Term 2 Week 10 'Star of the Week'

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

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

Today we wore mufti. Check us out!

Today was the last day of Term 2 - where did this term go?! We have learnt lots and have worked very hard. We sadly farewelled Isobel, who heads off to Dunedin next week. We have enjoyed having Isobel in our room and we will miss her. We had a wee party and wished Isobel all the best, especially over the next few weeks. Isobel, you are a star! Keep smiling.

We are now all ready for a well deserved rest. I trust your holiday is relaxing and enjoyable. May you all keep warm and safe over the next two weeks. We will see you back at school on Monday 29 July.

Room 13 News

This morning Michelle from the ASB came to talk to us about saving. We played some fun games and learnt that we should 'Spend some on you and save some too' and we should also shop around to find the best deal before we buy anything. Thanks, Michelle, for sharing with us.

Ruaridh, Rheubyn, Eve, Isobel, Won Jeong and Liam help Michelle.

Thank you for coming to our concert this afternoon. The children have really enjoyed working on their plays, learning their lines and creating their props. They did an amazing job, speaking clearly and confidently. The children who shared their Colour poems also read beautifully. I am very proud of them. Thank you for your support at home.

A reminder about Friday: We will be attending 9am Mass. Everyone must be at school before 8:45am so that we can be seated before mass starts. 

Junior School Mass

Thank you for your attendance at the Junior School Mass this morning. Room 13 were fantastic. A special thanks to our two greeters, Isobel and Rata and our two readers. Eve and Rebecca.

The school paths and decking are very slippery, especially if they are icy, so please be careful when you come to school tomorrow. Gumboots for outside and slippers for inside are a good idea.

Term 2 Week 7 'Star of the Week'

This week's 'Star of the Week' is Amelia M.

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

This morning two reading groups presented plays:

The Kakapo Group presented 'The Best Chef'

Isobel, Ruaridh, Sienna, Lachlan, Poppy, Amelia M, Amelia K, Liam

And the Fantail Group presented 'Androcles and the Lion'

Rebecca, Libby, Eve, Erin, Chris

Reminder: Junior School Mass this Sunday 23 June at 9am. Meet in the Parish Centre at 8:45am.

Term 2 Week 6

At today's school assembly Poppy received a certificate.

Ka pai, Poppy, we are proud of you.

Four people received 'Player of the Day' for their Saturday sports teams. Congratulations to Rheubyn (rugby), Amelia M (hockey), Amelia K (hockey) and Jack (rugby). 

On Saturday I watched several Room 13 boys play soccer. We have some talented sports stars in Room 13. 

Here's a photo of Jonathan and me at half time.

Mathletics certificates were awarded to Libby, Jack and Jonathan. Well done.

This afternoon we had Buddy Reading with Room 8. Several of our big buddies were unable to read with us so their teacher, Mrs A, took their place. Libby, Isobel and Rata enjoyed sharing books with their new big buddy. Thanks Mrs A.

'Player of the Day'

After last Saturday's sports games Isobel (hockey) and Rheubyn (rugby) were awarded 'Player of the Day' for their respective teams. Well done!

If the weather is not good tomorrow and school is closed an email will be sent to everyone and I will put a post on this blog. If you don't hear anything then school is on and we will be swimming. It certainly helps having everyone (Year 3s AND Year 2s) coming to school with their togs on under their uniform. As we do not need to change at school the children do not need to bring their jandals. They wear their school shoes to the pool and there is plenty of time to put them back on before we get on the bus. A big THANK YOU to the parents who have been able to help with the dressing after swimming, we do so appreciate it.

Term 2 Week 4

At today's school assembly Sienna received a certificate.

Ka pai, Sienna, we are proud of you.

Yesterday Elspeth turned 7. Today we sang 'Happy Birthday' to her and wished her all the best for the coming year.

Jack, Isobel and Chris received Mathletics certificates for their efforts last week. Jack was also named Mathlete of the Week. Ka pai.

This afternoon the Pukeko Reading Group presented the play 'Too Many Mangoes' to Room 13 and Room 8. They were amazing - look out Hollywood!

Amelia M, George, Erin, Thea, Sienna and Rata

Today's swimming sessions were fantastic - it certainly helped having all the children come to school in their togs. 

Please note that there will be no spelling this week due to swimming.

Term 2 Week 2

At today's school assembly Isobel received a certificate.

Ka pai, Isobel, we are proud of you.

Three boys were named 'Player of the Day' for their Saturday sport. Congratulations to: Jonathan - soccer; Lachlan - soccer; and Makahni - rugby league.

Mathletics certificates were presented to Jonathan and Erin as our top scorers for Week 1. The 'Mathlete of the Week' is chosen in the following way: all children who achieve a Mathletics certificate in the previous week have their names put into the tin. The class leader the pulls a name out and that person receives the Mathelete of the Week trophy. This is the first time someone has been chosen two weeks in a row. Ka pai, Erin.

Notes for Week 2:

On Wednesday Mr H will be teaching in Room 13 so that I can attend my daughter's graduation in Wellington.

Reading Eggs trial has been extended until 20 May. 

Winter: it would be a help if those who wish to play soccer or rugby at break times could bring along an old pair of track pants that they can pull on over their shorts. Please also bring a plastic bag to put the muddy pants in. If you wish to bring old/sports shoes/gumboots for outside play that would be appreciated. Children MUST wear their full uniform to and from school.

Room 13 News

This morning Isobel was presented with her first Silver Mathletics certificate. Congratulations, Isobel, keep up the good work.

During the holidays a number of Room 13 children played sport. Jonathan and Ruaridh both play soccer. They were named 'Player of the Day' for their respective teams. Ka pai boys.

It's great that so many Room 13 children play winter sport. I am keen to watch them, but need to know times and places. Please let me know game details and I'll put them in my diary. See you on the sideline.

Important: Remember the Room 13 parent get together Thursday 9 May 7:30pm at Misceos. See you there!

Happy Birthday and Disco Snippets

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







Amelia K received her first Silver Mathletics certificate today. Well done, Amelia.






Last Friday many Room 13 children attended the school disco. Here are some excerpts from their recounts of the disco:

When I got to the disco I started to buy lots of stuff. I was getting set up. I bought one sparkly necklace, one sparkly ring and one pair of glow glasses and a bracelet. Amelia K

I got a prize for dancing so well. Conor

Christ the King School had a disco. The disco was at the Teachers College. The disco was last Friday. Eve

When I got in with Eve and Libby my ears were already hurting because the music was really loud. Rebecca

I saw a lot of my friends there. It wasn't so much fun because my teacher wasn't there. Erin

I bought a pink glowing star and a red glowing stick and two chocolate bars. Amelia M

Last Friday I went to the school disco. I chose funky clothing. I chose a white top and sparkly tights. Isobel

I felt good about the disco because the guy who was playing the songs gave me a lolly for my great dancing. Xavier

First I went to buy lights. I bought a watch with a smiley face. On the side there were love hearts. Rheubyn

I bought a watch and a raspberry drink and a lolly. Harry

Latest News

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

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 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.