2nd May 2016

To the parents/caregivers of Ara Pakeke students in Rooms 7, 8 and 9

Welcome back after the holiday break.

This term the teachers in Rooms 7, 8 and 9 are collaborating to teach the skill of reading.  This involves grouping children into three classes based on their learning needs and will begin on Wednesday of Week 1.   Monday and Tuesday will be used to meet with students to prepare them for the transition to another classroom during reading time.  Students will bring home reading material from Wednesday onwards.  Please remind your child to bring their book bag and notebook to school each day.   

Collaborative teaching aligns with the Ministry of Education who support an innovative learning environment that evolves and adapts in order to remain future focused.  If you wish to find out more about this inititiave please go to http://elearning.tki.org.nz/Teaching/Innovative-learning-environments

Kind Regards

Jocelyn Hair

(Team Leader Ara Pakeke)

jocelynh@arahoe.school.nz