22 Jun 2026

 Kia ora Oteake families,

In the classroom we've been practising thinking about our senses which in turn helps develop our mindfulness skills – namely taking notice and being in the moment. Science says that practicing these types of activities gives our wellbeing a boost!

We’re in a gentle stretch of the maramataka this fortnight (turning of the moon), well suited to reflecting and consolidating our learning from this term. In Maths we will keep practising the 4 number operations and our Fraction work.  We are still enjoying reading and writing poetry (also presenting some this week),  researching  the Men’s World Cup Football, practising for the Ukulele Jam just around the corner, and looking deeper into the Holy Spirit concept in Religious Education (congratulations to William and Parker who received the sacrament of Confirmation yesterday in church). 

*We are skating  Tuesday and Thursday. It was brilliant last week. Thank you for having the children so well prepared. 

Kind regards, Anne 

0276782554     anneearland@stgerards.school.nz

 

22 Jun 2026

Kia ora,

Student reports will be available on HERO from Friday, 3 pm, 26 June.

Parent-teacher interviews will be held on Tuesday, 30 June, 3 pm-7 pm, and Wednesday, 1 July, 3 pm-5 pm. To book an interview, please log in to The Loop, select the Bookings tab, choose the interview schedule, and then select your child's teacher.

We look forward to meeting with you and discussing your child's progress.

Ngā mihi,

Julie Flannery
Principal

 

21 Jun 2026

Kia ora koutou. I hope the weekend has been a good one for everyone. We have an exciting week ahead with two ice skating sessions, and our eisteddfod poems being performed in class. Here’s the plans for the week…

Rāhina/Monday 22nd June

9:00am Monday morning prayer.

10:30am Castlewood reading. Feel free to bring along a favourite short story book from home.

1:30pm Eisteddfod poems performed in class.

2:20pm Choir practice.

Rātu/Tues 23rd June

-10:00am Skating and Ice hockey. Once again we will walk to the rink and catch the bus back to school. A reminder our session runs from 10am-11am. Everyone needs gloves, a warm hat, warm socks, waterproof pants/ski pants/school tracksuit pants, and a jacket. A helmet will be available at the rink, this is compulsory for all school groups, you don’t need to bring your own. 

-Miss Passmore in Haehaeata from morning tea onwards(Mr Yeoman release time & guitar lessons).

Rāapa/Wed 24th June

-Miss Passmore in Haehaeata from morning tea onwards(Mr Yeoman release time & kapa haka)

2:20pm Kapa haka.

Rāpare/Thurs 25th June

-10:00am Skating and Ice hockey. 

-1:30pm remaining Eisteddfod poems will be performed in class.

Rāmere/Fri 26th June

-10:15am Public library visit. Please ensure you have your library card with you and any books you need to return.

Homework

Spelling and reading sentences - All students will be bringing these home as usual to support their learning in class. Please practice each night.

Maths - All students will bring home a maths sheet also, to compliment the teaching and learning that is happening at school.

Your support with homework really makes a difference, it is time well spent! If you have any issues or questions, I am more than happy to arrange a phone call or a face-to-face meeting. Please email me.

 

Ngā mihi nui

Mr Yeoman

 

21 Jun 2026

Wai Note Home Week 10 Term 2 2026

 

  

21 Jun 2026

Kawarau-W10.pdf