A BIG THANK YOU FROM MRS MANU!!

Good morning Parents and caregivers,

As some of you know I will be leaving Arahoe School at the end of this term.

I currently live in Cockle Bay and it is just to far to come everyday!

I have loved every minute of teaching your amazing children this year! I will miss them very much!

Room 21 parents and caregivers - you have also been amazing and very welcoming!!!! So a big thank you to you too!!!

Thank you for an incredible year!!!

Mrs Louise Manu

TEDDY BEARS PICNIC & FANTASTIC FAMILIES

Hello parents and caregivers!

Thankyou to all the families that attended and assisted with our end of year celebration.  It was a lot of fun and a great opportunity to share some time while enjoying the new and improved La Rosa Gardens.

Speaking of families...
Room 21's have been outstanding.  We have been blessed to have such  enthusiastic, friendly and supportive parents,  siblings and grandparents.  Thankyou for every thing you have done for our class as a whole and for the amazing encouragement and opportunities you gift your children with.  They have progressed incredibly throughout the year- academically,  socially,  emotionally and physically.  It has been both a pleasure and a privilege be their first year teachers.

Ka kite ano,
Sarah and Louise

TOP TIPS FOR CLASS TRIP

Hi there,
We are having our class party at La Rosa Gardens tomorrow!  We will leave school at approximately 11.40 and have a shared lunch when we get there.

★Please pack a normal lunch for the day and a small amount of party food to share.

★Bring your drink bottle and refill it before we leave for our walking trip.

★ Wear your hat and comfortable walking shoes.

★ Don't forget to invite your family!

See you tomorrow!

Miss Ellis and Mrs Manu

PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS

Hi there parents and caregivers,

Just a reminder that there are parent teacher meeting times available for Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 December.

Please book via :  www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/

These are not compulsory, but you may wish to catch up for a 15 minute meeting with us to discuss your child's first year at school.

Thanks,
Sarah and Louise.

PRIZEGIVING AND GRADUATION

Last night was the annual event of Arahoe's prize giving and Year 6 graduation.
Classroom teachers choose 1 student to receive the class equity award and they are presented with a cup and a certificate. It was a particularly difficult decision as we really do have an amazing group of students in Room 21 who shine.

The final decision was made after careful consideration.  Due to her empathy and consideration towards others, as well as her academic success, consistent efforts and positivity, we chose Anya Dons as our recipient for the class award.

Congratulations Anya on helping make Room 21 a better place to be. What an honour.

NEW DATES FOR IMPORTANT EVENTS

Hi Parents and Caregivers,

Here are a few more updates for you!  Thanks for your patience at this exciting and busy time of year.  You really are the bee's knees!

♥ Mufti day with gold coin donation to fundraise for children with cancer (a student initiative) Friday 13 December
★Reports go home Friday 13 December,  rather than Thursday.
♥Class party at La Rosa Gardens: Monday 16 December. A notice was sent home yesterday with a permission slip to be returned.
★The finish time for school has been confirmed: Friday 20 December 1.30pm after whole school assembly.

Please return book bags to school.  We will then send them home with students' exercise books and work from through out the year.

Thanks,
Sarah and Louise

How did Aotearoa get it's name? Our question for the day.

Today we read a story about Santa visiting New Zealand for a summer holiday before Christmas.  Poor old Santa forgot his sunblock but luckily some Kiwi kids told him to slip on a tshirt,  slop on some sunscreen and slap on a hat.
There were so many interesting parts of the story that are special to New Zealand.  One part mentioned that Aotearoa is the land of the long white cloud.
Hmmm...why did we get that name?

See if you can find out!