It is high time we all come together to share some news from our end! As usual, so much is happening but until you visit us you are likely to miss out on the progress news of your child/children!

Before we get to your child’s classroom news to share with you, let us do some housekeeping announcements and reminders!

IMPORTANT ANNOUCEMENTS

1. TERM TWO: 11 WEEKS IN DURATION 17.04 – 30.06.2023:

Four weeks into Term Two after Easter and a week’s holiday for Term One, we are back in full swing!

• A lot of work is expected from the children as much as from their class teachers.
• More homework and class work will intensify in complexity and volume.
• Parents and guardians are encouraged to check and help their child with their homework assigned. Many children need support from home too!
• Very important because this forms part of their Half-Year Report which will have a substantial contribution toward his/her Full Year Report.
• Attendance and Punctuality are equally important so ensure that your child is not missing out on these important requirements for their final assessments.
• Monday-Thursday are school uniform days except on Friday they come in their Sports Uniforms.
• Swimming Pool Day – is on Thursday and all children participating must wear proper swimming gear. Must bring their own towel, and any swimming aids if necessary.

2. A READER IS A LEADER – JOLLY PHONICS:

Reading is a huge part of the Bava Literacy Program and children are encouraged to borrow from the library. Reading is a stepping stone to obtaining knowledge.

3. HALF-YEAR REPORTS:

It is the term when the Half Year Report is released. WHY? This is a very important term where children are expected to come to school every Monday to Friday. Their attendance and regular tests and assessments will be taken into account for both the Half Year and the Full Year Reports!

4. MOTHERS’ DAY – SUNDAY 14 MAY 2023:

To all our beautiful Mothers here and far and wide, we pay homage and respect to you all. Mothers are hugely important.
Everyone should find the time to celebrate their own Mothers! We do hope that you love the beautiful thoughts they have for you expressed in their cards!

Now let me take you inside the classrooms to share your children’s news.

• They have practiced writing the numbers, counting them, and identifying them with learning their numbers poem as well.
• Science: they have learned parts of a plant; the lower, stem, leaves and roots, non-flowering and flowering plants.
• Social studies: they learned the 7 days of the week and the months of the year.
• Health: healthy food, good food, and bad food.
• Good manners: 5 golden words like “you are welcome, thank you, please, sorry.”

Lastly, the playschool class would like to say thank you to Jnr John Kawale’s parents for sharing his 4th birthday cake with us all at school.

Thank you!
Ms Rutera & Ms Koinduo – Class Teachers

5. MOTHERS’ DAY – SUNDAY 14 MAY 2023:

Welcome, we have all settled down well.
Topics covered include:

• Jolly Phonics volume 1: is completed and they are now learning to identify certain sounds.
• Jolly Phonics volume 2: “c, k, e” and “h” sounds and they will do the “r, m” and “d” sound this week with practicing their tongue twisters.
• Maths: they have learned the numbers 0-8 so far and will complete 9 & 10 this week.

6. PRESCHOOL – MS HEAGI & MR PAUL:

Hello everyone so nice to see all the students back this term. They have settled well and looking happy for another special term 2. Our theme for this term is “My Amazing Environment”
Topics covered are:

• Jolly Phonics volume 3 and 4 sounds. Students are doing well with their sounding and blending of words. (get/on/ off/ip/leg/fat/bat/rain/jam, etc)
• Maths: Numbers 11 – 20. Shapes and colours.
• Science – parts of the plants
• Food plants, animals in the sea, animals that fly.
• Social studies: weather (4 kinds) rainy, sunny, cloudy, windy.
• Health: good habits. Healthy food (good and bad food).

The students are doing well in their given class activities. ***This is for Preschool parents. Please continue to help your
child with his or her homework given.

Thank you all.
Ms Heagi & Mr Paul – Class Teacher & Assistant

7.PREP & GRADE 1 CLASS – MRS MEA:

Hello everyone, welcome to term 2. Our theme for this term is
“Amazing Environment”. So far the children have been exposed to the outdoor activities and environment during our lessons. I am satisfied that they shared some stories with you.

For our main core subjects we have covered the following:

• English – Jolly Phonics volume 3 & 4
• Maths – comparing numbers and addition
• Science – Plants
• Social Studies – Weather and Water Cycle
• Health – Food
• The swimming program has commenced every Thursday

Homework
Please check your child’s bags for their homework folder and assist them accordingly.

Highlights
Few children who have shown progress namely Jerdhyne Haroli, Temanavah Kedea, Monalisa Pyawan, Matupit Darius, and Theissan Kudada.

Thank you and more updates in our next edition.
Mrs Mea – Class Teacher

8. UPPER GRADES CLASS – MR MEA:

Hello Parents and Guardians, welcome to our class news

Assessments
Last week was a Test week for our students in the Cluster grades. Any child who missed out will still be assessed and points be awarded accordingly. Most children did well.

Class Highlights
Some students are showing good progress in their work, namely Mason Turi, Pyaso Pyawan, and Kenetsi Darius. I’m proud of their little improvements and would like to encourage them as well as their parents and guardians to keep up the great effort.

We are also preparing for our last Science Practical lesson on Changing States of Matter. We shall share some pictures with you all.

That is all for now from us. Thank you.
Mr Mea – Class Teacher

Attendance and punctuality
There’s been a great improvement in this area. Most students have been coming every day and early to school. Well done! We welcome our new students namely Emmanuel Sapalo and Brian Benjamin Wilson. Let’s help our children maintain this good record till the end of the term.

Attention and Discipline
The children have settled in well and are familiar with the school and class routine. However, just a few students especially the boys need attention and discipline. Parents are notified through diaries/home links regarding their child’s performance.

We are now entering into our fourth week of lessons teaching this term. I want to say that we are having fun with our lessons so far. Let us find out more.

Classroom work
Our lessons for this term are in full swing now and the students are working hard, either individually or in groups.

Here is our Term 2 Overview so far:

• English/Jolly Phonics: Writing, Consonant blends, Nouns.
• Maths: 4 Operations (Multiplication, Division, Geometry)
• Science: Matter, Living things.
• Social Studies: Pollution, Healthy Communities, and Environments.

Some of our work is on display inside the classrooms. I am giving extra work to those who need further help.

9. REGISTRAR – MRS TIONE:

Welcome back, everyone, especially to our new students and their parents who have joined us this term 2 with warm hearts to our Bava Family. Namely; Zorah and Jason Kagena, Denise Lesleeroen, Turquoise Peter, Emmanuel Sapalo, and Brian Benjamin Wilson.

Some reminders for our parents/guardians:

• School hours: Monday to Thursday 7:30am – 12pm for halfday children & full day 2:30pm. Friday is a half day for all.
• Late pickup fees do apply. K20 pay at the school office.
• School fees: Must be paid upfront before your child attends classes. For any outstanding please settle now. Thank you.
• Lunch orders. K20 for both morning tea and lunch.

Cheers,
Mrs Tione – Registrar

As you have read and learned more about what your children are learning and doing at Bava, we do hope that we are serving you to the best of our abilities. Times are fast changing so as lifestyles. Do take extra care and interest in your children’s upbringing and educational interests and advancements because it is your future investment. This weekend is going to be a special one for all mothers around the world. They need to be given the very special respect and love we all owe them because they all rightfully deserve that! So Let us give her that special treatment and wish her the most blessed “Happy Mother’s Day Ever!” Thank you everyone. Hope you all enjoyed your lovely cards from your dear children from our big Bava family!

Lastly, make sure to read the contents of this newsletter as there are some important announcements/reminders which need your attention and action.