Basketball
We meet Chris and Jackson for basketball on Thursdays. Chris and Jackson teach us some skills and a lot of games. They were so good at shooting but they told us to follow though your shot. One game we play … Continue reading
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National Chess Tournament
We have been selected to the national trophy tournament in Christchurch in October the 18 at a college . We have been selected because we are in the top team and that we have qualified. We have been doing training … Continue reading
Junior Scientist Visit
On Friday July 19th we all got on the bus and drove to Wellington Otago University. First we went up the stairs and we went into this long hallway. We went through this big doorway and there was the big … Continue reading
Gordon Walters inspired Art
This term we have been learning about Gordon Walters art work. We have to practice before we all go and paint for the Naenae Pools boarding. Over the past few weeks we have been practising and some of us still … Continue reading
Worm farm
We’ve been making worms farms! Our whole school has been committed into making these worm farms. Richard (our school Caretaker) has been helping us out with the gear he has been so helpful! The goal for the worm farms have … Continue reading
Lost Property
Our Lost Property collection is ever growing! There is a large selection of hoodies, warm tops and quality jackets. Please have a look through if you notice your child has miss placed an item of clothing. It is located in … Continue reading
Inside Strategy Games
Senior Electives started this week! In Room 15 I have a variety of Strategy games for the kids to learn and play. We have a fantastic start to electives today.
Basketball week 1
We have Basketball on Thursdays this Term! Chris is our coach and he took us through some dibbling skills. Each week we aim to practise and improve!!
Self Portraits
We have spent a few sessions drawing and painting our self portraits. Come and see our finished products on display!
Samoan Language Week
Talofa! It has been Samoan Language week. We had some guests (Nicky’s 2 girls and Husband) come in to help teach us a samoan song. Will up load a video when I can get it to load. Fantastic participation by … Continue reading
Football writing
This week for Oral Language and Writing we shared our ideas about football. It was great to see some of the specialised vocabulary being used. The children are typing their own stories. It is great to see their typing improving … Continue reading
Football wk 4
This week we played another fun game, while practising ball control. Each week the kids are becoming a little more confident and enjoy learning from the coaches!
Tōmene- construction wk 3
We have had another busy week exploring and learning co-operatively. Some of the activities this week we: Matched the blocks with the shadow Took apart electrical devices Explored different play hut designs Stacked the cones as high as possible Imaginative … Continue reading
Football skills
This week we played a game called ‘Ghost Busters’. The children practised their kicking skills will trying to get the ‘ghost’ (the kids in the orange vests) This was a lot of fun!
Tōmene – construction
Challenge: Erect the tent One of the tasks this week was to put the tent up. This was a first for many students. It was great to see the children learn the steps and work together to make it happen. … Continue reading
