Saturday, 26 November 2011

3 Way Learning Conferences

Kia ora everyone,

It was great to see so many parents, at the 3 Way Learning Conferences this week. I have heard so many great reports about both student progress and also their increased confidence when sharing their learning. This is what it is all about!

If you have not been able to make an appointment yet and would like one, please contact your child's teacher directly.

Take care Mike

Is doodling bad, really?

Kia ora everyone,

Here is a great clip on a perspective of the benefits of doodling, interesting!
Thanks to Mr Englefield for this one.

http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/sunni_brown.html

Mike

Wednesday, 28 September 2011

A Cause Worthy of Your Support

Kia ora everyone,

As you will all know, at Christchurch East School our students have utilised the facilities at Centennial Pool for many years. I recently had a conversation with one of our parents who is championing the cause to save Centennial Pool, which I would also like to support. Our students need a facility like this without delay and it is something that needs to be prioritised by those making the decisions.

Can I encourage all readers to support the Save Centennial Pool cause.

All the best Simone!

Mike

A while since my last transmission

Kia ora everyone,

While it has been a while since my last post, I can assure you there is a lot of great things to share about what has, is, and are going to happen at Christchurch East School.

I am really looking forward to the School Disco on this Friday, make sure you get your tickets from our awesome FFG Team at the front Gate from 8.30am.


See you there, Mike.

Friday, 19 August 2011

Kia ora everyone.

As you will all know 'Innovation' is our learning theme this term, which is why an article in this mornings press caught my eye.  Steve Muir, one of our parents from Christchurch East School has once again shown innovation in action in a real life context. Well done Steve!


For the online version of the article follow this link.

Take care Mike


Wednesday, 17 August 2011

School Opens Tomorrow

Kia ora everyone

It will be great to have you all back at school tomorrow.

Innovation is still our theme for learning this term, hence we decided not to use only shovels to clear the snow.


Really looking forward to having you all back tomorrow, make sure you have plenty of warm clothes, a second pair of shoes or even slippers might be a good idea.

Take care Mike

Tuesday, 16 August 2011

School Closure Update

Kia ora everyone

Christchurch East School will remain closed tomorrow the 17th of August for students.

Staff will be at school preparing the school for a earliest possible reopening on Thursday the 18th of August.

All of these plans are obviously subject to weather conditions.

Take care and stay warm.

Mike