Tennis Lessons and Poems

Today we had another tennis session. We loved playing crabs and having competitions to see who could bounce the ball, using the tennis racquet, for the longest. We also stood in a circle and passed two tennis balls around our racquets. We managed to do this in under a minute. Check out these photos:

 

Liam

Asher

Won Jeong

As part of our Eric Carle topic study we have been reading 'All About Arthur'. Arthur is a lonely ape who visits different places to find friends. We have written our own poems using the same formula. Here's some for you to enjoy ... (All our poems will be displayed in the classroom next week)

In Timaru I saw a toothless, ticklish, trained tiger who loved turkey on toast for tea. His name was Tim Tam Tiger. He was terrifying. Rooooar! Harriet

In Edinburgh Eslpeth saw an enormous elephant. Her name was Ella. Ella was eating an electric eel.

In Bangladesh Xavier met a buffalo. His name was Benny. He had a bear. Benny built a beautiful bunk for them. 

In Russia Rebecca ran into a rowdy rhino. Her name was Ruby. She had a rude rabbit. Ruby ate red radishes with raspberry rocky road.

Term 4 Week 5

At today's school assembly George received a certificate.

Ka pai, George, we are proud of you.

On Sunday Rata and Sienna competed in the Fun Triathalon at South Hagley. They each received a certificate. Ka pai girls.

This morning Simon from the Burnside Tennis Club taught us some fun games using a tennis racquet and a tennis ball. Check out these photos of us playing the games. We will have another tennis session tomorrow. Bring sports shoes to change into and girls might like to bring shorts to wear during tennis.

Playing 'Crabs'

Harriet

Elspeth

Makahni and Xavier

Looking ahead to Week 6 - we will be swimming every morning. A yellow notice was sent home today. This has all the swimming details you need. Please ask if you have any questions. The bottom piece of the notice only needs to be returned if you are able to help with swimming. We do need Dads/Grandads/Uncles to help the boys get dressed after their swims as the (female) teachers cannot go into the male change rooms. Of course Mums/Grandmas/Aunties are welcome as well.

There is no spelling homework this week, but there are Basic Facts to learn for a test on Thursday.

Term 4 Week 4 'Star of the Week'

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

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

Yesterday the Kakapo Reading Group received certificates recognising the fantastic work they did in working together to design and create a bridge. Ka pai Lachlan, George, Daniel and Chris.

Asher has been inspired by Eric Carle's books. He has created his own Little Cloud book. Tino pai, Asher.

Today was animal theme mufti. Check out our zoo:

Makahni, Xavier, Rheubyn and George

Lachlan, Jack, Elspeth and Poppy

Rata, Amelia K and Erin

Harry, Rebecca, Thea and Conor 

Chris, Ruaridh, Daniel and Asher

Amelia M, Won Jeong, Sienna, Harriet, Eve and Libby

Sport Report

Yesterday Room 5 children played in the Touch and Summer Hockey competition. Everyone had a great game and Ruaridh (Touch) and Amelia (Hockey) were named 'Player of the Match' for their teams. Congratulations to you.

 

Bridge Making

Over the last couple of weeks the Kakapo Reading Group, Chris, Daniel, George and Lachlan, have been making a bridge. They read the book 'The Impossible Bridge' then they discussed different types of bridges. They looked at the bridges that were in the book then they decided to build a suspension bridge. This morning they presented their work to the class and to the Deputy Principal.
Ka pai, boys, you worked really well together, make an amazing bridge and did a fantastic job of presenting your learning to us.

Lachlan, George and Chris constructing their bridge

George, Chris and Daniel presenting their learning

Term 4 Week 4

Today the Room 5 children did an amazing job of leading the school assembly. I am very proud of them all.

Jack received the Special Character Award.

Ka pai, Jack, you are a kind and caring person. You always try your best in all you do.

We are blest to have you in our room and at Christ the King School.

Rebecca received a certificate. Ka pai, Rebecca, we are proud of you.

This afternoon Harriet was named 'Star of the Week'.

Ka pai, Harriet, it's great to have you in Room 5.

News for Term 4 Week 4

Last week was very busy as we tried to fit five days' work into four. Our production practices are taking a chunk of time, but it will all be worth it on the night (27 November). Tickets should be on sale soon.

On Monday we will be leading the school assembly. You are welcome to attend - at this stage assembly will be at 12md in the church.
On Friday we will be attending 9am mass. Children will need to be at school before 8:45am so that the roll can be completed and we can be seated in church before mass starts. Thank you for your support with this. As seems to happen on our mass days, Friday is also a themed mufti day. Children are to come dressed as an animal. A donation of either a gold coin (for Caritas) or toiletries (for the St Vincent de Paul food bank) is expected if you wear mufti. Children can come in their uniform if they do not have animal themed clothes.
Next Sunday is the Garden Tour. Tickets available from the school office. If you are able to help for an hour or two, please let me know asap.

A reminder that we would like old magazines to cut up and dress-ups for our dress-up box. Just bring them in to Room 5.