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Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Four Year Old Programme

Term 3 2013
Every Wednesday 
 11:30am-12:30pm
Koru Hub

What is it?
For one hour a week four year olds who are pre-enrolled to start at Amesbury School can join other four year olds (and some new entrant school children) in some activities.  This gives the opportunity to meet the children who will become their friends, to build relationships with the teachers, to become familiar with the school environment and for parents to get to know each other and ask questions.  

When do we start?
You can attend as soon as your child turns four years old, however some parents find that if they attend these sessions too far out from their starting date it can be a very long wait for the child until the first day of school, so come along when it suits you.  Many parents find it is best to come along a term before their child starts school. 

Where do we go?
Any week you wish to attend just show up in koru hub and join all the children for the story at the orange carpet. As part of a ministry requirement we ask that parents stay on site during these visits.  

New Entrant Parent Information Session

Monday 19 August 2013
2:00pm

For parents of new children in koru hub
Meet us in kowhai - the yellow suite

We will cover things such as:
  • Literacy and Numeracy programme
  • Inquiry, iTime and personal contracts
  • Whanau teachers and team teaching
  • Workshops and how we group children
  • Home work and how you can help
  • School website, blogs and planning site
  • Mathletics and Bug Club
  • How children learn to read and write plus tips and tricks
  • Routines and expectations, signing in, lunch, shoes etc
  • Meet the teachers and other parents
We look forward to seeing you there!

Mike, Lisa, Demelza, Jeanelle and Angela

Friday, July 26, 2013

Thin Cardboard Needed

Could you please bring in any thin cardboard you might have at home or in your recycling for us to use during maths time. 

The cardboard needs to be thin enough for children to cut with ordinary scissors, so things like cereal boxes, tissue boxes etc are ideal. Please - no corrugated card or thick card as we cannot use this.

Drop them off to either Mike or Lisa. Every bit will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Monday, July 1, 2013

Scientists Wanted!

Next term we are focusing on Science as our Inquiry topic and would like to start immersing our students in the 'Science frame of mind' before the holidays.

We would like to invite any parents or friends who are scientists of any kind or whose jobs involve science in some way to come and talk to the kids about what they do. There is no pressure to do a presentation of any kind, but share your science world with the kids and give them an opportunity to ask questions.

If you are free between 9am and 11am - Tues, Weds or Thurs this week (2nd-4th July) or next (9-11th July) please email either Mike - michael@amesbury.school.nz or Demelza - demelza@amesbury.school.nz to let us know if and when you could come in.

Thanks!