Term 4 Week 6

At today's school assembly Elspeth received a certificate.

Ka pai, Elspeth, we are proud of you.

Jack also received a certificate - his second Gold Mathletics certificate for 2013. This is an amazing achievement and represents Jack's dedication and commitment to working on Mathletics regularly. Congratulations, Jack, we are proud of you.

This morning's swimming went well - we all got on the bus and made it to the pool in time for our lessons. Thank you for your support with this. Check out these photos:

Daniel, Eve, Rebecca, Conor, Libby,
Harriet and Xavier

Ruaridh, Erin, Won Jeong and Amelia K

Term 4 Week 3

Welcome back to school after a lovely long weekend. Only three more weeks until the next one!

Today we celebrated Harry being named 'Player of the Day' for his cricket team and Jack having his name on the NZ Top 100 Students Mathletics board. Ka pai boys, keep up your good work.

 

As this is a short week we will have a break from spelling. Basic facts sheets have gone home and learning these, along with daily reading, will be the homework for the week. We continue with production practices, with all the Year 3 children gathering in Room 4 each morning to read through their lines. Thank you for your continued support with this.

A reminder about the CtK Garden Tour on Sunday 10 November. Please let me know if you are able to help out on the day. Also remember to purchase your ticket at the school office.

Term 4 Week 2

At today's school assembly Liam received a certificate.

Ka pai, Liam, we are proud of you.

Summer sport has started. On Saturday Jack received 'Player of the Day' for his cricket team. Well done, Jack.


Touch Rugby starts on Tuesday at 5:30pm. All the best for your first game of the season.



Can you help?

We need some magazines for cutting up. If you have magazines you no longer need, please bring them into the classroom.

I would like to put together a dress up box. If you have suitable items you could donate, please bring them in.

Thank you.

Term 3 Week 9 'Star of the Week' and Other News

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

Ka pai, Ruaridh, it's great to have you in our room.

Erin had a great day - this morning she won the Junior Knowledge-a-thon prize - a new bike. This afternoon she was awarded a certificate for 100% attendance for Term 3. What a great way for you to end the term, Erin.

 

This morning we had Discovery Time with Room 6. Here's some of the things we did to show that we can work with others:

Chris, Jonathan and Ruaridh

Conor and Jack

Libby and Won Jeong

Thank you for your support over the past term. Have a safe, happy and relaxing holiday. Term 4 starts on Monday 14 October at 8:45am. Children are to wear their summer uniform and must have a wide brimmed hat for outside activities.

Term 3 Week 7

At today's School Assembly Rata was awarded a certificate.

Ka pai, Rata, we are proud of you.

This morning we celebrated the following awards: Poppy - gymnastics placings; Rata - dancer of the day; Jack - most improved player in Touch Rugby; Jonathan - participation in Soccer; Xavier - participation in touch Rugby.
Congratulations to you all.

This will be our last week in our Room 13 Portacom. The move will happen after school on Friday and on Saturday. We will start Week 8 in our new room, at the south end of the hall. It will be good to be back in this building after two and a half years.

On Wednesday we will be having our Knowledge-a-thon 'test'. The children all know the answers as we have practised them in class. Our Room 8 (Year 7/8) buddies will write our answers (we need to tell them what to write) so don't worry about the spelling. Please return your white sponsorship form tomorrow. The number of correct answers will be recorded on each sheet, which will then be sent home for children to collect the money.

This week is Social Justice Week and the theme this year is: Justice at Work. As part of this week we will be sharing lunch with our Room 8 buddies on Thursday. They will provide the food for us, so we will only need morning tea that day. Please let me know if there is any food your child cannot eat.

Please put Sunday 22 September in your diary as the Junior School will be attending the 9am Mass.

Ferrymead Trip

On Tuesday Room 13, Room 12 and Room 4 went to Ferrymead. While there we experienced what life was like 100 years ago. We had to dress up in costumes and wear them all day. The girls' dresses made walking and playing tricky as they were long. We had a great day. A special THANKS to the mums who helped us.
Here's some photos:

Harry, Daniel, Jack

Elspeth, Eve and Poppy

Chris wrapping soap

Amelia K counting blackballs

George spinning a wheel

Asher making a bed

Lachlan doing the dishes

Harry ironing

Xavier and Conor doing the dishes

Poppy and Rata on the tram

Jonathan on a hobby horse

Our teacher - she is not allowed to smile!

Term 3 Week 6

At today's school assembly Lachlan received a certificate.

Ka pai, Lachlan, we are proud of you.

Yesterday Amelia K, Rata and Amelia M sat dance exams. They each received a badge for their dances. Well done girls. 

