Rehua marae visit

This morning the junior school visited rehua marae. We were supported by Mrs. Flutey, her mum, Chanelle Thoms  and Anaru Gray. We were warmly welcomed by the kaumatua and kuia of rehua. The children behaved perfectly and asked amazing questions. 'Well done' to all our children. We are very proud of you. 

Certificates this week.

Ondrej and Donald for responsibility, Kaelen for great reading and Mai for kindness to new people. 

Duffy Book Assembly

Scott Tulloch tells the children how the Asterix books have inspired his book illustrations. 

The Silly Goat Gruff along with the Wonky Donkey are just two of Scotts books.

Kaelen receiving his Duffy Book selection with a 'silly handshake'.

Donald is already enjoying his books.

Playing a recycling game.

And the winners are Team B. Re-match on Thursday.

Get that rubbish!

The Year 8 children have developed some amazingly creative games to teach  Room 1 children about re-cycling. 

Ready, Set, Go!

Friday Kapa Haka

Good job juniors! Friday Kapa Haka and Te Reo classes are going so well in the Junior School. The wee ones are proving to have some excellent Kapa Haka skills.

Kaelen's birthday at school.

Kaelen is 6 years old today. 

Kaelen's birthday at school.

Kaelen is 6 years old today. 

School composting

Educating the little ones about recycling food waste. No meat , citrus, dairy foods or plastic wrap in the compost bins. All lunch wrap, lunch papers and packaging is going home. 

Duffy book award

Georgina for bravery and resilience!

Junior School Speech competition

Donald is delivering his speech about his Grandma who lives and Samoa.

Herz is delivering his speech about his
Grandparents who live in the Philippines.

Finalists in the Junior School Speech competition - Sarah, Angel, Lennard, Amy, Ariana, Isaiah, Summer, Tanaki, Clarissa, Victoria, Donald, Hercz and Akaela.

Everyone did a great job as attentive members of the audience.

New people in Room 1

Maiyde with her older brother and sister.  Welcome to Room 1!

Georgina with her older brother and her mum on her very first day.

Wednesday - Writing time

I was running down the slide and I did not 'swoosh' on my bottom because I like running on slides. I like slides because I love playing on the playground.  

Author:  Richie

In the sunshine my cheeks went cool when I went down the slide.  The slippery slide was wet from the water.  

Author: Donald

In the sunshine we went on the slide.  It was fun.  I went wh...eee...eee!  

Author: Eddie

Tuesday - Writing

The daffodils are beautiful and the birds are singing.  They like the spring.
by Hercz

Our creation walk

We went on a creation walk to notice all the plants, birds and animals God has created. 

We must care for the world because it is good and holy. 

 

When we notice beautiful things in the world we can remember God

God created the trees for us to enjoy

Some good books to borrow

A visit from Christchurch city library

A busy day at school today.

This is Zac the Librarian reading to the children. One of his favourites - Squid Kid the Magnificent. The children loved it too! Ask for this book and some of the others Zac shared next time you are in the library. You could also ask for Polar Bears Underwear - oh the laughter!

If you have not joined your child up to the Christchurch City Library Service  please do so.  They have an incredible range of books - and it is free!

We got to keep one of Ronald McDonald's red and white striped socks - because we helped him find it.

He will take his car to search for it BUT he must remember to make his seatbelt click.

When we are walking on the footpath we need to look out for sneaky driveways.

Remember to 'Stop, Look and Listen' before crossing the road - even at the pedestrian crossing.

Eddie, Richard, Kaelen and Luise watching Ronald McDonald give us his road safety message.

Asta La Vista Baby! as Ronald McDonald says goodbye.

Ronald McDonald tells the children the wind has blown his red and white strip sock off the clothes line.

Getting ready for our surprise visitor!!

The Junior School together - waiting for Ronald McDonald.

Buddy reading with Room 5

I am sharing my book with my brother

I am learning to point to the words when I read them. Miss Goldsworthy is helping me today.

I am reading Stop to my buddy.

We are showing our buddies how we can read beautifully.

My buddy noticed that I don't need to point to the words anymore.