Welcome to Term 4!

Welcome back Term 4! I hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday break! The year will be over before we know it!

Art

We will be exploring sculpture this term. We will be using a variety of materials, but clay will be our main medium. As we do not have a kiln we will not be able to keep very many of our creations but I will be sure to put some pictures on our blog so please check it regularly!

Duty

My duty day is Wednesday/Thursday. On Wednesday afternoons the class will be released at 2:50 p.m. They will be either left to play, colour or read in the classroom or sent onto the playground if it is fine enough. You are welcome to collect them at this earlier time but they are not permitted to leave school grounds without their parent or guardian until the bell goes at 3 p.m.

Important dates

Rapunzel Show: October 16^th

Athletics Day: October 23^rd

Postponement day for Athletics: October 24^th

Labour Day: 27^th October

Show Day: 14^th November

End of Term: 17^th December

Library

Due to Room 16 starting up in the Library we will not be making our usual Wednesday afternoon visits to look at books this term. We are looking at other options for this term and there will be books available in the class library but these must stay at school. If you would like information on how to join the Ashburton Library please pop in and I can point you in the right direction.

Performance

We are very lucky to have the Rapunzel visiting us this Thursday the 16^th. The cost for this is $2.

Religious Education

We are fortunate to have Mrs Coulter come for half an hour each Thursday morning for Religious Education. If you do not wish for your child to participate in Religious Education please let me know. If your child has already opted out that will continue for this term. If you have any questions about this please feel free to ask.

Stationary

This is a great time to check your child’s stationary. Please make sure everything is named. Your child needs two sharp pencils, one rubber, one ruler, one glue stick and one pencil sharpener.

Topics for Term 3

Reading – Guided Reading and SRA

Writing – Narratives

P.E. – Run, Jump, Throw and Striking and Fielding

Music – Reading Music and Playing Un-tuned Instruments

Art – Sculpture

Maths – NUMP and Geometry

Topic –Drama

Te Reo Māori –Myths and Legends and Food

Toys and electronics

Please do not allow your child to bring any toys or electronic devices (e.g. tablets) to school. We cannot take responsibility for the safety of these devices, and toys often cause arguments and confusion in the playground. Children have access to laptops and tablets at school.

Uniform

The Hampstead School uniform is compulsory and need to be kept clean and tidy. Please make sure everything your child wears is named. It makes it much easier for things to find their way back their owner (particularly jerseys!) Please make sure the shoes your child wears to school are black with no other colours. If in doubt feel free to come in and check.

Sunhats

In Term 4 it is compulsory for children to wear a sunhat when out in the playground. Please send a sunhat with your child each day. They are welcome to keep one in their desk.

Homework

There will be no Homework for Term 4.

As always, if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask.

Kind regards,

Stacey Park