Week 5 & 6

As part of our Reduce, Reuse and Recycle learning we had a special visitor come to talk about our waste. Her name is Sarah Langi. We collected all the rubbish for one day that we had thrown into our rubbish bins and Sarah talked about how we could rescue so much of it from going to the landfill. We were surprised to hear that paper doesn't break down so well in a landfill because everything is compacted down so tight that it doesn't allow oxygen into the ground.This makes it very difficult for items to break down and rot.
Sarah came back again last week to talk to us about how we can cut down on some of the packaging in our lunchboxes to reduce our waste and therefore our impact on the environment.

 


 Discovery

Discovery Time still proves to be the most popular activity of the week. Closely followed by having milk!

A large body of research indicates that children learn best through developmentally appropriate, hands on, student directed learning.

Another free photo slideshow by Smilebox This term we have been exploring Maori Myths and Legends in preparation for Matariki (the Maori New Year). We have also been rehersing our item for the whole school Matariki celebrations. We will be performing the 'Matariki Macarena'! Next week we plan to go to the museum for a visit to support our learning. Our Cross Country training is going well and we are now up to completing two laps of the front field. More details about the actual event will follow closer to the time. Next week... Our sounds will be m/ai, d. Our tricky word will be like. During maths we are covering simple addition & subtraction. On Wednesday we have trip to the Museum for Maori Myths and Legends. We will be leaving school at 9.15am and returning by 10.30am. If you are able to walk with us and help at the Museum please let me know. Thank you for your support. Have a happy and safe week!

Week 4 Term 2

Printmaking
This term we will be creating pieces of work using printmaking techniques. Neroli has made a display in the school office with our leaf prints. We have had lots of positive comments from other staff members!



We had a super surprise on Monday! We received a package from Julia all the way from Germany. She sent us some special chocolate treats and a cool book on Berlin. Thank you Julia! We miss you sooooooo much! 

Creations We love creating all sorts with the lego and mobilo. Take a look!

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Letter formation
We have been focusing on forming our letters the correct way.

This picture slideshow personalized with Smilebox Next week...  Our sounds will be k,w,e. Our tricky words will be look/me, they/with. During maths we will be looking at simple subtraction and skip counting in 2's Next week we are starting our training for cross country. Please ensure your child has suitable footwear to run in. Have a happy and safe week!

Week 2, Term 2

This week we went across the road to NMIT to view an art exhibition. One of the pieces of work had a pile of autumn leaves beneath it. We were inspired to run and play in the leaves when we got back to school. They made a wonderful crunchy sound...a bit like eating potato chips!



During our literacy time this week we have been working hard on our pen and pencil grip. Holding the pencil correctly is really important to develop the right muscles in our hands. This strength will enable us to write more and for longer.

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Thirsty Thursday!
On Thursday this week we were fine athletes! First we had hockey skills with Scotty and then we went straight to see Janey Paney for basketball. Both Jane and Scotty were impressed with our skills and non quitting attitude.
 

This free picture slideshow customized with Smilebox Next week... Our sounds will be i/p/ch. Our tricky words will be here, come/she/coming. During maths we will be doing simple addition and subtraction to 10/20. Have a happy and safe week!