COVID-19 UPDATES

Book Fair Reminder…

The Book Fair ‘pop-up book shop’ is open in the school library this week as part of our Book Week. Mon-Fri morning – 8.30-9.00am Mon-Thurs afternoon – 2.30-3.30pm cash or EFTPOS payments ** every purchase helps the school to fund valuable resources for our classrooms and library – THANK YOU!

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Announcement : 

SchooI Board Parent Election 2022 – nominations close on Wednesday 3 August at 12 noon. Election day is Wednesday 7 September. Please follow this link for more information: https://www.botanydowns.school.nz/bot/

Additional Links – Learning at Home

For an overview of how to help support your child’s reading, writing and maths learning (Years 1-8): Tips for parents
 
 
Reading:
Use your Auckland Libraries card to borrow ebooks and read using the Libby app. If you aren’t a member of the library you can sign up online.
 
 
Online stories: (all year levels)
 
 
 
 
Stories read by celebrities – Storyline Online: storylineonline.net
 
 
These publishers have activities available on their websites: (all year levels)
 
 
 
 
 
Popular Authors: (middle/ senior)
 
Dav Pilkey:
 
 
 
 
Science & Nature: (all year levels)
 
 
New Zealand Geographic – daily activities: https://www.nzgeo.com/together-at-home/
 
Kiwi Conservation Club – https://kcc.org.nz/activities/
 
 
 
General: (all year levels)
 
 
NZ Home Learning TV / Papa Kāinga https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/home-learning-tv
 
A selection of sites with activities for kids including: Auckland Zoo, Auckland Museum, MOTAT, Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, and Maritime Musuem
 
 
 
Includes online jigsaws, quizzes, and a free downloadable activity booklet
 

Auckland Transport:

  • Search for and download the free GooseChase app in the app store (Android and iOS).
  • Open the app and either play as a guest or sign up for a new account.
  • Join the game by searching for ‘Travelwise Challenge’. Join as a family team.
  • After joining, you will be taken straight to the mission list, so let’s go there!