WELCOME TO WEEK 7!

What a lovely week of fine weather we have had, and long may that continue! Spring is definitely in the air, and as you may have read on HERO, we are able to be back on our field at lunchtimes. We do ask that a change of clothes occurs, as it is still very wet! It will be great for everyone to have the option to kick a ball around and let out some of the excess energy!

Our Inquiry is progressing with some wonderful learning around poetry happening, so that we can begin to explore how we might show our understanding of Clarkville School's cultural narrative. We have our school wide Inquiry celebration in week 10, so look out for that information coming out soon. 

The PTA Lego Fundraiser is happening on Thursday afternoon - thank you to the Matawara Leaders who have offered to assist with this event. Get out there and support it - it is always LOTS of fun! 

YOGA! 

This is a weekly activity in our Team, and always has us in interesting formations!

WHAT'S COMING UP IN HERO? 

We have completed our Maths assessment this week, and you will see this coming out Thursday next week. Please note if your child was out of the class at the time we did the assessment they will not have it Hero.  

YEAR 8 MANA AKE "TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL WORKSHOPS - 
Mana ake have seen a need across schools to better transition students to High School. We are lucky enough to have 3 sessions for our Year 8's around 'dealing with change positively.' This is fitting in really nicely with our Sexuality lessons and will occur on the afternoons of 5th, 6th and 13th September. 

Some of the topics include -

• Looking after our hauora  
• Communication - assertive/aggressive/passive  
• Bullying - bystanders, upstanders etc  
• Managing Anxiety - what is anxiety and recognising anxious thoughts  
• Preparing for Change - circle of control and the ladder of success  
• Emotional Regulation  

NORTH CANTERBURY KAPA HAKA - 

If your child is in this group, a notice will have come home earlier. Please note the ticket sales information, as tickets are booked, and not confirmed until payment is received. We are limited to the first 50 paid orders. 

KAPA HAKA PERMISSION SLIPS ARE NOW DUE - please return as soon as possible, if you have not done this already. 

Have a great week!

Kristie, Jenny, Sue and Helen. 

WHATS COMING UP?

WEEK 7 - 

* MONDAY / TUESDAY - Mana Ake working with Year 8's (Transitioning to High School Workshops) 

* THURSDAY - PTA Lego Fundraiser in the MPF - 3:30pm 

* FRIDAY - Tech - ALL DAY - Bus leaves at 9:15am SHARP!

WEEK 8 - "Te wiki o te reo Māori - Māori Language Week"

* TUESDAY -  Cookie and Milo Day - $1.00 each - Lunchtime @ 12:30pm (BYO CUP)

* TUESDAY - Strike Performance Group presenting to the school

* TUESDAY - Mana Ake working with Year 8's (Transitioning to High School Workshops) 

* THURSDAY - Assembly in MPF 9:10am. 

* FRIDAY - School Disco "Fairytale Theme" 6-8pm. 

* FRIDAY - PTA Subway Lunch (Order through Kindo)