Washing hands

We were practicing how to wash our hands with the magic soap.
One push, rub it into your hands.
Always wash your hands after using the toilet and  before eating.

Class photos

Today we had a photographer take photos of our smiling faces.
He used a camera. What else can you use to take photos?

Buddy reading

Today we took our book boxes to read to room 9.
It was cool to show how we are learning to read.

Milk Week

This week is Milk Week.
We are very lucky at Ruapotaka School to be a  Milk in Schools school.
We have milk everyday.  Milk is very important for our bodies.
Do you know where milk comes from?

Buddy reading with room 9

As part of buddy reading this week we are sharing our learning from our blogs.
Can you share with your family too?

Hip hop, week 2

Today was our second hip hop lesson with Jess.
First we have to stretch so that we do not hurt our bodies.
Part of our dance is dabbing.
It is important to follow the instructions.

How very strange!

We noticed a butterfly around our swan plant a few weeks ago.
Now look! There are two very hungry caterpillars who are quite big.
It is very unusual to see caterpillars at this time of the year when it is nearly winter.
We hope that they can turn into a chrysalis and then butterflies.

O is for oats

Today we made porridge with oats because we are learning about the letter o.
Once we had read the instructions we could put the oats and milk in the bowl.
We had to cook the oats and milk for 90 seconds.
The porridge was warm and yummy.
Maybe your family could make porridge for breakfast. It fills up your tummy ready to learn at school.

Creating and playing with vehicles

We used different equipment to make and create vehicles.
It was important to remember to put on the seat belt when we got in the car.
Working together helped us to explore more.

Kite flying

Today it was windy enough to fly a kite.
It took a lot of skill to launch it into the air.
Nikaiyah thought that the tail looked like a snake.
We are learning a poem about a kite.

Little red kite
up in the sky,
Little red kite
flying so high.

Being safe in the car

BRAKE gave our school some bags and drink bottles.
The message to remember is:
Belt ON. Phone OFF. Make it a habit!

Crossing the road

Constable Teina helped us to practice using a road.
Stop at the kerb, look right, look left, listen.
If is safe to cross,  walk across checking right and left.

Sneaky driveways

When you walk along the footpath keep next to the houses.
If you cannot see check before walking past a driveway.

Using the pedestrian crossing

Constable Teina explained how to use the pedestrian crossing.
A lot of traffic went by on the road.
Remember for the road patrol to say 'Cross now' before you walk across.

Making sets of traffic

We have been learning about traffic on the road.
We could make sets of  traffic to match the numbers.

Stepping out.

Constable Teina taught us how to cross the road correctly.
You are not allowed to cross the road on your own until you are 8 years old.
Always look left, right and keep looking as you cross the road.

Make it click.

As part of road safety week,  we practiced putting on a seat belt.
It is important to hear the CLICK sound.
Always buckle up your seat belt in the car.  Make it click.

Another fire on Mount Wellington!

Ong Monout noticed a fire on Mount Wellington at morning tea.
The fire had been caused by children lighting fire works.
This is very dangerous and has caused a lot of damage.
We are always learning about being safe.

ANZAC service, 2018

On the last day of term 1, our school had a service to remember those who went to war to make our country a safe place to live in.
We shared poems, stories and sang songs.
It is important to show respect.