Welcome to Room 2With Miss Sinclair

Hi I’m Melanie Sinclair and this is my 6th year of teaching. I am a born and bred Mataura girl and enjoy what the community has to offer. I play hockey for Mataura and am extremely competitive.I live just out of Mataura with my partner Mark and our gorgeous dog Meeka.I have a passion for teaching and look forward to 2015.In my spare time I love hanging out with my family.

Room 2 goals

To create independenceTo be safe, respectful and

responsibleTo become confident, resilient and

motivated learners.

Room 2’s programme Consists of reading, writing and maths This terms topic is “Lest we Forget” P.E focus- Athletics and Swimming for

term 1. Library days are Mondays. - The child will put their book in their tote tray until Monday.

Reading Shared Reading Guided reading Home reading – What does this look

like? National Standards expectations - After 1 year at school – Green text- After 2 years at school – Turquoise texto How can you help at home??

Writing Shared and Guided writing High frequency words Word cards Handwriting How can you help at home…

Mathematics Strategy Strand Algorithms??? What we do now. Basics – numbers What can you do?

Homework To be handed in on Friday Book to be read every night Poetry home on Friday Extras - What you can do above and beyond what is given to you in class.

Reporting After 6months, 1.5 years, 2.5 years, and

3.5 years you will receive a portfolio home to share the great success your child has made.

After 1 year, 2 years, 3 years you will receive a portfolio and a report home in regards to your child’s progress against the National Standards.