Kia Ora Whanau
I'm delighted that our trip to Orana Park is now very much on! We will be leaving school at 10.30am on Thursday 22 September and we will be getting back to school at 3pm.
Sarah, from Orana Park, who presented to us last week has said that she will try to get the cheetah keeper to meet with us and share his insights on the cheetah. This will be very special.
I have already had two parents put their hands up to transport and assist with supervision on the day, which is awesome. I will require another 3 parents please to assist with transport and supervision. If you are able to help please let me know. All assisting parents will get free entry to the Park.
This trip promises to be one of the highlights of the Year
Nga mihi
Nigel
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Cats and Kittens presentation
We were treated to a special presentation today by Sylvia on Cats and Kittens. Well done Sylvia!
Friday, August 19, 2016
Heaven on Wheels plus Sports Stars
Our car enthusiasts were in heaven when this beauty turned up at school
Friday's Player of Day recipients
Friday, August 12, 2016
Immensely Proud
Kia Ora Whanau
We set some hefty goals in Week 3 and I'm immensely proud of what the class has achieved.
Firstly all 6 of the students on the Lexia literacy programme achieved their weekly goal. This has only happened on half a dozen occasions this year.
With regard Mathletics we set ourselves the target of making the Top 50 in the World, beating our record number of points of 87 803 and for everyone to achieve a certificate.
Well I'm very proud to announce that for the FIRST time this year every student in the class received a certificate, we are currently 29th in the World and it is extremely likely that we will remain in the top 50 and we are now only 786 class points behind our all time weekly record. What an achievement!
I do however want to stress that we have had a bit of a 'push' on Mathletics this week and that while it is fun to beat classes from Australia, New Zealand, UK, USA, Canada, Guatemalo, Argentina and Peru (to name a few) the main and continued focus is not on achieving a vast amount of points (this week being an exception) but rather on forming regular and consistent work habits which lead to a sound knowledge and understanding of the maths curriculum.
Students are required to do 40 minutes of Mathletics outside the classroom each week. Should they wish to do more they are welcome but that will be their own decision.
During the week we also read the poems we had written to Room 2, completed our art design and chose our Inquiry 'project' for the term. We had some fun games of 'Capture the Flag' as well!
I feel very privileged to have such a wonderful class
Nga mihi
Nigel
We set some hefty goals in Week 3 and I'm immensely proud of what the class has achieved.
Firstly all 6 of the students on the Lexia literacy programme achieved their weekly goal. This has only happened on half a dozen occasions this year.
With regard Mathletics we set ourselves the target of making the Top 50 in the World, beating our record number of points of 87 803 and for everyone to achieve a certificate.
Well I'm very proud to announce that for the FIRST time this year every student in the class received a certificate, we are currently 29th in the World and it is extremely likely that we will remain in the top 50 and we are now only 786 class points behind our all time weekly record. What an achievement!
I do however want to stress that we have had a bit of a 'push' on Mathletics this week and that while it is fun to beat classes from Australia, New Zealand, UK, USA, Canada, Guatemalo, Argentina and Peru (to name a few) the main and continued focus is not on achieving a vast amount of points (this week being an exception) but rather on forming regular and consistent work habits which lead to a sound knowledge and understanding of the maths curriculum.
Students are required to do 40 minutes of Mathletics outside the classroom each week. Should they wish to do more they are welcome but that will be their own decision.
During the week we also read the poems we had written to Room 2, completed our art design and chose our Inquiry 'project' for the term. We had some fun games of 'Capture the Flag' as well!
I feel very privileged to have such a wonderful class
Nga mihi
Nigel
Monday, August 8, 2016
World domination in Mathletics
Kia Ora team
Great start for our quest for World domination! We are currently 18th in the World! Having a 12 hour start on Europe and America has given us an early advantage.
Well done to the 22 class members who have logged in to Mathletics today and also to the 13 who have already achieved a certificate. To reach our goal we are all going to need to do our bit.
Lets go Room 1....we can do it!
Kia kaha
Great start for our quest for World domination! We are currently 18th in the World! Having a 12 hour start on Europe and America has given us an early advantage.
Well done to the 22 class members who have logged in to Mathletics today and also to the 13 who have already achieved a certificate. To reach our goal we are all going to need to do our bit.
Lets go Room 1....we can do it!
Kia kaha
Thursday, August 4, 2016
Vases required please
Kia ora Whanau
Our Inquiry this term is 'How can art have a positive impact on a place?' In line with this I have acquired some 'realistic' plastic flowers so we can practise doing some flower arrangements. However we do require 3 or 4 vases. So if you have an old vase or two at home please could you ask your child to bring it in.
I hope you remain warm this weekend
Nga mihi
Nigel
Our Inquiry this term is 'How can art have a positive impact on a place?' In line with this I have acquired some 'realistic' plastic flowers so we can practise doing some flower arrangements. However we do require 3 or 4 vases. So if you have an old vase or two at home please could you ask your child to bring it in.
I hope you remain warm this weekend
Nga mihi
Nigel
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Adopting a Cheetah
The children have decided to adopt a cheetah! They will be making a contribution towards the 'flagship' species at Orana Park. Their money will go towards the feeding, vetinary bills and enclosure of the cheetahs. Orana Park is a Charitable Trust.
Well done Room 1 we are very proud of you
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