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It is hard to believe we are at the end of the first three weeks of term! Time is indeed precious.
A number of years ago I heard, Sir Stephen Tindell, founder of The Warehouse, say,
'The most precious gift we can give our children is the gift of time'.
This is such an important message for all of us; spending quality time with those around us, making time to be present, really present.
As we head into the weekend, I challenge us all to consider how we use our time. Let's make time to connect, to refresh, to enjoy and give thanks for our beautiful surroundings and let's make time to pause and reflect this season of Lent.
Kia ora to all the Marcellin Syndicate students and whānau!
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Name and describe different insects
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Describe the body parts and explain their function
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Identify the habitats of different insects
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Explain the life cycle of an insect
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Identify healthy and unhealthy food items
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Describe different foods and explain what makes them healthy or unhealthy
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Explain how we feel when we eat certain foods
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Explain what it means to eat a balanced diet
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Find ways to reduce packaging in our lunchbox
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Learn about healthy cultural food we can have in our lunchbox.
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Say, in order, the events of Holy Week
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Talk about and describe what happened on each day of Holy Week
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Re-enact the story of Holy Week
Nau mai, haere mai, piki mai, kake mai.
Our Learning so Far
Room 1 & 2 began the year with our traditional investigation of Te Tiriti O Waitangi. We talked about the problems with having two different translations and how the spirit of The Treaty, a spirit of partnership, inclusion and peace, continues to govern much of our lives as New Zealanders today. We discussed our own treaty as a senior syndicate and the values that we would carry with us in the year ahead, values such as respect, a personal sense of pride and kindness.
Leadership
Developing leadership skills continues to be a major focus for Rooms 1 & 2. This year, we are going to push ourselves outside of our comfort zones through Education Outside the Classroom. Each term we will explore our local curriculum through outdoor adventures, reflecting on the lessons we have learned about ourselves throughout the process. Skills and dispositions such as communication, teamwork, courage, a positive attitude and integrity will sit at the center of our programme.
- Immunisations for Year 8 will be Friday 26th February 2021 and immunisation for Year 7 will be Friday 11th June 2021.
- Students must bring sunhats, PE gear and a rain jacket to school every day. We suggest leaving P.E gear folded neatly in cubbies so it isn’t forgotten!
- Senior students should aim to be changed and ready for morning fitness by 8.40am.
- Swimming lessons take place Wednesday afternoons. Students are required to bring their togs and towels and will need to make their own way home from the Kilbirnie Pools.
- Our Beach Education Day will be taking place on Wednesday the 24th of February. We need parent helpers to make the most of our day on the beach and keep the kids safe in the water. Let us know if you can come along!
- Technology at Mt. Cook school has started every Tuesday afternoon ! Don’t forget to bring covered shoes :)
Garden to Table
For this to be successful, we need you! This project relies on the support of volunteers to work with children in the garden and kitchen, sharing their experience, enthusiasm and knowledge.
You don’t have to be an expert! Our Garden and Kitchen Specialists, Olivia & Aleksandra are always on hand to provide expert advice and oversee the sessions. You just need to be interested in helping children learn about growing produce, cooking and sharing food, and enjoy working with children.
Have we talked you into it? We’d love to hear from you!
Email Olivia on olivia.boyd@hcm.school.nz for more information or to arrange to see a session in action.
Up Ahead
Some of our other learning intentions and targets for Term 1;
* I can share my pepeha
* I can write about My story and The stories of other people in my class
* I am able to share and reflect on my lenten promises
* I have the tools and knowledge to be a good digital citizen to keep myself safe online.
Reminders
This term Rooms 1,2,3, 5 & 6 will be participating in swimming lessons every Wednesday afternoon starting in Week 5.
Gardener of the day
Chef of the day
We are very lucky to have the ongoing support of Eat My Lunch, the company donates lunches to our school each week from Monday to Thursday and this will be starting up again on Monday 1st March 2021.
If you would like your child to receive a lunch please contact the school office as soon as possible by email or phone (04 388 7189) and we will add your child to the list. There are a limited amount of lunches available.
A message from the team at Eat My Lunch:
Eat My Lunch started with a simple mission: That no child should be hungry at school. Since Covid-19 our mission is more important than ever as food insecurity increases in our communities. We'd love you to continue your support for Eat My Lunch and feeding hungry Kiwi kids."
Seeds to Feeds: Tickets are now available to our local Miramar/Maupuia feast: Kaiwhenua Kairangi. Sunday 28th Feb 6-9pm. Check out Tickettailor or look on www.mmcc.org.nz. Get in quick as we sold out quickly last year. Remember it's a pay as you can/koha basis!
Kaiwhenua KairangiTogether we gather to celebrate the season’s harvest; produce grown at our local community gardens, schools, backyards and foraged gifts of our local ngāhere. We gather to celebrate the connections, support and kindness of community, the generosity of people and the soils.With the local kai that binds and nourishes us, this will be a relaxed, deliciously crafted 3-course celebratory feast with an atmosphere of growing local food and community connection. No waiters, mismatched crockery, meet your neighbour, serve your neighbour and maybe even lend a hand with dishes. This is a community meal where e verybody is welcome!Supported by and in collaboration with; Bongusto, Shelly Bay Bakery, Esther’s Kitchen, Elysian Foods, Wooden Spoon Boutique Freezery and more. All proceeds go towards building community food resilience here in Te Motu Kairangi.How can you get involved? We are still seeking donations of local food, your homegrown/foraged fruit/vege, decorations, sponsored marquee and volunteers to help with dishes.For more info: Saskia@mmcc.org.nz / 0220859745Saskia Wanklyn (Pronouns: She/Her)Community ActivatorPlease note I work part time so may take a few days to respond. My office hours are generally Rāhina/Monday and Rāapa/Wednesday.Miramar & Maupuia Community Centre27 Chelsea Street04 388 1944 | 020 4023 5786
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