Term 4 Week 10

The production was amazing. Everyone played their part extremely well and delivered their lines clearly. I am very proud of the way Room 5 stepped up. Look out Hollywood!
Here's some snippets from our writing about the production:

On Monday we did the production. I was so good the people were clapping. We had swords and chest plates. It was so much fun. Callum

I was excited because I had a speaking part and wore a head mike. Joshua

In the production I was a guard. My line was: ‘Grab him, men. The master will reward us for catching this thief.’ I liked being a guard because I got to march and to wear a silver tunic. Zach

Then it was our turn. I was Joseph. I didn’t have that many lines. I had an amazing night. Ollie

I was a villager who was scrubbing the floor. First I was excited but then I saw all the people and I got a bit nervous. Ryan

This morning we caught up on weekend sport. Elspeth competed in a swim meet at Jellie Park. She received two ribbons, including one for getting a Personal Best. Ka pai, Elspeth.

2014 has been a busy year with lots of learning happening. Everyone has worked hard and made wonderful progress. Ka pai everyone.



Our Mathletics Stars are Isabella, Joe, George and Peter.
Well done to everyone who achieved Mathletics certificates this year. You can use Mathletics over the holidays - Live Mathletics is a great way to improve your Basic Facts knowledge.


Congratulations to Maria, Lachlan, James, Sophie, Connie and Asher. You have all worked very hard to improve your reading.

Term 4 Week 8

At today's school assembly four Room 5 people received certificates. Congratulations to:
James, Asher, Addison and Isabella.
We are proud of you all. 

A special congratulations to Isabella for receiving her second Gold Mathletics certificate - what a star.

Today Leah came into school to take our photos. Here we are lined up in the same position as we were for our class photo back in March. Look how much we have grown and matured!
Thanks, Leah, you are an amazing photographer.

Next week will be very busy with production practices, Year 3 Graduation (on Thursday 11 December), Prizegiving, and school assembly (which will be at 9am on Friday 12 December). We will also try to fit in some reading, writing, maths and Christmas related activities. The countdown to the end of the school year will start on Monday!
Enjoy a relaxing weekend.

Term 4 Week 8

Today we caught up with sporting news. 

Last Tuesday James was named 'Player of the Day' for his Touch Rugby team 

and on Saturday he was named 'Player of the Day' for his Cricket team. 

Ka pai, James, you are a super sportsman.

Congratulations to Asher who received two certificates at a trampoline competition during the weekend. 

Production practice continues this week. The play is all coming together and will be great on the night. Remember to get your tickets - $8 - from the school office.

Term 4 Week 8

At today's school assembly four Room 5 people received certificates. Congratulations to:

Isabella, Addison and Joshua who all got 100% in their spelling test for the list of Commonly Misspelt Words. What great spellers you all are.

 Hamish was presented with his Gold Mathletics Certificate.
Ka pai, Hamish, what a super achievement.

Still on the Mathletics front: James received his first Silver Mathletics Certificate and Peter reached Number 4 on the NZ Top 100 Students board. Well done boys.




The Kiwi Reading Group presented 'Robin Hood and the Silver Trophy' as Readers Theatre. Readers Theatre requires the readers to use their voices to portray characters rather than relying on props. Everyone spoke clearly and used super expression.
Ka pai to Zach, Ashleigh, Joshua, Hamish and Callum.

Have a relaxing weekend - only 2.5 weeks left of the 2014 school year.

Term 4 Week 6 Swimming

We have nearly finished our swim week. It has been pretty busy and tiring, but we have learnt lots and have also enjoyed getting into the pool. Here's a few of photos:

Sophie, Joe, James, Nicholas and Ollie

Neave

Joshua

Callum

Tomorrow we celebrate Christ the King Day. Children are to wear their uniform. A liturgy will begin at 11:45am then each child will receive a sausage for lunch (thanks to the Parent Council). Room 5 will go to the Westburn Bike Park with their Room 12 buddies (and teachers!) for the afternoon. When we get back to school we will have an ice-block, thanks to the Board of Trustees. Remember to bring your bike or scooter and any safety gear.

Birthdays and Other News

Ollie and James have turned 8. We sang 'Happy Birthday' and wished them all the best for the coming year.

Bridie competed in an Otago dance competition and won two trophies. Ka pai, Bridie, we are proud of you.

We've had some recent Mathletics success with George making number 7 on the Top 100 NZ Students and number 35 on the Top 100 World Students. Peter has also made it to 99 on the Top 100 World Students. Keep up the good work.

Term 3 Week 10

At today's school assembly Isabella received a certificate.

Ka pai, Isabella, we are proud of you.

George, Nicholas, Peter and Joshua received their Gold Mathletics certificates. 

What a fantastic effort boys.

James also received a certificate to recognise the reading he does with Room 1.

Yesterday's concert was a lovely event. The children all performed well and spoke clearly. I am very proud of them. Check out this ukulele quartet:

Connie, Isabella, Addison and Aysha

Have a fantastic holiday. Stay safe and enjoy a slower start to the days. Keep up with the reading and Mathletics - I look forward to presenting some Silver and Gold certificates on the first day of Term 4.

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 7 'Star of the Week'

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

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

This morning we had lots of things to celebrate:

Last week everyone in Room 5 gained a Mathletics certificate. This is an amazing achievement and I am very proud of the children. Thank you, parents, for your support with Mathletics.

Peter (32) and Bridie (92) made it to the Top 100 NZ Students and Peter's efforts saw him place 57th on the World Top 100 Students - a fantastic achievement.

 

The top three Mathletes are: Bridie (8100 points), Addison (9147) and Peter (15449). Peter was also named 'Mathlete of the Week'.

 

The winter sport season is coming to a close and several teams have had their prizegivings.

Congratulations to: James who received a certificate for doing the best rip; Ollie received a certificate for the best dive; Hamish's and Callum's team received the Matheson Cup for the Best Conducted Team of the Season. It's been great to hear about the games each week. There's now a break before Touch starts in October.


In the fair collection for gourmet foods Room 5 came second. We each received a lollipop and fair dollars. Thank you for your support and to the fair committee. There's a week's break before we start collecting toiletry items.

On Wednesday we will be involved in a mini hockey tournament to celebrate the end of our hockey sessions. Please bring sports shoes to change into. Girls can bring shorts to change into.

Principal's Awards

Today Joe and James each received a Principal's Award for their handwriting. Ka pai, boys, we are proud of you.





Yesterday the children wrote stories about their pets. Here's a few:

Goldie is a fish. She likes to swim around her bowl. She's called Goldie because she is as gold as a golden statue in a jewellery shop. When she eats her food she looks like a puffer fish! She has light blue eyes like the bright sparkly ocean. She is always swimming around her bowl like an old man with a walking stick walking around the city. She is two years old. So she is a great pet to have. Isabella

My guinea pig's name is Jacksy. He got bitten on the ear when he was a baby. He has a two storey house. He runs very fast. He is twelve months old. He likes carrots. He is easy to hold. I love Jacksy very much. Asher

My dog loves visitors. He also licks them. My dog's name is Chip. Chip sometimes licks me once I am in bed. His colour is dark grey with some white. He can shake hands. Chip can dance. Alex

I have a pet cat. Her name is Sylvia. She is as soft as a cloud. She is sparkly as lemonade because she has got lots of fire. Sophie

Term 3 Week 3 'Star of the Week'

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

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

Ollie received the 'Player of the Day' for his rugby team. Ka pai, Ollie.

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