Term 4 Week 10 - Last Post

We are now in the last week of the 2010 school year, which I find hard to believe. So much has happened and we have learnt lots of new things. We have loved story writing and learning to read and 'do' maths. It is great to look back on the two terms we have been in Room 13 and see the progress we have made. Thank you for your support at home, especially with reading. It does make a difference.

I have loved being with the fantastic children of Room 13. Thank you for sharing them with me.

At the end of October I issued a challenge: the family making the most comments on our blog would win a prize. Congratulations to Nico's family who made the most comments. Thank you for taking the time to read our blog and add your comments.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from us all in Room 13. May you have a safe and happy holiday.

Haere ra.

The Three Trees

WOW! The School Production was amazing! The Kapa Haka group opened the evening with waiata and haka. Then the Middle and Senior Syndicates treated us to 'Messages from Broadway' before the Junior Syndicate presented their show. I am very proud of the Room 13 children - they were amazing as the picnickers and their ad libbing was superb. Thank you for your support over the last few weeks and for watching us last night.
Here's some of our recounts about the production:

On Tuesday I went to the picnickers' production. I was happy because my Mum and Grandfather and sister were there. Room 13 is very, very good. The picnic is fun. I saw the teacher in the production.
Then I went to the house and I went to sleep.
By Steven


Last night Christ the King School did a production. Room 13 were picnickers. The production was called The Three Trees. We watched the seniors do their production. Then we did our production.
By Gemma


On Tuesday Room 13 did a performance with the Juniors. We were the picnickers with my sister. My sister was Pirate Jack. I liked my sister's speech.
By Matthew

Last night I went to Burnside High School. I did a production. I was a picnicker. Josie was my mum. Then I watched Kapa Haka. When theproduction was finished I went to Mum and Dad.

By Emilie

Last night I went to the production. We were the picnickers. The Senior Production went first then it was us. But we weren't the first ones on the stage. It was called The Three Trees. The three trees were Lily, Elora, and Alex.
By Alannah


Last night my friends in my class, but not me, performed on stage. I didn't go on because I was sick. I took two days off school. I was jealous because Luke went on stage.
By Hannah

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Term 4 Week 9 Certificate

At this week's assembly Lance received a certificate for his participation and adaptability with the production practices.
Congratulations, Lance, you are a great role model and we are proud to have you in Room 13.

Term 4 Week 8

This week has been busy with production practices every day. On Thursday we had a dress rehearsal. The children looked fantastic in their costumes and their performance went up a notch. Tuesday night's performance is going to be fantastic. Remember to get your tickets from the school office.
There have been a number of disruptions for us and I am very proud of the way Room 13 children have conducted themselves.

We have been learning about nouns and adjectives. Last week we used these to write Colour Poems. We  trust you will enjoy reading them. Maybe you'd like to make a comment on them as well.

A Green Poem

Green furry vase

Green hard book

Green flying praying mantis

By Zac and Matthew

A Pink Poem

Racing pink car

Jingling pink bracelet

Pink, fluffy candy floss

By Alannah and David

  

A Yellow Poem

Glittery yellow box

Floppy yellow sunhat

Sparkly yellow brick house

By Bailey and Lance

A Green Poem

Swaying, soft, green grass

Floating, falling, green leaves

Smelly, green flowers

By Flynn and Emilie

A Blue Poem

Sparkly, blue sky

Swishing, blue river

Staring, googly, blue eyes

By Hannah and Jason

A Black Poem

Swaying, black hair

Tickly, black wool

New, sticky, black, rectangle lunchbox

By Gemma and Lucy

Term 4 Week 8 Certificates

Today we had a liturgy for the Pike River Miners and their families. We lit 29 candles to remind us of the 29 men who died. May their families know God's love, comfort, strength, and peace in their lives.

At assembly today Matthew and David received certificates recognizing their patience and participation in our production practices.
Congratulations, Matthew and David, you have been good role models and we are proud of you.

Term 4 Week 7 - 'Star of the Week'

We have had another hectic week practicing for our production. It is coming along nicely and is going to be a fantastic show. Remember to get your tickets from the school office.
This week Steven has been trying hard to make good choices. Congratulations, Steven, on being the 'Star of the Week'. We are proud of you.

We are beginning to count down to the end of the school year. We have only three more weeks as Year 1s! This coming week will be busy with more practices for our production. Please remember to bring your named costumes to school on Monday.

Term 4 Week 7 Certificates

On Monday at the school assembly Emilie and Jason received certificates. Their certificates were for great swimming last week. Congratulations Emilie and Jason, we are proud of you.

