Junior Cross Country

We went out to support our Buddy Class friends as they were running the cross country circuit on the field. Some of us nearly lost our voices!

Conservation Week Walk About

We went out to explore nature in the school nursery and budgie aviary today. Some of the beautiful things in nature we saw were geckos, wetas, baby budgies, vegetables growing, and lots of trees and plants. Healthy Nature, Healthy People is the theme for Conservation Week 2015.

Kapahaka Group

The Kapahaka group from Matapihi School performed for us today. This was a practice for them before they take part in the National Kapahaka championships. They were outstanding and we wish them lots of luck in the competition.

Inter School Cross Country Champs

We had 3 representatives for the Year 4 team and we are just so proud of them for getting that far. When they returned they couldn't wait to tell us that our school won the Interschool Cross Country Cup. Congratulations to our super fit and fast runners.

Funny Friday

Why did the clown go to the doctor? Because he was feeling a bit funny. Why don't I like sandwiches? Because they are evil. Where do elephants keep their luggage? In their trunk. What does the butcher take to the mall? A hambag. What language does a horse speak? Dutch What's a bear's favourite cheese? Camenbert What do you call a parrot crossed with a caterpillar? A walkie talkie Why did the sheep cross the road? Because he wanted to go to the barbecue.

School photos

Today we had school photos. The man was really funny, he told us to say peaches. I felt really happy. There was a little Mickey Mouse on top of the camera. He got every one into four rows, then suddenly he took a photo. The class that was before us was Room R. It was in the happy hall. The date was 23.10.15. by Sophie

Folk Dancing

On Wedenesday night the Middle Team had Folk dancing in the hall.Everyone bought a plate of food. I was exited.There were lots of teachers.Everyone started by doing the chicken dance. The parents went with their kids.When the chicken dance was over Room O did Carnivaleto. Yyou could join in with the dances. by Dylan

KWL thinking

We recorded what we already know about kiwis and we are adding what we are wondering about kiwis. we will add what we learn as we learn it.

Parts of a Kiwi

We worked with our learning buddy to make an information chart about the parts of a kiwi.

World of Maths

We were challenged... we had fun... we were excited... we were learning lots of new things... we were thinking... we were helping each other! Thanks to our wonderful parents for paying the $5 entry fee for us.

Our Class Motocross Champion!

Kayden has so many trophies at home that they have a special table to sit on! He is looking forward to getting a new bike soon.

Buddy Class Time

On Friday Room O and Room E did buddy class.We went on to the junior feild and played games.The games were cat and mouse game that was so much fun and a few other games.It was so much fun but tiring.My buddy and I had to go in a three because a boy had no buddy to go with.I loved it and I think it was AWEOME!My buddy loved it as well I think.When we got back to class I was so tired. by Kayden

Shake Out

On Thursday it was Shakeout Day. When it was quarter past nine it was shakeout time. Mr Wheeler said something over the speaker. We had to get under our table, even Mrs Stewart did.We had to go to our meeting place. I didn't fell any shaking which was good. by Alysha

What is Killing the Kiwis?

Life Education Bus At Our School

Our first session with Tim, the Life Education teacher was unforgettable. Tim is so smart and funny. We learned lots about what our body needs and about our heart and blood. Thanks Tim!

Kaitiaki

We are learning to be good kaitiaki for our school and at home because we care for the environment and want it to be safe and beautiful for all living creatures. 

Jack's New Puppy

Jack's little puppy came to visit us today. Hi is so cute and soft and playful. Lucky Jack! Can you remember his name?

Human Clocks

We made different times using Dylan as the short hour hand and Thomas as the long minutes hand.

Poetry

We have been enjoying lots of poems- reading and writing them. We have written poems about Daffodils. These poems have created beautiful images using all sorts of language features.

Kaea Shows us his Lavalava

Kaea's dad got fabric from Samoa to make lavalava for Kaea and Tawera. Tawera's grandmother sewed them up for the boys. We were pleased to hear that the boys wear their lavalava.

