Couches, Cushions, Bean Bags wanted!

Hi everyone. After student feedback about what would help them get into 'the Reading Zone' and enjoy their novels more, we're on the lookout for some second hand couches, comfortable chairs, cushions and / or beanbags. If anyone happens to have anything that is in good condition and is clean and tidy that they would be willing to donate to Room 6 please contact Mr Yeoman.
Thanks!

Sticks 'n' Stones notice

 

Dear Parents of Sticks ‘n Stones Ambassadors,

We are really enjoying working with your children fortnightly as part of the Year 7/8 Ambassador Programme.  This is a strengths based Social and Emotional Learning Programme that we hope will positively support ambassadors to understand the impact of their words and actions in their relationships with others.

We collect feedback after each session to be able to continue to improve what we are doing and the sessions have been co designed with our senior SnS students. 

We are also happy to do a Parent Info night if this is something of interest to any of you.

Below is a table of the themes explored each fortnight if the programme begins at the start of the year. 

Term One	Term Two	Term Three	Term Four
Being an Ambassador	The Bystander Effect	Labels Difference and Diversity	Being Positive Online
Knowing yourself	Help Seeking	Problem Solving	Cyberbullying & Online Harm
Self-Talk	Active Bystander Strategies	Norms	Online Tools
Positivity, Kindness and Empathy	Responding to Bullying Behaviours	Our emotions	Reflection & Celebration
Elements of Bullying and other harm	Resilience and Bouncing Back	Citizenship for the Digital Age

We would LOVE your help. 

We have THREE fundraising opportunities coming up which we hope will help will be able to support us to follow up some ideas our ambassadors have.

QUIZ NIGHT
The first is a QUIZ NIGHT at Monteiths on Thursday August 17 from 7pm. Tickets are $10 each and we are aiming for 10 teams of six.  We would love your support by forming a team and coming along to support us.  Under 18s are welcome if accompanied by a parent or guardian.

MOTO X MARSHALS

The second is Marshalling at the Central Otago Moto X Fun Day at Omakau this Sunday (August 6).

This is all day but is a low stress role that should be fun if you rug up warm and bring a deckchair.  Marshals need to be aged 14 or over and will make sure none of the riders are lost J

If you can help with either of these chances to raise money for our group or if you have any questions, please either drop us a message on Facebook or email sticksnstonesnz@gmail.com

Keep up to date with what Sticks ‘n Stones are doing by Liking our FB Page, www.facebook,.com./onlinesticks

Support our work by buying a BAG or BALL

We have great cotton reusable bags available for sale for $4 each or 3 for $10

We also have a small number of GAMECHANGER Rugby Balls left.

These are $30 each and are high quality balls produced by Leslie Rugby.

If you are interested in supporting us with buying a bag or a ball, please get in touch.

Thank you for your support and for being part of changing attitudes and behaviours around bullying.

Homework Term Three Week Two

Thanks everybody for an excellent first week back. It was great to read your holiday stories and hear all the interesting things people have been doing. Another busy week lies ahead, you’ll need to be well organized, enjoy it!

Task One: Reading

Our big homework focus for this term is going to be our personal reading. As I told you last week I’ve been reading a book called “The Reading Zone” by Nancie Atwell. She says that research suggests that reading can increase our abilities in other areas also. You have each set a page in your book you will reach by Friday, make sure you put the time in to getting there, reading at least 20mins each night.

Task Two: Current Events

We have organized our new timetable for the week. If you’re on the roster for this week then please put in the time to complete this to a high standard. Remember you will be receiving feedback from your classmates.

Task Three: Maths Times Tables grid

Our cut off this week is lowered to 4min! If you didn’t make the cut off in class on Monday, or if you were close and know you need to keep working on your basic facts, please complete a grid in your homework book each night. I will collect homework books on Fri to see your progress.

