Apple Juice Yum!

The vowel sounds can be the most difficult to master - which is why we work so hard to give the sounds as many word associations as possible. The tauira of Waitī enjoyed the making of carrot juice last week so much that it seemed logical to make apple juice this week! We found that the apples contained a lot more juice than carrots. Tino reka anō!

Swimming at Waikanae Pools

It is an Ōtaki School tradition to go as a school to Waikanae Pools for the day, to celebrate the beginning of a new school year. We were lucky to have a bright and sunny day for our trip this year.
The tamariki were able to swim the whole day with a short break for lunch in between. There were some very tired faces on the bus ride home. Everybody slept well that night!!

Carrots!!!!

It has been a busy first week at school for Waitī. We have welcomed back the students from last year as well as some new students to our kura for 2020! Our letter focus for this week, amongst all the busyness, was 'c'. A lot of things around us start with this sound...including carrots! On a hot sunny day we all enjoyed sipping our freshly made carrot juice! Tino reka!

Next week our letter focus is 'a'. I wonder what we could juice that starts with that sound......

Nau mai haere mai e te whānau!

Nau mai haere mai ki Waiti 2020! 

The summer has flown past! I hope you and your whānau have had a lovely break together! It is still so hot - we will be swimming every day. We will be teaching swimming skills to students as part of our Physical Education program. Please ensure your child brings their togs to school every day. Thank you!

Thank you to those who have organised stationary for your child already. It really helps settle students into our class routines quickly. Stationary can be put on your school account - please talk to Aroha in the office for help with this. 

Just a reminder that we promote healthy eating at Ōtaki School. Please no lollies or sugary drinks in lunch boxes. Sandwiches are absolutely the best thing to keep tamariki going throughout a long school day. I sit with my students while they eat lunch and encourage them to eat their sandwiches first. Thanks to our school supporters, we have available muesli bars, nut mix and fruit, which is  available to all students (they don’t have to ask for it, it is in a basket in our room all the time) as well as milk daily. A sandwich is the best way to keep their energy levels up. Thank you for your support in this!

I am really looking to being back in the classroom. Getting to know the new students and working away with returning students. Please - if you have any concerns about your child do not hesitate to contact me. You will have received a text from me by now (if you haven’t please send a note along and let me know!) so you have my number should you need it. I am also available in person before and after school. I look forward to seeing you all soon! 

Ngā mihi

Nicky

Coming up this term….

Swimming program daily.

Waitangi Day February 6th - school closed.

School Picnic at Waikanae Pools Monday 10th February.

Meeting your teachers - beginning of the year interviews.

Athletics