TŪ TOA

16 Apr 2026

Hello everyone

We are very excited to be offering technology at Little River for the remainder of the year. 

Could all children please bring a 20 pg clear file for their work - (if you have one at home or op shop - don't buy new). I do have some if you don't have one already.

 

Kanuka (Tuesday afternoons)

We are starting with hand sewing and will be embroidering a picture we have drawn ourselves. Week 3 or 4 we will move on to making our own fidget / sensory wall. Can children please start to collect items for this. Items can be anything that can move, has a different texture or be manipulated.  eg: pegs, bottle lids, ...   Part of this unit is a focus on sustainability so the idea is to collect items that can be repurposed. Do not buy anything new.  Enclosed shoes required to be worn. Here is an example of a fancy one. The tamariki can research ideas for items to bring also.

Year 6 and 7s (Wednesday from 12.00)

We will start by sewing an apron (that they will then use in cooking). Can tamariki please bring in any cotton fabric they would like to use for this 1.2m x 1.2m.  Please do not buy new. Any unwanted cotton clothing or items can be repurposed for this. Smaller pieces can be sewn together to make bigger bits. Again the focus is on sustainability and repurposing. After the apron tamariki will sew a project of their choice around the theme of 'an item for the bedroom'. They will have time to research this at school. They will need to make the item by following a pattern.  Enclosed shoes and hair tied back please. (no simple cushions allowed! They will be applying the skills they have already learnt on an item that will extend their practice.)

Year 8s (Wednesday from 12:00)

Cooking - Can students to bring a suitable apron for cooking that they can leave at school and obviously wear enclosed shoes and have long hair tied back. The first five weeks we will be making some basic recipes for which school will supply most of the ingredients. The following weeks of the term students will be making items of their choosing so this is when they may need to supplement our basic ingredients with extras depending on what they want to make. 
Eleanor

 

Please email if you have any questions.

Kealy

31 Mar 2026

Basketball 

Its that time of year again, Basketball starts term 2.  Runs for 12 weeks.

Two formats 
Year 5 and 6 is a team of 3 (plus subs) playing half court
Year 7 and 8 is full court, 5 a side (plus subs)

I need a show of hands please of what kids would like to play this season.
And from the parents:

*  A commitment to help with transport - as games are Monday night in Rolleston.
*  And we need a COACH

I do all the Admin for the teams, but don't play, so we need a coach for each team.

Also given the cost of fuel, to get the kids to Rolleston, we will be asking each child to pay $4 each week to the driver of the car they travel to basketball in.

I need to get team entries in, so please let me know ASAP if your child is interested.
Training will be Thursday after school in the Hall.

Thanks!!
Vanessa

Shaunmitchell001@gmail.com
0211201404

30 Mar 2026

VERSION 3

I want to thank the whanau who filled out their permission forms in a timely manner and were clear on how many tamariki they could take. I would also like to thank the whanau who communicated any changes before the transport list was completed. Organising transport for 22 children and bikes is not straightforward, especially when I am chasing forms, transport, clarity and bikes up until the last minute. I apologise that I am now sending out VERSION 3 of the transport list. I am feeling distinctly ruffled. 

Year 5/6 tamariki need to be at the event and ready by 8.45

Year 7/8 tamariki need to be at the event and ready by 10.45

Tomorrow

Freya, Elsie, Ollie = Solo.    

Manning: Brayden and William

Rowley: Isla, Niamh, Isla

Hammond: Charlotte and Robert 

Malcolm: Chanelle, Sean

Pierce: Isobella, Savannah

McFarlane: Sarai and Micah

Young: Zoe, Slater, Jarod 

Tessa: Oliver, Isobel, Matthew  

Please contact the parent taking your child to organise pick up and bike transport. 

Pack the correct clothing and food and drink. It could could be hot, it could be cold, it could be windy, it could be sunny. 

 

30 Mar 2026

VERSION 2

Sorry for the late notice around this.It is very difficult to organise children and bikes when I do not have permission forms in and children do not have their bikes organised even now. Also the last minute changes have made things very very problematic. Everyone owes me chocolate.

Year 5/6 tamariki need to be at the event and ready by 8.45

Year 7/8 tamariki need to be at the event and ready by 10.45

Tomorrow

Brayden, Freya, Elsie = Solo.    Chanelle and Charlotte's bike home trip

Rowley: Isla, Niamh, Isla

Hammond: Charlotte and Robert (there only)

Malcolm: Chanelle, Sean, William, Ollie (+ 4 bikes)  Bring Robert's bike back

Pierce: Isobella, Sarai (+ 2 bikes)

Young: Zoe, Slater, Jarod (+ 3 bikes) Bring back Micah's bike.

Tessa: Oliver, Isobel, Matthew  TRAILER: Micah's bike there  Micah - you will need to drop your bike at Tessa's tonight.

Ms Pannett: Micah, Savannah and Robert and Charlotte(Home).  Micah and Savannah need to meet at the corner of SH75 and Morrisons (by the church) at 7.30 am. You cannot be late.

Please contact the parent taking your child to organise pick up and bike transport. 

Pack the correct clothing and food and drink. It could could be hot, it could be cold, it could be windy, it could be sunny. 

Regards

Kealy

30 Mar 2026

Sorry for the late notice around this.It is very difficult to organise children and bikes when I do not have permission forms in and children do not have their bikes organised even now. Also the last minute changes have made things very very problematic. Everyone owes me chocolate.

Year 5/6 tamariki need to be at the event and ready by 8.45

Year 7/8 tamariki need to be at the event and ready by 10.45

Tomorrow

Brayden, Freya = Solo

Rowley: Isla, Niamh, Isla

Hammond: Charlotte and Robert (there only)

Malcolm: Chanelle, Sean, William, Ollie (+ 4 bikes) 

Pierce: Isobella, Sarai (+ 2 bikes)

Young: Zoe, Slater, Jarod (+ 3 bikes)

Appleby: Elsie, Charlotte (home only) + 1 bike

Tessa: Oliver, Isobel, Matthew  TRAILER: Micah's bike, Robert's bike home trip.  Micah - you will need to drop your bike at Tessa's tonight.

Ms Pannett: Micah, Savannah and Robert (Home).  Micah and Savannah need to meet at the corner of St Highway and Morrisons (by the church at 7.30 am. You cannot be late.

Please contact the parent taking your child to organise pick up and bike transport. 

Pack the correct clothing and food and drink. It could could be hot, it could be cold, it could be windy, it could be sunny. 

Regards

Kealy