Kia ora whānau,

Ned Show: We have a show coming to perform for us this Friday. This is a show about resiliency. The show is free for us, because another school bought yo-yo's at the show. We will be selling them as well to ensure another school gets to see it. The yo-yo's are $16-$25.

https://hail.to/ashburton-borough-schools/publication/SXRar1a/article/AuuCCyT

Library: Just a reminder our library day is Friday where students can get 2-3 books out. Please bring any overdue books back.

News Days: We have a specific topic or focus each week. Our goals for News this term are to be organised, prepared, and confident speakers. We will be encouraging students to think about what they want to say before their news day, stay on topic, and share their ideas clearly with the class. It is great to see the preparedness of students so far. 

For the following weeks we will have a focus of:
Week 2 - What is something you would like a lifetime supply of, and why?
Week 3 - Would you rather be able to fly or breathe underwater? Give two reasons why.
Week 4 - What is the best gift you have ever received?

Have a great week!

Ngā mihi,

Amy

amy.wederell@ashborough.school.nz 

Upcoming dates:

31 July - NED show
18 August - Junior Assembly - Kōwhai - 2.30pm
24 August - Teacher Only Day
21 September - Junior Assembly - Mapou - 2.30pm

Whārangi – Term 3, Week 2
Kia ora whānau,

Students have settled back into classroom routines quickly and have enjoyed beginning our new learning for the term.

Reading
Next week, students will begin bringing home reading books matched to their individual reading level. The books sent home will be different from the texts we read together in class. This gives students a greater variety of reading experiences while keeping home reading fresh and engaging.

Even 10–15 minutes of reading each evening makes a big difference to building fluency, confidence and comprehension.

Maths
Our Maths focus for the first few weeks of the term is Geometry alongside our daily Number Maintenance.

As part of our class novel, The Wild Robot, students have been exploring 3D shapes by designing and building shelters for Roz, identifying the 3D objects used and describing their faces, edges and vertices. This has been a fun way to connect mathematics with our reading while encouraging creativity and problem-solving.

Students are also continuing to practise their basic facts, including times tables, division facts and mental maths strategies every day.

Writing
Our writing focus this week is presentation and taking pride in our work. Students are learning that neat presentation helps communicate ideas clearly and shows care and effort in everything they produce.

NED Show – This Friday
On Friday we will be watching the NED Show, an engaging performance that teaches students about resilience and making positive choices.

NED stands for:

Never give up
Encourage others
Do your best
One of the unique things about the NED Show is that it is provided free of charge to schools through the sale of yo-yos. Another school purchased yo-yos, which paid for our performance. Our school will also have yo-yos available to purchase after the show, helping another school receive the programme in the future.

Yo-yos are available for $16–$25, and purchasing one is completely optional.

Ngā mihi,

Anna Davies

Kia ora,

Ned Show: We have a show coming to perform for us on Friday. This is a show about resiliency. The show is free for us, because another school bought yo-yo's at the show. We will be selling them as well to ensure another school gets to see it. The yo-yo's are $16-$25. See the school newsletter for more information.

https://hail.to/ashburton-borough-schools/publication/SXRar1a/article/AuuCCyT

Oral reporting: Begins this week for the term. 

Library: Just a reminder our library day is Friday where students can get 2-3 books out. Please bring any overdue books back.

Production: Manuka are creating lion masks and are currently reading through scene 2 of the script. There will be trials for the main parts this week! 

Ngā Mihi

Jason

Upcoming dates:
31st July- NED show

21st August - Winter Tournament 
24th August- Teacher Only Day

2 - 4th September - Year 6 Camp at Living Springs 

Kia ora everyone,

Ned Show: We have a show coming to perform for us on Friday. This is a show about resiliency. The show is free for us, because another school bought yo-yo's at the show. We will be selling them as well to ensure another school gets to see it. The yo-yo's are $16-$25. See the school newsletter for more information.

https://hail.to/ashburton-borough-schools/publication/SXRar1a/article/AuuCCyT

Library: Just a reminder our library day is Friday where students can get 2-3 books out. Please bring any overdue books back.

Have a great week!

Ngā Mihi

Eirinn

eirinn.maclean@ashborough.school.nz

Upcoming dates:
31st July- NED show
18th August- Junior Assembly
24th August- Teacher Only Day

Morena,

Ned Show: We have a show coming to perform for us on Friday. This is a show about resiliency. The show is free for us, because another school bought yo-yo's at the show. We will be selling them as well to ensure another school gets to see it. The yo-yo's are $16-$25. See the school newsletter for more information.

https://hail.to/ashburton-borough-schools/publication/SXRar1a/article/AuuCCyT

Three Little Pigs - If you have any copies of the Three Little Pigs at home, Rimu would love to borrow this for a while. It could even be any of the alternate versions of the story. Thanks.

Rimu Reporters/News Days:

We have a specific topic or focus each week as below. Students are encouraged to be giving details about their choices.

Week 2 - Would you rather be able to fly or breathe underwater? Give at least two reasons.

Week 3 - Would you rather live in a treehouse or boat? Give at least two reasons.

Week 4 - What you like to do at home

Week 5 - Superhero - Draw a picture of you as a superhero. What would your name be? What would your super power be?

Week 6 - What job would you like to do when you are older?

Week 7 - An after-school activity that you do eg swimming, gymnastics, rugby or share about what you would like to do as an after-school activity 

Week 8 - Something that is red

Week 9 - Your favourite food

Week 10 - Mystery Eggs 

Monday - Blaine, Cassie, Cole, Shivansh

Tuesday - Emily, Ioana, Irihapeti-Paranihi, Isla

Wednesday - Keziah, Lincoln, Lydia, Shanaya

Thursday - Nathan, O’Katalina, Phineas, Pierson

Friday - Sameeha, Sione, Azielle, Ayva

If you have any questions or concerns, please make contact via email rebekah.clement@ashborough.school.nz

Ngā mihi,
Rebekah

Upcoming dates:

31 July - NED show

18 August - Junior Assembly - Kowhai - 2.30pm

24 August - Teacher Only Day

21 September - Junior Assembly - Mapou - 2.30pm