Sunday 28 February 2016
Thanks to you all.
To all the parents who helped make our Multicultural Day so successful - thank you so much. The effort you all put into making your activities so interesting meant that the children had wonderful learning experiences that they will remember for a long time. I appreciate your willingness to go into different classes and share your knowledge and enthusiasm with our students. Without your input, our activities morning would not have been as successful as it was.
The support you also gave to the Multicultural Assembly is also much appreciated. Thank you to those of you who participated in, or organised, assembly items. The performances were great and very much enjoyed by everyone.
Mrs Kingston and I look forward to continuing to work alongside you to ensure that your children have positive learning experiences at Oaklands.
A selection of photos will be appearing shortly.
Thursday 25 February 2016
Saturday 20 February 2016
Important reminder - Our Cultural Celebrations are this week!
Cultural Week is coming up and there are some fun things planned for everyone to enjoy.
This week is an opportunity for us all to celebrate the different cultures we have at Oaklands School. All children are encouraged to bring a game, song, story or activity from their home country that they can share during the week.
This week is an opportunity for us all to celebrate the different cultures we have at Oaklands School. All children are encouraged to bring a game, song, story or activity from their home country that they can share during the week.
The blog below is a reprint of a previous blog to remind you of what is happening this week.
On Tuesday 23 February, we are having a shared lunch in the classrooms. We would like each child to bring a small plate of food from their home country to share with their classmates. We have over 20 different cultures at Oaklands and it would be great to see a variety of food in the classrooms.
On Thursday 25 February, we encourage all children to wear the national costume of their country or an item of clothing from their country. In the morning, parents of our English language learners are taking activities from their home countries with the different classes. The parents have worked very hard to make this a fun morning and we know the children will enjoy what the parents are offering.
In the afternoon, starting at 1.40 pm, we are having a Multicultural Assembly, to which you are invited. A variety of items from different countries will be presented by parents, children and friends of our school.
We hope families will take the opportunity to wear their national costume to our assembly and help make this occasion a very special celebration.
Tuesday 16 February 2016
Culture Club with Mrs Kingston
Each Tuesday at morning play, Mrs Kingston meets with Kakano students and they all do some activities together. They celebrated the Chinese Year of the Monkey by drawing great chalk pictures on the playground.
Monday 8 February 2016
Cultural Week 22 - 26 February, 2016
Cultural Week is coming up and there are some fun things planned for everyone to enjoy.
All children are encouraged to bring a game, song, story or activity from their home country that they can share during the week.
On Tuesday 23 February, we are having a shared lunch in the classrooms. It is hoped that each child will bring a small plate of food from their home country to share with their classmates. We have over 20 different cultures at Oaklands and it would be great to see a variety of food in the classrooms.
On Thursday 25 February, we encourage all children to wear the national costume of their country or an item of clothing from their country. In the morning, parents of our English language learners are taking activities from their home countries with the different classes. The parents have worked very hard to make this a fun morning and we know the children will enjoy what the parents are offering.
In the afternoon, starting at 1.40 pm, we are having a Multicultural Assembly, to which you are invited. A variety of items from different countries will be presented by parents, children and friends of our school.
We hope families will take the opportunity to wear their national costume to our assembly and help make this occasion a very special celebration.
All children are encouraged to bring a game, song, story or activity from their home country that they can share during the week.
On Tuesday 23 February, we are having a shared lunch in the classrooms. It is hoped that each child will bring a small plate of food from their home country to share with their classmates. We have over 20 different cultures at Oaklands and it would be great to see a variety of food in the classrooms.
On Thursday 25 February, we encourage all children to wear the national costume of their country or an item of clothing from their country. In the morning, parents of our English language learners are taking activities from their home countries with the different classes. The parents have worked very hard to make this a fun morning and we know the children will enjoy what the parents are offering.
In the afternoon, starting at 1.40 pm, we are having a Multicultural Assembly, to which you are invited. A variety of items from different countries will be presented by parents, children and friends of our school.
We hope families will take the opportunity to wear their national costume to our assembly and help make this occasion a very special celebration.
English lessons for adults
Some of you were interested in finding out about English lessons for adults. I contacted South West Baptist Church, as they are the group that advertise these lessons. Below is the information that was sent to me. Good luck if you decide to follow this up.
Wigram English
Harvard Community Lounge, Corsair Drive
Thursday 9-11am
Starts February 4
Contact Maewyn 338 8078 maewynmoore@gmail.com
Halswell English
Te Hapua Halswell Community Centre (Hao Room), 126 Halswell Road
Wednesdays 9-11am
Starts February 10
Contact Helen 322 8843 helen_lewthwaite@hotmail.com
Both of these classes meet during school term time, and cost $4, which includes morning tea.
There are also English classes offered at St Marks Presbyterian Church on Withells Road. These are held on a Monday during term time, from 9:45-11:45am and cost $3 per session. Their classes restart on February 15. Their church office contact is 358 5443.
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