Sunday Term 2 Week 4

Happy Mothers' Day to all the 1FR mothers!

Last week we had a busy week at school.

Wetas
As part of our inquiry into living things and what they need to be healthy and grow. Mrs Mason brought us 2 wetas. We discussed their needs and brainstormed all we knew about them including how they are unique to New Zealand. The girls then helped prepare our 'Weta Hotel' with soil, leaf matter, food and water. We know they are nocturnal so it is quite difficult to see them during the day. Mrs Mason made them a special home inside a log and with a small hole so that they are quite safe from predators.

Mad Hatters Parade 
Thank you to all the parents for remembering to make and bring hats along for the Mad Hatters Parade. The hats were amazing. They were all different and we had lots of fun parading around. Thanks to Jane (Priya's nanny) for giving me several hats to wear! I hope to add some photos and stories tomorrow to the blog for you to enjoy.

This week at school:

Reading Homework
This week I will be listening to all the students read individually which means not all the groups will bring new books home every night. They will choose a book from their browsing box which they may have had before. I will then be able to ensure they are on the correct reading level as from next week. Thank you for your understanding with this.

Parent Help
The girls have been busy researching their animal of choice and planning a zoo enclosure that will meet their needs. They will be endeavoring to make these over the next few Wednesday afternoons. If you would like to help some small groups by supervising painting, using the glue gun etc I would love to see you at 1.40. Please let me know if you would like to help. If your daughter has any craft or nature materials that she would like to use when constructing her enclosure please feel free to send them in with her. 

Harvest Festival

On Thursday it is Harvest Festival. Your daughter is asked to bring in a decorated box (shoebox size) or basket filled with non perishable food to school by Thursday. It is best to choose practical everyday items such as pasta, milo, baked beans, weetbix etc rather than anything too fancy. During the service your daughter will be carrying the box so it is best not to make it too heavy. Below is an example.