Term 4 Week 6 - 'Star of the Week'

What a great week we have had - swimming, production practice, and Christ the King day celebrations.
I am very proud of the way Room 13 children have coped with this unusual week; their behaviour has been great and they have all done their best at all events.
However two boys have stood out this week:

Congratulations to Nico and Benj, our 'Stars of the Week'.
Both have been good role models when we have been swimming.
They are also working hard at reading.

Thank you, Nico and Benj, it's great to have you in Room 13.

On Friday evening, while the children were at the disco, I attended my graduation ceremony as a fully registered teacher. I am looking forward to hearing about the disco on Monday.

Next week we will be having daily practices for our production. You can help at home by encouraging your child to learn the songs.

On Tuesday afternoon we will be having a class photo.
Remember to keep those comments coming.

Swimming

This week we have been going swimming each day. We catch the bus to the Wharenui swimming pool then have a half hour lesson in the pool. The instructors are fantastic and everyone is making great progress.
Room 12 also swims with us.
A big thank you must go to the parents, especially the dads, who have helped us.


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Writing in Room 13

In Room 13 we love to write about things we have done. Watch the video to see us working, then read some recounts of Room 12's production - 'Wake Up Bear'.

Room 12 were amazing and Room 13 enjoyed their performance.

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Wake Up Bear by Room 12

Today we went to Room 12's production. The animals that came first were the lions. The show was called 'Wake Up Bear'. All of the animals tried to wake up the bear but he would still not wake up. Just then a bee buzzed by. The bear woke up. 'Honey!' he shouted. Then he started to skip all around in his cave. Then they sang two songs together.

By Bailey

Today we watched Room 12's production 'Wake Up Bear'. The lions couldn't wake up bear. But the bee woke up bear. My favourite part was the bear.

By David

We went to the production. I like the animals.

By Jason

Today we went to a production. It was fun.

By Nico

Term 4 Week 5 - 'Star of the Week'

This week we have two 'Stars of the Week'.

Bailey and Gemma are hard workers. They are also good role models, especially when we are at Junior Syndicate singing and assembly.

Thank you, Bailey and Gemma, it's great to have you in Room 13.

Term 4 Week 5 School Assembly

This morning Room 13 lead the school assembly.
We started with prayers and sang 'Lord, I Lift Your Name on High'.
Then we shared our collage work. Hannah and Flynn were excellent emcees. Alannah read a retelling of Mr Seahorse by Eric Carle, and Gemma and Bailey read their alliteration poems.
I am very proud of Room 13 - they were awesome.
A special thanks to the parents and grandparents who came to support us.

Alannah received a certificate.
She is a great author and I love reading her stories. 

Congratulations, Alannah, it's great to have you in Room 13.

Term 4 Week 4 'Star of the Week'

Everyone in Room 13 is working very hard and they are all 'Stepping Up for Success' and they are making it hard to choose a 'Star of the Week'. However this week Lance has worked extra hard and is Week 4's star. 

Thank you, Lance, it's great to have you in Room 13.

Lessons in Room 13

 In Room 13 we learn how to read, write, and do maths. We work hard and always try our best to Step Up for Success.
Watch the slide show to see us at work during Maths.


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Classroom News:
Thanks to the two parents who have comment on our blog recently. We'd love to read more comments.
On Monday, 8 November, Room 13 will be running the school assembly. It would be great to have parents and/or grandparents come along if you are able. Assembly starts at 12md in the church.

Term 4 Week 4 Certificates

Today we had a school assembly. Two Room 13 children received certificates because they are making great progress in reading. Congratulations Lucy and Zac, you are great readers and we are proud of you. Keep working hard.

During maths today the Kauri Group were practicing ordering numbers to 20. They worked as a team to make sure the numbers were in the right order.

School Fair

What a fantastic day for the school fair. It was great to see so many of you there. The high light for me was seeing four Room 13 children busking. Bailey, Flynn, Gemma, and Molly sang a Taylor Swift song and they were AWESOME. I am really proud of them for standing up on the stage in front of so many people. Bailey, Flynn, Gemma, and Molly you are all stars!

Term 4 Week 3 'Star of the Week' and News

This week has been busy and we have all worked hard.
We have finished our 'All About Arthur' poems and the collaged letters to illustrate them. Come into the classroom to see them. We also have our '10 Little Rubber Ducks' pictures on the wall. Next week we will be working in groups to collage a character from an Eric Carle book.

This week our 'Star of the Week' is Molly.

