Welcome back to Term 2, and to all our new students & whanau, welcome to Maungatapere School!!
In typical Maungatapere style, Term 2 has certainly started with a hiss and a roar with both staff and students engaging in new learning, community events, and sport.
Our Teacher Only Day in Week 1 saw our entire teaching team including our wonderful learning support staff and part timers, undertake professional development based in and around the Science of Learning. The Science of Learning sits at the heart of our new curriculum and is all about how people learn, the importance of removing unnecessary distraction and ongoing retrieval practice in order to transfer information into our long-term memory.
If you would like to find out more about our refreshed curriculum and how you can support your child, be sure to visit the Ministry of Educations Parent Portal where you can view a wide range of information pertaining to this.
During the first week back students across the school furthered their understanding of ANZAC Day and the significance of this event. This looked different in each class some of which is included in this newsletter. A huge shout out must go out to all our students who represented Maungatapere School with pride at community ANZAC Day Service last Saturday. Special mention must be made of our Kapa Haka who delivered a ‘goosebump worthy’ performance and to our student ambassadors who spoke beautifully in their respective roles. I would also like to thank Miss Hepi, Whaea Kimmy, Mr Cotton, Mr Wright and Ms Rowe for attending the service and supporting our students.
Congratulations also to our Year 5 & 6 cohort who yesterday represented our school at the Winter Sports Tournament at Kensigton Park. Once again your behaviour and sportsmanship was a real standout.
Have a great week everyone
Rachael Murray
Acting Principal
