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Keira Griffin, Evelyn Skinner, Eden Lenihan, Maia Lenihan, Talia O'Reilly
Afternoon Parents, Caregivers and Students,
This morning I met with a couple of representatives from Sport Waikato to discuss some ideas and beliefs around sport. Our conversation was centred around the Good Sports Model designed by Sport Waikato. The essence of this model is to ensure that children are active agents in their choice of sport and the messaging that surrounds their experiences, are ones that build their sense of self (efficacy), and in turn their desire to reinvest (agency) in sport / physical activity of their choice. This conversation was an excellent starting point to build on what the beliefs and principles that we share as a school and community around sport are.
While the context was sport and physical activity, it flows into all areas of the child. In particular their learning in the classroom. The messaging we have with our children need to be supported by our actions as parents and teachers. These actions being either our role modelling as learners or the ways in which we sit alongside and support. At times their can be a disconnect between our messaging and our actions, this creates confusion and as adults we can aim to be better.
At all times our moral compass must be driven by supporting children with their efficacy and agency, not matter what the context. It is these behaviours that will set them up for success.
Whether it be learning in the class or learning on the sports field, remember it is always about development not performance. Let's not place adult mindsets on our children, it simply does not end well.
I would like to leave you with this YouTube clip from Sport Waikato. It is 5 minutes long, however, worth it!
Warm Regards
Geoff
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2:45 PM to 5:45 PM
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30 Jun 2020
2:45 PM to 5:45 PM
July 1 & July 2
This term (Week 10) we will be offering Student Led Conferences (SLC) for all families and children. These conferences replace the ones we missed at the end of last term but will also play a more significant part in our reporting to parent process than previous years. Due to Covid19 we have had to rethink our written reports for this term. It is simply not feasible to provide a written report with the validity that we are normally able to do. This term we will be providing a written report that describes your child's learning behaviours as well as gives you an indication as to their current achievement levels in Reading, Writing and Mathematics. You will receive this at the SLC. In addition, at the SLC your child will showcase to you their Learning Journal (LJ) and examples of learning that reflect their current development.
Due to the added information we aim to offer at these SLC's we have changed the structure slightly. This time around they will be 40 minutes long and shared with only 1 other family per Kaitiaki Teacher (i.e: Roopuu Maahuri will have no more than 8 parents in at any given time).
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out and ask.
Cheers
Geoff
Dates: Tuesday 30th June 2.45pm - 5.45pm, Wednesday 1 July 2.45pm - 5.45pm, Thursday 2 July 2.45pm - 7.45pm
Booking details below:
www.schoolinterviews.co.nz
Booking code e2jfa
30
Tue
30 Jun 2020
2:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Netball Fees
If your child is playing this season these have been added to their school account. Please settle these before the season starts at the beginning of next term.
Hockey Teams
Please sign up via Kindo if you would like your child to play hockey for the winter season. Last day for names is tomorrow.
From the Library:
Term 2's issue of the Lucky Book Club is out now! Orders, online and cash, are due by 9am Monday the 15th June. We earned over $900 in rewards from our Book Fair, thank you for supporting our library! Whaea Emma
Lost Property
There is a large amount of lost property both in the classrooms and in the lost property box by the PAC. Please check through and see if there is any that belongs to your children.
Please ensure all lost property is collected before the end of the school term.
School Sports Shirts
There are still a number of shirts from Term One that have not been returned. Could all Year 0 - 4 students who played sport last term please return their shirts.
Asthma Education and Support
Asthma Waikato offers asthma education for chidlren aged 0-15 years. For a personal consult we require a referral. We accept self-referrals. Contact info@asthmawaikato.org.nz or phone 07 838 0851.
Entertainment Book Fundraising
With every purchase in June/July you get an extra 2 months free (14 months membership total) there are Countdown Vouchers with every purchase and also an entry into the draw to win a $1000 JB H-FI voucher. Multicity versions available for $119.99 as well as Waikato Bay of Plenty $69.99. Thank you for your support.
The Entertainment app only needs to be used 3 or 4 times in the year to pay for itself and this includes a 20% donation to the school.
Hamilton Netball Multi Sport Holiday Programme
YMCA Hamilton Holiday Programme
The YMCA is running a holiday programme these holidays. Bookings available via the YMCA website.
For queries please text or phone Leah Scott after 5pm on 0276869499.
Work Available.
Part-time milker wanted. Approximately every second weekend.
3 bedroom house supplied. Rent $460 p.w.
8 mins north/east Hamilton City.
House fully insulated, heat pump and wood fire.
Sleep out, double garage, pets negotiable.
Ph. Penny Taylor 0274490133.