Farewell from the Shining Stars of 2015

Room 16 wanted to share some of the things they enjoyed about their first year at school.  They have enjoyed blogging about their learning and look forward to having their own individual blogs next year to continue to share their learning experiences.


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2015 A Busy Year

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2015 has been a busy year - these are just some of the things Class 16 have been involved in.

Prize Giving 2015

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We practised our item for the prize giving afternoon so that we could do our best singing and actions for our families.

Jade F was awarded the Class 16 Citizenship award.  Jade F is always helpful and kind towards her class mates and knows how to use the Pt England way.  Kamryn has worked consistantly through out the  year, completing tasks and trying hard in all areas.  Congratulations to Jade F and Kamryn.

Jade F and Kamryn - Class 16 award winners

Learning to use Ti Rakau

Whaea Saffron showed us how to use the rakau sticks and the children had fun trying to toss and catch them with some success. Kamryn was very surprised to be able to succeed.

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Dancing at the Team One Disco

The Team One end of term disco was just the place to try out some dancing moves.  The children had an ice block and there was rewards for the best dancing.  Here are some of Class 16 moves.

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Making Masks at Makerspace.

"We made masks at Makerspace.  I made a monster." By Teejay

Teejay and Najari made monster masks at Makerspace out of the packaging from apple boxes.  They enjoyed showing us their masks and roaring like monsters.

New Books for Holiday Reading

Class 16 was very lucky to get a Duffy Book to read over the holidays.

Kamryn wrote, "Thank you for giving us some Duffy Books.  We like reading the Duffy Books.  They have nice stories and we can read them in the holidays."

Class 16 with their Duffy Book

Witari, Kohatu and Kyzel engrossed in their books.

Eating Ice Cream and Strawberries with our Friends.

Class 16 invited Class 17 to join us for an "end of great year of learning" party.  We had strawberries and ice cream sitting out in the bay with our friends.  Thanks for helping us celebrate Class 17!

Santa and the Reindeer

Another Christmas story the children have enjoyed is "Santa and the Reindeer".  The children liked the way that Rudolf didn't give up and like a true champion he kept on practising until he was perfect.
"When Rudolf tried to fly he fell down.  He didn't give up and he pulled Santa's sledge.  He was right up the front."  By Teejay

"Rudolf is a reindeer and he can fly because he has got a magical nose."  By William

"Rudolf couldn't fly but he was a champion and he said 1,2,3 and he was flying."  By Jade F

"Rudolf couldn't fly because he wasn't practising enough.  He tried really hard and he didn't give up.  Then he was the leader.  By Kyzel

Kyzel with his picture of Rudolf practising how to fly.

Slinky Malinki's Christmas Crackers

As Christmas is nearly here we have been reading Christmas stories.  The children enjoyed listening to Slinky Malinki's way of redecorating the tree with himself as a fairy on the top of the tree.  Here are two of their stories.

"Slinky Malinki is a sneaky black cat.  He destroyed the Christmas tree and mischievously hid the fairy under the rug." By Witari

"Slinky Malinki saw the Christmas tree and ruined all of the decorations.  He cheekily hid the fairy under the rug."  By Teejay

Phoenyx drew a picture of Slinky Malinki and the Christmas tree.

Football Fun

We were very fortunate to have Sport Auckland come and teach us how to play football this term.  We practised football skills by playing fun games such as Rob the Nest and Shark Attack and then we played a game against our classmates.  Thank you Coach Jeremy.


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Celebrating a 6th birthday at school!

"It is my birthday today.  We had pizza and a chocolate cake in my classroom with my friends.  It was fun celebrating my birthday with everyone."  By Ryder

Thank you Ryder for bringing your party to school.  It was fun to have everyone wishing you a happy birthday.  Thank you to Ryder's Mum and Dad for organising the birthday party.

Ryder with his classmates eating pizza

Ryder with his birthday certificate.