Term 3 has taken off!

Wow Team 3  - so much is happening at the moment that I have turned into a whirling dervish (a what??) and haven't had any time to update our blog. Soon though.....photos, news, brainteasers, website links so KEEP CHECKING IN!
Good luck to everyone competing at the Zones on Monday. Fingers crossed for fine weather. Remember to bring your gear. Check in with your class teacher if you are not sure what to bring.
Parents 
 - if  you have offered to help at the Zones, check your child's bag on Wednesday for the information pack. Children in the Zones must be at school for a roll check at 9am.
- Year 6 parents check for a really important  Arthur's Pass camp newsletter on Wednesday too.

Mrs Thomas

More news from Redcliffs-by-the-Sea

Remember to keep checking this site for updates! Tell people about it. Photos to come!
Last week:

• Winter Sport went really well on Friday afternoon  - we will do it each Friday that we are at Sumner. People need to bring their gear though! This term it is about practising- next term we will be more competitive leading into the Winter Zones tournament.
• Court Theatre workshops were amazing. Everyone had a lot of fun practising new improv games. The actors are coming back this week to do a follow up.
• Room 4 had a very cool bake-off as part of their descriptions project that they are doing with Mrs Mac. The food was delicious and there was such a variety. They had to taste a variety of food and describe it using all their senses! Check out the blog tomorrow for photos.
• Team 2 walked to Van Asch Deaf School as part of our evacuation practice in case of a tsunami warning. It was ironic that the very next day there was a warning that was quickly cancelled before everyone got to school!

This week:

• We now know that we are staying at Sumner into Term 3 while our Redcliffs site is safety assessed. This means a few more changes. Room 6 are going to have a classroom made for them in the foyer of the new hall. This is to give the Year 6 classes their own space. Sharing the library has worked really well but more space will be lovely. We are hoping the move can happen this Friday
• Room 4 and 6 are looking forward to their trip to Oxford Area School on Tuesday. They are busy planning activities for us and we hope to maintain links with them for the rest of the year. They need to bring a jacket and a good sized lunch and something quiet to entertain them on the bus trip.
• More Court Theatre action on Wednesday. We have some talented actors in Team 2!
• Winter Sport with Sumner on Friday - bring a change of clothes as you won't be able to play in pyjamas! Some people couldn't take part on Friday because they had forgotten mouthguards and shinpads. Rugby and soccer boots are a good idea too
• Friday is the last day of the term. What a term we have had - what a stunning bunch of children we have in Team 2. We are so proud of you all.

Mrs Thomas, Mr Paxie, Miss Murphy, Miss Mauchline

Welcome to Maori Language Week - Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori

How are YOU doing?

Some reminders

Remember to :

• have a raincoat at school
• keep practising Mathletics
• keep doing your spelling, reading logs and fast facts at home
• bring RED Challenge folders to school on Friday - the reward day will happen early next term now - have you looked at the Year 6 Cantamath challenges?  They could be a great holiday project
• bring anything to school that will help with your mammal projects

Winter at Redcliffs-by-the-Sea

Team 2 are looking very settled in their new class spaces!
With the latest winter blast we are asking that all children have a raincoat, a polar fleece, a hat and gloves at school every day. We hope we do not have to go through another evacuation but, if we do, those items of clothing will be absolutely essential. As we have all learned, it pays to be prepared.
Thank you everyone for your fantastic support!

Caught in the Act!

These terrific Team 2 children received Caught in the Act certificates at our Team 2 assembly last Friday:
Room 4: Taygen Salt; Robb Eastman-Densem
Room 5: Joe Hoole; Julia Coppens
Room 6: Matt Simpson; Olivia Hunter
Room 7: Niamh McCormick; Tim Gostomski
Congratulations! In a week where everyone went the extra distance to adjust to new conditions you really stood out.