Term 4, 2011 Syndicate Newsletter

Junior Syndicate

Rooms 1-6 & 15

Term 4, Week 1

Dear Parents / Caregivers

Welcome back to Term 4.  We have had an action packed Term 3 which carried on into the holidays with the Rugby World Cup. The children have certainly become very knowledgeable in all aspects of things "Rugby". We are sure the enthusiasm will continue well into this term.

Curriculum focus this term;

Weeks 1-2 Rugby World Cup Review

           3-6 Science-Physical World

           7-8  Christmas activities

Math-Probability, Fractions, Number Knowledge and Strategy

P.E. Athletics and Ball Skills

Dates to Remember

Week 1, Friday 28 October : The Minstrel Show

Week 2, Friday 4 November : Calendar/ card/ diary orders due

Week 3, Wednesday 9  November : Wacky Hair/Hat Day

Week 4, Wednesday 16 November : Kids 4 Drama Show

Week 5, Tuesday 22 November: Athletics Day

Week 7, Tuesday 6 December : Helpers Morning Tea

Week 8, Wednesday 14 December : Class Shared Lunch 12noon

              Friday 16 December : School finishes 12.30

Housekeeping:

• Please call the school office to advise if your child is absent on 836-1213.

• School opens for the day at 8.30am. Please arrive between 8.30 and 8.45 to

• allow time to prepare for the day ahead.

• Sunhats -during Term 4, all children must wear a sunhat during the breaks. Please label your child's sunhat and if possible, leave it at school for regular use. Any child without a sunhat will be asked to remain under the verandahs during the breaks for their sun protection.

• Lunches - please continue to support your child's learning by providing a healthy lunch and plenty of water to drink ('brain food' and 'brain juice'). The teachers have noticed that children are able to sustain longer periods of learning if they are fuelled with healthy food and water.

Term 4 is a busy time for the staff as we take final assessments, complete testing for each child, finish off portfolios and write reports.  If you have any concerns regarding you child's progress, please speak to their class teacher.

Kind regards
Adele Nummy

Senior Teacher POD A