Room 20
Term Three, 2019
Welcome back. This term promises to be busy and full of opportunities for students. We have Winter sport exchanges, WITT Science and Tech Fair, Methanex Maths Spectacular, Speech Finals, School Standards and Championship Cross Country and camps.
In class our integrated unit this term is Adventuring into traditional fun and games. Maths is Geometry and Statistics. P.E. is Cross Country, Winter Sports and Athletics.
Room 20 is a Year 8 class, part of the Endeavour Team.
Our house colour is RED.
Students in Endeavour will need to wear red clothing and hats for a number of inter-house sport competitions this year.
MANA EXPECTATIONS
Respect – be caring and considerate
Use polite and appropriate language with a suitable tone
Treat others as you wish to be treated.
Accept and value differences.
Use manners at all times.
Care for all property
Follow instructions immediately.
Diligence – achieve your personal best
Do everything to the best of your ability.
Right place, right time, right gear.
Perseverance – finish what you start.
Wear the correct uniform with pride
Integrity – be honest and trustworthy
Take responsibility for your own choices and actions.
Speak the truth with kindness.
Honour your commitments.
Service – help and be actively involved
Contribute for the right reasons.
Be positively involved.
Have an attitude of gratitude.
Use your initiative – help before you are asked.
These expectations help to create a positive learning environment for your child and allow us to maximise learning time to develop new skills and strategies across all areas of the curriculum. By meeting these expectations, being punctual and attending at least 80% of the time your child will be eligible for special MANA Reward Days, class trips and school events.
If you would like to contact me regarding your child please do not hesitate to call the school office on 7585 266 or by email sngaia@devonint.school.nz