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Peria School Friday 13 September 2024 Newsletter Northern Cross Country Championships – Whangarei

Kia ora ē te whānau, “Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari kē he toa takitini” This whakatauki speaks of the way people achieve more when they collaborate and at Peria School it is through collaborating in this way that we ensure success for our tamariki. We are very fortunate to have such a stellar team of teachers, teacher aides/kaiawhina, admin support, caretakers, chefs, STEM facilitators, support agencies such as Judy from RTLB, Jesse from Ngati Kahu Social Services, Veronica from the Ministry of Education. To be in this profession you must have a heart for the job and for the kids because this job isn’t the easiest but when you have an amazing team beside you, who really care and look to improve themselves and what they do for the betterment of the students, as a Tumuaki (principal) I feel truly blessed. Don’t even get me started on our awesome parent community :) Akoranga / Curriculum is one of our Strategic Goals. We have been doing a lot to ensure that our students have access to a world class future focused responsive curriculum. The teachers have had expert Mathematics facilitators come in and observe their Maths lessons, from this teachers understand what they are doing well and what they need to work on. The facilitators also model or demonstrate how to plan and teach Maths to our teachers in their classrooms, working with our students, so they have examples of ways they can do things that meet the needs of every child. The next step is for teachers to implement some of the strategies and tools they learnt from these sessions into their lessons. This is one of the many ways we ensure that we are always learning, lifelong learning is alive and well at Peria School. The draft Mathematics and Statistics curriculum has been released now and our Teachers are enjoying getting acquainted with it and understanding what this would look like in action at our kura. Taiao is another one of our strategic goals at Peria School. We are in the works of getting our court resurfaced so the students will have a nice court area. We are also getting our two new classrooms built next to the bike track at the start of next year. This will mean that the current Te Moana and Te Awa classes will be demolished as we are getting the classrooms replaced based on the quality of the current buildings. We look forward to having Te Moana moved so that we will have an open space in that area, where we can think about what we would like to have in that space. We also think opening up that area will mean we can see all of the students as they play on the field etc from the office area. As you may have noticed lots of the dangerous trees have been cut down and we will have a notice for any whānau that would like to buy some cheap firewood from us in the coming weeks. Next week is our Olympics Week so we look forward to that and getting out and about with our various country groups to compete and have fun. All I have to say is go TEAM FIJI! Peria School A responsive, student and future focused, culturally responsive curriculum that engages, An attractive, modern, well resourced, environmentally sustainable environment that mirrors the diverse community and Hāpu of Te Paatu ki Kauhanga.

Board of Trustees Notices If you would like to get in contact with the Board of Trustees please email Nikole and attention BoT at office@peria.school.nz Our next BoT meeting will be held on the 25 of September 2024, 5:30pm at Peria School Peria School Policies and Procedures We utilise SchoolDocs for its set of policies and procedures. SchoolDocs policies incorporate all of Peria School's legislative and regulatory requirements. To view our complete set of policies and procedures, please follow this link. Sign in with username: peria and password: oruru Once in use the search feature to locate school policy or procedural information. Peria School Olympic Week Monday 16th - Friday 20th September Every afternoon starting at 1pm on the court Monday: Opening Ceremony and Athletics Tuesday: Handball and Rhythmic Gymnastics Wednesday: 3x3 Basketball, Rippa Rugby, Frisbee Golf Thursday: 3x3 Basketball, Rippa Rugby, Frisbee Golf semis and finals Friday: BMX time trials, Medal Ceremonies and Closing Ceremony Bus/Pick up changes by 2pm A friendly reminder that bus/pick up changes need to be communicated to the office by 2pm at latest to ensure children are in the correct bus/pick up lines. The bell goes at 2.20pm where students are put into the bus/pick up lines and first buses leave at 2.25pm. The preferred way of communicating any bus/pick up changes is calling school 094085834 option 2 and leave a message. Thank you Dental clinic contact details Phone: 0800 698 3384 Mobile: 021 576 594 Website: https://www.northlanddhb.org.nz/myteeth Kauhanga Marae - Peria - Health Clinic Tuesday 17th September: 10am – 2.00pm Tuesday 22nd October: 10am – 2.00pm Tuesday 19th November: 10am – 2.00pm Free Consultation – Exam vitals – Scripts Peria School Peria School

