UPDATE - Online Learning

As we head into unchartered waters we want to let you know how your child’s learning journey will continue while they are learning online at home.

All of your child’s learning will be shared with you via Educa.  Please make sure you have access to this.  If not you need to email your class teacher ASAP.

Weekly notices and information will be sent via our class blogs.

School Holidays:

Our Term 1 School Holidays have been brought forward to Monday the 30th of March.  
We will be back online ready for distance learning on Wednesday the 15th of April.

Keeping in Touch:

You will receive a daily Google form via the class blog.  It will be wonderful if you can complete this with your child at least twice a week.  This form is a way to check-in and let us know what support you and your child require from their teacher.  If you need to contact the classroom teacher please send them an email and they will make contact with you, teachers will be available during normal school hours.  There will be more protocols being sent to parents around contacting teachers later today.

Reading:

In Kakano we run Guided reading sessions twice a week.   While your child is having to learn at home we will be providing audio links for books and activities for two books a week.  You will find the books needed in the pack each child brought home on Monday 23rd March.   Remember reading to your child each day is a great way to relax and connect with your child.  There are lots of great books online that you can access. Upload a video to share a snippet of their reading each week - we would love to hear some reading, too.

Writing:

Teachers will provide Writing experiences and ideas twice a week.  When your child has completed a writing task please share with their teacher via Educa.  It could be a video of your child reading their work, a photo and/or a parent supported post straight on to educa.  The teachers will be providing feedback to your child when their work is posted.

RE:

Each week we will share prayers that you can say with your child to start the day.  It is important we remember the Special Character of our school in this difficult time.  A lovely way to focus our thinking and ensure we are praying each day is to create a prayer table in our homes.  Ask your child what special items they would like to add their prayer table.

Maths:

The teachers will provide fun Maths challenges for your child to complete once a week.  Your child can share their responses with their teacher on Educa.

Lexia:

Every child in Kakano has access to Lexia which is an online Reading and Writing programme.  It is expected each child will spend 10 - 15mins a day on Lexia.  Click here for information about Lexia. 

Click here for parent information on Lexia

Maths Whizz:

The Kakano children have just been given access to this online Maths programme.  Your child will need to complete a placement test before they can start their learning.  It is important you help your child with the technology but allow them to complete the maths tasks independently. 

Click here for parent information on Maths Whizz. 

Play:

The teachers will be creating a Bingo Board with fun activities for your child to complete while they are at home.  Your child can choose which activity they want to do.  Remember to get outside and enjoy the fresh air.

Euca:

Over the next few days have a go at writing a parent story.  The link below has the instructions on how to do this.

https://help.geteduca.com/en/articles/2563464-create-a-parent-story

Over the next few days:

Take time to be with your child, reassure them, play games, read books and have fun together.  To be the best Mum and Dad you have to take care of yourself too, go for a walk, have a bath and take deep breaths when needed.  Take this time to make sure your child can access both Lexia and Maths Whizz.  If you need any support or help please email your class teacher, we are here to help both you and your child.  Before the school holidays start we will be sending home a Holiday Reading Log and ideas for what you can do at home to pass the time.

email: sanyjm@stmarysrotorua.school.nz