In Lop Dell House , last Friday, 29th of July, was a creative session of Maori Art, where Iona – the artist teacher – demonstrated expertly the use of shells, dry leaves, seeds and twigs to be embedded on a paper machet base. Sita Rama students with Bal Gopal class enjoyed exploring an ancient type of Maori Art creativity where simplicity and resourcefulness from nature were exercised. They made their own designs first on paper, then used it as a tool for the final design on the paper machet.We will soon show some of the photos we have taken from that memorable experience.
Archive for July, 2010
SITA RAMA CLASS VISITED LOP DELL HOUSE
Saturday, July 31st, 2010ESOL Verification visit from Ministry
Thursday, July 29th, 2010Yesterday we had an audit of our ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) programme. The Ministry of Education currently fund 54 students in the Hare Krishna School with a special English Language Learning grant. The funding money is to be spent to assist schools in New Zealand with the provision of targeted language learning programmes.
The purpose of the verfication is to ensure the money is being well utilised and that children who receive funding are receiving a correspondingly suitable programme. A programme that is well planned and supported by current research and best practices.
The person who completed the verification in our school remarked that she considered our school to be a very special environment for children to develop their English language abilities. In fact, as she was leaving, she commented that ours was the best school she has visited for the past three years in terms of what we are capable of providing for our language learners.
Our staff are all dedicated to providing the very best for our kids and this becomes apparent to visitors who are tuned into learning environments. We have a special interest in making sure all of our students are up to standard with English language learning and for those who have just arrived in New Zealand with little or no previous English we offer an ideal supportive scaffold into the intricacies of classroom English.
For a child of Indian language heritage our school would provide second to none in this country or in most any other country in the world. We have bilingual staff members, both registered classroom teachers and teacher aides who are able to meet the complex needs of second language learners. Our staff take regular professional development in second language acquisition which I enjoy facilitating very much. Currently we are looking at the English Language Learning Progressions published by the Ministry of Education which is another set of guidelines and benchmarks for plotting progress of Language learners.
Krishna Balaram Newsletter Term3/2010
Thursday, July 29th, 2010Dear Parents/Caregivers
Hare Krishna! Welcome back to all the students to term 3 and a warm welcome to Riyah Goundar and Sachi Prasad. We are looking forward to a great term and I must say we have already made a promising start!
The values themes underlying the curriculum for this term are Cleanliness, Respect and Simplicity. These themes will be integrated across the curriculum, especially in Sastra (religious studies). This term we will also be celebrating some major festivals such as Balaram’s Appearance day (24th August 2010), Krishna Janmastami (2nd September 2010), Prabhupada’s Appearance Day ( 3rd September 2010, and Radhastami (15th September 2010).
In Sanskrit children will be learning to name different colours and simple commands in Sanskrit. We will also be learning Sanskrit slokas and prayers and continuing with the reading and writing of beginning devanagari alphabets. As part of our Thinking skills program students will explore De Bono’s Six thinking hats. They will learn powerful techniques that will help them make better decision.
In English and Literacy the children will be continuing with their story writing and reading activities. We have developed a strong emphasis on teaching grammar and spelling. Throughout this term we will continue to use the Jolly grammar handbook that is both fun and interactive. In oral language we will also be focusing on listening and responding as well as learning how to tell stories and learning simple strategies of descriptive writing.
For Maths this term we will be introducing 3D Geometry as well as ongoing development and practice in both the knowledge and strategy components of the Numeracy Project.
The topics for this term are Physical world: Light and colour (Science, Technology and Language) and Vrindavan and other holy places (Social Studies and Sastra). Â An integrated unit has been planned to explore these topics in an interactive and fun way. These integrated units will be explored through inquiry learning where students are able to explore and gather information independently through researching and facilitation.
In the Visual Arts, students will learn techniques and skills of making decorations for the upcoming festivals.
The Health topic for this term will be based on the unit ‘Keeping ourselves safe’, where students will explore different ways of keeping ourselves safe in our surroundings. Physical education will include Skipping (Jump rope for the heart program) and ball skills.
I hope that the above overview gives you a picture of the term ahead. If you have any concerns, or queries please feel free to contact me at the school. You can also contact me by e-mail me at subhatra@harekrishna.school.nz
Your Servant,
Subhatra Paramasivam
Krishna-Balaram Class list, Term 3 2010
|
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
| Krish Maganlal | Aum Mehta |
| Shrijav Chokshi | Gopal Krishna |
| Vrunda Patel | Havan Jani |
| Nrusimh Pothamshetty | Karanpreet Singh |
| Namita Misherwan | Kris’n Punja |
| Riyah Goundar | Nandit Shah |
| Shravan Patel | |
| Aastha Patel | |
| Gayatri Ganesh | |
| Prasanaa Patel | |
| Riddhi Prajapati | |
| Roshni Oberoi | |
| Priyam Mistry | |
| Sachi Prasad | |
| Maanav Chezzar | |
| Shaniya Singh | |