New bark for the playground

Today a huge truck arrived to top up the bark on the playground.
A long hose blew the bark and it is now safer for us to play on the playground.

Weekly learning

Here is the poem and letter we are learning this week.

Comparing sizes

We have been learning about different measurements.
Today we compared heights.
Can you find something tall, then taller and then the tallest?

Daffodil Day, 2017

We all donated a gold coin to the  Cancer Society for Daffodil Day.
The Cancer Society help people with cancer and with research.
Look at the yellow daffodils we made.

Spring

Have you noticed that spring is nearly here?
There are many signs to look out for.
We noticed all the blossoms in a tree across the road from our school.
While we were observing a tui came to drink the nectar.

Dancing, week 5

Now we have learnt how to move to the music,  we are learning a dance sequence.
It is important to listen to the music to know what to do.

Room one's Duffy book learner

Well done Ulakai for your progress in reading.
Enjoy your two new books.

Weekly learning

Here is the poem and letter we are learning this week.

Science experiments, week 4

What will happen when we mix water, paint and baking soda in a container and then add vinegar?

Weekly learning, week 4

Here is the poem and letter we are learning this week.

Science experiments, week 3

How can we make a flat piece of paper fly?
We all tried to fold a piece of paper,  creating our own invention.
The 3 champions were Patrick,  Daniel and Veronika.
Patrick's plane flew the longest distance.

Bathroom objects

Today we looked at things from the bathroom.
Do you know what they are or what we use them for?

Kitchen utensils

We looked at some different things from the kitchen.
Do you know what they called and are used for?
What else can you find in your kitchen?

Potato person

Look what happened to the potato!
It is a bit like the story The Potato People by Pamela Allen.

Kiwiana

We are looking at things which are unique to New Zealand.
Look at our display of some items.
What else do you know?

Weekly learning week 3

Here is the poem and letter for the week.

Science experiments, term 2 week 2

What would happen if we put oil in water?
The oil floated on top of the water.
When the jar was shaken the liquid turned white.
Now we are going to see what will happen when we leave the jar.
What do you think?

Working together.

When you work as a team you can achieve more a lot quicker.
We worked together to complete a puzzle about the world.
Look where we found New Zealand.
Do you know any other countries?

Dancing, week 2

Today we were learning about space and movement.
How many ways can you move in an area?

Weekly learning, week 2

Here is the poem and letter we are learning this week.