This Week:
Writing:
Most of the children have made a great start to their 'Tale with a Twist' writing. During Wednesday and Thursday they will have a 15 min workshop and 60 mins of writing. By the end of Thursday their writing should be finished. Please ask your child to show you their writing and encourage them to work at home, if needed, to meet the deadline.Next Week:
Athletic Sports:
At the moment the long range forecast is looking good for our sports day next Monday, Oct 31st. A reminder that we stay at Beckenham all day for this event.Big Day Out:
On Thursday Nov 3rd we are off to the city for the day. The children will be rotating around three activities in their home-groups: Medal Art at the museum, Quake City and the botanical gardens. We will send out a message with more specific details early next week. At this stage we are looking for two parents to accompany each home-group. Please fill in this form if you can help. We will be leaving from Beckenham at 9am and will return by 3pm.Maths home-learning:
Due in on Friday Nov 4th.Future Events:
We will send home a paper planner for your fridge with these dates.Wednesday November 9: Zone athletics at Hansen Park
Thursday November 10: Rapaki Marae trip - all day
Wednesday November 16: Summer tournament for slow pitch and kiwi tag teams
Thursday November 17: Year 7 doing 'People Savers' first aid course at school
Thursday December 1: Year 8 doing 'People Savers' first aid course at school
Friday December 2: Top Team competition at Beckenham in the afternoon (parent help required)
Monday December 5: 'A very Kauri Christmas' matinee performance for school
Tuesday December 6: 'A very Kauri Christmas' evening performance at 7pm. All children involved.
Wednesday December 7: Canterbury athletics
Friday December 9: Walk from school to Victoria Park - all day (parent help required)
Monday December 12: Year 8 pool and pizza part at Tracy's from 4-6pm
Tuesday December 13: Corsair Bay trip - from 10:30 - 3:00 (parent help required)
Thursday December 15: Leavers' assembly and lunch. Year 8 may arrive at Beckenham at 10:30am. Year 8 finish school for the year after the shared lunch.
Friday December 16: Last day for Year 1- 7, finishing at 12:30