Term 1 Week 8 'Star of the Week'

This week's 'Star of the Week' is Jonathan.

Ka pai, Jonathan, it's great having you in Room 13.

Xavier turned 7 today. We sang 'Happy Birthday' and wished him all the best as a 7 year old.

I wish you a happy, holy and safe Easter.

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Today Isobel turned 7. We sang 'Happy Birthday' and wished Isobel all the best as a 7 year old.



This morning we attended a very moving Stations of the Cross liturgy in our Prayer Garden. This was very well presented by the school leaders. The Room 13 children showed great respect and reverence throughout the liturgy and I am very proud of them.

This afternoon we shared picture books with a buddy. Everyone was engaged and enjoyed reading with a classmate. Check out these photos:

Rata and Chris

Jonathan and Libby

Rebecca and Conor

Daniel and Eve

Erin and Ruaridh

Won Jeong and Rheubyn

Term 1 Week 8

At today's assembly Thea received a certificate.

Ka wani kei, Thea, we are proud of you.

Jack also received a certificate, awarded by the School Leaders, for keeping our grounds tidy by picking up rubbish. Ka pai, Jack.






The top three Mathletes for Week 7 are Jack, Liam and Harry. Jack was also named as Mathlete of the Week. Well done, boys, and everyone who gained a certificate last week. Keep working at your maths.

Mathlete of the Week Jack

This morning we had a visit from a dietitian. She talked to us about healthy eating and what good food options for our lunch boxes are. We learnt that there are 16 teaspoons of sugar in a 500ml bottle of coke. That measured out to half a cup! We were amazed at how much sugar is in fizzy and energy drinks. We also learnt that there are 5 teaspoons of sugar in a small carton of flavoured milk. The best drinks are water and green or yellow topped milk. Please support our Healthy Eating topic by providing sandwiches and fruit or raw vegetables in your child's lunch box.

Looking ahead to the rest of the week:
Tuesday: Run, Jump, Throw - please bring sports/running shoes and (for girls) shorts
Wednesday: Stations of the Cross in the Prayer Garden
Thursday: Holy Thursday
Friday: Good Friday - no school

Please return all Easter raffle books and money to the office - Room 13 still has a number outstanding.

Room 13 Update

We have finally finished our woven koru art work. It looks amazing. A big THANK YOU to the Mums and Alice who helped us with the weaving. A special thanks to Pip and Mrs M for putting the work onto the black paper ready for displaying. Please come into our room to view our art. Here's a sneak preview:

Won Jeong

Rata and Poppy

Alice, Isobel, Amelia K and Erin

Rheubyn

Jonathan

Libby

Amelia M

Erin

Sienna

Makahni

Yesterday Elspeth attended her Athletic Club's prize giving. She received a medal and a certificate for coming second in the Under 6 girls section for the season. Ka pai Elspeth.

Room 13 News

Today Jonathan turned 7. We sang Happy Birthday and wished Jonathan all the best as a 7 year old.





Due to a technical glitch we were unable to present Mathletics certificates yesterday. Congratulations to our top three mathletes for Week 6: Chris, George, and Jack.

Mathlete of the Week Jonathan

The Kakapo Reading group read the book Pencils and Pens. Today they wrote with quills and with an ink pen. They liked using the ink pen. Check out these photos and their work in the classroom.

Isobel, Lachlan, Rata, Ruaridh and Liam

Term 1 Week 7

At today's school assembly Conor received a certificate.

Ka pai, Conor, we are proud of you.

Today Daniel had his 7th birthday. We sang Happy Birthday and wished Daniel all the best for the coming year. 

Yesterday three Room 13 children competed in the Weet-Bix Tryathlon. Well done Jack, Rebecca and Eve.

Jack was also named 'Player of the Day' for his cricket team. Ka pai.

This morning we discovered a glitch with our Internet connection so I could not print Mathletics certificates. The top three Mathletes for Week 6 will be presented with their certificates tomorrow.

Our Stories

Check out our latest stories:

Today it is my birthday. For my birthday I got a tablet, some Smiggle and a racing track with racing cars. I woke up early to open the presents. It was fun.
By Daniel

In the weekend we went to Hanmer Springs. We went on the Super Bowl then we went to the hotel. I watched some TV then I went to sleep. The next day we went back home. It took ages.
By Jonathan

Yesterday it was my Mum's birthday. It was a very hard day for my Dad, my sister and me because Ella and I did the baking. I made white chocolate biscuits and Ella made cup cakes and the cake. Our Mum got a big surprise when she saw the presents. I gave Mum a pet rock called Goldie. Ella gave Mum a bird. I made a rainbow card. It was a great day.
By Amelia K

Yesterday I went swimming. It was fun because I went on my back. There were a lot of people. It was very noisy. At the end I went in the spa. It was warm. The other pool was very cold. I was shaking when I got in because it was so cold. But when I had been in there for about two minutes I got used to it. I was feeling very happy. My sister and brother were happy too. Mum took us there and we stayed for about two hours.
By Poppy

