you need to know about.

We will be working on Google docs again this year and you will be able to access your child’s work from home plus they all have a Study Ladder password to use at home as well. 

Please remember that we are a ‘Sunsmart’ school and all students are expected to wear a wide brimmed hat in Terms 1 and 4. 

Lastly, please feel free to pop into class at any time throughout the day as we have an open door policy here at Carterton School.  If you would like to catch up with me on a one to one basis you can email me here at school lkennedy@carterton.school.nz or leave a message for me to phone you back.  I’m happy to give out my cell number if you need to text me for any reason, so just ask me for that.  Also if there is anything you are not sure about, just let me know.

Regards

Lesley Kennedy