Who? What? When? Where? Why? How?

In Room 8 we have been learning to use different types of questions when talking about our news.

Thanks Sarmah for sharing your news! What great questioning Room 8! 

Zoo Trip

Well what an awesome day we had - from the bus ride in - to the wonderful people at Wellington Zoo - the sponsorship from The Warehouse - and a day exploring the zoo and seeing so many beautiful animals - and another bus ride home - so much fun! We are so lucky! Thank you to those parents who joined us on the day - we really appreciate your support!

Click on the links for a brief look at our day...

WhaeaNicky invites you to watch 'Going to the zoo.....' on PhotoPeach.

To watch the slideshow, please click the link below:
http://photopeach.com/album/cvwmci?invitecode=4297e6da37


WhaeaNicky invites you to watch 'Zoo Part Two' on PhotoPeach.

To watch the slideshow, please click the link below:
http://photopeach.com/album/e9hcjn?invitecode=29feb7d325


WhaeaNicky invites you to watch 'Zoo Part 3' on PhotoPeach.

To watch the slideshow, please click the link below:
http://photopeach.com/album/vxb4qj?invitecode=b3ce45c69a

Animals Animals Animals!

We are so lucky! Whaea Nicky's sister-in-law and her work-friends got together and made this awesome album of animal cards - then they gifted this and the animal sound players also. One came from lovely Hanzula who is only 8 - who saved up his pocket money to buy one for us! 

Nga mihi ki a koutou!

We have loved listening to the sounds the different animals and birds make. Some have surprised us - Lily thought the hornbill sounded a bit like a horse! I think you are right Lily! What a great description! Room 8 was especially excited by the present as we are off to the zoo tomorrow.....

We're all going to the zoo tomorrow!!!!

I feel a song coming on!!!

This is the version of the song that Whaea Nicky sang when she was 5 - back in the old days when Television had black and white pictures!

The trip tomorrow will go ahead whatever the weather - please dress your children appropriately for this. Also ensure they have footwear suitable for a lot of walking - thank you! They will all need a packed lunch and a drink bottle in their backpacks. We will hand out the school hats before leaving.

ALL CHILDREN MUST BE AT SCHOOL AT 8.45 - THE BUS LEAVES AT 9 O'CLOCK IF YOU ARE NOT THERE IT WILL LEAVE WITHOUT YOU. Thank you for your support in this.

A huge thank you to 'The Warehouse' for their kind sponsorship of this zoo visit and the wonderful people at Wellington Zoo for all their help to make tomorrow such a special day for our tamariki - nga mihi ki a koutou!

Zoo Map

There’s a lot to see and explore. Here’s a link to Wellington Zoo's map so you can familiarise yourself with the Zoo:

http://www.wellingtonzoo.com/uploadGallery/Zoo%20Map%20Dec%202013%20WEB.pdf

Pre-visit slideshow:

http://www.wellingtonzoo.com/uploadGallery/Previsit%20Slideshow.pdf

Wonderful Welby the Woodchopper!

Wow! On Saturday at Otaki School Welby from Room 9 took part in the woodchopping competitions! Welby won his event by a country mile - fantastic effort Welby! What I liked the most was how Welby shook the hands of all the competitors when the event finished - what an awesome competitor you are Welby!

Garage Sale on Saturday!

Zoo Trip March 17th 2015

We have been lucky enough to receive funding to take Rooms 8 and 10 to the Wellington Zoo on Tuesday 17th March. The trip has been sponsored by 'The Warehouse' - the Zoo entrance and the bus to get there for the children is covered by this sponsorship.

Permission slips have been sent home with your child - please sign this and return it to school ASAP so we can plan for the trip - thank you!

Shapes in Room 8

We have been learning about shapes in Room 8. (Geometry Level1) What are different shapes? Where do we see them around us? How many sides do they have?
Whaea Nicky found a story with a little turtle that had a shell made from hexagons! (Aesop's Fable "The Tortoise and the Eagle") We thought we could make some gorgeous turtles with our favourite shapes - what a fine job they all did!

End of Swimming 2015

We have had a wonderful four solid weeks of swimming in our school pool. The tamariki in Room 8 have shown great skill and enthusiasm for being in the pool, and have all made progress with their swimming. We will be doing athletics for the rest of the Term 1 - can you please make sure you send your child in clothes each day that are suitable for running and jumping in. In the last week of term we will be having an Athletics afternoon - all whanau are welcome to come along and watch the children.

Sarmah reading 'Jolly Roger, the Pirate'

Sarmah has been working very hard on her reading. When Sarmah makes a mistake she fixes it - all by herself! Well done Sarmah! What an amazing reader you are!

Click on the link below to hear her read.....

                               http://www.fotobabble.com/m/TGMyeElESnhFSkE9#.VPuZJC2J2MQ.email

I really like the way Sarmah fixes her mistakes! That's what readers do - what an awesome learner you are Sarmah!

Beach Day! Beach Day!

When: Friday 6 March 2015
Where: Otaki Beach 10am - 2pm
Who: All Otaki School students and teachers

How: Bus for Juniors

Activities: Sand castles, beach art, volleyball, beach cricket, swimming, beachletics, beach clean-up, BBQ sausages.

What a day we have planned - it is the culmination of our water safety and Tangaroa/moana study.

The children will need to bring something warm in case the weather gets cooler through the day! They need to bring play lunch, a light lunch, and a drink! We are providing 2 sausages for each child. Lucky tamariki!

You are most welcome to join us we will be at the beach at 10am.

COST - Free!!

All children are expected to participate - we have sent home a notice with a permission slip included - please return this to the teacher, signed by Thursday.