Cross Country Running

Yesterday we finally had our annual cross country race.  It was rained off on Thursday so the children were ready to race.  In the year one boys race Najari came fourth and in the girls race Madison came second with Jade F fourth and Leigharna fifth but the children were all champions and kept running all the way around the muddy course.

"Yesterday we ran so fast because Mr Burt used the clappers to start our race.  We went around the field, through the gate, passed the horses and up to the finish line".  By Kohatu.

"Yesterday we had our cross country race.  We had lots of energy and I came fourth."  By Jade F

"At cross country we had a race on the field and it was muddy on top of the field.  We ran as fast as we could and we had so much fun.  All of the children sat down in a row behind a chair labelled year 1."  By Ryder

Making Kihu

We made kihu with Whaea Saffron.  Inside the machine the kihu kernals spun around to become fluffy white kihu.  We put the kihu into a peke.  Thank you Whaea Saffron for our healthy snack.  By Leigharna

The kihu making machine spinning the kihu around.

Leigharna helps Jade E put the kihu into a peke.

Shooting Hoops

I like going to basketball. I can shoot a goal. The ball goes through the hoop. By Leigharna

Class Taonga Award

I listened to Whaea Safron and sang a waiata so I got the class taonga award.  By Leigharna

Making Sand Castles at the Beach

Room 16 had great fun digging and making sand castles at the beach.  Ryder, Kohatu, Kamryn, Jade and Leigharna used water to make the sand damp so that they could shape the sand into castle shapes. By Room 16

Ryder smoothing out the sand.

Kamryn, Kohatu and Ryder making sandcastles.

Jade empties the bucket while Ryder and Kamryn dig.  Leigharna gets some more water.

Duffy Certificates

We have had Duffy certificates awarded to three hard working students.  William got his certificate for good listening and being able to complete his iPad tasks.  Jade F made great progress with her swimming and Leigharna is an awesome photographer and has a great "can do" attitude towards her iPad learning.  Room 16

Practise, Practise, Practise

Ashley and Leigharna have been busy practising their iPad skills.  By listening hard and practising they can now use the shape tool with ease.  You can be pleased with your efforts Ashley and Leigharna.