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Kia Ora Parents and Caregivers

We are very excited by the NZ Government’s announcement this afternoon regarding Auckland moving to Alert Level 2 from Sunday morning. This means that on Monday 8 March BMPS will be open for all children.

As before, our children’s and staff’s health is a priority. Therefore, to begin with, the following guidelines will be in place at BMPS.

• Children will be welcomed back to BMPS on Monday 8 March-we are very excited about seeing our tamariki!.

• The gates will open for children at 8.30am.

• At school the children will be in 3 bubbles (Kiwi, Tui and Kahu).

• The 3 in-school bubbles will have staggered morning tea and lunch breaks.

• No parents/caregivers will be allowed on-site unless they are enrolling children or they are collecting a sick/injured child from the office.

• There will be a staggered home time: Kahu 2:40pm, Tui 2.40pm and Kiwi at 2.45pm. Kahu and Tui children will meet their siblings under the canopy.

• Parents/Caregivers can collect their children from outside of the school gates (please ensure that your children know which gate).

• Children will take home all wrappers and uneaten food items.

• Scooters, skateboards and bikes are not allowed at school.

• Children need to bring their own water bottle.

• Children must stay at home if they are sick.

Parents and caregivers, please let BMPS know if your child is going to be absent and why they are absent (09 274 8271 office@bmps.school.nz)

• Children do not need to wear a mask but will be supported if they choose to wear one

Bairds Kindergarten will be open and the Kindy staff will contact you about dropping off and picking up children.

Skids will be open- collecting children from SKiDS must be done at the Leslie Place alleyway gate.

Thank you for your support.

Have a great weekend.

Fee McAree

Kia Ora Parents

Thank you.

It has been a wonderful day at BMPS. We have enjoyed seeing our beautiful families and have welcomed many new families.

Here are a few important reminders:

• All children need to be in their BMPS SUMMER uniform, including a BMPS hat. Uniforms and hats can be purchased from our office.

• All children need a healthy morning tea and lunch every day.

• All children need a BIG bottle of water (drinking fountains are used to fill bottles not to drink from).

• All children should now have their stationery.

• If your child/children are away, please ring the office: 09 274 8271.

For the bike track:

• Monday to Thursday is for scooters.

• Friday is skateboard day.

• ALL CHILDREN MUST HAVE COVERED SHOES AND A HELMET to use scooters and skateboards at school.

Thank you for your great support.

2021 stationery

Please click here for more information about 2021 uniforms

Online Learning links

Literacy and Maths

https://www.starfall.com/h/index-grades123.php

https://www.abcya.com/

Literacy

https://www.ictgames.com/mobilePage/literacy.html

https://www.storylineonline.net/ - Read and listen

https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/goodnight-kiwi/features/the-stories Read and listen

http://www.pobble365.com/ Inspiration for story writing

https://www.fun4thebrain.com/english.html

Maths

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Search.aspx?Subject=16

https://www.ictgames.com/mobilePage/index.html

https://www.prodigygame.com/ (sign up for free)

https://www.sumdog.com/user/sign_in?to=%2Femails (Sign up for free)

https://www.mathplayground.com/

https://www.fun4thebrain.com/index.html

Other learning areas

https://www.gonoodle.com/for-families/ - Fitness

https://www.youtube.com/results?sp=mAEB&search_query=Just+dance+kids

https://www.artforkidshub.com/how-to-draw/ - Guided drawing

https://www.natgeokids.com/nz/ - Science

http://sciencekids.co.nz/experiments.html - Science experiments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdNbBgGoRvs&list=PLw8lzxLhzBnStHVQu04CUZOeUTCHEjpw5 - School songs

https://hourofcode.com/nz/learn - Coding

Learning unplugged

Maths

• Measurement - Follow a recipe and cook together.

• Time - Use the home clocks to tell the time in a variety of ways.

• Addition/subtraction - Make a shop using objects from your home. Price and add the cost of items. Make your own money.

Literacy

• Write a letter or make a card for a friend or family member.

• Use your imagination and write a story. Illustrate your story.

• Create a treasure hunt around your house. Draw a map and write instructions.

• Find a family photograph to write about - Who, what, when, where, why?

• Keep a daily journal of what you are doing at home. Include pictures.

• Read a variety of materials from around your home including Duffy books, newspapers, magazines, recipes.

Science/Technology

• Create a household recycling system (reduce, reuse, recycle).

• Design a dream bedroom. Draw and label your design.

• Use recycled materials to build and create something. Present it to the family.

• Create a paper plane. Try different designs and see how far they will fly.

The Arts

• Create a play/puppet show/dance and perform it to your family.

• Observational drawing. Look carefully and draw objects from around your home.

• Use natural materials found outside e.g. leaves, sticks, flowers to create a piece of art.

• Make your own instrument using materials from around your home and create a song to perform to your family.

• Design a cover for your favourite book.

Physical Education

• Create an obstacle course in your house for a family work out.

• Scavenger hunt in your neighbourhood. Write up a list of things you could find on your walk or wish to find. As you are walking, tick whatever you come across that is on your list. You can make it into a challenge with your family members.