Raparapa, 2025 Term Four
Celebration of Learning
Families are invited to the Celebration of Learning. Students will be sharing their work and demonstrating learning in action. A hands-on craft activity will also be available for parents to join.
Literacy Learning – Better Start Literacy Approach (BSLA)
Year 0–1 students will continue with daily BSLA lessons. This structured literacy approach builds strong foundations in Reading and Writing through:
● Phonemic Awareness: Playing with sounds in words (rhyming, syllables, first/last sounds)
● Phonics: Connecting sounds to letters and learning to read/write simple words
● Decoding Skills: Sounding out unfamiliar words instead of guessing
● Spelling & Writing: Practising letters, spelling words, and writing simple sentences
● Oral Language & Vocabulary: Storytelling, speaking, and vocabulary development
● Reading Practice: Reading books aligned with phonics and learning to build fluency
For more on BSLA and how to support your child at home, visit: betterstartapproach.com/resources/for-families
Mathematics
Students will be developing number skills through a variety of engaging activities. The focus areas include:
● Counting On and Back: Using number lines, songs, and games to count forwards and backwards from any number up to 20 and beyond.
● Working with Numbers to 20: Understanding number order, comparing numbers, and recognising patterns within this range.
● Addition and Subtraction: Using practical resources, pictures, and mental strategies to solve number problems within 20.
● Halving and Doubling: Exploring these concepts using objects, drawings, and number facts to build fluency.
● Money: Recognising coins, understanding their value, and using them in simple addition and subtraction problems.
● Odd and Even Numbers: Identifying odd and even numbers through patterns and hands-on activities.
● Year 0 will be focusing on building strong number foundations through practical learning to build on in Year 1.
Reading at Home
Students should be bringing home their weekly reader and Home-Link Book in their bookbags. Signing the Home-Link Book helps reinforce reading at home and supports ongoing progress.
Athletics
The Physical Education lessons for Term 4 are focused on building athletic skills in preparation for Athletics Day.
Raparapa Day Trip - Dropzone Trampoline Park and Playground
The Raparapa outing is to celebrate the end of the school year with a fun, active, and social experience that supports student wellbeing, teamwork, and resilience.
Parent support will be needed to help make this trip possible. Communication will be shared via the @school app.
Swimming Lessons week 2
Rooms 1,2,3,4,15 and some students from Room 14
Swimming Lessons week 2
Rooms 1,2,3,4,15 and some students from Room 14
Event - Scoot Safe Programme
9a.m.-9.40a.m. - Room 12 - 25 - Year 2
9.40a.m.-10.20a.m. - Room 13 - 26 - Year 2
10.20a.m.-11a.m. - Room 14 - 23 - Year 1
Morning tea 11a.m.-11.30
11.30a.m.-12.10p.m. - Room 15 - 15 -…
Taupo Intermediate Hui for Parents and Caregivers
2024 Transitioning Plan for Local Primary Schools
The 2025 Transitioning Plan includes a promotional visit to our main contributing schools for the Year 6 students followed…
Event - PTA Quiz Night
Title: Believe it or Not
Drinks: Wine, Beer and RTB Non alcoholic
Food available for purchasing
Nibbles on the table
Ticket $30 per person.
A table of 6 $150.00
