What's happening Week Six?

Congratulations to everyone for a wonderful assembly on Friday.  It was wonderful to see so many of you join us.

Congratulations too, to Helen and Shane Ryan who welcomed Tommy Kevin to their family on Saturday - Shane, the amazing cricket coach was even out with his team first thing in the morning.  Wow, we have some awesome cricketers in the making.  Thanks to all the parents who come along to support their efforts and support Shane.

There were some exceptional performances at the triathlon - congratulations Ella, trainer wheels off the night before and riding like a real pro. It was fantastic to see how independent everyone was - the training paid off. Good job, Room 3 - very proud of you all.

This week is the "testing week" for years 3 to 8 with PAT tests.  Year 3 sit a listening comprehension test which they completed in Room 4 and I have scored these today.  This test gives us information about how well we comprehend oral information.  Year 4 have 4 tests to sit, so to give test conditions in Room 4, we have had all of year 2 and 3 for literacy.  The theme is Fairy Tales and we have read, viewed, written and performed fairy tales. Books to read at home have come from browse boxes this week.

I have also had a release day to begin the testing process for report writing. For those people who have turned 6 since January, the six year nets have been completed and I am happy to share the actual test papers for those people who would like to see. This gives excellent information about where to next for reading and writing. I have also completed the maths assessment and am now working on the running records for everyone due a report.
We welcomed our Mrs Donaldson to release me and she has made a fantastic Lent Tree with the children.

Next Friday the staff are attending a course in Dunedin.  The school will be open and children will be attending the 12:00 Mass with relievers, but if you are intending to include the Friday in the long weekend, could you please let the office or myself know so that we can arrange sufficient relievers.  This would be appreciated by Friday if possible.