Term 3 Week 9 'Star of the Week'

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

Molly works hard in class and always does her best. She is a good listener and knows what to do. Molly is a great role model.

Thank you, Molly, it's great to have you in Room 3.

We have continued to work hard in class. Come into our room to see what we have been doing. 

We recently finished our pictures of the four seasons. They are hanging from the roof and look great.

Looking ahead to next week: 

*We will be swimming every day, at Wharenui Pool. Please ensure ALL clothes are named. Children may wear sandals next week.

*At Monday's school assembly we will be farewelling Mr Macdonald, our Acting Principal.

*On Friday we will be attending 9am mass, which will be said for Mr Macdonald. As we will need to be seated before mass starts children will need to be at school well before the 8:45am bell rings. Thank you.

Have a relaxing weekend - enjoy the rugby and the league.

Term 3 Week 9 Certificates and Principal's Awards

At today's whole school assembly Trinity and Danny received certificates for their portrayal of grasshoppers in the play 'The Ant and the Grasshoppers'. 

Congratulations, Trinity and Danny, we are proud of you.

Today two children received a Principal's Award for their writing.

Congratulations Alessandro (Alessandro's story was published in the previous posting) and Molly (see Molly's story below). You are super authors.

On Wednesday I went to Hagley Park. My brother went int he field and then I went into the field to play tag. My brother and I liked it. Then we went back to Mum. I had a chocolate biscuit. By Molly. 

Yesterday night my friend was in a play at her house. I went to watch her. By Won Jeong

On Sunday I watched the rugby. I watched it with my Mum. We watched it because the All Blacks were playing. I liked it. I watched it at my house. By Isla

Yesterday I watched Ireland versus America at the Fun Zone. I liked it because Ireland got lots of tries. Ireland won. When I got home I had milo. By Conor

Junior School Mass

Thank you to everyone who was able to get to the Junior School Mass this morning. The children's behaviour was fantastic. I am very proud of them! Christian did a lovely job of welcoming people before mass and Amelia read clearly and prayerfully. Well done everyone.

Here are some more of our stories - check for the 'who, what, when, where, and why' in each story.

After school I went to the shop and I got some ice blocks. By Will

Today I am going to Oscar with Tahliya and Amelia. My Mum has to go to work. By Samantha

I played lego by myself. I made a car. It was a racing car. I built the car yesterday. I played it on my bed. I got the lego for my birthday. I like lego. By Alessandro

Today I read with Mrs Simpson and I got stickers at school. By Rheubyn

After school I am going to Ben's home for a play date. My Mum is coming too because Mum wants to see me play with Ben's toys. By Christian

Term 3 Week 8 'Star of the Week' and other news

Thank you to the parents who were able to meet on Thursday evening. I had a lovely time with you. I reaslise I am very fortunate to have such a wonderful group of supportive parents, thank you. A special thank you to Sheena and Lucy for your oragnising and hosting. I am already looking forward to the planned Room 3 social event in Term 4. Don't miss it! Details will follow when they're finalised.

The 'Star of the Week’ for Week 8 is Paige.

Paige works hard and always does her best. She can follow instructions and is a positive role model. Paige is also a kind friend.

Thank you, Paige, it's great to have you in Room 3.

Today the Pukeko reading group presented a play: The Ant and the Grasshoppers. They made hats for their characters. Rose was the reader, Alessandro: Grasshopper 1, Trinity: Grasshopper 2, Danny: Grasshopper 3, and Freya: Ant.

They all played their parts with enthusiasm and spoke clearly. The audience enjoyed their performance. 

Well done Pukeko Group.

Remember Junior School Mass on Sunday 25 September. Meet outside Room 1 at 8:30am. See you there.

