15th December, 2014
Dear Parents &
Caregivers,
The long NZ summer school
holidays are just around the corner and it will be important that your child
continues to practise his/her English daily. A great way to do this is to have
your child participate in activities that allows your child to speak English
with other children. A ‘play date’ with an English speaking friend is always a
good idea.
If you are staying in
Auckland for the summer holidays then there are a huge range of events listed
on the Auckland Council website under ‘Out and About’. These include:
·
Art in the Park
·
Beach Days
·
Glow worm night
trails
·
Kite Days
And many more. You can
find out more information on their website:
www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/newseventsculture/events/Events/Pages/outandabout.aspx
www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/newseventsculture/events/Events/Pages/outandabout.aspx
The Parnell Trust will run
a holiday programme right here at school called ‘Summer Blast’. More
information can be found on this website: www.parnell.org.nz/Parnell-Trust-Children-School-Holiday-Programmes-Intro.htm or you can phone 555 5194
Your local library has launched a free ‘Dare
to Explore’ summer reading adventure. Dare to Explore is about reading every day (even if it's
just a little bit) and completing some fun challenges. Your child can sign up
using the online registration form: www.aucklandcitylibraries.com/DigitalLibrary/BizformMOSS/daretoexplore.aspx
Then
you will need to visit your local library to pick up a passport that your child
can use to collect stamps for each challenge they complete and keep track of
the books they've been reading. You’re your child finishes at least four
challenges, they'll be invited to a party!
Also,
our www.sunshinonline.com.au subscription is available all summer for everyone to enjoy.
Username:
parnellesol
Password
is: room31.
Lastly, if your child is
interested in science, technology, engineering and maths, then there are
several places in Auckland who offer great workshops & camps. Here is that
info:
Warmest wishes & season greetings
to you and your family. You will also find a digital copy of this letter on the
ESOL blog www.parnellschoolesol.blogspot.co.nz.
Anna Hedstrom (Miss H)
ESOL Teacher
annah@parnell.school.nz
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