Financial Literacy Presentation

Today we had a visitor talking to us about money.  We learnt about keeping money safe in the bank,  shopping around for the best price and knowing the difference between needs and wants.  In this photo our special visitor is acting like a caveman!  Cavemen traded when they wanted something.

Technology in Action

Today we created a dart using a list of equipment.  The main things we had to use were 4 straws but they could be cut up.  The winning dart was the one that could fly the greatest distance.

Sorting out the best 'dart launchers'

The winning dart by Jayden

Orchestra Visit

We were lucky enough to enjoy an orchestra that was entirely made up of string instruments.  What instruments can you identify in the photo?

What is Technology?

We are exploring ideas around technology this term.

Published Writing

The Great Kitten Rescue

I bolted into the smouldering house with only the light of my flashlight. I walked cautiously up the broken, smoky stairs. Once I had gotten into the smoky bedroom. I flashed my torch around scanning the room. Suddenly I saw a small tabby kitten lying motionless on the hard ground. I carefully picked up the tabby kitten and dashed back outside. I grabbed the first aid kit and put the gas mask on him. I also sprinkled some water. Suddenly he came to life. I picked him up and gently rubbed him. Every one applauded. I felt like a hero. 

The End

By Rhiannon

Published Writing

The Spooky Zip!

I heard people saying, "Wow!" They were all yelling like mad. I saw people looking and wondering. I felt the wow factor going around in my head. Suddenly I saw the zip slowly open and I saw 50 goblins jump out. I wondered if the goblins were nice goblins. Next I saw 50 more goblins jump out. I felt a bit afraid because they were coming towards me. I wondered if they were after me. The goblins were green and they had black eyes that looked like ash. Next I felt the cold creep up my body. I slyly crept up behind a tree so no one could see me.
By Ella Bella

More Studyladder Awards

Pizza for Lunch

Last term we created some posters about RESPECT.  The posters explained how we show respect in areas around the school.  Some of the posters explained how we show respect at assembly.  These were entered in a school-wide competition organised by Mr Herrick and WE WON!  The prize was a free pizza lunch.  Here we are tucking in.

New Zealand Sign Language Week

As part of our celebration of New Zealand Sign Language week we have been learning how to sign this song.  We have also been learning about healthy hearing. You can find out more about this on our link to the website Dangerous Decibels.

ANZAC Poppies

We made giant poppies as part of our ANZAC focus.  This activity linked in with our new technology focus as well.  We had to learn how to create a strong, tall poppy out of a small amount of materials.  Here is Jack's impressive structure.

Special Visitor

We had a special visitor (Bridget's Poppa) recently who was a Vietnam war veteran.  He was in the army for 25 years as an engineer.  He told us how he was very frightened at times but everyone looked after each other.   Tracker dogs were used to find the enemy and explosives.  When the soldiers were in the bush there was no suitable drinking water and they sometimes had to carry up to 8 days supply of water, which was very heavy.  He suffered hearing loss during the war and is now very deaf.  He is very proud of the medals he earned while he was in the army and he shared these with us.