More Stories

We are learning to make our stories more interesting. We aim to include who, what, when, where, and why when we are writing about an event. Check out these stories:

On Wednesday I went to Ma and Grandad's because we wanted to visit them. I went with Mum. We had an ice cream. By Samantha 

I am going to Danny's party on October 7 because he invited me. It is a disco in Lollipops. By Conor

I crept down stairs today. I made a sandwich by myself because I wanted to be early to school because I am the angel today. By Maya 

Daddy is going to pick me up from school today because my Mum has to stay at work for a long time. By Erin

I fought with my brother at home yesterday. I squirted my brother, Declan, with a water gun. We liked it. We wore our togs because we wanted to. By Molly

Room 3 Stories

From the books of some Room 3 authors:

On Saturday I am moving to a new house. When we get there it is going to be like Christmas opening lots of boxes. i get to choose my bedroom. I want to have the bedroom that looks like Alice in Wonderland because the roof looks like you have grown and so do the windows. By Paige

On Sunday I went to an All Blacks' meeting. I saw Richie McCaw and he held a lady up. I went with my family. I got two posters and a balloon. It was about the All Blacks. It was at a park. I went to it because we were bored. By Rose

This week my brother is meant to be born. I am proud. I cannot wait until I can kiss him. I will love him. I can't wait until I can hug Josh, my brother.
Will Josh go to the park with me? Will he go to the same school as me? What will I be when he is 5? I can care for Josh. Why will I get a brother?
I am filled with joy. Josh will love his sister, Denver. By Denver


Remember the parent get together tomorrow - Thursday 22 September at 7pm.

Term 3 Week 8 Certificates

At today's whole school assembly Josh and Conor received certificates for reading. Both Josh and Conor are working hard at reading and are making pleasing progress.

Congratulations Josh and Conor, we are proud of you.

Today we all dressed up in the colours of the Rugby World Cup team we support. The predominant colour was black - Go the All Blacks! The children looked great. 

A couple of reminders:

*Knowledge-a-thon sponsorship monies are due back at school as soon as possible please. Return to the parents outside the library before school.

*Thursday evening get together 7pm. Please RSVP to Lucy, Sheena, or me.

Term 3 Week 7 'Star of the Week'

On Thursday the children completed the Knowledge-a-thon. The Room 11 children helped us by writing down our answers. Thank you Room 11 buddies. We have spent time in class learning the answers and this showed in the results, nearly everyone scored 30/30 - 100%. I am very proud of the Room 3 children. Thank you for your support in helping your child to learn the answers. The next step is to return your sponsorship money as soon as possible. Remember there are prizes to be won!

The 'Star of the Week’ for Week 7 is Denver.

Denver has worked hard this week, especially in reading. She can follow instructions and make positive choices.

Congratulations, Denver, it's great to have you in Room 3.

Looking ahead to Week 8:

Monday: Dress in the colours of the Rugby World Cup team you support; Bake-a-rama - the Middle and Senior children will have first chance to buy baking at lunch time. If any baking is left over the Junior children may purchase some - 50 cents - $2. The money from this (and last week's stall) goes towards providing items for Christmas food hampers via the St Vincent de Paul Society; School Assembly - 1:30pm in the church.

Tuesday: Junior Syndicate singing

Thursday: Room 3 parents get together at 7pm. Please let Lucy, Sheena, or me know if you can come - this is a great opportunity to chat to other parents in a more relaxed atmosphere than before/after school.

Advance notice: Week 10 Junior School swimming at Wharenui Pool. A notice will be sent home soon.

Have a relaxing weekend enjoying the warm sunshine.

Our Stories

Here's some more of our stories:

I had a haircut. Mum came with me. I was happy. I like it. I had fun. By Samantha

On morning tea time I played netball with Trinity and Will. it was fantastic. By Erin

Yesterday I went to Hanmer. I went in the hot pools and I liked it. It was fun. My brother, Declan, didn't like it. By Molly

Term 3 Week 7 Certificates

It's been a long time since we've awarded certificates at the whole school assembly. Today two people received certificates:

 Amelia works hard at reading and is making great progress.

 Rheubyn has a positive attitude to his work and is making great progress.

Congratulations, Amelia and Rheubyn, we are proud of you.

The count down is on! Only 3 more days until the Knowledge-a-thon. Please return your sponsorship form asap. There are still 13 forms outstanding from our class of 25. 

Term 3 Week 6 'Star of the Week'

The  'Star of the Week’ for Week 6 is Joshua.

