Friday 20th November 2015 Term Four - Number 17 Tena koe Parents and Caregivers Silverstream School The weather seems to have settled just a little which is great news for EOTC (Education Outside the Classroom) Programmes; Year 1’s went to Harcourt Park . Unfortunately the Year 2’s trip to Heretaunga Park was postponed today, it will now be held next week - weather permitting. Year 4’s had Pedal Ready Skill Sessions in preparation for their big ride along the Hutt River Trail. It was great to see how confident some of our children became in just one session when coached by the experts. Year 3’s, 5’s and 6’s look forward to their programmes coming up soon. Our new playground continues to grow. Posts for the rope structure are in. You may have noticed that the tree house shape has changed a little; it now has a ‘prow’ down one end, and a shaped ‘crow’s nest’ at the side. This is to ensure that the ramp will fit, and allow a turning space for a wheel chair. You may have noticed that the ramp is quite close to the tree branches and have visions of some of our more adventurous children shinning up to the top of the tree. Don’t worry, they won’t. One of our wonderful parents, Julie Cameron, is designing a roof that will make climbing further up the tree impossible. Progress photos further along in our gallery section……. Your Child’s Learning - how you can support Over the last few weeks I have felt very proud of a number of senior students who are making a difference in the playground. They have noticed that some of our littlest children are finding lunchtimes very long. They have been watching out for these children, playing with them or helping them to connect with their peers. Well done to the Magic Learners Club – Saffron Juniper, Kayde Ward, Isaac Wagstaff, Isabelle Ingerson, Charlotte Griffiths and Kahliana Marino. How do we encourage our children to develop resilience and positive friendship strategies? Encourage them to talk to you about what happens at school, suggest some alternative approaches they could use and other activities they might try. Currently we have our Learning Hub open each lunchtime, often there are sports activities organised and a quiet space room which operates on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Our Playground Support Students also are out and about at break times mediating and encouraging our children to play together well. Talk to your child’s teacher if you feel your child requires more support.
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Friday 20th November 2015 Term Four - Number 17
Tena koe Parents and Caregivers
Silverstream School
The weather seems to have settled just a little which is great news for EOTC (Education Outside the
Classroom) Programmes; Year 1’s went to Harcourt Park . Unfortunately the Year 2’s trip to Heretaunga
Park was postponed today, it will now be held next week - weather permitting. Year 4’s had Pedal Ready
Skill Sessions in preparation for their big ride along the Hutt River Trail. It was great to see how
confident some of our children became in just one session when coached by the experts. Year 3’s, 5’s and
6’s look forward to their programmes coming up soon.
Our new playground continues to grow. Posts for the rope structure are in. You
may have noticed that the tree house shape has changed a little; it now has a
‘prow’ down one end, and a shaped ‘crow’s nest’ at the side. This is to ensure
that the ramp will fit, and allow a turning space for a wheel chair.
You may have noticed that the ramp is quite close to the tree branches and have visions of some of our
more adventurous children shinning up to the top of the tree. Don’t worry, they won’t. One of our
wonderful parents, Julie Cameron, is designing a roof that will make climbing further up the tree
impossible.
Progress photos further along in our gallery section…….
Your Child’s Learning - how you can support
Over the last few weeks I have felt very proud of a number of senior students who are making a difference
in the playground. They have noticed that some of our littlest children are finding lunchtimes very long.
They have been watching out for these children, playing with them or helping them to connect with their
peers. Well done to the Magic Learners Club – Saffron Juniper, Kayde Ward, Isaac Wagstaff, Isabelle
Ingerson, Charlotte Griffiths and Kahliana Marino.
How do we encourage our children to develop resilience and positive
friendship strategies? Encourage them to talk to you about what
happens at school, suggest some alternative approaches they could use
and other activities they might try.
Currently we have our Learning Hub open each lunchtime, often there
are sports activities organised and a quiet space room which operates
on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Our Playground
Support Students also are out and about at break times mediating and
encouraging our children to play together well.
Talk to your child’s teacher if you feel your child requires more support.
Whanau Evening
Kia Ora Kia Orana Talofa lava Malo e lelei Bula vinaka
Last Wednesday at our whanau evening we celebrated our diversity with our Kapa Pacifica group.
They sang some songs and taught them to their families. Once everyone had their lava lavas and leis
on, we all felt like joining in.
A special thank you to Elizabeth Betham who teaches our children songs and dances from Samoa, also
to Jill Peauafi and Claire Martin who support this group every week.
Our whanau evenings are reaching out, strengthening partnerships and bringing our community
together.
This event was held on Tuesday 10 November. Well done to all our competitors - our overall points meant
that Silverstream School tied with Upper Hutt School and share the cup for the highest number of points.
I think that Mrs Grant has been doing some secret coaching at Upper Hutt School!
Here are our results:
Year 4
Long Jump – Serena Jacobson 1st, Te Aorangi Kingi 2nd,
High Jump: Isaiah Van Ooyen 3rd,
Sprints: Serena Jacobson 2nd, Archie Cardno 3rd,
Year 5
Long Jump: Anna Roddick 1st, Grace Olsen 3rd,
High Jump: Riley McKee 1st, Harry Lamont 3rd,
Quoits: Jamie Read 2nd,
Vortex: Jesse Bambery 3rd,
Sprints: Anna Roddick 1st,
Year 6
Long Jump: Seth Palmer-Rennie 1st, Holly McKay 2nd,
Quoits: Seth Palmer-Rennie 3rd,
Vortex: Ieti Campbell 3rd,
Sprints: Katelyn Sceats 1st, Max Young 1st
These children will be representing Upper Hutt schools at the Regional Athletics on 1st of December.
Silverstream is Sun Smart
Although we don’t have a uniform at Silverstream, we do have a hat
rule – they are to be worn in Terms 1 and 4.
It is really important for your child’s health and safety that they do
have a wide brimmed hat to wear at school every day during this
term.
Students who do not bring a hat to wear will not be allowed to
play in the sun. Please can you underline this ‘sun smart’ message