Jarad's Jargon

Welcome back to school for Term 2!!!  We have lots in store this term and it will fizz by, especially as it is only a nine week term.

A reminder to everyone that there will be no school next Monday and Tuesday.  The teachers are visiting some high performing schools in Auckland as part of our professional development this year.  It is an important part of teacher development to observe other classrooms and schools to help develop their own practise, and it is a powerful exercise to collaborate between staff and schools.  We are not only looking at how they use technology in the classrooms, but will be noting teaching methods across all the curriculum areas with the aim to further enhance what we are doing at Matapu.  As we will be travelling with Opunake and Auroa, it is also a great opportunity to share ideas amongst the three schools.

Our year 5/6 rugby and netball teams are playing in the local competition over the next few weeks.  We have games in weeks two, three and four, with a possibility of games later in the term if we make the semi-finals.  Best of luck to players and coaches for our game against Eltham next Wednesday.  Please don't forget your gear after the long weekend!

Have a great weekend everyone.
MrC