Kia ora koutou. Welcome to Term 2! 

This is an eleven week term. I hope that you have all had a relaxing break and were able to spend quality time enjoying a little bit of sunshine with family as well as friends. 

At regular syndicate assemblies HEART certificates are awarded.

The Term 2 Plan

The ANZACs and the Gallipoli Campaign will be the focus in weeks one and two.

Mathematics: We will be learning number structure and operations and measurement.

Writing: Writing to inform will be the focus. Developing handwriting and keyboarding skills will continue.

Spelling: A comprehensive spelling program is ongoing.

Reading: The texts will explore the Gallipoli Campaign and link to our current science inquiry. 

Inquiry: The two inquiry topics this term are, Forces and Motion and then Energy.

Health and Physical Education: The main sports will be soccer, softball, touch rugby and a Traditional

Maaori game called Kii o Rahi. The students going to Sports Camp will be developing the necessary

skills for their competition.

ICT: Activities that develop skills using Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms and a range of apps that

will enhance the students learning within our classroom programmes. 

Te Reo: The students are currently learning about local legends and vocabulary related to our Science Inquiry.

Key Dates for Term 2

Key Dates for Term 2

● Week 2 - ANZAC Day (Public Holiday)

● Week 2 - HGHS visit to school

● Week 3 - PTA Mad Hair Day

● Week 5 - Full school assembly

● Week 5 - Year 7/8 immunisations

● Week 6 - Student Council (NYLD/Looking to Lead 1⁄2 day)

● Week 7 - King’s Birthday

● Week 8 - Sports Camp

● Week 9 - Tough Guy/Gal

● Week 10 - Disco evening

● Week 11 - Kapa Haka performance, Full school assembly

You can contact me at:   rtrafford@terapa.school.nz