Joshua always tries his best and works hard. He knows how to listen and do the right thing. He is a great role model.

Thank you, Joshua, it's great to have you in Room 3.

Today Macy turned 6. She kindly brought us yummy chocolate cupcakes to celebrate. Thanks, Macy (and Mum). We hope you enjoy being 6. 

Next week:

Monday: Young Vinnies Bake-a-rama - buy some baking for your lunch. Cost 50 cents - $2; School Assembly.

Tuesday: Syndicate Singing.

Thursday: Knowledge-a-thon quiz. Please return your sponsorship form by Wednesday.

Our Poems

At writing time we are learning to write poetry. Last week we wrote 'skinny' poems. Our skinny poems about balloons and clouds are hanging up in our classroom. Today we wrote 'colour' poems. Here's a sample:

An Orange Poem

An orange orange

An orange felt pen

An orange summer shirt

An orange setting sun

Mr Macdonald’s favourite colour

By Room 3

A Green Poem

A green bike

A green scooter

A green tree

A green tray

A green seat

A green box

By Danny

A Purple Poem

A purple shirt

A purple sunhat

A purple bike

A purple plum

A purple blanket

A purple bell

My favourite colour

By Paige

Come into our room to read some other colour poems.

Our snow stories are now published in a booklet - have a read of them.

Today we had our first visit in the Life Education Truck. We loved seeing Harold. He was impressed when we said: 'Good morning, Harold' in sign language. We watched a DVD about each of us being special. Then we learnt about parts of our body and what we need to keep us healthy. We also sang the song 'Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes' (see the photo). We are really excited about seeing Harold again tomorrow.

I am impressed with the number of knowledge-a-thon questions the children already know. How's the sponsorship going? Please get your cards filled in and bring them back to school as soon as possible. Remember there are some great prizes to be won!

Certificate and Story

Last week at the school assembly Paige was awarded a certificate for her performance in the play 'The Little House'. Unfortunately Paige was sick so was not able to receive her certificate at assembly so she was presented with it today. Congratulations, Paige, we are proud of you.

Yesterday Won Jeong wrote this story:

Yesterday I went to church. I went to my friend's to play.

Stories

Our goal for writing is: To write the sounds we can hear. We are all getting pretty good at doing this. Here's some stories from today:

Me and my Mum went to see what was in Smiggle and me and my Mum bought a Smiggle rubber and a pencil. By Molly

Yesterday I went to my friends house. I played with my rugby ball. It was fun. I went with my Mum. By Conor

I went to Mum's friend's house. There was a baby. I carried it. It was fun. By Tahliya

Term 3 Week 5 'Star of the Week'

The  'Star of the Week’ for Week 4 is Erin.

Erin has worked hard this week, quietly getting on with her work. She can follow instructions and knows what to do.

Thank you, Erin, it's great to have you in Room 3.

We've had a good week and I've really enjoyed being back with the children. It's wonderful to see their progress, especially in reading. They have all worked hard in this area. A big THANK YOU for your support at home - it makes such a difference.

This week we have continued to learn about the Weather. Yesterday we made clouds (ask your child what we did and maybe try it at home). Then we wrote two poems about clouds. We are proud that we are poets!

Making a Cloud

Steamy

Hot

Water

Freezing

Cold

Ice

Condensation

Showery

Rain

Little

Droplets

Big

Ripples

Clouds are fun

Clouds

Clouds are puffy

Clouds are soft

Clouds are floaty

Clouds are foggy

Clouds are untouchable

Clouds are wavy

Clouds are cold

Clouds are fluffy

Clouds are full of air and water

Clouds are wet

Clouds are cool

Looking ahead to next week, Week 6: 

Monday: 1:30pm Social Justice Liturgy in the church; Library - please return library books to the class library shelf before lunch time.

Tuesday: Syndicate singing; 3:15pm - Parent information meeting in the Life Education Truck. We will have two lessons in the Life Education Truck (on Wednesday and Thursday). This parent meeting is your opportunity to find out more about what happens during these lessons and to experience this mobile classroom for yourself.

Have a happy, relaxing weekend!