In this post:
- Production Key Reminders
- EOTC in Week 10
- Pool Party
- Uniform Reminder
- Relationships and Sexuality
- Week 10 Overview
Production Reminders
We had our dress rehearsals this week, including one on Thursday afternoon to the whole school. The performance is continuing to look great, and we look forward to sharing it with whānau and friends on Monday and Tuesday evening next week. Key points to note are as follows:
- There will be two performances, Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th of December. Both start at 7pm.
- Entry is by gold coin donation at the door.
- The sound and lighting team will need to be at school for setup by 6.30pm.
- All other students need to be in the hub, in costume and having been fed by 6.40pm.
EOTC in Week 10
Wednesday December 13th: Vic Park Walk
This event involves leaving school by 10am to walk to Victoria Park where we students will take part in some game and activities before returning to school by 3pm. Parts of the walk are quite steep, so good walking shoes (and some fitness) will be required. On Monday we will send out a social story that we will have shared with the students. It would be good to review this at home.
For this trip children will need:
- Sunhat
- Sunscreen
- Backpack
- Water bottle and lunch
- Good walking shoes
- A warm jacket or raincoat
Activewear can also be worn instead of uniform on Wednesday.
Thursday December 14th: Cass Bay Trip
We will leave school by 11am and once at Cass Bay, students can swim, explore, chill, and play in the environment. There will be a guided walk to neighbouring Corsair Bay for those interested. On Monday we will send out a social story that we will have shared with the students. It would be good to review this at home.
For this trip children will need:
- To wear school uniform
- Sunhat
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle and lunch (they can arrange a shared lunch with friends, and this would need to be nut free)
- Togs and towel (best to wear togs under their uniform)
- A warm jacket
- Optional: wetsuit, book, game (non-electronic), drawing book, sunglasses
Phones will be left at school. We will be leaving school at 11am and will be back by 3pm.
Previously this has been at Corsair bay, with a walk to Cass bay. We have switched this around due to water quality advice.
Year 8 Pool Party
We have booked Waltham Pool and two BBQ spots for Wednesday from 4.00 - 6.00pm for our Year 8 pool party. Children are to bring a water bottle (no fizzy drinks), their togs, towel, sunhat, and sunscreen. We will provide the sausages, bread, and sauce alongside various alternate dietary options.
If we are not contacted, we will assume that children are being collected at 6pm. If other arrangements are made, please let the homegroup teacher know.
The cost of entry to the pool is $2, and it is an additional $2 for the hydroslide. A teacher will collect this from students on entry.
Uniform Reminder
For the last full week of school, we would like to remind all students to keep their uniform and senior jackets in pristine condition. Year 8s might like to bring a spare school shirt to have signed by their peers. This is not to be worn. Students also need to provide their own pen for signing.
Relationships and Sexuality
This week, the homegroups have been talking about intimacy and what this means within the context of different relationships (friends, family, romantic). Some groups have discussed consent and what this means. We also have had an activity which has discussed same and different gender relationships. We have also covered some discussion around communication modes and styles. Finally, some groups have also covered the changes that happen at puberty.
As always, if you have any questions please contact the homegroup teacher in the first instance.
Week 10 Overview
Monday 11th - Production performance (7pm)
Monday 12th - Technology, Production performance (7pm)
Wednesday 13th - Victoria Park Walk, Year 8 Pool Party
Thursday 14th - Cass Bay Trip
Friday 15th - Final celebration assembly