Kia ora all, We have been learning all about the different continents of the world in Te Puna! Our mission is to learn the name of each continent, and an animal, landmark and type of food associated with each. Last week we learnt about Asia. We learnt about 6 different animals that lived in Asia (tigers, komodo dragons and snow leopards to name a few) and created a poster with information about that animal. We also learnt about some landmarks, both human and manmade, and drew them. We made dumplings together as a class too and discussed the kind of food that might be eaten over there. We read from our classroom Atlas and a chapter book about a girl that comes from Pakistan. This week we are learning about Africa and its animals, landmarks and foods. We are especially interested in the pyramids and mummies of Egypt and have learnt about the ‘Green Belt Movement’ (GBM) in Kenya. One of the famous women of Africa we focused on was Wangari Maathai who founded the GBM. Next time your child comes home, ask them what continent they were learning about and if they can tell you some facts about it! Warm regards, Whaea Dominique Te Puna

Kia Ora Whanau, Te Awa is whizzing along with their Maths learning. Students are getting good at representing fractions with diagrams and now are starting to be able to compare fractions using the symbols of <,>, and =. Also we are learning to notice and use fractions in everyday life. We have some keen writers too. Last week with Whaea Kate, I was surprised to see some students writing pages in their books. It used to be really hard for them to write a few sentences. The mahi on handwriting and spelling is paying off now, and students can write fluently, not having to spend so much time on how to form letters and spell words. Now they are complaining when they have to stop writing! In Reading, lots of students are finding they can read most of the words in a library book. Please remember to send their library books back by Thursday so you can enjoy a new one every week. I’m going to start a draw each week for those that remember to bring their homework bags by Thursday. Each week one of these students will win a Duffy book. So don’t forget to put in the homework bags, and get into the lucky prize draw! Students are lucky to experience hands-on technology every Wednesday afternoon with Whaea Josephine. At the moment they are designing a marble roll game. Here are some of our budding designers. Next week, it’s Olympic Week at our school. We will have the opening ceremony starting at 1pm on Monday. Whanau, you are welcome to come along and enjoy the competitions with us. Every afternoon there will be competitions and the medal and closing ceremonies will be on Friday from 12.45pm. Hope to see you there. Regards Whaea Jo Te awa

Kia ora tātou, Te Moana akonga continue to work hard in all areas of the curriculum. In pānui (reading) we have continued to do whole class reading around our current kaupapa the Olympic Games. We have gone right back to 776BC to when it all began and worked our way through to the Modern Day Olympics. Our Akonga have learnt some really interesting facts and are managing really well with the choral reading we do every day (this is when we all read the same text at the same time outloud as a class). Most of our Tuhituhi (writing) is focused around the Olympic games also. Learning how to take notes and expand sentences that are informative and give the reader as much information as possible. For pangarau (maths) we continue to explore the world of Fractions reading them, writing them, representing them and solving fraction related word problems. Our ventures outside the classroom have taken us to our local manga (creek/stream), Pakonga stream. We assessed the level of its mauri (lifeforce/health). How healthy is Pakonga? What lives here? What more can we do to help it? These are all questions our tamariki investigated through their explorations. We discovered that while there is life there, there is work to be done to increase the number of creatures that call Pakonga home. The students were so engaged in the learning and loved looking at all the creatures they found and identifying them on the chart. Nga Mihi to the whanau who were able to come along and help out, we appreciate your support and we can’t do it without you. We are looking forward to our next adventure which will take us along with Te Rangi students to explore the Honeymoon river so watch this space for the next round of explorations. Hope to see you there. Mā te wā, Whaea Beks Te Moana

