Child: Ali Mann Date: May 2013 Written by: Teacher Natasha

Kia ora/As-salamu alaykum Ali and whnau,

Warm welcome to our over two classroom at An-Nur Ali! It is so great to have a new friend in our classroom for 2013, all of our teachers are excited to be part of your life long journey of learning as we explore and make working theories of your world while learning more about your interests! The three teachers you see daily in your classroom are: Teacher Natasha (Head Teacher), Teacher Bushra, and Teacher Eunjoo. We are very lucky and some of our Islamic lessons

are taken by Teacher Maysoon

(Manager), Teacher Huda who is

currently in the under two classroom but is looking forward to spending more time in the over two classroom, and Teacher Asma You came briefly at the start of the year and your Mother would stay with you, this time Mum is leaving you during the day. You appear to be settling in well, being confident with the routines and establishing attachment with your teachers. You know your teachers will meet your care needs, and tell them when you need something as well as asking where Mum or Dad when you feel uncertain. I have noticed you have an interest in animals, books, teacher directed group sessions which offer you more structure, being outside exploring math and science concepts in the sandpit as well as the ride-on cars.

Recognising the learning Ali is already developing essential positive learning dispositions which will be an asset to him in his life long journey of learning! When Ali takes an interest he is demonstrating the dispositions of courage and curiosity which tells us he has a strong sense of mana whenua or belonging in his new class. While being involved demonstrates the dispositions of trust and playfulness, all of which is essential for learning. The disposition of trust and playfulness tells us he is experiencing mana

atua or well being at school. This evidence that he knows his well being is cared for and is experiencing a sense of belonging tells us he has already settled well

within our classroom and is ready to contribute, communicate, explore and discover!

Where to next? I have really enjoyed getting to know you Ali, and now I am confident that you have settled in very well, we will begin building on your opportunities of working alongside your peers as you further develop these friendships. This will give you more opportunities to express ideas and feeling with clarity and precision while also extending your language.

Child/Parents voice

Please feel free to attach additional pages for any information you wish to share with us. We would love to hear your goals for Alis learning! What are some of Alis interests at home?