Term Dates 2012

Term 1
Tues 7 Feb – Thurs 5 April
Term 2
Mon 23 April – Fri 29 June
Term 3
Mon 16 July – Fri 28 Sept
Term 4
Mon 15 Oct – Thurs 20 Dec

Parents' Corner

This page is a new addition to our school website.  

Its intent is to provide some useful information and resources to give different ways families can support student learning at home.

Sometimes following a parent-teacher conference, progress report, or general discussion, 'next steps' for your child's learning may be discussed which include suggestions for home support.  Further details may be found on this page.

Files will be added below for you to view.  We trust you find them useful, and value the continued involvement you have in your child's education.
Ministry of Education Parent page.
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Information and support for parents of students through all stages of their education.  16 Feb 2012 01:32 Rob Ashcroft
 Maths
 Reading
HowtoHelpmyChildinReading.pdf
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Suggestions for supporting the development of reading. Some for decoding (reading words) and some for comprehension (understanding the meaning or messages from what we read).  169k v. 2 1 Feb 2012 23:27 Rob Ashcroft
 Writing
Essential Spelling Lists.pdf
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A list of the most commonly used words when writing. The lists are broken into sections based on frequency of use; showing expectations by the end of year two, four, and six.  33k v. 3 19 Feb 2012 22:32 Rob Ashcroft
Handwriting-Beginningpointsanddirectionsofmovement.pdf
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A chart showing the formation of lowercase and uppercase letters, and numbers. It includes indications of starting points and direction of movement.  481k v. 3 1 Feb 2012 23:27 Rob Ashcroft