Term 2 - Week 4

Sorry for the lack of posts recently, it has been a very busy few weeks. We were really lucky on Monday to have Mr Ward join us in Room 8. The children have really enjoyed, and been making the most of having 2 teachers. We have had 4 children join our class since I last posted: Cody, Brodey, Emma and Molly. They have all been amazing and seem to be loving school!

On Thursday, as part of our healthy eating unit, we were lucky enough to see the 'Be Bright, Eat Right' show. It was an amazing show and the children have many questions about how Wes the Magician did the tricks. Lots of children from Room 8 got to take part in the show, including Rylan who had a starring role.

We were first there so had the best seats in the house.

Charles giving a helping hand.

Haizel was also a great magician's assistant. 

A healthy food plate.

Can you guess which Room 8 student is under the monster mask? 

How did Wes change the soft toy into a real rabbit?

 After the show, lots of children wrote about what they saw, here is some of our writing:

This week we have been learning about healthy eating. We sorted food into different food groups and talked about which food is good for our bodies. Next week we are going to look at healthy breakfast choices and have our own healthy breakfast. Here is our food pyramid:

Every Friday all of Whenua and Awa go to Kapa Haka. This is a great opportunity for us to learn some waiata together. Nayland Primary has a performance Kapa Haka group that children can choose to join when they are in the Moana or Maunga syndicate. Did you know that Anahera's mum is in charge of Kapa Haka? We are very lucky to have her helping us out. This week the girls got to have a turn with the poi and it was great fun, although a bit tricky.

Don't forget cross country on Monday everyone.

Term 2 - Week 1

It certainly sounds like everyone had a lovely break and it was great to see so many smiling faces back at school on Monday. This week we welcomed 5 new children - Emma, Austin, Hunter, Thomas and Andrew. They have done a great job of settling in to Room 8 and it is great to have them with us.

As part of our Cultural Diversity Unit we have been inviting parents to come in and talk about where they come from. We were lucky enough to have both Ellebethel's mum and Dahlia's mum visit us this week and they both brought food for us to try! If you would like to come and talk to the children please let Gill or Kate know.

Elebethel's mum talked to us about life in Tonga. Here she is holding a kiekie and she told us that in Tonga the teachers would wear this to school.

She also made a Tongan dish called chop suey and lots of the children thought it was delicious. She is going to give us the recipe so the children can make it at home.

Here are  Ellebethel and her sister dressed up ready for White Sunday last weekend.

Did you know Dahlia used to live in Singapore? Her Mum showed us lots of photos from Singapore and then helped the children to make epok epok. This snack made from pastry, meat and a number of vegetables is common in Singapore. Just like the chop suey it was delicious.

 

We have also been busy exploring the school environment. The children have really enjoyed challenging themselves on the senior playground. Many have tried to get across the monkey bars or climb the chain wall but it is very tricky. Here is Austin trying to get across the chain bridge:

A big congratulations to Haizel and Marcel who received the Room 8 certificates in assembly on Friday. Haizel, we are so proud of the way you have settled into Room 8 and Marcel is making a real effort to be more independent in the class. Ka pai both of you.