LILLY'S LEARNING COMMITMENT

Lilly's learning commitment goal was to sing a song to the class.  She sang "Let it go" from the Frozen movie.  Well done, Lilly.  Keep up the great singing!

RAPUNZEL SHOW

Yesterday we watched a super fun show called Rapunzel.  There were lots of crazy characters auditioning for a talent with Simon Cow.  The show made us laugh!

GEORGIE'S LEARNING COMMITMENT

Georgie was very busy on the snow day.  She made lots of delicious banana muffins as part of her learning commitment.  Georgie shared her recipe with the class and we got to taste her yummy baking.  Well done Georgie!

WINTER WEATHER

The decision to close schools is made in consultation with the Police and Met Service judging the risk of not being able to provide the staff for a full day. Decisions are made collectively for all Dunedin primary schools as soon as possible in the day.

Parents are reminded of the following ways to check on possible school closure:

Our school website (www.georgestreet.school.nz) will have the most up-to-date information about possible school closure due to weather conditions. Look for this information in the top right corner of our home page.

Local radio stations such as Radio Dunedin 99.8FM or More FM 97.4FM will broadcast if schools will open at 10am or remain closed for the day.

Depending on the availability of our staff on a snow day, we will always attempt to keep our answer phone messages up-to-date. If all else fails, please call or text the school mobile number provided on our main school answer phone message (021 262 9919)

Please note that if the snowfall is light, school will be open as usual. If snow falls during a school day, children will not be sent home early. We will close at the usual time of 3pm. However, if parents or caregivers wish to collect their children before 3pm, that is quite acceptable. Please let the classroom teacher know before taking your child.

FONTERRA'S FIRST BIRTHDAY

On Friday it was Fonterra's first birthday (of supplying milk to Otago schools). It was a fun-filled day with milk tankers in the playground and a special visit from eight of the Otago Highlanders.  We also had milk carton folding competitions and a free Pitta Pit lunch.  We were famous and got our photo taken by the Otago Daily Times and were filmed by Channel 9.

MARK'S LADYBUG

Mark has been extra busy making a ladybug out of paper.  We thought his ladybug was awesome.  Well done, Mark!

GIRL GUIDES

Arrochar told us all about Girl Guides.  She encouraged the girls in our class to come along and find out how much fun it is being a Girl Guide.  If you would like to know more, please ask Arrochar or see the website below:

http://www.girlguidingnz.org.nz

NUMBER FUN!

During maths time last week, we worked with a group to make a number poster.  On our poster we recorded how many ways we could make a number using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.  Have a look at our great work!

EXCITING NEWS FROM OUR LEARNING DETECTIVES

Our Learning Detectives came to tell us that we are having a special lunch on Friday.  Our school has been chosen as one of the best at drinking our milk, so Fonterra are shouting us lunch!  We might even get a visit from the Highlanders and the Crusaders.  We are very excited!

SASHA STARS ON 'WHAT NOW'

Sasha's Learning Commitment goal is to create a post for the blog about her experience on What Now. Here it is:

Beep, beep, beep went Dad's cellphone to wake us all up at 6am.  Today was the big day.  We were off to What Now.  After getting dressed and not waking everyone else in the house, we got in to the car and headed towards Princess Street to Whitebait Productions Studio.  We were so excited.  Mum and Dad left just after 7.20am and then the fun really began.

When we came in the TV was on and Looney Tunes was on.  Ronnie said morning to all of us.  Then it was off to the audience.  Ronnie was being silly and said "Here is our full audience".  Wrong side!  Ronnie said it was a game.  Here is our full audience!  It was time for What Now to start.  Wwwwwoooo!  Gem said Ronnie believed in aliens.  Silly Billy!  Ronnie read a note and put a hat on. He looked funny.  Toby was pulling a prank on Ronnie.  Ronnie said that Toby looked cool with his 3 eyes.  He looked awesome to me.

A man came and talked to Gem and he saw a meteor shower.  I think that would be really cool.  After that I got to play in 'The Wheel of Misfortune'.  This is where you have to spin around 4 times and throw a balloon on the wheel.  If you get it on the wheel you win a prize but not me.  I ended up getting foamed as I missed the wheel.  After the show we waited outside the studio with the rest of the audience to get autographs and photos from Gem, Adam and Ronnie.

We had a wonderful time at What Now and we would love to go back again one day.

SINGING AND DRAMA

For several weeks, Olivia, Katarina, Georgie and Sasha, have been busy writing and practising their very own play.  On Friday they performed for us.  We thought they were awesome!

MOTHER'S DAY CRAFT

On Friday we were very busy making things for our mums.  We made teapot cards, bookmarks, fridge magnets and photo frames.  I hope all the mothers had a lovely surprise on Sunday.

WELCOME TO TERM 2

Welcome to Term 2.  This term we have lots of great things to look forward to including:

Cultural Swap - Folk Dancing and Italian

Electives

Topics - Compassion & Under the Sea

Lots more information is available on the Room 11 Term Newsletter that was sent home this week.