Life Education - Building Relationships - Information on the Keeping us Safe Programme

 On Tuesday we attended the Life Education Bus and met with Katie and Harold.

We talked a lot about whether we are reactive = Red, yellow or Blue zone or responsive.

We looked at what the following terms meant:

Rude - is when you react inappropriately (like a burp) or say something that is disrespectful but unintentional.

Mean - You intentionally hurt someone with your behaviour. Like someone telling you 'you are ugly' this is one-off.

Bully - When you are trying to gain power, by making others feel bad with repeated behaviour. Cyberbullying, emotional bullying is what we see at school and on the internet.

Assault - Is when you use violence this can be one-off or bulling. Assault isn't ok.

From Mrs.Cato

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Kia ora koutou. I would like to acknowledge St Mary’s school for their ongoing commitment to delivering the Keeping Ourselves Safe (KOS) programme. KOS is a personal safety programme that teaches students vital interpersonal skills in different situations. You can find out about the programme at: https://www.police.govt.nz/advice-services/personal-community-safety/school-portal/resources/successful-relationships/kos

Class Photo

 Today we got a sneak peek of the class photo, more info to come soon on ordering.

DNA - Open Day

 

Welcome to Room 12

 

Feb. 3 2020

Welcome to Room 12, 

I am so excited to be part of the Kahikatea team again this year. 

I would describe my class as an active class. I like to build strong relationships based on a teamwork frame where children follow the golden rules which allow them the opportunity to thrive.

My classroom door is open from 8:30am and till 4:00 if you would like to meet me. Or you are welcome to email me to set up an alternative time. jilld@stmarysrotorua.school.nz

Swimming

We will be swimming starting Week 4, the expectation is that all students swim all week, spare togs will be provided if there is no note explaining why students are unable to swim.

Homework

In our team, the expectation is that children read/or are read to every night for at least 20mins. 

Spelling words can be found on our Kahikatea website, these words are based on our phonics programme. 

If students are getting their work done at school there should be no follow-up work, other than occasional R.E. homework.

Chromebooks
Chromebooks are a fantastic tool to enhance our students' learning. Please encourage your child
to take ownership of charging their computers every night. Students should bring their computers
every day. Chromebooks are to be taken home every night.

Parent Help & Part of the C.R.E.W Term Focus in Room12 :
I really appreciate having parent helpers throughout the year. Without this help, I would not be able toprovide many of the larger learning experiences for your child. Please let me know if you are ever
available to help out, whether it be through sitting alongside a child in the class to listen to them
read or if you have any resources that you would like to donate to room 12. 

Regards,

Jill Dinniss