Kia ora koutou,

Welcome back to what promises to be a busy and exciting final term of the year!

I hope everyone enjoyed a well-deserved break and had the opportunity to recharge after our fantastic school camp to Motutapu Island. Camp was a huge success, with our tauira stepping outside their comfort zones, embracing new challenges and demonstrating resilience, teamwork and determination. It was particularly rewarding to see the encouragement, friendships and support shown throughout the week.

What's Happening in Our Learning?

This term, our Inquiry focus shifts to Social Sciences, where we will explore democracy and the importance of having a voice in shaping the society we live in. Using the recent elections as a starting point, tauira will investigate how democratic systems work, why voting matters and how individuals and communities can influence decisions that affect them.

Our regular technology rotations will continue, both at school and at Te Au o Tamatea, providing opportunities for tauira to develop practical skills, creativity and problem-solving abilities.

Physical Education – Athletics

Our Physical Education focus this term is Athletics, as we prepare for our upcoming Athletics Day at Porritt Stadium.

Tauira will participate in a range of track and field events, including:

We will be developing technique, confidence and personal fitness while encouraging everyone to challenge themselves and give each event their best effort.

Please ensure tauira come to school wearing appropriate footwear and clothing suitable for physical activity. As the weather warms up, we also hope to include swimming opportunities throughout the term.

Looking Ahead – End-of-Year Celebrations

There is plenty to look forward to as we approach the end of the school year!

Our much-anticipated Big Day In will provide an opportunity for tauira to celebrate their hard work and achievements throughout the year.

For our Year 8 tauira, this term is particularly special as they prepare to farewell primary school and take their next steps into secondary education. We will be introducing social dancing in preparation for their Year 8 Leavers' Dinner, an occasion to celebrate their friendships, achievements and the memories they have created.

Finishing the Year Strong

As we enter our final term together, I encourage all tauira to remain focused, maintain positive attitudes and continue demonstrating our HEART values. While there are plenty of exciting events ahead, our learning remains a priority, and we want everyone to finish the year feeling proud of their progress and achievements.

Thank you, whānau, for your continued support. I look forward to another fantastic term of learning, growth and celebration!

Ngā mihi nui,

Room 20