PUPPY VISIT

We had some very cute and cuddly puppies visit our classroom yesterday.  Adelles mum, Renei brought them in to show and we were very lucky to get a cuddle and a pat from the wee pups.We now have another topic to write about in our Report writing.  Thanks to Renei and Adelle for bringing the pups in to show us.

HAERE MAI, NAU MAI, HAERE MAI

Tena koutou katoa

Haere mai, nau mai, haere mai.
Welcome back to term 2 2012.  I have been counting down the days to get back to school and now it's finally here.  With much excitement, I am pleased to be back and look forward to learning and working with my class of tamariki.

While I have been away, I've had time to learn more waiata on my ukelele, so look out we will be singing lots of cool waiata.  I have also created some cool interactive whiteboard activities for you to use in your learning so you will be given many opportunities to become ICT experts.

I look forward to preparing our waiata for Putangitangi competitions and Polyfest and I am pleased to say that the Kapa Haka roopu/group is on it's way sounding wonderful with a couple of new waiata on our list already.

Oliver is looking forward to spending some quality time with his aunty and grandma while I'm back at school teaching - so look out Mary and Jack, you better put your toys away up high as Oliver is nearly walking.

Keep checking into our blog as I aim to update this on a weekly basis and I may add some homework activities for you to carry out in addition to making comments.  Use our blog to access maths and literacy activities and games, most of these will be linked to your current learning intentions.

Happy blogging

Na

Miss McGinnis

Korean fan dance

Tradtional Korean Dance

The Haka - Ka Mate

Please practice the kupu/words to the Haka - Ka mate.  If you need help with the actions, search for an All Blacks haka on You Tube.  There are a couple of really good ones that you will be able to follow.

Flipper Ball at Splash Palace

Swimming in Te Anau

MY BIRTHDAY

Christchurch Earthquake

My Trip to Timaru

Dr Hook Concert

My Jet Boat Ride

  
                                 Written and illustrated by Daniel S.        

Holidays

My Sleepover

BIRTHDAYS ARE FUN!

BY HANNAH B.

FIREFIGHTERS TALK FIRE SAFETY

A large red firetruck pulled up outside our school and out climbed some people in blue uniforms, we became extremely excited about the visitors in dark.  Firefighters had come along to talk to us about their involvement in fighting fires and being firefighters.
We got to climb into the fire truck and the fire man talked to us about all of the different gadgets inside the truck.
Meanwhile in Room 3, Aroha and her work colleague were talking to a group of tamariki about their jobs and the special uniform that they had to wear when they fought a fire.
It was very cool!  Thanks Invercargill Fire Service.

STEEL NETBALL PLAYER READS TO ROOM 2,3 AND 4

We had a visit from Hailey Saunders last Thursday.  We were very fortunate to have her read a story to us about Grandpa.  When she had finished reading the story, we were allowed to ask her some questions.  





Hailey asked us some questions about reading and we were able to respond with good answers like how important it is to use reading strategies like re-reading, reading on and checking the pictures.  We also mentioned "think alouds".  

MY HOLIDAYS

MY HOLIDAYS

Dogs

My poem was inspired by our dogs at home Tousa and Polly.
Polly loves to dig big holes and Tousa is very growly, he is the best fighter because he bites the other dogs.

My Dog Pat

My dog Pat is all white and he's got a very sore leg so he is limping around.  Pat has only eight teeth but he still can eat well and his favourite food is beef jerky.
Pat went to pet day with Archie and I. He stood up on his two back legs. 
Pat is very fluffy for a Chihuahua X. Pat is 14 in human years and 56 in dog years!


We have had Pat for about four years and I love him very much!!!




by Bruno

CAT MASK!

On pet day at school I made a cat mask. 
First I had to colour it in, I choose yellow, green and red. When I had finished colouring it in I had to cut it out. Then I had to put a string on it, that fitted my head.


When we had finished Mrs R read us a book.  


By Alex T.

My Cat Ophelia

Ophelia is my families cat. Ophelia drinks water and eats cat food out of her automatic feeder.
Ophelia likes to play with string and shoe laces.
Ophelia loves cuddles. She enjoys rubs on her tummy.
Our cat is special because she has had two litters of kittens and she can open the door all by herself.


