Welcome back to term 3

Our topic for term 3 has a Social Studies focus namely: Sustainability – Our World. The main
objective is to gain knowledge, skills and experiences to understand how people view and
use places differently (Level 3 New Zealand Curriculum). Using the Olympics as a point of
reference, we will be looking closely at countries around the world, their geographical
features, climate, culture and other environmental issues. We will write information reports
and explanations about various aspects relating to these countries.
In Maths, we continue our cross-grouping for Number on Mondays, Tuesdays and
Wednesdays and in Strand on Thursdays and Fridays, we continue with Geometry and
Measurement (Time).
PE is integrated with Te Reo Maori, where children will explore Te Ao Kori and learn the
skills of stick games, Ti rakau. Class PE sessions also include invasion games.
Our major school focus the term will be our school production “Sucked In” (Years 4 – 6).
Year 5s have the opportunity to take part as actors, dancers, choir or stage-hands. The
children will have many songs to learn over the next few weeks, with the production being
held over 3 nights in week 10.
Upcoming events include a speaker from Vector Electricity, the PTA Map-a-thon and a trip
to Kiwi capers concert in the Aotea Centre.