Relay Batons
A few days ago we made some relay batons out of flax.
We then painted the batons our house color.We're going to decorate and varnish
them soon.
Mine was green. Mr.Norton bets that we can't keep our batons for a whole year.
But I think we can.
By Theresa
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Day One
First day back
First we had a song it was called "We're gonna have a party".
After lunch we went swimming.
Then Mr Norton read "Darkwing"
By Jessica
Sam makes Ten Minutes Hanging!!! - Day One 2009
Hi everyone...day one in Team 7 is over and we had 10 enthusiastic boys and 16 keen girls making up our class! Highlight of the day was a brilliant 10 min. hang from the bars by Sam!!
We sang, swam, painted, ran, read, wrote, smiled.....a super start to a super class and welcome to Rachel on her first day at FOS.
We sang, swam, painted, ran, read, wrote, smiled.....a super start to a super class and welcome to Rachel on her first day at FOS.
Newsletter Term 1 Week 1
Dear Parents/Care givers
Welcome to a new year and a new term at Fendalton School and in Team 7. I am privileged to be the teacher of your son or daughter this year. I look forward to working closely with you and your child as we discover the best ways for them to learn and grow. I value the essential role you play as parents/care givers in the educational development of your child. Your support at home of what we do in the classroom is vital for learning to be reinforced. If at any time you are unsure of what you can do, or if your child is unsure, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
About myself.....
I have four children, Joshua who is 14 at the end of March, Emily who is almost 11 and a 1/2, Grace who is 3 and a half and Lily who is 10 months old. Josh is a Year 10 at Unlimited Paenga Tawhiti High school in town and Emily a Year 7 at Casebrook Intermediate School. I am married to to Tina Norton who was Miss Priest and may have taught your child as a new entrant.
I have taught for 11 and a half years at Fendalton School. Before teaching I was involved in Advertising and more latterly Youth Work. I love all sport and all chocolate and liquorice! I love to see children laugh, sing and have fun.
Notices
Yours sincerely
Paul Norton, the Coach, Team 7 2009
Our web page:
http://fosteam7.blogspot.com/
Happy Birthday
Amine (9 Jan.),Amelia (11 Jan.), Stella (19 Jan.)Annabelle (24 Jan.)Ben C. (6 Feb.) Carina.(13 Feb.), Mr N. (24th Feb.)
Mr Norton’s Class 2009 STATIONERY
1 x 1L4 - Poetry
3 x 1B5 1. Draft Writing
2. @Home
3. Language/HW/Reading
2 x 1A8 1. Maths
2. Inquiry/Thinking
1 x 14B5 - publishing pad
1 x QB interleaved -Maths
2 x pencils
12 pack coloured pencils
1 x 6B sketching pencil
2 x fine black vivids
1 x whiteboard marker
4 pack of Highlighters
1 x eraser
1 x ruler
1 x blue pen
1 x red pen
1 x green pen
1 x large glue stick
Not included in list but can you please obtain:
2 x 40 page clear files* 1. Music/ singing
2. Portfolio/ Inquiry
*NZ Oxford School Dictionary - available from office
Welcome to a new year and a new term at Fendalton School and in Team 7. I am privileged to be the teacher of your son or daughter this year. I look forward to working closely with you and your child as we discover the best ways for them to learn and grow. I value the essential role you play as parents/care givers in the educational development of your child. Your support at home of what we do in the classroom is vital for learning to be reinforced. If at any time you are unsure of what you can do, or if your child is unsure, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
About myself.....
I have four children, Joshua who is 14 at the end of March, Emily who is almost 11 and a 1/2, Grace who is 3 and a half and Lily who is 10 months old. Josh is a Year 10 at Unlimited Paenga Tawhiti High school in town and Emily a Year 7 at Casebrook Intermediate School. I am married to to Tina Norton who was Miss Priest and may have taught your child as a new entrant.
I have taught for 11 and a half years at Fendalton School. Before teaching I was involved in Advertising and more latterly Youth Work. I love all sport and all chocolate and liquorice! I love to see children laugh, sing and have fun.
Notices
- Can children please bring their swimming togs and towel each day (or a note if they are unable to swim).
- Each child will also need to bring a school sun hat in order to play outside. We have some Sunscreen lotion in the class - Cancer Society brand.
- School starts at 8.55am each day and the classroom will be open from 8.30am - could children please not arrive earlier than this - or they will need to wait outside.
- If you would like to talk to me it would be best to catch me after 3.00pm as things tend to be hectic in the morning . Alternatively you can phone me at school and leave a message on 351 9788 ext. 828 or e-mail me at paul.norton@fendalton.school.nz (the best option!)
- @Home (Home Work) will commence next week. This will include spelling words, a reading and fitness log to fill in and some basic facts. From time to time there may be some work to finish or a special item of preparation.
- Remember that children are to wear Sports uniform every Friday.
- Physical activity is vital for learning and health. We will do some daily and therefore children need appropriate footwear. If possible could children please bring along an old pair of sports shoes to have in the room by the back door.
