Week 9

Hi all,

What a busy week we've had! The kids had a blast at Tip Top (see above) - I am sure the highlight for many was the icecream at the end. Thanks again to the parents who came along. Without you it wouldn't have been possible.

The New Windsor School Market Day is nearly upon us - 11.30am on September 27th. If you have other kids in the Harakeke Roopu their market is at 9.30am. In Room 19 we have had a production line going with kids working on both stress balls and garden ornaments to sell at the market. It has given them a good taste of what it would be like to be part of a commercial operation. The stress balls have come in handy ;-)

A reminder that Term 3 finishes at 3pm on September 28th and school resumes at 8.55am on October 15th.

Stars of the Week were James Bosman-Gartner for his contributions to class discussions and Sofia Hamid for being a great teacher's helper. The PB4L draw winner was Aniar Sua.

Have a great weekend!

Mr Henderson.

Week 8

Hi all,

Another week has flown by and there are just two weeks left of Term 3. Next week we are going to Tip Top on Wednesday and have class photos on Thursday. Thanks to the parents who have offered their help for the Tip Top trip. Can you please be at school by 10.50am for a departure time of 11am? We should be back at school by 2pm. Children who normally sit in a booster seat need to bring these with them.

A notice went home last week for Athletics Day which is early next term at Mt Smart Stadium. A permission slip and $6 needs to be returned by the end of Term 3. 

A reminder the New Windsor School Market Day is on September 27^th. Room 19’s stall is open from 11.30am-12.30pm – come and buy some ladybug decorations for your garden and a stress ball to unwind J 

Stars of the Week this week are Fine Paongo for his contribution to Tongan Language Week and Minwoo Han for great listening on the mat. The PB4L draw winner was Tegan White.

Have a great weekend.

Mr Henderson.

Week 7

Hi all,

It's been a great week in Room 19. Students enjoyed their time at the Tristar Gymnasium in Mt Roskill. We have finished making our first lot of ladybugs for the Market Day. They are looking great - or "cute", as the kids say. By now you should have the Tip Top notice. Keep returning the permission slips with the $8.

Next week we will make the last of the ladybugs, then start the stress balls. I have changed the way we'll make these as flour will be rather messy if the balloons break. Now, we're making playdough to put inside.

Stars of the Week are Lola Davis and Xavier Hansen-Bae. The winner of the PB4L draw is Levi Abernethy. Congratulations to all the stars.

Have a great weekend.

Mr Henderson.

Week 6

Hi all,

Thanks for all the contributions to our market day stall. Make sure you put it in your diary under September 27th. Our roopu's market is from 11.30am to 12.30pm. Keep the golf balls, wool and balloons coming as we're starting to make our goods next week. Any empty egg cartons would be great too.

It's been another busy old week at New Windsor School with lots of learning. Today the children made cheese toasties with some variations - added onion and pineapple. They are enjoying procedural writing and following instructions to make different meals.

The notice for the Tip Top trip is going home on Monday. This trip is on September 19th.

Stars of the Week were Meirui Chen and Hafsa Saeed. The winner of the PB4L draw was Aryaman Sharma. Congratulations to all of this week's stars.

Have a great weekend!

Mr Henderson.

Week 5

Hi all,

I finished the last Gloss tests this week - assessing what strategies your child uses in solving mathematical problems. There has been a lot of progress across all domains (addition/subtraction, multiplication/division and ratios/proportions). I'd like to acknowledge Mela Shallard and Tegan White in particular for their progress - this week's Stars of the Week. An IKAN test - assessing your child's knowledge in maths - also had pleasing results. The PB4L draw this week was won by Pari Patel.

Children enjoyed making fairy bread this afternoon for procedural writing. Next week cheese toasties are on the menu :-)

Can I please have your child's permission slip and money for Tristar Gymnastics?

Have a great weekend.

Mr Henderson.

Week 4

Hi all,

Thanks for your understanding in our decision to close the school on Wednesday. Striking was the last thing we wanted to do and the decision wasn't made lightly. At the end of the day your child will benefit from a better education system.

It has been a busy week, cramming everything into four days. The Stars of the Week were Reagan Steenkamp for always using his manners and Athena Yao for her enthusiasm in maths. The PB4L draw winner was Abtha Abdul Razack.

Enjoy your weekend.

Mr Henderson.

School closed

Hi all,
There is no school on Wednesday, August 15th as teachers are taking industrial action. School will be closed. Thanks for your support in this matter.
Regards,
Mr Henderson.