End of the Netball Season

The "Sparkles" Year 1 Netball team have come a long way from their first game earlier this year.  They have learnt new skills and how to work together as a team to get the ball down the court.  They have turned up for practises and games and they have been well supported by parents who have come each week to cheer on the team. 

Alexandra in her netball uniform

Alexandra with the "Sparkles" team 2018

Pacific Drumming Group

At the end of Maori Language Week, Pt England was fortunate to have the Pt England Kapa Haka group entertain us at morning assembly as well as having the Pacifica Resources Group come in the afternoon and demonstrate different types of drums.  The children were very excited to hear different types of drums being used and to watch the energy that goes into drumming.

Maria's Duffy Award

Maria has been trying hard to complete all her activities and has had a good positive attitude towards her work so she was awarded a Duffy Certificate.  Maria chose a Toy Story book which she shared with the class.  Thank you Maria, we all enjoyed the story.

A Hedgehog On The Computer?

A picture of a hedgehog on a computer keyboard provided motivation for our writing today.  The children had some great ideas as to what he was up to and here is Alexandra's story.

"Hedgehog likes to work on the computer.  He likes to type.  He typed a notice for Room 16.  Hedgehog writes, "I like to blog."  Story and picture by Alexandra

Fateh's Weekend Story

Story and picture by Fateh

Fateh has begun to write his own stories.  He wrote "I went to the shops.  I bought some food."  Well done Fateh.  You did a good job at finding some of the words you needed.

Alexandra's Weekend Story

"Me and my brother went on the trampoline to play with our friends.  We played with our friends."  Story and picture by Alexandra

A Big Thank You!

Some very thoughtful students wrote lovely notes to the teachers.  They were put in our cubby holes in the staff room for us to find at morning tea.  What a nice surprise!  Thank you so much for your cheerful messages.  Your kind words were appreciated by all the teachers.

Fateh's Stay at the Marae

Fateh spent some time staying at a Marae with his whanau.  He liked sleeping at the Marae and being with all his cousins and his aunty.

"I was staying at the Marae.  I slept in my sleeping bag."  Story and picture by Fateh

Alexandra's Very Hungry Bear Story

"Brown Bear went to look for some fish.  Polar Bear had all the fish but Polar Bear shared the fish,  Brown Bear took Polar Bear to his home."  Story and picture by Alexandra

Logan's New Haircut

Logan came to school with a new haircut so he wrote about this during class writing time.  Here is Logan's story.

"In the weekend I went to Panmure.  I got a haircut."  Story and picture by Logan

Happy Fathers Day!

Room 16 proudly show the cards they have made for their Dad for Fathers Day.  Don't forget to give them to your Dad and I hope you all have a happy day with your Dad.

On Caterpillar Watch

Logan and Feiloaki on caterpillar watch.

Anne Marie looking closely to see if she can spot a caterpillar.

When the children have been drinking their milk outside, they have been eagerly watching to see if there are any caterpillars are on the swan plants.  Their patience has been rewarded and they have finally spotted some baby caterpillars.  They enjoy getting up close and watching them munch through the leaves.

I can see one!