Sunday, December 4, 2011

Super Successful Sleepover at School

What a fantastic Sleepover at School. 
What was your favourite part? ..... Because!
How could it be improved for the year 3 classes next year?
(Don't forget your name)


Thursday Morning Year 3 Athletics Day
Running races over - time for some fun relays
High jump
Shot put action
Long jump champ
Thursday afternoon House Group rotations begin
 Rakino house - drawing masterpieces
Kawau house - creating Lego masterpieces
Motuihe house - puzzles in the hall 
Waiheke house - reading in the hall
 Our first meal together in the hall
Some of the girls eating pizza

The boys with their mouths full!
Dinner over - time for some fun and games on the field
The PE shed was emptied and we could play games of
our choice
Bedtime 
Most of us are relaxing quietly....!
The boys are chilling out!
Someone is already asleep....not!
Our first sleepover!
 Breakfast time
We had a choice of cereals, peaches or toast.  Yum, yum
Friday fun-filled activities 
The Burma Trail
Team work on the Burma Trail
The outdoors obstacle course
The makeshift indoor obstacle course
Designing a raincoat
Lots of negotiating and teamwork required
Many hands make light work
The test!
The Grand Finale!
Lining up for the safety instructions
Girls making a train
The boys twirly whirly
Do you think they are having fun?
The boys train about to leave the station!
Lunch time - sausage sizzle and fruit

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

SAS - Sleepover At School






SAS is coming up soon.  What are your thoughts about SAS?
Any worries?
Any concerns?
Excited?
Nervous?
What are you looking forward to the most?
Don't forget your name!

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Marshmallow Structures - Our Second Attempt!

We had another go at making marshmallow structures.  We knew that our base had to be stronger.  This is what we did, how we did it and what we ended up with!
How did you find it the second time?  What did you do differently?  Don't forget your name!

This is our 2D flower
This is the marquee 
This is our tower
This is our tank with a target
This is our house with a door












Friday, November 18, 2011

Marshmallow Structures

We designed structures out of marshmallows, toothpicks and kebab sticks.  Here are some videos of what we managed to make and some reflection.  Comment on what you need to do to improve on Monday to make an even better structure!














Tuesday, November 15, 2011

A Moment in Time


We are learning to write descriptively about 'a moment in time'.
Here is a sample of Room 19's fabulous writing.

War - By Maxwell

You’re in the war.

It is really scary.

Killing the first man in your life.

There’s nothing good about war.

All the soldiers fight for freedom.

They all want to go home.

No one likes war, not one bit.

I wish war does not happen again.

War is nothing but torture.
Relaxed - By Emily
Sitting at the table, door is open.
Sun shining pleasantly on my body.
Sweating like mad, getting on togs.
Cap on fast, squirt of sunblock.
Slap on goggles, wait ten minutes......
Jump in pool, splash around.
Swim some lengths, time to get out.
What a day!

Christmas - By Oliver
Wake up quickly, dressed slowly.
Check under the tree, full of colourful presents from Santa.
Wind's blowing bells, feeling the soft wind.
Colourful lights everywhere.
Candy canes hanging on houses, free gifts from friends.
Mum and dad wakes.
Time for breakfast, yummy treats to eat and drink. 
Decorating our house.
It's Christmas.

Christmas - By Amy
Tree stands there, beautifully coloured.
Look under the tree, presents sparkly wrapped.
Carelessly rip open presents with joy.
Presents are awesome, Santa is cool.
I dance, what loving presents.
Out for special Christmas dinner.
Scoff down food until I'm full.
I love Christmas



Tuesday, November 8, 2011

The Playground Gets New Bark

Our reading and Jolly Phonics was rudely interrupted..... 
Finish the sentence with some super adjectives to describe what happened.
Don't forget to write your name!


Wednesday, November 2, 2011

We Had Some Visitors!

Room 20 were creating masterpieces this morning from Liam's reflections of the Rugby World Cup and what he had observed at the games.  We were lucky to have them visit us and share their learning with Room 19.  Didn't they do well.  What did you enjoy the most about their sharing or creations?

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Halloween


Did you go 'trick or treating'?  
What does it mean to 'trick or treat'?  Why do you say that and what do you have to do?
Describe your costume?
Describe the best costume you saw.
Don't forget to put your name.



Monday, October 24, 2011

Friday, October 7, 2011

Holiday Fun

What are you doing these holidays?  
Let us know when you do something exciting.  
Don't forget to put your name.


Thursday, October 6, 2011

Art Exhibition 2011

What an amazing art exhibition we have just had. 
What were your favourite pieces of art?  Remember to say why by using the word BECAUSE!



Sunday, September 25, 2011

Making Poi with Mrs Hohaia

On Friday we made poi with Mrs Hohaia.  We had to plait the handle first and then make the round part.  It was tricky so we worked with a buddy.