Room 16 2021

  The children really got into the spirit of Rice Day. They all brought along their own plate and spoon and ate plain rice, just to see what many children have to face around the world each day.

  Welcome to Week 9 March 28, 2021 Hello everyone,  I hope you've had a wonderful weekend.  Last week involved so many exciting events, which our students thoroughly enjoyed. Our swimming sports last Monday was a huge success. It was so great to hear about everyone getting involved and having fun. Thank you to our parent helpers for your support, we couldn't do events like this without you. Also, thank you for encouraging your children to participate in Rice Day. It promoted thoughtful discussion and provided a meaningful opportunity for students to walk in somebody else's shoes for a day.  Well done to those involved with Touch finals and the Pasifika Group performance over the weekend. I look forward to hearing how these events went. If your child was involved, please email any photos for me to share with the rest of the class.  The children's spelling words are on a slideshow under the spelling tab on the Kahikatea Site. They are based around the sounds they are curr

 Every week 4 Middle School children have been going to Ohinemutu to check the catfish nets that have been set in the lake there. We have not caught any catfish yet this year, which is a positive for the lake. We count and return the bycatch, which is usually cockabullies, mosquito fish and goldfish. We have also caught the occasional koura and eel.

  Weekly notices - Week 8 March 21, 2021   Talofa everyone It's hard to believe it's week 8 already.  It's been a busy week with senior camps, St. Josephs Day Mass and activities and of course, the Gala which was a huge success.  Many thanks for the ongoing parent/family support we get for these events and occasions, which make them so successful.  The Gala was a wonderful community event with many past pupils attending to help or connect. Tomorrow is our Swimming Sports at the Aquatic Centre.  The weather looks good and it will be our first time using the renovated pool.  Children will be swimming the width of the pool this year (25m) instead of the length (50m).   School Swimming Sports MONDAY 22nd MARCH Year 3 - 6 Students only. - The swimming sports will be held at the Rotorua Aquatic Centre on Tarewa Road in Rotorua. -  Years 3 – 6 students need to be dropped off at the Aquatic Centre on the day to meet their teacher by 8:45 am. - Swimming sports will finish at approxi

 Week 7 - Term 1 2021   March 14th, 2021    Kamusta Parents and Caregivers It is good to be back at Level 1 with parents able to come into school, please though remember that if your child isn't well to keep them at home. This week is our gala week. School Gala has been set for this Friday, March 19th. A new countdown was issued to children last Friday. Please support this important fundraising event. There will be no sausage sizzle this Friday due to the gala being held. St Joseph's Mass at St Mary's Church - Friday 9am NO swimming this week for Kahikatea. We will be swimmin g a gain in week 8. Our Swimming sports day is on Monday 22nd March for our Kahikatea and Totara teams. We ask that all parents fill out the following form by Wednesday, March 17th. https://www.stmarysrotorua.school.nz/actions/webversion/?message=a10ef16996d31fceb5c489bb8d8847bf&id=530&fn=David&ln School Swimming Sports MONDAY 22nd MARCH Year 3 - 6 Students only. Please read the following

  Week 6 - Term 2 2021   March 7th, 2021    Kia ora Whanau We are over halfway through term one, and Autumn has taken hold with some lovely rain and cooler nights. We are back down to Level 1 now and invite you back into the school, please though remember that if your child isn't well to keep them at home. Last week, we finished off our time with Henk. The students and teachers learned a lot and had fun with him. We will be swimming again this week in preparation for our Swimming sports day on Monday 22nd March for our Kahikatea and Totara teams. We ask that all parents fill out the following form by Wednesday, March 17th. https://www.stmarysrotorua.school.nz/actions/webversion/?message=a10ef16996d31fceb5c489bb8d8847bf&id=530&fn=David&ln   We have been working hard to establish routines with the students over the past few weeks. We still quite a few students that are forgetting to charge their Chromebooks, or bring their hats or headphones, please help to establish thi

Although we haven't officially started our Project-based / Play-based learning for the year in the Kahikatea Middle Team, Room 16 have been doing some construction and science play when the time has permitted.  

Room 16 children have been getting some specialist swimming coaching from Henk over the past 10 days. The children seemed to have all enjoyed these sessions and learned some new techniques to help their swimming