Welcome!

The doors of Room 5 were swung wide open on the morning of Monday 4th February to welcome a mixed group of Year 6s whom I will affectionately refer to as the 'Room 5 Stars'. Many were keen to catch up with friends that they had not seen over the holidays and others quietly checked out the classroom. It's a new beginning for me at Sunnyhills and I'm looking forward to getting to know each learner; identifying where I can support them - both academic, emotionally and socially. Exciting times ahead! 

It's been a gentle beginning with our first week split in two due to Waitangi Day providing us with a holiday mid-week. This allowed us to take some respite from the intense heat that we have had - especially in the afternoon when the warmth of Room 5 gets the better of us. The weather, however, typically decided to pull rank and cool down on Thursday afternoon which lead to the postponement of our 'Fitness & Water' afternoon. Hopefully this can take place sometime next week.

Speaking of next week, there will be an opportunity to meet the parent community on Tuesday evening. This informal 'meet and greet' is always a great way to put a face to a name prior to our 'home/school partnership' meetings which will take place in Week 4.  The school calendar is getting very busy, with Year 6 camp in Week 3 and the many 'beginning of the year' activities. Just how I like it!