Friday 22 February 2019

Happy engaged learners in room 14

Term 1, Week 4

Kia Ora Whanau,

This week room 14 were learning with Mrs Wallace in the makerspace  room. They all had so much fun. They will be with  Mrs Wallace again next Monday so they can learn more about manipulating robots and coding by becoming more creative!!

Kip and Alicia with their certificates . Alicia is showing  a great attitude and Kip is sharing more ideas with  his teacher.

Douglas was Star of the day on Friday because he  always listen's to the teacher instructions the  first time!!

I am very proud of room 14, they are a fabulous class of amazing tamariki.
Room 14 in action with Mrs Wallace

Coding with Mrs Wallace 



Friday 15 February 2019

Having fun in room 14


Term 1, Week 3, 2019

Kia Ora Whanau,

Well I can't believe it is the end of week 3 already!!

Melodee made a red heart for her Mum!
Carlos got his name picked out of the yellow box. He won a FREE book. He was so excited!!
Kylie and Hayes received a certificate for  trying their best in our weekly spelling test. Hayes got 8 out of 10 and Kylie got 9 out of 10. Very proud of them both

Hone created some lovely art for his Mum. He spent a long time making it look perfect!

Javier created a lovely red heart for his Mum.

Our whole school sleep over is in 3 weeks time. It will be so exciting and tiring at the same time. It will be great to make lots of happy memories for the children in room 14!!
On Valentine's day room 14 created  awesome letters of love to their Mum and Dad. It was very precious. I was impressed how much effort all the tamariki put in.

Have a great weekend, Mrs Birchall and Room 14


Friday 8 February 2019

Getting to know Room 14

Term 1, Week 2

Kia Ora Whanau,

This week in room 14 we are slowly getting to know each other. What we like to do, who to ask for help if we come across a tricky word in reading or who is the most organised.

I  gave everyone in room 14 a term 1 newsletter on Friday, please make time to read it, if not I have posted it on the blog.


Kaikohe West School

23 Tawanui Road
KAIKOHE
09 4011713
Welcome back to term one 2019

I love room 14, let’s get this year moving. I am excited to be back at school, it’s going to be a simply amazing year. My name is Louise Birchall and I  will be your child’s kaiako in room 14. I have been teaching at Kaikohe West for nearly 6 years.
Our term one focus is centred on getting to know your child. What their strengths are and what we can do to develop a teacher to child relationship. Room 14 will be having a sleep over in week 6 this term. We will keep you updated on this.
We will be establishing  routines this term so our learning will be easier to implement and the children will feel comfortable in their learning space. Learning through play will be connected  through all our curriculum areas!

Your child will be bringing home their book bags Monday-Thursday and their poem book on a Friday. Basic sight words will be included, please read these on a daily basis. Your parental input is vital to a successful year of learning and achievement for your child. Teamwork= success!!
I would really appreciate your support over the year, whatever you can do to support and motivate your child would be fantastic. Readers will be starting to go home from Week 3. Can you listen to your child read nightly please this help would be tremendous.
Swimming will start in week 2, our swimming days are Monday and Wednesday Please ensure your tamariki bring their togs,towel and swimming cap in a  plastic bag on these days. Let’s all work together and have a great year at Kaikohe West School.
If you have any questions please come in and hang out with us in rm14. We have an open door policy at school and always a hot cup of tea!!

If you want to get in touch with me my email address is louise@kaikohewest.school.nz
Blog address  kwsbirchall.blogspot.co.nz
https://sites.google.com/a/kaikohewest.school.nz/room8-2016/



Mrs Louise Birchall (Kaiako)

Sienna and Douglas received certificates on Friday. I found a cute photo of them.

Sienna and Douglas are becoming role models for room 14. They both have a positive attitude towards their learning and never give up!!

Remember we have swimming on Mondays and Wednesdays. Have a terrific weekend. See you all next week.
Mrs Birchall and Room 14




Saturday 2 February 2019

New Room, New classroom!

Term 1, Week 1 2019

Kia Ora Whanau/ Caregivers

I hope you have all had a great holiday, the weather has been fantastic!! We need some rain though!

At the end of 2018 I started moving into another room, so now my blog should read  Room 14


I am settled in and liking my new classroom. I have a fantastic bunch of tamariki this year... even 2 days in. They all seem excited to learn and ready for lots of new opportunties.

I captured some photos in action over the  last 2 days.

Room 14 are already learning fun writing activities

Douglas making his name out of plactic letters

Kip was excited to show his learning to everyone!!


Please remember from next week  our swimming days are  Monday and  Wednesday
Your child requires their togs, towel, swimming cap all in a plastic bag!
I do have spare swimming caps your child can use.


Just a reminder Waitangi day is next Wednesday- school will be closed for the day and if you require another stationary list i will hand one out next week.
Have a  fabulous weekend
Mrs Birchall and  room 14.