Welcome to Term 3 2023 Panui

July 2023

Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Malo e Lelei, Talofa Lava, Fakalofa Lahi Atu, Greetings

Welcome to term 3! We are excited for this term, as we celebrate our 30th anniversary with Mainfreight.

Tomorrow at 9am, the day will begin with a school hui to welcome our new tamariki and whānau. We will then raise our 30th celebration flag. You are welcome to join us.

Below is information about some of the learning that will be happening at BMPS this term.

Kiwi Team (Year One and Two)

Maths – Children will continue to develop number knowledge and strategies at their level. Our strand focus in term 3 is geometry where we will explore the properties of 2D and 3D shapes. We will also revisit our learning around fractions to further consolidate this knowledge. Children will continue to use MathsWhizz within the class.

Reading – In each class there will be a continuation of daily instructional reading including: shared, guided and independent reading. Children are learning and developing skills through independent reading activities. Each day, children spend time looking at books that are of interest to them and reading for enjoyment. 

Writing – In the Kiwi team, there is a big focus on oral language, forming ideas and expanding vocabulary. Children write daily to develop basic skills such as pencil grip, sound and letter knowledge and forming sentences. We use different text types including: recount, retelling stories, character descriptions, factual writing, narrative and dictated text. This term’s focus is retelling stories.

Tui Team (Year Three and Four)

Maths – Children will continue to develop number knowledge and strategies at their level. Our strand focus in term 3 is geometry where we will explore the properties of 2D and 3D shapes. 

We have a syndicate wide maths challenge happening throughout the term where children will aim to improve their understanding and recall of basic facts. 

Writing – Our main text type this term will be narrative writing. We will also continue working on our knowledge of sounds and spelling patterns as part of the Sonday programme.

Reading – Children will take part in shared and guided reading sessions on topics of interest. We will also read and identify the features of narratives in order to support our writing.

Kahu Team (Year Five and Six)

Maths – Children will continue to develop number knowledge and strategies at their level. Maths Whizz continues to be used in every class.

Writing – Our main text type this term will be persuasive writing. 

Reading – Children will take part in shared and guided reading sessions. We will also read and identify the features of persuasive texts to support our writing.

All of BMPS

The BMPS Value is ‘Integrity.’ 

We have a focus on writing: you will be able to access a leveled piece of writing for your child on HERO towards the end of term.

Our 30th Bairds/Mainfreight anniversary: all tamariki will be part of this celebration.

Mitey: you can find out more about this amazing programme here:

https://www.mitey.org.nz/

Dates for 2023/Term Three

Term Three

Monday 17 July- First Day Back at school – 9am- 30th Flag Raising and new whānau/ ākonga welcome

Monday 31st July-Friday 4th August- Cook Islands Language Week

Friday 4th August- 11:30 Cook Islands Language Week Assembly

Thursday 17th August- Ōtara Sports Cluster Football Zones

Friday 18th August- 11:30 Assembly

Monday 4th September- Friday 8th September- Tonga Language Week

Friday 8th September- Mainfreight 30th Year Celebration

Monday 11th September- Friday 15th September- Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori

Friday 22nd September- Last Day of Term 3

Term Four

Monday 9 October to Friday 15 December

BMPS is closed:

-Labour Day – Monday 23 October

-Accord TOD Friday 24 November