Rimu Teams 5 & 6 - Term 2 Week 4 ending 25 May 2018

The Rimu Team

The Term So Far..

Art is definitely underway now with Jack's photography looking really incredible and Sven's Korowai cloaks beginning to take shape.  Parent help is always needed during this time so feel free to drop Jack or Sven a line if you can help out.

Writing this term has been a great time for the students. Sven's group have created some great narratives that will slowly begin to appear on the walls in our space, in our new Published Section. Jack's group have looked at persuasive writing and are now using that to take part in some class room debates which are looking really strong from all sides.

We will also start Genius Hour every Friday which is very exciting as it allows us to explore things we love and are passionate about.  Below is a link to a website with lots of useful information and background history on Genius Hour

Genius Hour

X- Country

X-country hopefully this week! As Wednesday was postponed we are hoping it will be all go on Thursday 24th at Cox's Park. We will need to ensure we have running shoes and comfy exercise clothing every day as we will be practicing every day after lunch.  Sven and I have been stoked with how many students have turned up to our morning practices and are sure the ones putting in the hard work will see the results on the day.

The order of races are:
Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 non-competitive 1 lap
Year 4 girls competitive 1 lap
Year 4 boys competitive 1 lap
Year 3 girls competitive 1 lap
Year 3 boys competitive 1 lap
9 Year old girls competitive 2.2km course (top 8 go to inner city event)
9 Year old boys competitive 2.2km course (top 8 go to inner city event)
10 Year old and over girls competitive 2.2km course (top 8 go to inner city event)
10 Year old and over boys competitive 2.2km course (top 8 go to inner city event)

Positive Puberty

This will be taking place in Week 5 on Monday the 28th May for all of our Year 6 students. Thank you to all the parents who turned up for the information night, it was much appreciated.
 Below is a link with some information about the programme.
Positive Puberty

Congratulations

Congratulations to all the Bayfield students who took part in the Inner City Swimming Event. Although we weren't able to defend the cup this year, our swimmers did such an incredible job. We had a lot of students either place or win the finals and all our students should be very proud. They represented Bayfield so incredibly well!

Emails:

Svenc@bayfield.school.nz

Jackp@bayfield.school.nz

Important Dates:

Year 3 - 6 X Country @ Cox's Bay - save day 24th May

Positive Puberty Sessions (Year 6 only) - 28th May
Pons Int visiting Yr 6 - 30th May
ICSS Cross-Country - 31st May
Queen's Bday - 4th June
ICSS Cross-Country (save day) - 7th June
ICSS Rugby League @ Cox's Bay - 28th June
Hammertime Fundraiser - 29th June
Rugby League Champ of Champs - 3rd July
Rugby League Champ of Champs (save day) - 5th July
Last Day of Term - 6th July

Rimu Teams 5 & 6 - Term 2 Week 2 ending 11 May 2018

The Rimu Team

Wow it has been an incredible start to the term!  Camp and EOTC completely rocked our socks off!  During the week we had so much fun and learnt many valuable lessons and skills along the way.  Whether it was facing our fear of heights by climbing a wall or learning the art of orienteering or just having a blast hiding in the dark hoping not to get spotted with the torch during spotlight, it was incredible! Camp and EOTC week will be memories we cherish forever!  Once again a massive thank you to all of our amazing parents that helped out during this week.  We really couldn't have done it without you!
A lot of very tired kids though...

This Term...

This term our focus will be on the arts.  We will be working on individual and collaborative projects as we prepare for this year's Art Exhibition.  Parent help is always needed during this time so feel free to drop Jack or Sven a line if you can help out.

We will also start Genius Hour every Friday which is very exciting as it allows us to explore things we love and are passionate about.  Below is a link to a website with lots of useful information and background history on Genius Hour

Genius Hour

X- Country

X-country has been moved to week 4, Wednesday 23rd May due to Cox's Park not being available on our original date.  This means that we have more time to train and prepare.  We will need to ensure we have running shoes and comfy exercise clothing every day as we will be practicing every day after lunch.  

Positive Puberty

This will be taking place in Week 5 on Monday the 28th May for all of our Year 6 students and there will be an info session for whanau on Monday 21 May at 6.30pm.  Below is a link with some information about the programme.Positive Puberty

Emails:

Svenc@bayfield.school.nz

Jackp@bayfield.school.nz

Important Dates:

ICCS Swimming - 10th May

Positive Puberty Parent Evening (6.30pm) - 21st May
Positive Puberty Sessions (Year 6 only) - 28th May
Pons Int visiting Yr 6 - 30th May
ICSS Cross-Country - 31st May
Queen's Bday - 4th June
ICSS Cross-Country (save day) - 7th June
ICSS Rugby League @ Cox's Bay - 28th June
Hammertime Fundraiser - 29th June
Rugby League Champ of Champs - 3rd July
Rugby League Champ of Champs (save day) - 5th July
Last Day of Term - 6th July