We are learning about measurement. Today we used non-standard measures, such as hands, arms, pencils, pencil cases and books. Check out these photos:

Rebecca measuring with her hands

Jack and Harry measuring with their arms

Asher and Ruaridh measuring with a pencil

Rata measuring with her pencil case

Term 3 Week 5

Today Harry and Erin received certificates at the School Assembly.
Erin's certificate is a Gold Mathletics Certificate.

Ka pai, Harry and Erin, we are proud of you.

Over the weekend Harry(Rippa Rugby), Jack (Rippa Rugby) and Thea (Cheerleading) received 'Player of the Day' awards for their sports. Well done.

Tomorrow (Tuesday 27 August) the Junior School will be having a wheels day. At lunch time they can ride their scooter or skate board/ripstick or skates on the tennis court. They MUST wear a helmet. Please bring a gold coin or a can for the St Vincent de Paul food bank.

The Knowledge-a-thon info was sent home today. There are prizes to be won so start looking for sponsors and learn the answers to the questions. We will be working on these each day in class as well.

Term 3 Week 4 'Star of the Week' and Other News

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

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

Today Makahni turned 7. We sang 'Happy Birthday' and wished him all the best for the coming year.

Jack and Harry have been reading a book called 'The Runniest Nose'. They then made it into a play, which they performed this morning.

Term 2 Week 10

This morning Room 13 did an AMAZING job of leading the liturgy at the school assembly. I am very proud of them.

Eve received the Special Character Award.

Eve, you are a kind, caring and considerate class member.

You consistently show the virtues of our school and are a great role model to all.

Your positive attitude to all aspects of school life shows that you are 

‘Stepping Up for Success’.

We are blest to have you in Room 13 and Christ the King School.

Jack and Chris received their Gold Mathletics Certificates.

Ka pai, boys, this is an amazing achievement.

Rheubyn was presented with his Student Council badge.

Three people were named 'Player of the day' for their teams. Well done to: Ruaridh, Harry and Poppy.

Thank you to those who came for their Student Lead Conference. It was great to share your child's successes with you.

Remember the 12:30pm finish on Tuesday 9 July.

Term 2 Week 9 'Star of the Week'

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

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

We've had a busy week and the children have worked hard. We were all really excited to welcome Asher to our classroom on Thursday. There is only one more week until the school holidays - and we are half way through the year! 

Looking ahead to next week:

Monday: Room 13 leads the liturgy at our School Assembly - 12md in the church. All welcome. Buddy Reading and Library; Student Lead Conferences for 11 children.

Tuesday: School finishes at 12:30pm so teachers can attend a professional development lecture. 

Wednesday: Room 13 concert - 2pm start.

Friday: Room 13 will attend 9am Mass. Please be at school before 8:45am so that we can be seated in the church before mass starts. This is also a mufti day - children are asked to bring either a gold coin for Caritas or a can of food for the St Vincent de Paul food bank. Last day of Term 2.

Term 2 Week 8

Today Rheubyn received a certificate at the School Assembly.

Ka pai, Rheubyn, we are proud of you.

This weekend Poppy went to Blenheim for a gymnastics competition. She received a certificate for placing 5th in her grade. Well done, Poppy.

The top three Mathletes for last week are Won Jeong, Xavier and Jack. Ka wani ke.

At writing time today we were able to write about anything we liked. Here's some of our efforts:

Leaves are cool, for my pool

Leaves are red, like my bed

I can see my hair, it is furry like a bear

I am so strong, my beard is so long

There is a cat in the hat

I can see something fat, it is a rat

     By Makahni

Spring

Spring is when the sun comes up

Spring is when our flowers bloom

Spring is not when trees go boom!

Spring is when it is nice and peaceful

I like spring because it makes me happy

Spring is when bees come near us!

Yay, I'm happy spring is here

     By Libby

Look over there

Look, look, look

That purple flower's in a book

     By Thea

Flowers

Cool colourful flowers blooming out side

Purple poppies prancing around

Red roses sitting on the ground

How pretty they look after the flowers pop their heads out of the grass

I wish I had some in my little jars

But in the winter they curl up to their stump

I wish they would just come up.

Red and orange and yellow and green, blue and indigo and violet

I love flowers!!

     By Rebecca

On Saturday I thought I was going to hockey but it was too wet to go to hockey. So I got dressed and I got snuggled up on the couch and watched TV. I got a pink blanket and a cushion and lay down. I took a sleep. When I woke up I had a snack and played with my sisters.

     By Elspeth

In three week's I am going to my Grandma's and Granddad's. I will go with my two little brothers. Their names are Alex and Nick.

     By Daniel

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.