Term 2 Trips and Outings

This term we are going on several trips and outings to help us learn. It would be a great help if families could contribute $5 towards costs to support these learning programmes. ü  We will be going on a community walk every week this term. We aim to learn about “Safe Walking” , identifying hazards, crossing the road, using pedestrian crossings and moving in busy places such as car parks. ü  On Tuesday 20 May we will travel to Auckland City as part of our Headway “Safe Traveling” Unit. We will travel by van to the new Panmure train station where we will board a train to Britomart Station. Then we will walk to Wharf 4 where we will join the Ports of Auckland Tour. Ports of Auckland offer your student the opportunity to experience a day of discovery including a cruise around the busy Ports of Auckland wharves and an exploration of the Maritime Museum. The live commentary will help to identify port activity, including points of interest such as tug boats, container cranes, tank farm and Viaduct Harbour. After the cruise students come into the Museum for lunch in a sheltered area, explore the galleries and discover more about the essential part the sea has played in New Zealand's history. Music Trips: We are learning about the instruments in the orchestra and will be going on two trips to see experts play. ü  Thursday 22 May at The Auckland Central Library the APO Young Achievers play. Every year the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra chooses the most talented young musicians and provides opportunities for them to develop their potential through a mentoring programme. We welcome these young stars to our series in a programme featuring a variety of instruments. ü  Friday 30 May at the University of Auckland Music School Guitar, brass and woodwind students will perform in both individual and ensemble settings. All students will return home on their normal taxis after each of these trips/outings.

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Welcome back from Challenge Camp

Bradley and Brennan went to camp for the first week of school.

Look at their blogs for information.

http://sssbrennans.blogspot.co.nz/

http://sssbradleyc.blogspot.co.nz/

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Badminton

We showed our friends from Edgewater 1 and 2 how to play Badminton

Badminton was fun!

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Individual Writing - Diary - Journal - Log

This term we are learning to write a Diary or Personal Journal. 

We aim to:

• Write a little every day.

• Work independently.

• Use a dictionary and spelling list to help find words.

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Click this to learn about NZ Sign Language Week

Click this to learn about NZ Sign Language Week

Wh Question Signs

***Remember when asking a question and especially when signing 

USE CORRECT FACIAL EXPRESSION

What?

 'What is that?' or "What is This?' finish the sign by pointing to the object.

     

Who?

I prefer this NZSL sign as the Makaton version is very similar to 'What' and can lead to confusion.

Point your hand to who you are asking about (person, photo...) and wiggle you fingers.

Where?

How?

How Many?
Hands start crossed slightly at chest height then wiggle your fingers slowly as you move them to the edge of your body.

How are you?
There are differing ways to sign this at Sommerville but this is the most consistent throughout NZSL and Makaton.

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Whats happening?

This term we will....

 Learn dance with Sam every Thursday.

 Learn computer skills with Fiona every Thursday.

 Learn about "Safe Traveling for our Headway unit.

 The first trip is to the Maritime Museum on Tuesday 20 May. We will travel in a van, train and ferry.

Practice large ball skills every Friday and get ready to compete in the Football Ribbon Day.

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Term 2 is here!

We had an exciting start when the water pipes burst

We went to work at the Sommerville School Tamaki Campus for two days while they fixed the water leak.

We worked hard on our "Study Ladder" learning programme and printed out the certificates to take home to our families.

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