Welcome to an exciting and adventurous Term 4 in the Year 7 & 8 Syndicate.
A summary of our learning plan for Term Four is outlined below
Reading
The reading focus will be linked to our Motutapu Island Camp and also our Inquiry for the term. We will look at Critical thinking ( identifying bias, fact, opinion, perspective, relevance, validity) and Evaluation . Students will learn how to make informed decisions about different topics using their texts.
INQUIRY
Through the curriculum subject of Social Science.
Our main focus for this term will be The Human Impact on our Environment. We will also be exploring career pathways linked to protecting our amazing natural environment here in New Zealand.
Maori
Incorporating daily te reo Maori into the classroom. Teaching of te reo, tikanga and history throughout the term.
P.E. and Health
We will be preparing for Athletics Day which is in Week 5. We will focus on techniques for shot put, sprints, discus, long jump and high jump. Towards the end of the term we will be starting our summer swimming programme, focusing on survival skills.
MATHEMATICS
Classes will be streamed and students in Room 17 will work on the PR1ME mathematics programme with other classes working from the Connecting the Strands resource.
WRITING
Students will be working on Explanation & Essay writing skills, developing paragraphs and supporting evidence. We will also look at some Narrative & Poetry Writing.
GRAMMAR
We will be developing our knowledge of spelling patterns, word origins, sentence structures and new vocabulary. We will also be focusing on proofreading & editing skills.
On a Thursday you will be split into year groups to attend Tech Art and Science/Music/Spanish lessons here at Te Rapa.
The Year 8's will leave at 11.50am and return to Te Rapa at 2.50pm
Camp - Motutapu Island - Term 4 19-23rd October 2020
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Parent/Teacher Contact
You are welcome to contact me through email nallen@terapa.school.nz or phone message. If you would like to visit you are welcome to drop in before or after school (Wednesday - Friday) .However, I would advise you to make an appointment for lengthy queries.
Key Dates for Term 4
Week 1
Preparation for Senior Camp
Week 2
Senior Camp - Motutapu Island
Week 3 Monday 26th October: Labour Day
Looking to Lead (Student Councillors 9am - 12:40pm) Week 4
Arts Performance: The Minstrel
Week 5
Wednesday 11th November: Yr 7/8 Senior Athletics Day
Friday : Full school Assembly
Week 6
Looking to Lead (Student Councillors - Time to be confirmed)
Formal Dance Lessons begin
Swimming Instruction may start this week (weather dependent)
Week 7
Wednesday 25th November :WFPS Athletics Day
Week 8
Tuesday 1st December - : Rainbows End for Student Councillors
Week 9
Wednesday 9th December - : Big Day Out/In
Friday: Full School Assembly
Week 10
Monday 14th December -: Year 8 Leavers’ Dinner
Wednesday 16th December - : School Prize Giving
Friday 18th December - : School finishes @ 12pm
