TRIP TO THE SALMON HATCHERY

MIDDLE TEAM VISIT TO THE SALMON HATCHERY

TRIP CANCELLED

Unfortunately due to the weather forecast for rain, hail and snow tomorrow we are unable to visit the Hatchery.  We have been advised that there is no shelter from the elements at Sawyer’s Bay.  They have asked us to cancel our trip, as a postponement date was not available.  Thank you to all those parents who offered to attend our trip.  We are very sorry for any inconvenience this has caused.

BODHI'S LEARNING COMMITMENT

Today Bodhi shared his Learning Commitment with us.  Bodhi's Learning Commitment was to create a series of drawings to share with the class.  Bodhi decided to create a collection of "Graffiti Birds" on cardboard.  Awesome work, Bodhi!

TIME FOR A PLAY

Today the Super Pup's reading group along with some of their friends, presented a play to the class.  It was called "Don't Hurt Me!"  The group made animal masks and did a wonderful job sharing their play with us.

AN 'UNDER THE SEA' EXPERT VISITS ROOM 11

This morning Juniper's Dad, Luke visited our class.  He spoke to us about being an underwater diver and cameraman in Australia.  He showed us his underwater camera and mask.  We got to test them out!  Luke also showed us an amazing movie of sea creatures which he had filmed.  Thank you for visiting us Luke!

SASHA'S BIRTHDAY

Happy birthday to Sasha who turned 9 this week.  Sasha's Mum baked a delicious cake which we shared to celebrate Sasha's birthday.

CRAFTY FUN ELECTIVE

Today the Crafty Fun Elective had a sale to sell all the neat things they have made this term.  All of the money that they raised is going to be donated to the S.P.C.A. to help all the cats and dogs.

A VISIT FROM THE LEARNING DETECTIVES

Our Learning Detectives came to visit us this week to talk to us about 'Book Week' at the start of Term 3.  They read us a story and we brainstormed lots of fun ideas that we would like to do during 'Book Week'.

FREYA'S LANTERN

This week Freya shared the awesome teddy lantern she made for the Lantern Festival last weekend.  We thought it was pretty cool!

COMPASSION IN ACTION!

This week our optional extra was to bring along a can of food for the 'Octacan' event or to make a loom  bracelet for the people in the hospital and the hospice.  Both Room 10 and Room 11 were very generous and showed compassion to those in need.  We collected a whole box of cans and 91 loom bands.  Thank you to Mrs Spencer and Mrs King who delivered our donations.  What an awesome effort!

NADIA'S GOOD IDEA FOR LEARNING TIMES TABLES

Nadia has been busy learning her times tables.  She has been practising them on the back of extra long receipts.  Keep up the great work Nadia.  We love your idea!

SIMILES & METAPHORS

During writing time we have been learning about similes and metaphors.  Check out this cool clip which explains the difference between a simile and a metaphor.

TIM'S LEARNING COMMITMENT

Tim entertained us by playing 'A Window to the Past' on the piano.  This song is from the movie - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.  Tim played for us for his Learning Commitment.  We were very impressed.  You can listen to him play by watching the movie below.

The Highlanders Rugby Team at George St Normal School

COMPASSION

Compassion is the character value of the term.  We talked about how we are compassionate to others.  We made a heart display for our wall.  Come and see all our great ideas!

MISS HENDERSON

At the moment we have Miss Henderson helping in our class.  She is a graduate student student at the University of Otago/College of Education.  Miss Henderson will be teaching many lessons during her time in Room 11.

SCIENCE EXTENSION

On Wednesday afternoons, Bodhi and Tim have been lucky to be chosen to participate in a science extension class with Mrs Maw.  Each week the boys work with other children in the Middle Team to complete experiments and develop their scientific knowledge.  This week the boys were learning about density.

JUNIPER'S LEARNING COMMITMENT

Juniper's learning commitment goal was to share a piece of artwork with the class.  She created a beautiful drawing of a cat in front of a fireplace.  Lovely work, Juniper!

IN ROOM 11 WE ARE HAPPY!

Have you seen our super cute minions on the wall?  They are there to remind us to be happy while we are at school.