Hi All 

We've had a great start to 2018!

We are all enjoying getting to know each other.

Below I am attaching a timetable for Morning Programme.  This is part of our Friday morning Oral Language programme.

For parents new to Room 3 there is an explanation of what Morning Programme is and it's purpose. 

This year we are trialling letting the students choose which topic they would like to present.  

Each child will present once a term so over the course of the year they will present on four different topics.

In the table below it lets you know when your child is presenting.

Our Year 4's are going to go first which will give our Year 3's a chance to watch and learn.

I don't want this to be an extra burden so please come and see me if you are having one of those weeks and don't know how to fit it in or if you are unsure of what to do.

The last two weeks of term are busy enough with Eistefolds and end of term happenings so there is no Morning Programme for these weeks.

Any questions or concerns please come and see me or contact me at

emmastratford@stgerards.school.nz

Room 3 Morning Programme Term 1

Morning programme will be part of our Oral Language programme each Friday.  The children will present once a term and can choose from the below topics.  Each term they can choose a different topic.  On the Friday I will make a record on what topic they have presented.  There is a table below showing when your child is presenting.  As part of our Diary use this year I will also get the children to record in their diary if they are on Morning Programme that week.

The purpose is to practise speaking and listening skills and to question others to gain more information, or to clarify information.

Morning programme topics will need to be prepared at home prior to the presentation date.  They can be prepared on a piece of A4 paper, so that once they have been presented they can be glued in a class book as a record.  As this is oral language and not simply a reading task, it is a good idea to practise speaking clearly with a suitable volume and making the presentation interesting (this may include showing items, photos/pictures, or demonstrating).

Topic	Description
About Me	Prepare a short talk about yourself.  This may include your full name, where and when you were born, places you have lived, information about you and your family, pets, likes, dislikes, hobbies . . .
Book Review	Choose a favourite book. Tell the class the title, author, illustrator, suitable age level, what the story is about and why you enjoyed it.  Show a favourite picture or read a favourite paragraph.
How to . . .	Choose something you know how to do and describe it to the class in a logical order or numbered steps e.g. a favourite recipe, an experiment, instructions to make or do something . . .
Our Place	Select a place in New Zealand.  Be able to pinpoint it on a map of NZ.  Find at least 5 facts about it.  This might include where it is, (which island) population, attractions etc . . .
Current Events	Present news in your own words from the newspaper, television, internet or radio.  You need to be able to understand what the news is about so that you can keep the audience interested.
Famous Person	Choose someone who is famous either in NZ or in another country.  Find out what they are famous for and some interesting facts about them.

Week Two	Quinn	Taine	Jedi Findlay
Week Three	Eden	Bella	Tamai Aurelia
Week Four	Tane	Jack Mck	Claire
Week Five	Louisa	Bella	Arn
Week Six	James	Varna	Mark-Allan
Week Seven	Tane	Michaela	Boston
Week Eight	Olivia	Mckenzie	Lilli
Week Nine	Milla	Charlie	Johnny