By Alex M.

My Rabbit Mudflap

My rabbit jumps up and down and he eats grass.  He has a brown nose and white feet.
His name is Mudflap, I named him Mudflap because I heard the name on a movie. The movie was called Transformers.
Mudflap likes to climb up and down his ramp in his hutch.
I like to cuddle and feed Mudflap everyday.


By Corbyn Fletcher

My Lamb Katie

My lamb Katie is funny, because she bounces around. Katie likes to suck your finger and she likes cuddles. 
Katie is white, with a cute tail. She eats grass and milk.
I got Katie from dad's friend last term.
I took Katie to pet day at school. Katie won a ticket for the lamb drinking race. I was very proud of her.


By Jamie Laurie     

My Dog Bray

My dog can climb the stairs onto the trampoline and likes to have a bounce. 
Bray is a Canterrer, is a light tan colour. 
He is my best friend and I am bringing him to pet day.
Bray is very clever and when I chuck the ball he runs very fast!
When I call him he comes. Bray sleeps in the sun room.


by Nick


                                                                                                                                                               

Pet Day

Pet day is cool because you get to bring any pet and I'm bringing a lamb.
Her name is Nosey Rosey. She likes to wander around the back of the house.
Nosey Rosie is the slowest at drinking! She is white with black on her knees and has a red mark on the back of her neck.


from Renei

My Cat 'Gorgeous'

My cat likes to sleep on the couch everyday. Gorgeous is short haired with black and grey stripes.
Gorgeous likes to eat cat food, twice a day.
She likes to run after birds. She will scratch you. She likes to get rubbed on the tummy.


by Ike  

'Hunter' The Best Dog EVER!!

My dog Hunter is the best dog ever, because she can sit or speak up when we tell her to.
Hunter's favourite game is playing chase around the couch, which is lots of fun.
Hunter loves kisses and cuddles everyday.
Hunter is a Huntaway sheep dog, she is also a girl. Her colouring is black, white and tan.
My dog works the sheep, but she is also part of the family who sleeps inside on mum and dads bed.


Charlotte Clark

My lamb 'Wrestler'

My  lamb  ran  away  from me, because I was running to catch him. I needed to catch him to put him on the lead, so I could lead him around the shed. 
Wrestler has brown knees and black eyes. He likes to hide under my tractor
Everyday Wrestler likes to run around bucking and being silly, which makes me feel happy.


Reuben W.

THE BEST DAY EVER!!!

In Queenstown we went...to the Smiggle shop and we got to buy three things each.
Alex, Nana and I went to Underwater World and Mini Golf.
We went to McDonalds for lunch.
The best part of the day was when we went ice-skating.


It was the best day ever!!!


By Jamie Laurie

SNOW IS TERRIBLE!!!

Snow is dangerous!

Firstly, I think snow is terrible because the snow covers the ground and trees therefore the sheep and other animals can't get to the grass and other food.  

Secondly, when you drive on the road you could easily skid and slide because the snow covers the roads and it makes them slippery.  

Thirdly, buildings can collapse because snow keeps falling and piling up so that the snow gets too heavy for the roof to hold.  

DID YOU SEE STADIUM SOUTHLAND ON T.V?  

Lastly,  people could slip over and get injured then the hospitals might get full of people.

So, snow is dangerous and terrible!

BY POPPY,  RENEI and BRUNO     

SNOWING AROUND WITH DANIEL

I made a snowman.  I used flowers for the buttons and leaves for its mouth.  I put one of my flax hats on his head.  Thanks mum for helping me build my snowman.  I had to go inside after to dry my clothes and warm up.  It was cold and wet outside.
Brrrrrrrr!!
by Daniel

Snow is great!

Snow is great! In my opinion snow is fantastic! 
Firstly you can play in the snow, and make an enormous snowman and igloos.
Secondly, you can have snowball fights with your family and friends.
Thirdly, you can sometimes get the day off and have a sled ride behind the motorbike. 


By Jardon, Ike and Hayden

Boxes and more Boxes

I made a robot out of boxes.  I reused boxes to create my cool robot.