Our Cloud Watching Stories

This week some of us went outside and used our imagination to create stories about what we could see in the clouds. 

We have been learning to use the thinking hats to organise all of our exciting ideas. We first use the white hat to write about what happened or what we saw. Next we use the red hat to write about how we felt. Lastly, we use the green hat to add some more information and WOW words to our story. 

Have a listen to the stories our wonderful authors have created!

Sight Word of the Day

Today we were building the word 'you' in creative ways. Have a look at how creative Ruby and Victoria were with collaboratively creating the word!

Sharing about the Tryathlon

A few children in the Pod have been talking about the Tryathlon they competed in.  Today Issy shared her enjoyment and medal with the Pod.  Well done to all who competed.

School Interviews

Just a reminder, that school interviews are being held next week - Week 10.

Gala Craft

Gala is only 3 sleeps away!!

We are all getting very excited and looking forward to a fun filled day.

HUGE shout out to our fabulous PTA and all those who have helped support them as they prepare to hold Whakarongo School biggest event.

To help support our wonderful PTA raise funds for our children and their school, Pono Pod children have been busy creating crafts for you to buy.

These will be available on the day and will be reserved for caregivers to purchase from 10-11am on the day (Sunday). The crafts will be in Tautoko Pod in Rooms 23 & 24.

We would also like to thank Mike Davies for helping us with drilling the holes!

Mathletics

Tuesday (21st March)sees the introduction of Mathletics into Pono Pod. The children have personalised programmes which will have them working on areas of focus. 

Although they are using Mathletics during Pod time, we do encourage them to be using it at home as well. It can be used on most devices. If they get stuck on their task the programme has an awesome help feature. We do ask that it is their work and no-one else's as we track their progress throughout the term and will make changes where required so it is closely suited to their areas of learning. 

Each child has been given a Username and Password - these can be found on your child's homework keyring. You can click on the following link to for Student Sign In. 

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to come in and see us or send us an email.

Hopefully your child will come home and share what they are doing and how they can use it. They may need a little help while they become familiar with it but will be experts in no time.

Value Certificate Winners - Week 7

A big congratulations to our value certificate winners for week 7. It is fantastic to see you showing perseverance within the Pod. Tino pai to Liam, Levi and Ruby.