Term 2 Week 11 'Star of the Week'

The  'Star of the Week’ for Week 11 is  Luke.

Luke tries his best at his work.
He knows how to listen and follow instructions.

Thank you, Luke, it's great to have you in our room.

As part of our transport topic we made kites. Today we flew them.

Today was the last day for Term 2. Thank you for your support through what has been a long and challenging 11 weeks. The children have been amazing. It is good to reflect back over the term and notice the progress the children have made in their academic learning.
Today we were on the move. We will start Term 3 in Room 3 - with our cloak room right beside the classroom. We thank Room 2 for their generosity in allowing us to use their room this term.
Also today we said 'farewell' to four class members: Wil, Luke, Evelyn, and Annabel. They will start Term 3 in Room 12 in Room 8. We will miss you but know you will enjoy the new challenges that await you.

I wish you all a safe, relaxing, refreshing, and happy holiday and look forward to seeing you back on Monday 1 August in Room 3.

'Don't Forget Grandma' - a play

This morning the Pukeko Reading Group presented a play to our class. 

The play was called: 'Don't Forget Grandma'. Wil was Grandma, Macy was Rosanna, Amelia was George, and Freya was Mum.

They all read clearly and with expression and we enjoyed the play. 

Well done Pukeko Group.

Mrs Pine came back to teach us music this morning. We enjoyed keeping the beat with the happy sticks. Thank you, Mrs Pine, for your great music lessons, we will miss them.

Tomorrow is the last day of Term 2. Thank you for your support this term, I have greatly appreciated it. We are all ready for our holidays. I wish you a safe, happy, and relaxing break.
When we come back on 1 August we will be back in our own room, Room 3. There is a cloak room right next to Room 3, which we will use.
Remember to book your interview with me via the internet: To book an appointment time please log in to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz our school code is S2KSS. 

Term 2 Week 11 - Certificate

Today the children presented the whole school assembly. We started with a song then Benjamin, Freya, Rheubyn, and Amelia lead us in prayer. 

Lily then talked about our art work and we showed our boat pictures.

We used a low horizon to make our boats appear closer and a high horizon to make our boats appear further away. To create our pictures we used pastel, dye, and collage.

At our Whole School Assembly today Paige received a certificate welcoming her to our room and our school. Paige, we love having you with us and hope you feel settled here soon.

At our Whole School Assembly today Ben received a certificate for trying hard to complete his work to 'Triple Star' standard. 

Congratulations, Ben, we are proud of you.






On Saturday Isla turned 6.  We hope you enjoy being 6.

Term 1 Week 10 'Star of the Week'

The  'Star of the Week’ for Week 10 is  Denver.

Denver knows what to do and tries her best in class.

Thank you, Denver, it's great to have you in our room.

We've had a busy week and all worked really hard. The children are amazing and I am very proud of them. They are focused in class and when I look back over the term I can see the progress they have made. Come into the classroom to see what we have been doing.

Yesterday we welcomed Paige to our room. Paige has moved to Christchurch from Cromwell. We hope you enjoy being in our room, Paige.



Next week is the last for Term 2. It will be another busy week and by Friday we will be ready for our holiday.
I am looking forward to hearing about the disco on Monday. I was sorry to miss it as I know it was going to be lots of fun.
On Monday our room is leading the school assembly. Assembly starts at 12md in the church. If you are able to come along it would be great to see you.
On Thursday we will have a fun day. The children can wear mufti (no donation required), a sausage and ice-block will be provided for lunch - a special thanks to the Parent Council -  and we'll be involved in some fun activities in the afternoon.
On Friday we begin our move back to Room 3. Also on Friday the children will bring home their portfolio. Next term there will be an opportunity for you to meet with me to discuss the portfolio, or any other matter you wish. To book an appointment time please log in to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz our school code is S2KSS. This site will be open on Tuesday. If you have any problems with this, please let me know.
Have a relaxing weekend.

Pukeko Morning

The Pukeko Reading Group read 'Pukeko Morning' by Joy Cowley. They then drew pictures and made a big book to share with the class. Here's their book:

Term 2 Week 10 - Certificate

At our Whole School Assembly today Ben received a certificate recognising his hard work and steady progress in class.

Congratulations, Ben, we are proud of you.

This morning the Fantail Reading Group presented a play to the class. The play was called 'Come and Play'. Benjamin was the monkey, Ben was the Hippo, Josh was the turtle, and Will was the bird.

They were amazing and we enjoyed their performance. 

Notes:

Tuesday: Junior Syndicate assembly and singing.

Friday: Junior School Disco - 5-6pm at Merrin School Hall. Unfortunately I will not be able to attend as I have my son's parent-teacher interviews.

Looking ahead to next Monday, 11 July: Our room will be presenting at the whole school assembly - 12md in the church.

Have a great week. Only two more weeks until the holidays.

Term 2 Week 9 'Star of the Week'

The  'Star of the Week’ for Week 9 is  Amelia.

Amelia is focused in class. She always tries her best to produce 'Triple Star' work. Amelia knows how to follow instructions and is a great role model.

Thank you, Amelia, it's great to have you in our room.

This week we began learning about the Holy Spirit. We cannot see the Holy Spirit but we can see what he does in people. Today we discussed how the Holy Spirit is like the wind - we can't see the wind but we can see what it does. To help us with this concept (and because it fits in with our Transport theme) we made paper aeroplanes. Then we went outside to fly them. Although it was cold, we enjoyed watching our planes fly.