We are in full swing pulling together and preparing our learning to share with others at the Oroua Science Expo on Thursday and the Digi Awards, due Friday. Our students have consolidated what they know and some great new skills and knowledge developed
through these learning opportunities. Challenging learning opportunities such as these really do allow for enhanced learning! It is great to see. Thank you to everyone who has supported from home with photos, research etc too!
Students of the week
Junior Room :-
Week 7:- Ryan! for settling in to school really well.
Week 8:- Tyler! for great work and enthusiasm in all areas.
Senior Room
Keep up the great work Travis.
Remember to click on the tabs at the top of our newsletter blog to keep up to date with these. They are updated regularly.
Week 7:- Travis-Excellent reading and really taking responsibility for his learning. Fantastic improvement in soccer.
Week 8:- Stanley- Really thinking about his learning and his next step. Great focus on improving his writing. Stanley always thinks about others and is a leader when working with others. Great to see Stanley!
Quality Work Table!!! :- Literacy Hannah, Maths Ethan, Tom, Huntah,
Handwriting Lacey, Tom, Ashleigh.
Events for your Calendar and Community News
Oroua Science Expo
We will be sharing our learning in science through investigating at our Oroua science expo at Kiwitea school this Thursday. Our students will share their power point / display and many have designed an interactive learning component for students from other schools to learn from too! We also look forward to learning from the science investigations completed by students from the other schools in our Oroua group. This will be reciprocal teaching and learning led by Oroua students. We will need transport for Thursday, so please fill out the attached transport slip and return it to school by Wednesday.
We need to be at Kiwitea School by 9.30, so we therefore need to leave Apiti School about 9ish. The day will finish at 2.00pm when we will then travel back to Apiti. The bus will run in the morning but not in the afternoon, therefore parents need to contact your child' s driver to arrange for drop off or if your child is dropped off at school, you will need to arrange for them to be picked up from school. Children will need to wear their school uniform please, take a good packed lunch and a drink.
Digi Awards
All students should now have bought their photo to school, if not please make sure all photo's are bought to school on removable drives or camera cards urgently. Students are currently finalising their Science Investigations for the mini documentary section. Also the 'In a perfect world ...' advertisements. They will also be creating their Graphic design with a environmental / sustainability theme this week. These will be entered into the digi award competition this Friday. If you are wanting to remind yourselves of the criteria for these, the wiki address is on the front page of our wiki. http://thedigiawards.wikispaces.com/Home These learning tasks will also be a large part of the learning displayed and judged at Lamb and Calf Day.
Lamb and Calf Day
As shown on the google calendar, the date for this is Thursday the 3rd of November.
Students are currently working, at school and for homework, on their indoor exhibits for this event. These are:
- 'How it works' Science and technology investigation.
- Creative digital photograph.
- Graghic design - message about sustainability and looking after our environment.
- 'In a Perfect world ...' Advertisement
- Decorated lampshade and stand.
- Art - A3 picture of your lamb or calf.
Students are currently thinking about the indoor exhibits completed on the morning of Lamb and Calf day. These will be decided and posted on the blog in week 10.
Could all last year cup winners return your cups to school all polished up before this year's Lamb and Calf Day please.
Bon Apiti
We are sorry that there have not been any healthy lunches this term. The reason: we have been focussing on our learning tasks for the digi awards. There will be healthy lunches again next term on a Tuesday and Thursday. We will have homemade pizza and jucies for sale. - By Chevelle on behalf of the Bon Apiti Committee.
Swimming Lessons
Each year at Apiti School, we take the whole school into the Feilding Makino Pool for swimming
lessons. We have developed a plan for our students in conjunction with the National swimming advisers, coaches and the Makino Pool staff, to action a swimming programme which will give the students the best opportunities to learn to swim and water safety. The students have a lesson late morning, have lunch/break and then a second lesson after which they are able to practise what they are learning. Students will be assessed and taught in ability groups. The first lessons start on Friday the 4th of November (day after Lamb and Calf day). The other dates are still to be finalised, but will hopefully be once a week every week for the next four weeks. More information will come home closer to the time.
Celebration for Apiti School! Professional Development
Last Monday both Mary and Nicki were asked to present to the Network Learning Community leaders in the lower North Island. This included schools in both the primary and secondary from Iona to Pukeokahu. Mary also attended on the Tuesday to share our learning further and learn from others. There were many people who were interested in discussing the achievements at our school further.
Network Learning Communities have proved to be the most effective professional development tool for schools to use. Schools operating at a higher level can get together and share their successes, achievements, challenges and learn from one another. This year we have been involved in three Network Learning Communities. We are proud that our Apiti Learning Community has not only asked to be part of these groups but are also asked to present and share what we are achieving and our successes. This reflects the high standard of learning for students at our school. Also the high level of teaching and learning for our teachers. We are always open to new ideas and strategies which help learning. We really are proud of your children and our whole teaching team, who value and drive our ongoing rich learning
opportunities at all times.
