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Paddington Bear

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How to draw a Dolphin

Sperm Whales

These whales are like the one we read about in 'Saving the Whale'.

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.