My cousin is going to have a baby. It is a boy. We have given him lots of clothes. He is going to look cute. My cousin is very excited.
By Thea

Yesterday I went to the airport to pick mum up. I saw some planes and some were taking off.
By Chris

Yesterday I went to Clip 'n' Climb. I got up every climbing wall and I got to touch the baton. It was really fun because when you get to the top you have to let go and you get a fast ride down to the bottom. I am going to go there for my birthday. When I was finished I got an ice-cream.
By Sienna

On Saturday I went to Clip 'n' Climb with Eve for a party for a girl in my old class. Her name is Alyssa. I felt really happy to see my old class mates. I had a great time. When I got home I felt so tired because I was climbing lots. It was hard to put on our harness. We needed to call out lots of things before we could go up and come down. 
By Rebecca

Term 1 Week 6 'Star of the Week' and Other News

This week's 'Star of the Week' is Rheubyn.

Ka pai, Rheubyn, it's great to have you in Room 13.

Today we all dressed up in green and orange to celebrate St Patrick's Day. This was a school-wide fundraiser run by the Young Vinnies. The money is for Caritas and raised $356.20. Thank you for your support. Check out our green and orange look:

The two best dressed Room 13 children, chosen by our class leaders, were: Conor and Isobel.

We have had a fantastic day today - the children were amazing in mass (thanks for getting your child to school in plenty of time so we were seated well before mass started) and I was so proud of them.

Check out these photos of us doing our work today:

Liam and Jonathan testing spelling 

Eve and Libby testing spelling words

Amelia K and Liam story writing

Makahni, Won Jeong and Lachlan writing

 

Looking ahead to next week:
Monday: School Assembly 12md in the church, Library - please return your library book to the class library shelf on Monday morning.
Tuesday: Run, Jump, Throw - please bring sports/running shoes (practise tying your shoe laces over the weekend) and shorts (girls).
Friday: I am visiting Waimairi School to learn about Discovery Time. I have arranged for another wonderful reliever to teach in Room 13.

Have a great weekend.

News

Congratulations to Xavier who won a certificate and a ribbon at the Avon Athletics Ribbon meeting. Ka pai Xavier.

Isobel has completed the first term at after school art classes. She has completed some fantastic art pieces. Well done Isobel.

Term 1 Week 6

Wow! Room 13 are AMAZING! They did a fantastic job of leading the assembly liturgy today. I am very proud of them. Ka pai Room 13.

Xavier received the Special Character Award.

Xavier you are a kind, caring and helpful. You have a positive attitude and are willing to try new things.

You are 'Stepping Up for Success' by setting goals and always trying your best to achieve them. 

You show perseverance.

Xavier, we are blest to have you in Room 13.

Elspeth received a certificate at today's assembly.

Ka wani kei, Elspeth, we are proud of you.

Lachlan received his first Bronze Mathletics certificate today.




Ka pai to the top three mathletes for last week: Liam, Ruaridh, and Amelia M.

Mathlete of the Week Lachlan

Tomorrow - Tuesday 12 March - Please collect your child at lunchtime. Teachers are attending a Paid Union Meeting in the afternoon.

School photos will be taken in the morning.

Thanks for the comments - keep them coming. 

Term 1 Week 5 'Star of the Week'

This week's 'Star of the Week' is Erin.

Ka pai, Erin, it's great to have you in Room 13.

This morning the Tui Reading group presented their play, Ratty-tatty, to Room 3. Some family members also came to watch. Thanks everyone for being a great audience. Jack, Harry, Elspeth and Lachlan - you rock! What fantastic actors you all are. I hope to put the video onto the blog once I have figured out how to do it.

Today two more people received their first Bronze Mathletics certificates. Congratulations to Poppy and Elspeth.

Today we finished painting our first koru for our woven koru art. They are looking amazing. Next week we will paint our second koru. Check out our painting skills:

 

Looking ahead to Week 6:

Monday: Room 13 are leading the school assembly. We would love you to come and support us. Please be seated in the church by 11:55am.

Library day: children are expected to return their library books on Monday. They need to put them on the class library shelf as part of their Monday morning routine. Please ensure all school books are carried in a library bag or reading folder. A separate pocket in their rucksack is not acceptable. Library bags/reading folders can be purchased from the school office for approx $5. These need to come to school each day.

Tuesday: School Photos - please wear summer uniform, including black school shoes. Also wear your smile!

School finishes at 12:30pm on Tuesday. Staff will be attending a Paid Union Meeting.

Wednesday: I am on a course so have arranged an amazing reliever for you.

Friday: We will attend 9am mass. Please be at school by 8:40am so we can take the roll then be seated in the church before mass starts.

We will celebrate St Patrick's Day by wearing green and bringing a gold coin for Caritas.

That looks like a busy week - and we have to fit reading, writing, maths and RE in as well!

Please keep the comments coming - we so love to read them, especially those from extended family.

Enjoy your weekend.