1. Miss Kirsty Pinder

2. About me:
 Grew up in Otago
 Studied Psychology at Otago University
 Completed my PhD in Child Psychology 2006
 Started teaching in 2008 at Meadowbank School.
 Spent 18 months teaching in London.
 2012 @ Marist School
 Running and dancing

3. Homework
 35- 40 minutes Monday- Thursday
 Reading every night-
 Independently
 Aloud to someone else
 Be read to
 Book/ newspaper/ magazine/ recipe book
 Spelling- between 12- 16 words a week
 Basic Facts/ Timestables
 Homework sheet in homework books

4. Homework contd.
 Homework given out on Monday
 Parents sign homework on Thursday
 Basic Facts/ Spelling testing on Friday
 Teacher to check and sign on a Friday
 If not at school on Monday- spelling words on Blog.

5. Class Blog
 Class blog will be used to display any work we have
done that may be of interest.
 Will be able to see weekly spelling words.
 Occasionally will put up notices.
 Blog address:
 http://room12stmarks2013.blogspot.co.nz/

6. Hidden extras:
 If your child has an appointment let me or office
know- important during assessment time.
 Any concerns about your child come and see me.
 Parent/Teacher/Child interviews are in Week 4.
 Allergies/Medical issues- please let me know.
 Fitness- done daily- any reason can’t participate.

7. Finally-
 Any questions