Reading Activity

Last week the Kakapo Reading Group read 'Kumera Treats' and today they made the kumera treats for us. A big thank you to Bridgette, Jason, Liz and Teresa for helping in the kitchen. The kumera chips were yummy!

Aysha, Elspeth, Addison, Isabella, Nicholas, Bridie, Ephrem, Joe, George and Peter

This afternoon we finished our Van Gogh Sumflowers. They are now on display in the classroom - come in and check them out. A big THANKS to Ms O for all her hard work teaching us art this year - you are amazing!

Remember our spelling test tomorrow.

Term 4 Week 5 'Star of the Week'

Today two boys were named 'Star of the Week'. Congratulations to Ephrem and Joe. 

You are both super role models, especially at production practice times.
Ka pai, boys, it's great to have you in Room 5.

Next week: swimming. Please check the notice that was sent home on Monday for details.

Remember - no school tomorrow. Hope you all get a sleep-in and have a great weekend.

More Gold

This morning two more Gold Mathletics certificates were presented - congratulations to George and Peter.






Today we had another tennis lesson. We have enjoyed these lessons and have done well with our tennis skills.

Neave and George

Alex

Connie

Joshua

Bridie

Maria

Joe

Ephrem

Term 3 Week 8 News

On Tuesday Leah came to perform a dance and to lead a workshop. We all really enjoyed the session and learnt some new dance moves and terms. On Thursday we worked in threes to write a recount of the workshop. Here's a couple of pieces from the recounts (the full recounts are on the classroom wall):

Guess what happened on Tuesday! Leah came to our school to perform a dance in front of Room 5 and room 6. Then it was our turn to dance. We helped to create a dance. Leah told us to think of five things to do. Leah said to make it into a dance sentence. Then we worked with a buddy to perform to the rest of the class. 
By Ashleigh, James and Sophie

One exciting sunny morning Leah came to dance with us. Leah did a solo. Then we had to get involved. First we had to do a warm up so we wouldn’t get injured. We did the banana, the prune, the lion face and the lemon face. When Leah said banana we jumped and said banana in a loud voice. When Leah said lion we put out our claws and said roar!
By Alex, Hamish and Zach

Leah performing

Ephrem, Asher and Maria practising

Joshua, Ryan and Nicholas performing

Uriel and Zach performing

Isabella and Maria - seaweed

Alex and Callum - seaweed

On Thursday we attended a Maths Expo. We worked in groups to solve different maths challenges. Our favorite challenge was Pack It, which involved packing eight shapes into a box. Some of the other activities were:  race monkeys down a ladder, count footsteps around a map, work out how may logs the truck could carry without being overweight and build a bridge.

Maria

Sophie

Isabella

Pack Up

The week's homework certificate was awarded to James. Ka pai, James, keep up the good work.





Looking ahead to Week 9:
Tennis lessons on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday - please bring sports shoes and (girls) shorts to change into.
No Assembly on Friday. Ukulele lesson on Friday.
Fair collection: toiletries 

Term 3 Week 6

Today Lachlan received a certificate in assembly. 

Ka wani kei, Lachlan, we are proud of you.

Nicholas received the Homework certificate. Ka pai, Nicholas, you are writing great sentences.

Aysha received her first Silver Mathletics Certificate. Ka rawe, Aysha, keep up the good work.

The Fantail Reading Group presented the play 'Where's My Keys'. They were amazing, speaking clearly and using fantastic expression. 
Well done to Ephrem, Nicholas, Joe, Peter and George.

Please bring a jam jar and some pantyhose to school as soon as possible. We need 26 jars and pantyhose so if you have extra please send them along. 

Term 3 Week 4

This week's homework certificate went to Elspeth. Ka pai, Elspeth, your sentences were great.

Yesterday the Fantail and Kakapo Reading Groups presented 'Androcles and the Lion' as a Readers Theatre. They did a great job.

Joe, Nicholas, George, Aysha, Ephrem, Addison, Bridie, Isabella, Elspeth and Peter

Our topic is Growing Plants. On Wednesday we planted alpha alpha seeds in cotton wool. Some of us think that the seeds will grow but the rest of us are not expecting them to grow because we think that they need soil, not cotton wool, to give them nutrients. We check them each day, but as yet there are no signs of any roots appearing.

 

 

We have started thinking about what we'd like to find out during this topic and have formulated some questions. Next week we will finalize our questions and then start researching for answers.

Term 3 Week 4 'Star of the Week'

This week's 'Star of the Week' is Ephrem.

Ka wani kei, Ephrem, it's great to have you in Room 5.

On Saturday Peter received the Player of the Day award for his rugby team. Ka pai, Peter.

Notes for Week 4:

Wednesday: Ukulele lessons. 

Friday: Assumption Day - as this is a Holy Day of Obligation the school will be attending the 9am Mass in the church. Parents are welcome to attend mass as well. Children will be sitting with their class.

Hockey: Please bring sports shoes and (girls) shorts to change into.

Spelling and Basic Facts have been sent home to learn. Thank you for your support with this homework as well as with reading and the Religious Education homework.

Term 3 Week 3

This morning Bridie received a certificate at assembly.

Ka wani kei, Bridie, we are proud of you.

Connie received this week's homework certificate. Ka pai, Connie, keep up the good work.

The Fantail Reading Group read the book 'The Impossible Bridge' then they spent the week researching and making their own bridge. They decided to make a suspension bridge. Today they presented a report on the process they went through in completing their bridge. They also showed that they are connected, actively involved learners. Well done, Fantail Group.

Ephrem, Peter, George, Joe and Nicholas with their bridge

Happy Birthday

Today Ephrem turned 7. We sang 'Happy Birthday' and wished Ephrem all the best for the coming year.

Yesterday Joe was named 'Mathlete of the Week'. Ka pai, Joe, we are proud of you.






In the holidays Ashleigh entered a couple of horse shows. She won several ribbons. Congratulations, Ashleigh, well done.

Term 2 Week 8 'Star of the Week'

This week's 'Star of the Week' is Joshua.

Ka pai Joshua, it's great to have you in Room 5.

Two people received their first Silver Mathletics certificate this morning. Congratulations Ryan and Connie.

This afternoon the Kakapo Reading Group presented a play, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, to our Room 12 buddies (and Room 5). Well done Nicholas, George, Joe, Ephrem and Peter, you were awesome!

Some important notes:

*Student Led Conferences are happening next Tuesday and Wednesday (1st and 2nd July). Book online at School Interviews and enter the event code HPHDF.

*On Wednesday the children will need their recorders.

Mathletics Certificate

Congratulations to Ephrem on gaining his first Silver Mathletics certificate. Keep up the good work.

Swimming

Everything is going well with our swimming so far. The cold weather and the few flakes of snow yesterday gave way to sunshine today. The bus ride is a highlight of swim week for most children, though a few did say they would like to walk to the pool! A big thank you to all our parents who have been helping in the changing rooms after swimming, we do so appreciate it.
Here's a few photos from today's session:

Sophie

Maria

Lachlan and Ephrem

Ollie

James

Alex