Kia ora, fakaalofa lahi atu, talofa lava and greetings.
This is a
letter of introduction, as well as an outline of what you and your child can
expect from being in Room 8 this year.
My name is Renee Tuapawa and I will
be your child’s teacher this year. This
is my eighth year teaching. I am also the Special Educational Needs
Co-ordinator (SENCO) this year, which means Whaea Ana will be in our class
every Tuesday while I fulfil my duties.
As a teacher, I will endeavour to
assist and cater for all needs in my class. I will create a warm and challenging learning
environment that will enhance students’ learning, both in and outside of the
classroom. Students will be expected to
participate actively in all curriculum areas.
In Terms
1 and 4, students will be receiving swimming lessons in the school pool.
Students are expected to bring their togs and towel to school from Monday to
Thursday. If your child is not swimming they must bring a parental/caregiver
note explaining why they are not swimming.
If your
child is absent from school, you must contact the office to let them know the
reason for the absence. If a pattern of
absence emerges, or if your child is regularly away from school, I will make
contact with you to find out what can be done to help. If absences continue, I am required by law to
contact truancy services and refer it to them.
Homework
is given every Monday and it is to be returned the following Monday. As the children have an entire week to
complete their homework, I do not accept excuses as to why it has not been
done. If it has not been done, or if I
feel a minimal effort has been made, students will be required to complete the
homework sheets in their own time, at lunchtime.
Correct
school uniform must be worn at all times.
This includes the school shirt, skirt/shorts, and a blue jacket. No other colours are permitted. Students are not permitted to wear bracelets
or wristbands. Necklaces are not permitted
(this does not include taonga/greenstones) and only stud earrings are
allowed. In Terms 1 and 4, it is also
compulsory to wear a hat each day. If
your child is not wearing the correct school uniform, I require a note from
home explaining why.
We have a
class blog (http://eightisgreat2016.blogspot.co.nz/) which will be regularly updated. It will feature videos, photos and examples
of your child’s work throughout the year.
We would love to see comments and feedback on our class blog.
There will be fun and exciting opportunities
throughout the year for Room 8. I hope, with
your help, your child seizes the chance to be a part of some, or all of these
extra-curricular activities. I look
forward to working with you to achieve the best possible outcome for your child
here at Clendon Park School.
If you
have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at school on 267 6671,
extension 854.
Kind regards,
Renee Tuapawa.
