First Holy Communion

Congratulations to our wonderful children who celebrated their First Holy Communion at St Patrick's Church this morning!

Earthquake Explorers!

Last Thursday we spent the day going between the Quake 31! programme at the MTG, Out and About on Marine Parade, and the East Coast Lab at the Aquarium.  

We did a huge amount of learning in one day!

What facts did you learn?  Leave a comment to tell us.

A massive thank you to the team of parents who helped us make the most of the day.

Swimming Timetable

Swimming time!

SM9

Cool to Korero Cafe

Softball Coaching

Futsal and sunshine

Learning a new haka...

Check it out!

Let's get ready!

Body parts on the ball!

Futsal Fun!

Learning to dribble the heavier ball.

Invention Competition Winners!

And the winners of the Invention Competition are....

1st - The Weather Machine - https://flipgrid.com/c22c2b  Katie and Estelle
2nd - The Dog Washer - https://flipgrid.com/8b9bad 
3rd Equal - The Book Maker (Nevaeh) and The Friend Bot - https://docs.google.com/…/1RHbCPIbJpCmrx5_9jmsIjb2GgO…/edit… and https://flipgrid.com/028c82 


Congrats to all who entered, you made our job very hard! Thanks to Tom Moffatt for helping with the judging. 

And a massive thank you to Wardini Books, Napier, for donating a beautiful stack of books for prizes! You rock!

Tom's new website is http://www.tomemoffatt.com/

To have another look at Tom's video click here.  

New Games!

Look at the Pages down the right hand side and check out the new maths and literacy games (symbaloos) for you to use for homework practice or just for fun!

Find your new favourite!

Barking Mad Personal Reflections

In the last week of term, we reflected on what we enjoyed about our NZ Read Aloud book 'Barking Mad' and why.  We also considered what we didn't like or how we might have changed the outcome of the book.  Check out our ideas on our flipgrid or read our flowers.

Kids you will be excited to know that Thomas Moffatt is reading your Edmodo work and looking through your videos!!  Keep checking for his replies.  

He has also had a look through the finalists to help me make a decision on the winners!!

Dylan's Farewell

We said a very reluctant goodbye to Dylan today:(  We wish you well at your new school and hope you keep in touch.  We are going to miss you!

Our Competition Finalists - Congratulations and Good luck!

• Vibrating Beauty - Dylan, Taika and Riley - https://flipgrid.com/8751ca

• Fidget Spinner Machine - Jake BM - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tdN0nLD6uvwnSg3KTrwp8Id3zpampW-nYw8Kbqu3-ZM/edit?usp=sharing
• The Glitterific Shoe - Lily G and Sophie B - https://flipgrid.com/045687

• The Book Maker - Nevaeh - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1RHbCPIbJpCmrx5_9jmsIjb2GgOP2tNyCWioh1uzUJs4/edit?usp=sharing
• 5000 Fast Machine - John and Jono - https://flipgrid.com/d28900

• Weather Changer - Katie and Estelle - https://flipgrid.com/c22c2b

Our Finished Inventions!

Discovery Maths Week 10

This week we have been focused on 

Fractions, Measurement and Money.  

We have been finding out by exploring and being hands on.  

The teachers have been very impressed by the children who have used their growth mindset to persevere, problem solve and ask questions.  

Can you share 2 things you have learned this week?  

Post a comment or tell someone in your family.  

Invention Competition

In our NZ Read Aloud book this term, Barking Mad, Grandad is an inventor.  Unfortunately his invention went terribly wrong and he swapped bodies with his dog!

For the competition, against the other schools around NZ, we had to come up with a problem and then design an invention to solve that problem.

Please ask your child what their problem and solution are.

I have seen some amazing problem solving, sharing, creative and critical thinking this week!

We will post our finished inventions next week.

Middle Syndicate Disco Dancing!

SM10 and our Buddies

Idioms

Over the last two weeks we have been learning about the world of idioms!  The first two chapters of 'Barking Mad' are titled with idioms and so is the title of the book.  We thought we would search for more and learning about what they mean and when we might use them in our writing.  Have a look at this selection of idioms.

Large Ball Skills

We have been sharpening up our large ball skills!

Playground Games

We have been learning some new (or old) playground games.  We have been practising taking turns, speaking with kindness and having fun!  

Gymnastics SM10

We are Go Noodlers!!

Our Pepeha Performances!

I am so proud of your confidence and courage! Ka Pai!

Gymnastics Term 2

Easter best wishes from Father Peter!

Happy St Patrick's Day!