MATHS In Te Rangi, students have been working hard on solving word problems and refining their addition and subtraction skills using the Place Value Partitioning strategy. They’re learning to break numbers into parts and solve problems more efficiently. When students feel confident in what they’re doing, they enjoy the learning process. This is evident in Te Rangi, as you will often find students before school begins, setting challenging maths problems for one another and finding real enjoyment in solving them. Their growing enthusiasm for new maths concepts is wonderful to see!. LITERACY Our literacy focus includes expanding sentences using "because," "but," and "so." Students are practising how to add detail and structure to their writing. Additionally, we are building content knowledge through report writing, focusing on the Ancient Olympics as well as modern and Paralympic games. KIWICAN This term, students are learning about the value of integrity through fun, hands-on games, activities, and shared discussions. They’re exploring what it means to act with honesty and uphold strong moral principles in everyday situations. KAUPAPA/TOPIC Our topic study covers the history of the Ancient Olympics and how they’ve evolved into the modern-day Olympics and Paralympics. Students are making connections between past and present, reflecting on values like perseverance, fair play, and inclusion. WHITEBAIT CONNECTION FIELD TRIP Recently, Te Rangi visited the Pakonga stream near Peria School, where we explored the biodiversity and factors contributing to the well-being of the stream. Students tested water clarity and identified living and non-living elements, gaining valuable insights. This learning is preparing us for our upcoming field trip to Honeymoon Valley on Wednesday, 18th September. There, students will apply their new skills to compare and contrast the streams, examining the rivers through a scientific lens. CIRCABILITY We had our final session of Circability this week and the students went out in style! From funky outfits to show stopping performances, we had a blast celebrating all of the skills the students have learnt in the past few weeks. Ngā mihi to whānau for your support as we continue our learning journey! Te Rangi

Eco Centre Update: We are excited to share that our school greenhouse, now called the Eco Centre, is in the process of being rebuilt. Thanks to successful fundraising efforts and grants, construction by local company OTO will begin soon. Students have been actively involved in fundraising and the design process. The Eco Centre will feature compost bins, worm farms, water collection, a hothouse for year-round produce, and a garden shed. Year 5-8 Students Join the Whitebait Connection Programme We are excited to announce that our Year 5-8 students will be participating in the Whitebait Connection (WBC) programme this term! This unique environmental education initiative offers our students the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning about freshwater ecosystems and conservation. As part of the programme, our students will be working at two local rivers: our very own school river and another nearby river. They will be comparing and contrasting the biodiversity in these waterways, gaining valuable insights into the health and sustainability of our local environment. Participation in the Whitebait Connection programme is incredibly important for our students. It not only deepens their understanding of freshwater ecosystems but also equips them with practical skills in environmental monitoring and conservation. Through activities such as stream monitoring and habitat restoration, they will learn about the lifecycle of native fish species, including whitebait, and the critical role these species play in our ecosystems. Moreover, this programme will help our students develop scientific inquiry skills, enhance their environmental stewardship, and foster a sense of responsibility toward preserving our natural resources. By working directly in our rivers, they will experience the importance of sustainable practices and the impact they can have on protecting our environment for future generations. We look forward to seeing our students grow as young environmental leaders through this enriching programme! Lunchbox Rubbish Reminder We kindly remind Whānau that any rubbish brought to school in your child’s lunchbox will be sent back home. This practice encourages mindfulness about the waste we produce and helps reduce what ends up in the landfill. At Peria School, we are passionate about promoting nutritious kai to keep our tamariki energised and healthy throughout the day. Here are some healthy lunchbox ideas: 󰥳󰥴󰥵󰥶󰥷󰥸󰥹󰥺󰥻󰥼 Sandwiches 󰻪󰻫󰻬󰻭󰻮󰻯󰽰󰽱󰽲󰽳󰅭󰅮󰅯󰅰󰅱 Fruit & Vegetables 🫘 Raisins  Crackers & Cheese 󰧎󰧏󰧐󰧑 Pretzels We also deeply value our connection with Pāpātuanuku, our earth mother. To honour this, we encourage Whānau to minimise the use of packaged kai and plastics in lunchboxes, including glad wrap. Bento-style lunch boxes are a fantastic alternative, and we’ve found some great options at Kmart and The Warehouse 󰳱󰳲󰳳󰳴󰳵. Enviro