- I also encourage all children to have a water bottle(for water only) in the classroom. They are also able to eat fresh or dried fruit at anytime throughout the day.
- Can all stationery please be named and covered as soon as possible - a list of what each book is for is below. Could you please name pens and pencils also.
- THIS WEEK: Thursday- Champs. swimming heats and Summer Sports Options due in.
Yours sincerely
Paul Norton, the Coach, Team 7 2009
Our web page:
http://fosteam7.blogspot.com/
Happy Birthday
Amine (9 Jan.),Amelia (11 Jan.), Stella (19 Jan.)Annabelle (24 Jan.)Ben C. (6 Feb.) Carina.(13 Feb.), Mr N. (24th Feb.)
Mr Norton’s Class 2009 STATIONERY
1 x 1L4 - Poetry
3 x 1B5 1. Draft Writing
2. @Home
3. Language/HW/Reading
2 x 1A8 1. Maths
2. Inquiry/Thinking
1 x 14B5 - publishing pad
1 x QB interleaved -Maths
2 x pencils
12 pack coloured pencils
1 x 6B sketching pencil
2 x fine black vivids
1 x whiteboard marker
4 pack of Highlighters
1 x eraser
1 x ruler
1 x blue pen
1 x red pen
1 x green pen
1 x large glue stick
Not included in list but can you please obtain:
2 x 40 page clear files* 1. Music/ singing
2. Portfolio/ Inquiry
*NZ Oxford School Dictionary - available from office
Friday, December 19, 2008
Team 7 Awards 2008
On the last day of school the boys voted for three award certificates and the following boys were voted by their peers:
Citizenship Award:
Thomas H, Scott R and Johny R
Academic Excellence:
Sam B
Consistent Effort:
Thomas H
Well done to the winners and all those Year 6 boys who have graduated:
Thomas H, Scott, Sam M-C, Hugo, Ryan, George H, Ollie, Cameron, Connor and Joseph.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Newsletter Term 4 Week 10
Hi there all
The last week is upon us and we are looking forward to celebrating it, especially with our ten Year 6 boys who will graduate. They have a pool party on Wednesday afternoon, their graduation/ leavers' assembly on Thursday and ten pin bowling later that evening. On Friday we have the last school assembly and officially farewell them.
The weather isn't looking the best for the week and the class trip planned t
oday (Monday) by the Birth of the Beginning Party and our Cycle Champs tomorrow afternoon (Tuesday) look a little tentative.
Well done to Hugo, Thomas and Sam MC who helped the Blue Milo Cricket team to the Milo Trophy final on Friday. Although they lost the final to Merrin they can be proud of their second place.
Finally, thank you to all of you for a wonderful year in Team 7. The support of parents has been great and your input into the lives of the boys is critical in their academic and social development. We have had a special group of boys, each with their own gifts and areas to work on. Please keep on encouraging them to try new things, think of others and always do their best and try their hardest. To those boys (and families in some cases) leaving, all the best for your future and we hope Fendalton has played a major part in the development of your child/ren in many areas both in and out of the classroom. Year 5s, please be nice to your teachers next year! All three will be excellent teachers. Please take the position of being school leaders seriously as many children look up to the Year 6 leaders.
I wish you all a safe and enjoyable Christmas and Holiday break.
Yours sincerely
Paul
Team 7 Coach
The last week is upon us and we are looking forward to celebrating it, especially with our ten Year 6 boys who will graduate. They have a pool party on Wednesday afternoon, their graduation/ leavers' assembly on Thursday and ten pin bowling later that evening. On Friday we have the last school assembly and officially farewell them.
The weather isn't looking the best for the week and the class trip planned t
oday (Monday) by the Birth of the Beginning Party and our Cycle Champs tomorrow afternoon (Tuesday) look a little tentative.Well done to Hugo, Thomas and Sam MC who helped the Blue Milo Cricket team to the Milo Trophy final on Friday. Although they lost the final to Merrin they can be proud of their second place.
Finally, thank you to all of you for a wonderful year in Team 7. The support of parents has been great and your input into the lives of the boys is critical in their academic and social development. We have had a special group of boys, each with their own gifts and areas to work on. Please keep on encouraging them to try new things, think of others and always do their best and try their hardest. To those boys (and families in some cases) leaving, all the best for your future and we hope Fendalton has played a major part in the development of your child/ren in many areas both in and out of the classroom. Year 5s, please be nice to your teachers next year! All three will be excellent teachers. Please take the position of being school leaders seriously as many children look up to the Year 6 leaders.
I wish you all a safe and enjoyable Christmas and Holiday break.
Yours sincerely
Paul
Team 7 Coach
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Newsletter Term 4 Week 9
For the next two weeks the "Birth of the Beginning Party" are in charge in Team 7 and Ollie is Prime Minister and Will his deputy. They will update this blog.....
The first ever FOS Cycle Champs for Year 5/6 children take place this week - Jonny (see photo) was one of the children behind this new idea. See the FOS Sports Blog for details of times and results.
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