No prep tonight- go to bed early so you are fresh for camp tomorrow! Wear your camp gear to school- remember if you are not wearing your poly props they need to be in your day pack along with your water bottles, raincoat,  woolen hat and any medication you require ( eg inhalers), plus sunscreen. The kitchen will have lunch ready to be packed into your daypacks in the morning. Looking forward to it, hope you are too!

REMEMBER TOGS, TOWEL AND HOUSE POLO FOR SWIMMING SPORTS TOMORROW!

It's time! Boys are able to bring in their iPads on Monday as long as they have signed the User Agreement form emailed to parents prior to school starting. Boys from last year do not need to sign another form. There will be some school provided devices for boys who do not have their own - I do not expect all boys to have their own device!
Please be aware not all work will be done on the iPads and also that it is your privilege, not your right, to do so. Use them incorrectly and the privilege will be taken away! Please ensure all iPads have the following apps loaded:
Popplet (not lite)
PicCollage
Chrome
A dictionary of some sort. 
I will let you know of any others as the need arises. Predominantly we will be working using Google Docs. The boys have a school email address first initial then surname eg kfield@hereworth.school.nz
Please let me know if you have any queries. 

Remember to learn your Spelling words for tomorrows test. Also the first chapel service for the year is on Sunday evening at 7pm. Boys are expected to attend two per term. A roll of who attends is kept!

Prep is to be completed nightly Monday-Thursday. Prep given will usually be work started in class so it is up to boys to maximise work output in class and in doing so...reduce prep! As discussed today, managing prep is about learning to prioritise tasks and manage your time. Work needing to be completed tomorrow takes priority over work due next week - but spend  a little time on next weeks prep too - little and often rather than a last minute rush! If you feel you are getting behind you may need to spend the occasional lunchtime in the classroom or library catching up. If you are feeling snowed under - come and see me!

Remember to also check Mr McCorkell's blog for any Science homework or Maths prep (for his Maths class).
hereworth7nm14.blogspot.co.nz

WAITANGI DAY

Have you thought about what it means to be a New Zealander and what makes living in New Zealand unique? Have a talk about this with your family -consider what life is like in New Zealand compared to what it is like in other countries of the world. We will discuss this in class on Friday. Have a great day!

HAPPY WAITANGI DAY - HAVE A GREAT DAY OFF TOMORROW!

Another great day with most boys really stepping up! Remember 45 minutes is the expectation for prep - please do not spend hours working at home - unless work is unfinished because of poor work output in class. Spending time with your families, playing outside etc are all so important. Life balance is the key!

WOW! Day 1 raced by! Check out the prep tab for tonights homework. Also remember togs for tomorrow.