Amazing Cloak from Syria

Thank you to Ella's mum for visiting our class with her beautiful cloak and her photos.
It was hard to know exactly how to wear this cloak. We loved the tinkly sound made by all the coins and bits of metal on the cloak. It was really unusual.

Funny Friday Jokes

Hi my name is Thomas the Tank Engine!

Knock, knock
Who's there?
Mickey,
Mickey who?
My key doesn't fit in the key hole.

Knock, knock
Whose there?
The interrupting rooster/
the interrupting rooster who?/the interrupting rooster


What do you call a kangaroo crossed with a sheep?
A woolly jumper.

Why are chefs bullies?
Because they whip the cream and beat the eggs.

What 4 letters are robbers scared of?
O I C U

What do you give a sick pig?
An oinkment.

Why does Nicholas have no knickers?
Because he is knickerless.

Why did the golfer take 2 pairs of pants?
In case he got a hole in one.

Why did the banana go to the doctors?
Because he wasn't peeling well.

What has wheels and flies?
A garbage truck.

Why did the mouse sit on the watch?
Because he wanted to be on time.

Why do shoes go walking?
Because you're wearing them.

Why was the broom late for work?
Because he overslept.

Why don't you give Elsa a balloon?
Because she'll let it go.

Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Lettuce.
Let us in.

Funny Friday Jokes

Why was 6 afraid of 7?
Because 7 ate 9.  Sienna

Knock, knock, who's there?
Doctor
Doctor Who?
No, Doctor Who is my name.

Why did the toilet paper roll down the hill?
To get to the bottom.

A guy walked into a bar.
What did he say?
Ouch!

How do you make a tissue dance?
You put a little boogie in it.

Knock, Knock who's there?
Icecream.
Icecream who?
I scream if you don't let me in.

Did you hear about the happy astronaut?
He was over the moon.

What keeps the All Blacks cool?
Their fans.

What's a pirate's favourite subject at school?
ARRRRT

What did the blanket say to the mouse?
Don't worry I've got you covered.

Why didn't the skeleton go to the dance?
Because he had no body to dance with.

What do you call a mate who gets squashed by an elephant?
A flatmate.

What did the pot say to the pan?
You're lookin' hot today.

What do you call a train that has a cold?
A-choo, achoo, a choo choo train.

Please Miss, I wish we lived in the olden days.
Why?
Because there wouldn't be so much history to learn. 

Why did the boy eat his homework?
Because his teacher said it was a piece of cake.

Hi! My name is Bob!

Buddy Class Time on the Playgrounds

We had great fun with our Buddy Class today. Our buddy took us to their junior playground and we took our buddies to our playground. We made sure we looked after our little buddies so that they were safe on the big equipment. We are all learning to follow the red part of the rainbow and care for each other.

Hibiscus Flowers

Lava lava

Lava lava are worn by adults and children in Samoa and some other Pacific Islands. A lava lava is a rectangular piece of fabric worn as a skirt. They are very light and cool to wear which is perfect for the hot days in Samoa. 

Clothes

We all wear clothes, different sorts of clothes for different occasions.

Clothing styles are different in different parts of the world.

These shoes on Ben's feet are Dutch clogs. They are wooden! 

Different is interesting...

Amelia Bedelia

We have discovered a really funny book character. The Amelia Bedelia stories were written 52 years ago and they are still fun. We laughed lots when Mrs Cowan read it to us. Amelia misunderstands everything!

Winter Warmers

Today we finished our last entry in our Winter Warmers book! It has been lots of fun reading great stories. We love our looks because they show our quality work. 

Jack Flash and the Jumping Beanstalk Show

This was a perfect show for our enviroschool because it was all about an environmental emergency- rubbish kept falling from the sky onto people's heads! It was so much fun and very clever. 
Thank you Mr Wheeler for paying for us to go to this show.