Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Today the Senior Class went to the 'Mega Mitre 10 Tough Kids' Day in Invercargill. We joined with 1200 other year 3-8 students to have a hot fun time. As you can see it was great fun with lots of diverse challenges.











Thursday, November 26, 2015

Yesterday was pet day. It was so great to see all our family pets, and parents at school. Thanks to Kyla, Evie, Emma, and Erika for the great job that they did with running the day, and them all and Jake for organising everything.








Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Rebecca also learnt how to use a sewing machine to make a cushion. She even made buttonholes and sewed on buttons.

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Last week we went to watch St Marys Production, which was very cool. On the way we called in to Christie Diamond Auto to sing Doug "True Kiwi Way" because he has sponsored our school on the 'ParentTeacherCalendarApp".

Arizona has finished her Genius Hour sewing with the help of Mrs Cross. She now knows about patterns, sewing straight, and making button holes.

These stunning lads have all been Eastern soccer representatives this term. They have played in a range of tournaments each weekend recently. 

Duncan and Josh created this town during genius hour.

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

We have now been swimming for 8 lessons. Everyone has improved so much. Today the top group were learning how to get their breast stroke kicks more accurate.
Today we did some writing outside observing things from a place where we were sitting. Everyone did a great job with lots of specific language, but we've just posted a few here.


From where I am

From where I am, a row of pine trees dances around in the wind.

From where I am, I can see a magpie hunting brown worms in the paddock.

From where I am, patches of dirt lie in the green grass where grass grubs have lived.

From where I am, the Hokonui Hills are big, but dry.

 

By Regan

 
 
From where I am
From where I am, a young sparrow is swooping majestically from tree to tree.
From where I am I see the bright sun piercing through the dark looming cloud.
From where I am, I can hear the native birds cackling noisily.
From where I am, I can hear the crashing wind whipping through the waving branches.
 
By Elis
 
 
From where I am
From where I am, a group of lambs waits silently with their mother.
From where I am, I can see the tombstone of a once happy boy.
From where I am, the wind blows bits of my sandy blonde hair.
From where I am I hear the distant baas of little lambs.
From where I am, I gaze dreaming of a far off land.
 
By Jordan
 
From where I am
 
From where I am a single leaf sprouts from a tree telling me its spring.
From where I am, I can see the fresh green paddocks from the farm nearby.
From where I am, I can feel the cold westerly wind hitting my face, sending goosebumps down my legs.
From where I am I hear the loud thumping feet of the Middle class in their room. 
By JB
 
 
 
From where I am
 
From where I am, a small bird I cannot name flutters from branch to branch high in the trees singing a sweet never ending song.
From where I am, I can see rough bark covering an old tree and moss drapes around it like a cosy coat.
From where I am, green leaves let out a strong fresh smell as the wind passes through them.
From where I am a blanket of dry leaves, sticks, and dirt cover the earths surface, making soft crunching sounds as I step on it.
 
By Erika
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Thursday, September 10, 2015

During Genius Hour today, William and Jake finished a go-kart that they've been making with Regan and Nathan with supervision from Mr Bruce.