The integrated learning focus for term 3 was 'Safety through Creativity'. Creativity has been our overall focus for 2013 and we have woven this through all learning areas. We have included a wide range of opportunities for learning in Safety; Police Education Programme, First Aid, Kia Kaha, Cyber Safety, Life Education. Students demonstrated their learning using a range of creative mediums. These are also showcased to a wider audience through events such as the digi awards, lamb and calf day and the Feilding and District Art Society exhibition.The students were more confident this year when using ICT as a medium to demonstrate their learning; graphic design, photo and photo essay. All students focused on the criteria for the entries and many were eagerly watching the site to see if they were selected for the finals! We are very proud of our achievements in Information and Communication technology, and are well known as being a lead school in this area.
Celebrating Our Successes
Reading - Derek is reading well on Blue 1, non fiction. Lauren is now on Blue 3. Logan and Johnny moved on to Green 1 today. Sarah and Ryan are now on Green 1. Danni on Orange 3. Brianna and Chloe are reading well on Junior Journals. Tyler and Alex are on Part 1 Journals and are developing great written comprehension.
Digi Awards Finalists
Well the list of finalists is out and we really can be proud of all of our students.
Apiti School finalists:
Photo essay: Sarah McCarroll, "A Calf is born", Ben Beard, "Recovery Position"
Graphic design: Lauren Gillespie, "I am learning to read", Tyler Digby, "Be Safe"
The awards evening for the finalists will be on Monday the 12th of November starting at 6.30pm at the Regent Theatre on Broadway in Palmerston North. The MC for the evening is Andrew Jamieson (AJ). Entry is free for all finalists, Mary will distribute these once we receive them. The supreme award winner will win an iPod Touch for their school.
Reading Eggs
After our 1 month trial, our students believe that 'Reading Eggs' is a worthwhile interactive learning site. We have therefore registered and paid for an account for each student. Please encourage your children to use this tool at home as it is a motivating site to improve reading skills. Your child has their password and log in details. Please ask Mary if you would also like a copy.
Targa Rally
Days like this really do take a lot of team work and once again we showed what a great school and rural community we have. Many people offered to do their little bit to make this a success - special thanks to Jan Holdaway, Wendy B, Tania, Maryann and Vic for marshalling on the roads.
All students watched some of the cars as they tooted and waved on their way past the end of Bryce St and some students helped marshalling and watched part of the race. The students account will be $300 richer from this. Thanks especially to Jock who facilitated planning. As you can see below it motivated some expressive writing.
Senior Room Targa Rally Stories
As the Ferrari crept closer, the noise got louder. Black, yellow, red, the colour of expensive cars. The flock of rich people zoom past and they leave us some dust. I would maybe want a career of driving Ferraris. What courage they have to drive their flash car in a mucky, dirty Targa race. - Hannah.
As the first race car burned around the corner, I knew the next car would be in sight soon. The next car is finally at the 'time station.' When I saw Cole walk past, I was going out for the first race, I yelled out to Cole, then we had a little chat, then the time had come - the third car was right behind the second car. The second car and third car got their magnificently fast time and then parked up beside where we were standing. - Stanley.
As I get around the corner, the cars were zooming past. The sound was so loud. It was like Lions roaring. Everyone was cheering for all the flash cars. We waved to the cars and they waved back, it was really fun. - Lacey.
They were all flash cars, but my favourite was the little red and black car, it had lots of space because it was wide with a low roof. - Travis.
I jumped with excitement as the first car raced past the finish line. The 2nd car was just coming around the corner. "Johnny can you stop eating all the lollies please," Hannah yelled as Johnny scoffed two lollies down his mouth. - Brooke.
Wow! this guy sounds like he is going hard! crash! boom! aahh! "Mum, someone has had a crash! We have to go and help them" I exclaimed. We all race over to the bridge but then realise its too dangerous. We call out to see if they are alright, but they just keep on shouting. I guess they have to wait to the end of the race. - Cole.
We were cheering for them as they went past. They waved at us as we wave to them when they went past. they went past my house fast. It was fun watching them race past. - Pixel.
My ears filled with cheering and honking. we waved and cheered as the cars went by. I jumped with excitement looking at the cars. Everyone who went past waved even the people who weren't in the race! as they drifted by. - Charlotte.
"Fast! fast! fast!" I yelled, as the fastest car I saw went past. "Stop, stop! your helmet is on top of your nice car." "Thanks" the car driver said. "Your tyres are hot." - Ben
Reminders:
- Lamb and Calf Day is this Thursday the 1st of November.
- Our first swimming lesson is this Friday and will continue for 5 weeks. Please see the dates on the google calendar. Many thanks to parents who have offered to take transport. These lessons will be partly subsidised by the Board. We will leave school at 11.00am. The bus will only run in the mornings on all swimming days.
BEARD :- Tom, Ben and Alex (Home)
BETHWAITE :- Cole and Logan.
BOWMAR :- Cailee and Brianna.
CLARKE :- Travis and Derek.
DIGBY :- Huntah and Tyler.
CUMING :- Brooke, Johnny, Charlotte and Hannah.
FIELDER :- Tom, Ben and Alex (In).
McCARROLL :- David and Sarah.
MARTIN :- Stanley, Jack, Danni and Lauren.
VICKERS :- Lacey, Pixel, Chloe and Franklin.
If these arrangements change, please let Mary know.
- Tennis Enrichment continues each Monday, with Kurt, for those who have registered. The cost of these, when divided between students, is $60 / child for 7 lessons.
- Waituna West Social - Friday 2nd November at the Waituna West School Hall from 6.00 to 9.00p.m. All ages welcome. Dress up as your favourite movie star. Sausages ($1.50), fizzy ($1.50) and yummy chocolate treats (50c) are available. $2.00 entry fee.
Oroua Junior Large Ball Day - Thursday 8th November
This event is happening on Thursday the 8th of November at Kiwitea School. This is for the Junior room students - Year 1 to Year 3. We will need transport to and from Kiwitea School, so please let Mary know if you are able to help. We will need to leave Apiti School by 9.00a.m. and will return soon after 2.00pm in time for the bus run. Sausages will be for sale at lunch time $2.50 each.
Lamb and Calf Day - Thursday 1st November
Thank you to all those who have returned their trophies all nice an shiny, those who still need to return theirs, please do so well before Thursday. Please have your lamb or calf tied up at school before 1.00pm as that is when the judging of the lambs and calves start. Don't forget that we have a best dressed competition and a drinking competition for the animals after the more serious section, so remember to bring along their costumes and their drink bottles. We welcome all members of the community, family, friends, neighbours and relations to school for this day and would love to see you here. This day will run wet or fine.
Please refer to newsletter 15/10/12 for all details.
A reminder please, that the ASSA committee would like all families and friends to come down at 12.00 for a shared lunch before the lamb and calf section starts. Please bring a savoury dish eg cold meat/ a salad / vege dish and a sweet dish (finger food) to share. The school will provide sausages. Please also remember that we are running a grocery raffle on the day, so could each family please provide 3 non-perishable items to contribute to this raffle. These items can be dropped into the school staff room any time before Thursday, thank you!
Hope to see you all on Thursday.