Notices & Dates

Monday 31st July                   Kapa Haka practice 11am

Tuesday 1^st  Aug                      Gymnastics 10:30-11:15am                 Wear PE gear please – not mufti

                                                      Swimming 1:30pm                                   Bring togs, towel & goggles

                                                     

                                                      Student lead interviews after school

Wed 2^nd Aug                             Student lead interviews after school

Thurs 3^rd Aug                            Swimming 2.00pm                                   Bring togs, towel & goggles

Friday 4^th Aug                           School photos                                             Please bring correct clothing

                                   

Kia ora. Mr Yeoman

Touch Rugby opportunity

I just received this advertisement regarding a touch rugby opportunity in the next school holidays...well ahead of time! If you're interested then click on the link below for more info and the registration form.

http://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/53057

Sticks and Stones T-Shirts

Hi Room 6 students. Karla has informed me that the Sticks 'n' Stones t-shirt order has been placed. In order to receive your t-shirt when it arrives she requires you to fill out a short evaluation. Please take your time to fill this out thoughtfully so that your feedback is as valuable and honest as possible. Click on the link below:

https://goo.gl/forms/wV31J6WvYSKds6W93

Many thanks!
Mr Yeoman

URGENTLY NEEDED FOR THE FAIR

There is a PTA meeting this Tuesday 1 August.  We have a very small PTA this year and in order for the fair in October to be successful, we desperately need some more parents involved.  This does not mean that you will be coerced onto the PTA, but rather that you are helping with some aspect of the fair.  If you feel that you would be able to help, please come along to the PTA meeting this Tuesday, or contact a parent rep from your class. 

It is important that one parent rep from each class attends the PTA meetings so that you are able to update other parents.

Student Lead School Interviews

Hi everyone. As a follow-up to mid year school reports that were sent home at the end of Term 2, we are now offering student-lead interviews. These will be happening next Tues and Wed, Aug 1 & 2. Please make a booking online using the link and code below.

Web address:   www.schoolinterviews.co.nz   

Code: adtrg

Please note, these interviews are a time for students to lead a discussion, show off some work they are proud of, discuss their learning, and identify some goals or areas they want to work on. Students will be spending some time this week preparing for this. I am aware that some of you would prefer the traditional model of interview, if that is the case please email me when you make your booking and we can do the interview that way.

I look forward to seeing you all!

Cheers
Ollie

ollieyeoman@stgerards.school.nz

Homework Term Three Week One

Welcome back everyone after your holiday. I hope everyone had a good break and had a chance to do something special and have some fun with friends or family!

We have lots of interesting things going on this term, I’m really looking forward to it and hope that we’ll all learn heaps and have fun as we do it!

Task One: Reading Survey & Library Trip preparation

-Could you please complete the reading survey you’ve been given. I would really appreciate if this can be done with parents/caregivers and discussed together.

-Also, we are taking a trip to the public library on Thursday morning. YOU MUST BRING YOUR LIBRARY CARD! Please think/talk with friends and parents about what books/authors you like, search for possible books on the library catalogue (http://codc-qldc.govt.nz/) and be ready to look for these books when we arrive at the library on Thursday.

-If you don’t have a library card could you please do your best to organize a trip to the library with your parent/caregiver in order to organize a library card. I know not everybody will be able to do this before Thurs, but it would be great if it could be done as soon as possible as we will be trying to use the public library more in the second half of this year.

Task Two: Holiday Recount

We will be working on writing stories based on an event from our holidays. You will have time to plan, draft and edit this in class this week, but you may however need to use some homework time to publish. Publish either on a google doc (and share with Mr Yeoman) or on a piece of refill paper. This must be handed in on Friday.

Task Three: Current Events

We all know the routine with this now. Please check the board to see if you are on the roster for this week. If you are please put in a good effort, be organized and be ready to share with the class.

Task Four: Maths Times Tables grid

Our cut off is still 4mins 15sec but next week we will drop this to 4mins. If you didn’t make the cut off in class on Monday, or if you were close and know you need to keep working on your basic facts, please complete a grid in your homework book each night. I will collect homework books on Fri to see your progress.

Notices & Dates

Monday 24^th July                    Kapa Haka practice 2.15pm

Tuesday 25^th July                    Gymnastics 10:30-11:15am                 Wear PE gear please – not mufti

                                                      Swimming 1:30pm                                   Bring togs, towel & goggles

Thursday 27^th July                   Public Library visit 9:30am                     Please bring library card & be prepared

                                                      Swimming 2.00pm                                   Bring togs, towel & goggles

Friday 28^th                                 Technology at the Terrace                     Please bring correct clothing & gear

                                   

Kia ora. Mr Yeoman