Kia ora koutou. Welcome to Term 3! 

This is a 10-week term, and I hope you all had a relaxing holiday with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the break and spend quality time with family and friends.

We have an exciting term ahead, with plenty of engaging learning experiences. One of the highlights will be our Motutapu Island Camp 🌴, which takes place in the final week of the term. Camp is always a memorable experience, giving students the chance to challenge themselves, build friendships, and enjoy the outdoors.

Further down this page, you'll find a video I filmed a few years ago of the camp expereince.

At regular syndicate assemblies HEART certificates are awarded.

The Term 3 Plan

Mathematics: This term, students will develop their understanding of fractions, decimals, and percentages, learning how these concepts are connected and how to apply them to solve problems. They will also explore the order of operations and strengthen their understanding of Geometry through a range of engaging activities. 

Writing: This term, our writing focus will be persuasive writing, with students learning how to develop strong arguments and support their opinions with convincing reasons and evidence. We will also continue to build handwriting and keyboarding skills to help students communicate their ideas clearly and efficiently. 

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