St Patrick’s Kaiapoi2012

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Caring, Co-operating, Called to Others

Ministry of Education funding for 2012 Based on a roll of 138 children. Allows us to operate 5 classrooms. Gives us an allocation for Reading recovery. Ensures the continuation of the 3 year Ministry

funded ICT contract. Enables us to employ an extra part-time teacher to

assist Y5-8 literacy and numeracy. Secures employment of a part-time ICT teacher/

maintenance man. Secures employment of teacher-aide to assist with

the Library and curriculum support for children.

Classes 5 classrooms in operation at the start of 2012 Rimu - Y0/1, 12 children Rata - Y2/3, 21 children Matai - Y3/4, 24 children Pohutukawa - Y5/6, 30 children (2 teachers -

one full time, one part-time literacy/numeracy) Kahikatea/Totara - Intermediate Learning

Centre - Y7/8, 34 children (2 teachers - one full time, one part-time literacy/numeracy)

Why an Intermediate Learning Centre? To support the differentiated learning at

this level. To give the Y7/8 children further

opportunities for leadership. To utilise the learning spaces we have. To enthuse children to ‘think outside the

square’ with their inquiry learning. To support the eLearning strategic vision.

eLearning Vision 2010-2013

We will ensure that the use of ICT is successfully and effectively integrated into the curriculum, to enhance student achievement and to provide opportunities for teachers and St Patrick’s learners to be confident, self managing inquirers.

School wide initiatives 2012 Sports coaches from NC sports teaching skills every 2nd

week throughout the year. Gymnastics at AMI stadium. Swimming - Kaiapoi Aquatic Centre or Dudley Park. Choir - Kaiapoi schools’ festival. Kapahaka - Christchurch schools’ festival. Trinity Quest - Sports skills during lunch breaks/ School

vegetable garden. Camp - Y5/6. Ski trip - Y7/8. ePortfolios for children’s work. Science classes at Kaiapoi High - Y7/8. School Radio station.

2012 - One World, Many Faces

Enduring Understandings: That there are many cultures in the world. Acceptance, tolerance and empathy for other

peoples’ way of life. Experience another culture to learn about the

peoples that make up a community. Practise using languages including sign

language to communicate with others. Make connections with others and create

opportunities to gain a sense of belonging and confidence.

Why a Radio station? Make connections with others and create

opportunities to gain a sense of belonging and confidence.(Enduring understanding for 2012).

A real audience for presenting work - book reviews, stories, inquiries, radio plays, poetry, music.

A real context for interviewing each other and guests.

Cross - curricula from literacy to commerce (fundraising).

Why a Radio station? An opportunity to explore different genres of

literacy from sports commentating to news reporting to investigative journalism.

Public speaking skills - pronunciation, adlibbing, improvisation.

Additional motivation for project work. Social skills - team building,leadership, peer

support and evaluation. An outlet for students with musical ambitions. A chance to get into the Kaiapoi community to

investigate, fundraise and make links.

Reminders The school website is an effective

communication link where you can access information, share your child’s learning and contact staff.

Paper copies of the newsletter will not be printed for you as of next term, unless you have told the school office you wish to receive one.

Your contact details, including email and mobile numbers need to be updated regularly.