Term 2 
Week 3

This week we have been very busy getting into the groove of our Technology projects. The children are moving through the technology cycle and at each stage reflecting on what they have done and what is the next step. We had a fantastic trip the the Ashburton Ecocentre where the children saw the recycling centre, the rubbish pit being squashed into bins to travel up to Christchurch, and then choose things from the shop to contribute towards their project for our Technology unit this term. Thank you to Lesley who was a great tour guide and gave us a lot of information to think about.

We were also very thankful to have received the ANZ netball grant and receive brand new uniforms for our school. The children are happy with them and will be playing with pride out on the court with them for the rest of the season.

Term 2
Week 2

We received a very important letter from the Christchurch police last Friday. Room 1A and Miss Hannah felt very privileged receiving this and felt proud of our efforts to show thanks to the police officers on duty on that day.

Term 2
Week 1

Welcome back to Term 2!
We have had a fantastic start back to the term. This term our writing focus in on instruction and persuasions. We have started this off by looking and finding bossy verbs, precise nouns, and descriptive nouns in different instructions. We have been looking at recipe books and identify what is needed in an instructions and highlight those key vocabulary needed.

We have also been developing our visual mihi's representing where we have come from. We have been practising using a clear, loud, and enthusiastic voice. They are now on display in Room 1A.

Term 1
Week 11

As we wrap up the first term of 2019, Miss Hannah is so proud of Room 1a's work they have produced so far this year. This week we have been focusing on ANZAC Day and what it means for us and our country and we have created a display area with our representations of this in our class. You are more than welcome to come in and have a look.

On Wednesday we also made ANZAC Biscuits to take home (i hope they made it home without being eaten) we were learning to measure, pour, take turns, read, write and follow instructions, and bake some goodies! Here are some pictures.

Term 1
Week 9

The year 4/5/6 overnight camp was a great success. The children really enjoyed being able to set themselves up in a tent and to organise themselves so they are ready to camp out. They loved the rotation activities we had organised for them and enjoyed fish and chips and fresh fruit and bickies for supper. Enjoy some of these pictures from camp.

Term 1
Week 8

This week has been a week of support. The children decided to show their support for the Muslim community and the emergency services. They thought that the ambulance and police officers were amazing. These amazing hearts are going to them this week and we hope they enjoy receiving them in the mail.

We have also been working on our sketching, shading, and drawing skills by completing our own self portraits. The children showed great perseverance and listening skills. Come in and have a look at their awesome creations on display in Room 1A.

This week we have also been having Digital Curriculum Professional development sessions in the hall. The children really enjoyed learning about the vocabulary of robots and systems and enjoyed creating their own coding to make a robot go.

Term 1
Week 7

On Wednesday the 13th March we had some fantastic children go to the PALS (Physical Activity Leaders) training course at the EA Network Centre.
The PALs programme is a leadership opportunity for students to develop their skills and experience in a sport and physical activity context
Objectives of the PALs Workshops are:
- Build PALs capability in leading sport and physical activity experiences
- Provide PALs with games and ideas to support their school programme- Provide practical experience on 'how to' organise, manage and adapt games and activities.

We have also been working on publishing work and making sure it is quality but also done on time. We have got our fantastic Sky diving descriptions published and on display in class. Look at these expressions in the parachuters, aren't they cool!