Pod 3: Our Playground Games
We have made our playground games! This week we tested and evaluated them against our criteria. Look at the fun we had testing them!
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Pod 1-3: Discovery Play
Today we were constructing toys. We had to work together, take turns and problem solve.
Fun in the sun
It’s been a stunning day today. The kids loved being outside in the fresh air playing on our cool playground.
Pod 3: How we made our games!
We wrote the steps of how we made our games. Please come in and read the rest!
Senior Soccer Comp
This week the senior classes have been playing 7 aside soccer against each other at lunchtime. The kids have shown great skills and sportsmanship. Well done everyone.
Room 8 Raranga Matihiko | Weaving Digital Technologies programme with Te Papa
Room 8 were given the amazing opportunity to take part in a digital technologies programme at the Te Papa Museum. Throughout the programme, Room 8 solved real-world problems, while developing their knowledge of the world around them. Through accessing national … Continue reading
Pod 6: Our playground games using recycled materials!
Here are our finished games! This week we have tested and evaluated the playground games we made out of recycled materials. We followed the technology process and self evaluated our games then we completed a peer evaluation to get feedback … Continue reading
Onesie Day
The whole school had fun on Friday raising money for Wellington Free Ambulance by wearing their onesies to school. We raised $300 for a great service. This is a super effort by everyone!! Have a look at the … Continue reading
Cooking Around the World!
This term we have been using visual recipes to make baked items from around the world. We have made Cook Island Donuts, Beaver Tails (flat donut with asorted toppings), Victoria Sponges, Takakau (Maori fried bread), Rose Coconut Laddu (coconut balls), … Continue reading
MoveMprove
Every Tuesday, we have been having MoveMprove sessions, held by Mel and Dennis. This has helped us so much with our gymnastics and we are really enjoying it! Here’s a few photos for you … Continue reading
Pod 4-6 Tunnel Challenge!
As part of our Build and Play topic, we set the children a challenge… Who can make the best tunnel for a ping-pong ball to travel through. The winner would be the team whose ball rolled the furthest. The participants were given 3 sheets … Continue reading
Onesie Day this Friday 7 September
The children are going to be involved in raising money for the Wellington Free Ambulance this Friday 7 September. The children are to come to school in their onesie or pyjamas and a gold coin donation would be appreciated to … Continue reading
Should we ban plastic bags?
We have been learning about the 3 R’s – Reduce, Reuse and Recycle in Pod 5. As part of our research, we looked into the governments plan to ban all plastic bags in supermarkets by 2019. We then wrote reasons why we think New Zealand should / … Continue reading
SportStart – Gymnastics
On Mondays this term, Room 8 and Room 10 have been doing SportStart together. Our focus this term has been gymnastics, we are all really enjoying putting routines together and learning about different movements.
PALs run SportStart activity
In SportStart this week, Room 8’s PALs (Physical Activity Leaders) ran a fantastic warm up session with Room 8 and Room 10. Well done PALs, keep up the great work!
