Picasso Art

Here are a few samples of the superb art work that the Room 23 children did last term. After learning how to draw portraits, we learned about how Picasso took the idea of a face and turned it into abstract art. We were also learning how to blend pastels for effect, and which colours blend together well.

Kiwi Kids News

Here is the latest episode of Kiwi Kids News. Caleb and Bella were part of the team that put this together.

Year 5 Big Day Out

On Tuesday the Year 5's headed off to Blue Skies for their Big Day Out. They had a fantastic day doing a confidence course, initiative activities and orienteering. It was fantastic to see them pushing their confidence and working together with their team mates to solve problems. Here are some photos from the day.

Hagley Golf Trip

Last week the senior school got to test out all the golf skills they had been learning by playing on a real golf course. Here are some pics and two recounts about the day. Thanks Libby and Neve for your stories.

Plop, in the hole! Soon the bell rang. It was 9am. Soon enough everyone came charging down to the mat! The roll was being read out. In my head I thought, “here comes my name.”  “Good Morning Ms Archbold,” I said quietly. Soon she started to talk about golf but I had completely forgotten about it.! We all listened with care and you could tell we were all excited! Soon we (the year 5 and 6’s) went outside and lined up next to Room 24, but the Year 4’s and Room 27 didn’t come.

We walked over to the parking place and we waited for 25 minutes because the bus was late! We waited and waited and waited. I got so bored! “Look,” I said. “The bus is here.” The bus pulled up and took Room 25 and Room 26. “Nooooo!” I said, looking disappointed. So we kept waiting. After a while the bus came up. “In we go,: I said to myself.

Soon we all rushed onto the bus. I sat in the 3^rd seat from the back of the bus. In front of me was my two best friends, Jake and Thomas. We started to talk about Minecraft (the computer game)!  Thomas soon changed the subject to War Hammer! Jake talked about Orks and I talked about Space Wolves. Soon I changed the subjest to tigers. WE talked for such a long, long time that we didn’t realise that we were there!

We walked in pairs over the bridge and into Hagley Park golf. We got into groups so we could get into the real stuff. On hole number 7 I got the longest hit. Soon we got it into the hole. Next we were on number 8 and Finley got the longest hit and I got it into the hole.  Then we were on number 9. Michael’s ball got us half way so we were the first group finished. We had a little practice where the grass was really short and it had the holes in it.

We had a lot of fun at golf. I liked it when I got the longest hit and we got to use my golf ball!

By Neve Vangioni.

I woke up early in the morning, tramped out of bed and started to get into my uniform. Once I had gotten dressed and pinned on my Eco-Warrior Badge I sped down the hallway following the smell of breakfast. Mmmmm yummy. “Lib,” I heard Dad say. “Yeah,” I replied back. “You going to walk to school by yourself today!” I stopped and stared at him like he had gone crazy, then my mouth dropped open. 1…2…3…. “Ok,” I shouted. When I got to school I went to put my scooter away. I walked into class and remembered – it was Golf day.

So next we were on the bus going to play golf. Screech! “We’re here” Ms Archbold said. Clap clap, clap calp clap. Mrs Jones clapped to get everyone’s attention. “Listen up everyone,” she called. “Today I have a golf helper who is going to explain to you how to use this short grass.” “Good morning everyone,” said the helper. “Good morning,” we replied back. “Ok everyone, can anyone tell me what this grass circle thingy is?” A Year 6 boy put his hand up. “Yes, what is it?” she said. “It’s called a green,” he squeaked quietly. “Good, “she said. “now you’re going to go off in groups and you’re going to do some golf.” Half an hour later we had done a few golf hits and were trying out different greens. Bella and Emma were hitting golf balls up sandy hills.

The net thing we knew we were going back on the bus. My Dad said, “Maybe you’ll take up golfing!”. “Maybe,” I mutter. But I think for now I’m fine!

By Libby Scott.

Shall We Dance?

Earlier in the term some of the senior children opted into learning a little bit about dance. They learned about levels, relationships, tempo, body parts, energy and space. Here are some of their dances. The groups only had 15 mins to create and rehearse them. Well done!

Thanks!!

Room 23 - you are all amazing, parents included! Thank you so much for my surprise wedding themed morning tea, and thank you very much for the fantastic book with all of your splendid wedding poems. I am especially impressed that you kept the secret so well!

Have a great week with Mrs Allen and I'll see you all next Wednesday. Love Miss A.

Woah - someone needs to update this blog!!!

Ok major update time. We have a selection of video's that have been waiting to be uploaded on the blog. The most popular I'm sure will be today's Room 23 Harlem Shake! Here it is folks.

This is a play done a few weeks ago by the Wild Cats reading group. They are working on using expression, staying in character and speaking towards the audience.




Here is a rap that Grace and Niamh wrote about a story their reading group read.

Golf

Last week we had our first of three golf lessons with a kiwisport coach. It was awesome to see children who had never held a golf club before doing some great drives down the field. After our lessons at school we will hopefully get to have a go on a real golf course!!

Student Council Reps

Today we finally got to hear the last of the class representative speeches and we could vote. It was an incredibly close race so well done to Maddie, Jack, Niamh, Grace, Bella and Emma for having a go.
Our class reps are:
Year 4 - Bella
Year 5 - Jack

Week 2 Certificates

Congratulations to last week's certificate winners:

Nikau - Heart of Achievement
Finley - Achievement in Maths
Toby - Values Award

Aqua Gym

Last week we had a fantastic time at Aqua Gym. It was great to see so many children striving to achieve their swimming goals. Well done! Here are a few photos taken on the first day.

Study Ladder

Study Ladder has now been set up for our class. If you click on the link at the side of the page it will take you to the login page. You will get your passwords at school on Monday. The tasks that are set for you can be done at school or at home. At the moment the english activities are for practicing your spelling. The maths tasks are to help with the statistics that we are doing in class.

Treaty Time

Last week we learned a little bit about the Treaty of Waitangi, then we came up with our own treaty to help us have a great year together in Room 23. The class got into groups and wrote a list of all the things they thought were important in a classroom. Each group narrowed their list down to the two they thought were the most important. We turned these ideas into our own class treaty. Here are the things we have all agreed on:

We will all strive to consistently use excellent manners.

We will aim to discover something new every day.

The truth will be told at all times.

We will use our creativity wherever possible.

Choices will be made that help our own learning and the learning of others.

Miss A will consider getting a class pet!

Good behaviour will be rewarded.

Room 23 children will help to choose class rewards and consequences.

School property will be shared with all class members.

Decisions about learning will be made together.

Room 23 children will be able to earn free time.

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