PhDs
PhDs’ Newsletter Term 2 2010
Welcome back to Term 2!
Hopefully the weather will hold for a little longer and we can continue to enjoy the sun! We have another busy term planned, including an Art Auction in Week 9 – something which has not happened for several years, so it is an exciting thing for us to be doing. Further details about this will follow. Prior to the auction, we will be having an Art Intensive Week in order to complete and frame each piece of Art.
English:
The English groups will remain as in Term 1 for this term although we will regroup after Mid Year testing, where appropriate, ready for Term 3.
Maths:
Our topics this term will be Multiplication and Division (continuing from last term), Fractions, Decimals and Money and Geometry. The groups will initially be the same as the end of last term.
COT:
Our topic for this term is “Why on Earth do we live where we do?”
We will be looking at why people move to and from New Zealand and the impact the various cultures in New Zealand have on our lives. We will also be looking at how people used to live compared to now. We plan on having a Cultural Lunch where students are encouraged to bring traditional dishes to share. We will send home more details nearer the time.
Mid Year Testing:
Mid Year testing will take place later this term.
Spelling Tests:
These will be on the following Day 6 dates:
Friday May 6th
Wednesday 2 nd June
Wednesday 30 th June
School Photos
These will be on Monday 14 th June
Homework:
This will continue to be Basic Facts learning, daily reading and Spelling word learning. There will be occasional other tasks, generally related to COT, at times. We appreciate your continuing support with this learning.
Trip:
As part of our COT study this term we are planning at trip to Auckland Museum. Further details will follow when confirmed.
Uniform:
Shoes are compulsory while outside during Terms 2 and 3. Please ensure your child wears black shoes to and from school each day. Sunhats are not compulsory this term although can still be worn on sunny days.
If you wish to contact any of us, we are available by phone and email. Please bear in mind we are busy before school and may not be available at that time. We are more than happy to make an appointment to see you at a less busy time.
Regards
Clare James clare.james@chelsea.school.nz
Marley Parangi marley.parangi@chelsea.school.nz
Tim Christie tim.christie@chelsea.school.nz
Meg Brooks meg.brooks@chelsea.school.nz
