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

At today's assembly Neave received a certificate.

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

Today Neave turned 8. We sang 'Happy Birthday' and wished Neave all the best for the coming year.

This week's homework certificate went to Bridie. Ka pai, Bridie, on completing your new spelling work.

Well done to Zach and Uriel who have each gained their first Silver Mathletics certificate. Keep up the good work on Mathletics.

Today the Pukeko Reading Group presented the play 'A Clean House'. 

They worked in two groups to prepare the play and create props. Their presentations were great, with lots of expression being used by all. Ka pai!

Hamish, Alex, Ryan, Zach and Joshua

Ollie, Ashleigh, Uriel, Callum and Neave

Baking Day

Today Asher's Mum, Mindy, came to help us make pumpkin pie. We know that pumpkin is a fruit so we made a dessert with it. We were also able to put our new learning about fractions into practice as we had to measure 1/4 teaspoons of spices and 1/2 cups of milk and cream.
We all had a taste of the pie and some of us even came back for seconds. Not everyone liked it though.
A big THANK YOU to Mindy for sharing your pumpkin pie recipe with us.

Zach, Maria and Neave

Callum and Ashleigh

Asher

The Pumpkin Pie

As part of our topic on Growing Plants we are growing grass heads. We have started a diary so we can keep track of what happens and how long it takes for the grass to grow. Come in and check out our grass heads. Some children still need to bring in a jar before they can make their grass head. Please send a jar with a smaller opening so the head does not fall into the jar.

Tie a knot in the stocking

Fill the jar with water

Put the Grass Head in the jar

The Grass Head ready to grow

Uriel

Term 3 Week 2

At today's assembly Nicholas was awarded a certificate.

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

This week's homework certificate was presented to Joe. Ka pai, Joe, your spelling sentences meet all the criteria.

This afternoon we had a hockey session with Shon and the Room 8 Year 4s. For some of us this was our first ever hockey game. It was lots of fun and we are looking forward to our next session on Friday.

Elspeth, Neave, Addison and Aysha

(Denver), Peter, (Isaac), Uriel and Maria

Term 3 Week 2 'Star of the Week'

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

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

On Saturday Joe (soccer) and George (rugby) were named 'Player of the day' for their respective teams. Ka pai, boys.

 Last week more than half the children gained a Mathletics certificate. This meant that we could present the top three with their certificates and choose a 'Mathlete of the Week'. 

Congratulations to George, Addison and Uriel for beign the top three achievers and to George for being named 'Mathlete of the Week'. 

Keep working on Mathletics. 

Other notes:
Spelling and Basic Facts homework started this week. Remember sentences need to show that you understand what the word means. Reading and Mathletics are also part of the homework routine.

Bronze Mathletics Certificate

Today Uriel received her first Bronze Mathletics certificate. Ka pai, Uriel, we are proud of you.

Term 2 Week 8

At today's assembly Uriel received a certificate.

Ka pai, Uriel, we are proud of you.

Addison received the homework certificate. Congratulations on writing great sentences this week Addison.

Looking ahead to next week - the last week of Term 2:

Please bring your recorders to school everyday so that we can practise our songs.

Monday: Library and buddy reading. Children will be able to have a library book for the holidays, but they do need to return one before another can be issued.

Tuesday and Wednesday: Student Led Conferences 4-6pm. We are all excited about sharing our learning with our families. The children have worked very hard this year and have a lot to be proud of.

Friday: Room 5 will be leading the school assembly, which starts at 12md in the school hall. You are all welcome to attend.

We can also dress in our FIFA World Cup team colours - France (blue, white and red) and Columbia (yellow, blue and red). There is no donation required for this.

Term 2 Week 6

At the school assembly George received a certificate.

Ka pai, George, we are proud of you.

Aysha, who is one of the Year 3 reps on the School Student Council, was presented with her Student Council badge.

At Discovery Time Maria spent most of the session creating her Fairy Tale character. Maria, the teachers were impressed with your creativity and perseverance. You have done a superb job.

Connie was presented with her first Bronze Mathletics certificate, which she earned in May. Another admin glitch saw this presentation delayed. Congratulations, Connie.

This week's homework certificate was awarded to Uriel. Ka pai, Uriel, keep the standard going.

If you are unsure what is expected for spelling homework, ask your child (we have talked about this in class) or check out the May 16 posting or come into the classroom and ask me.

Happy Birthday

Today Uriel turned 8. We sang 'Happy Birthday' and wished her all the best as an 8 year old.

Term 2 Week 4 Certificate

This morning Maria received a certificate at the school assembly.

Ka pai, Maria, we are proud of you.

This week has been a bit different with swimming each day. Everyone has coped very well with the change in routine and I am very proud of they way they all Stepped Up for Success. The children's behaviour was superb. A special THANK YOU to all parents who were able to help us, your support ensures the success of swim week.

We did manage a little bit of reading and writing and now have our first retelling of a fairy tale, The Three Little Pigs, on the wall for you to enjoy. Come in on Tuesday and check it out! Here's a preview:

The first little pig made a house out of straw. After he finished he was playing in his garden. He knew the big bad wolf would come but he thought that the wolf wouldn’t have a trick up his sleeve. Alex

The first little pig saw a man carrying straw.“Hey,” the pig said, “May I have some of your hay?”The man said, “Yes.” The pig was proud and happy with his house. Uriel

The wolf huffed and puffed and blew the house down. Then the pig got eaten. Ollie

Splash! The wolf fell into the pot that the pig put there. The pig laughed at him. The pig quickly shut the pot and never saw the wolf again. Callum

Next week will again be a bit different with Queen's Birthday on Monday - hopefully a sleep-in for all. We will be back into our routine, including spelling homework. Please keep up the reading over the long weekend, and have a look at Mathletics as well. 

Safe travels to those on the move.

Term 1 Week 7 'Star of the Week'

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

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

Today we celebrated St Patrick's Day by wearing green. Everyone looked great. Thanks for the amazing effort you all went to to dress up. And a big thank you for your support for Caritas - over $370 was donated.

There was a competition for the best dressed, with Bridie and James being the two 

chosen from Room 5. Bridie was then named as the Best Dressed Junior. Ka pai!

Our top three Mathletes for Week 6 are: Bridie, Addie and Peter. The Mathlete of the Week is Joshua.

A reminder that on Friday Room 5 will be leading the school assembly - 12md in the school hall. Parents are welcome.