Presentation focus: How e-portfolios are used by students at our school to document progress,
achievement and motivation for learning.
Reading through investigating
On Thursday the 22nd of September Travis, Logan, Lacey and Jack did some experiments. We used a bowl, milk, dishwashing liquid and food colouring. When we put the dish washing liquid in the food colouring went away fast as. Then it came back.
We put seven teaspoons of dish washing liquid in a bowl. We put about half a cup of milk in the bowl and mixed it together. We noticed how the liquid moved and changed.
By Jack
Learning how glass works
On Tuesday the 30th of August, 2011, we had a man called Ben come and teach us about glass.
Glass is made using three special ingredients; sand, silica and soda. Lime helps glass stay like rock and not dissolve in the rain. He even bought a glass buoy.
There is a special tool called a blow pipe that is used to stretch out the glass.
By Stanley
Oroua vs North Street Netball
On Friday we drove to North Street to play a game of netball. We got into our positions and the starting whistle blew. “WD … WA! Here!” The commotion started. Round and round … tick tick went the clock. The pressure was on. The ball moved down the court amongst yelling and passing. We had a chance; a wonderful chance. Finally one goal!! We had such a big score to catch up! Plonk … Poppy had got an intercept in the air. She flew like a bird flying away. - By Hannah
Rugby
The whistle blew! Dropkick! It was the start! Wow that was high! Boof! North Street has it. First tackle made and …knocked on! Oh my goodness, I can’t even hold onto the ball. Crouch, touch, pause, engage! Yeah! First scrum … the ball was loose … The whistle blew. “Try,” said the referee. - By Huntah
Kieran booted the ball down the field like the ball was a balloon. I sprinted up the field following Daniel’s step. I was hoping the ball wasn’t going to go out as it was trailing ever so slightly to the right. Finally it landed bouncing to the left. I was now running past Caleb and the North St School centre had the ball clasped in his sweaty hands. We were cheek to cheek as I lassoed my arms around his waist and slammed him to the ground. Suddenly I got bowled over by Caleb blowing over. End score 19-42 to North St. - By Tom.
Missing Jersey
Jersey number 13 has not been returned to school as yet. Please check your child's draws to see if it hasn't been inadvertently put away.
Oroua Soccer
Thank you to all those parents who supported their children and provided transport to the Oroua soccer tournament last Friday. The day was fabulous with the weather being beautiful and with some great soccer being played and teamwork developed with Jock commenting on their good ability and good attitude. A huge thank you to Jock for coaching and Neil and Caleb for refereeing on the day.
Capital E
Thanks to those who took transport to the Capital E production at the Regent. These learning experiences help provide our students with a wide and varied education. The show “Hear to See" used amazing sound and light techniques which fit in with our digital IT focus showing students what can be done. It was great to see the renovations at Te Manawa, and all students enjoyed the Kids Zone and this too supported their learning in How it Works.
Potatoes
We only have a few bags of potatoes left - only $7.00 a bag!!! We hope to get more next term. Thanks to the Corbett brothers. See Ethan G. - The Herbalists
Muffins for the Blind
This week I will be making chocolate chip muffins for Blind Week. These will cost $1.00 each. The money will be sent to the Blind Foundation. - By Ethan C
Help us get free storybooks for our school
If you’re a Telecom customer, you can turn your bill into a storybook for our school. All you have to do is switch to online billing by 24 November 2011 at telecom.co.nz/billstostorybooks, and choose our school to receive a storybook. There are 10,000 storybooks to be given away, so the more of you who choose our school, the more books we’ll receive!
If you’re a Telecom customer, you can turn your bill into a storybook for our school. All you have to do is switch to online billing by 24 November 2011 at telecom.co.nz/billstostorybooks, and choose our school to receive a storybook. There are 10,000 storybooks to be given away, so the more of you who choose our school, the more books we’ll receive!
Board of Trustees Meeting
A reminder that there is a board meeting tonight (Monday the 26th), starting at 7.00pm in the staff room. Please view the Agenda by clicking on the Board of Trustee tab at the top of our newsletter blog. All members of the public are welcome to attend.
Thank You
A huge thank you to Carol for the wonderful big bundle of daffodils recently donated to the school. They brightened up the staff room and entrance way beautifully and were admired by staff, students and visitors to the school.
As this is the last newsletter for term 3, we would like to wish you all a happy and safe holiday period and hope to see you all back here on Monday the 25th of October at 9a.m.
Regards, Mary, Nicki, Mary B, Pat and Chris.
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Science Expo Transport
I am able / unable to provide transport to Kiwitea this Thursday for my child/ren, plus
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