Molly has been focused on her learning and is a great role model in class.

Thank you, Molly, it's great to have you in Room 13.

On Fridays we read with our buddy class - Room 8. Both rooms look forward to this each week. The Room 13 children read a book from their browsing box, then the Room 8 children read a library book. Sometimes our big buddies help us with our work as well. Thanks, Room 8, we love spending time with you.

The new News Day rota is working well. The children are developing oral language skills as they talk about their show and tell items.

Fair Day is nearly here. Our room is full of 'white elephant' items. I am looking forward to browsing through and maybe picking up a bargain or two. A highlight will be the busking. Look out for the Room 13 quartet!

We have not had many comments on our blog lately. We do love reading your comments, so to encourage you to write I am offering a prize to the family who makes the most comments over the next 3 weeks.

Touch Stars

Six Room 13 children play Touch Rugby on Tuesday afternoons. They are all enjoying their games and they play well.

Last Tuesday two children were named 'Player of the Day' for their respective teams.

Congratulations, Lance and Matthew, we are proud of you.

Term 4 Week 2 'Star of the Week'

Everyone in Room 13 is working very hard and they are making it challenging for me to pick the 'Star of the Week'

However this week the person who has consistently shown on task behaviour, is polite and helpful, and focuses on his work is Flynn.

Congratulations, Flynn, on being the 'Star of the Week'.
It's great to have you as a member of Room 13. Thank you.

Collage Art Work

We have been creating art work using the same technique as Eric Carle - collage.
Today we finished our 'Flowers in a Vase'.
To create these masterpieces we first painted a vase using water colours. Then we cut flowers and stems out of magazines. When the vase was dry we cut it out. Then we glued the vase, stems, and flowers onto a skinny piece of paper. The last thing we did was draw a black spot in the middle of each flower.
The completed work looks fantastic and we are all proud of what we have done.
Check out the photos, or come into Room 13, to see our fantastic work.

Term 4 Week 2 Certificates

Today we had a school assembly.
Hannah received a certificate for being a great reader and Steven received a certificate to welcome him to Room 13. Steven is settling in well and is learning the Room 13 routines.
Congratulations Hannah and Steven, it's great to have you in Room 13.

Remember the school fair on 31 October - just under two weeks away. We need your support - please read the notice that went home today. Bring any donations into Room 13 and place in the black box under our Triple Star table. Thanks.

Term 4 Week 1 Star of the Week

The first 'Star of the Week' for Term 4 is Emily. 

Emily came back to school with a fantastic attitude. She has worked hard on all her work and been a great role model. Emily has also been a kind, helpful, and considerate class mate.

Thanks, Emily, we are blest to have you in Room 13.

The first week of Term 4 has flown by. We welcomed Steven to our room. Everyone has been very welcoming and helpful to Steven. He has settled in well and is enjoying being with us.

Everyone has settled back into the class routines and we have all been working hard in class. You can read our recounts of our holidays in the two postings below. Remember to add a comment after you've read them. 

Our topic for this term is: Eric Carle - author and illustrator. We will be retelling some of Eric Carle's stories and creating our own art works using the same style as Eric - collage. 

In PE we are learning to throw and catch a small ball.

There are many other things to keep us busy - remember the school fair in 16 more days. We will be going swimming later in the term - a notice will be sent home nearer the time. I am really looking forward to the production and our preparation for this is already underway. 

Our Recounts of Our Holidays

In the school holiday I went to the movies. It was cool at the movies.  I got a lolly. Then we went home.

By David

I looked at sharks. I went to the swimming shark.

By Jason

I was watching Despicable Me and my family watched too. It was fun. In the first part the man was making a balloon. It was a dog. He popped it with a needle.

By Lance

I went to the cinema and my father and Mum came. We watched Cats and Dogs and it was fun. We ate some popcorn.

By Benj

I went to Willowbank and I went to the tank. I liked the fish and I liked the lemurs.

By Zac

In the holidays I went to get a Wall. E book. It was very hard to find. I was very happy when I found it. I love it. I looked in three shops. On Sunday I found my Wall. E book. It was fun. I was happy when I found the Wall. E page.  

By Matthew

In the holidays I went to Hanmer Springs with Mia. There we had a night walk. It was dark. I liked it. In the holidays I stayed in a hotel.

By Nico

Our Recounts of Our Holidays

In the holidays my tooth fell out but it did not fall out on its own because my Mum knocked it out. Then Mum had to pull it out of my mouth because it was out in my mouth. It hurt a bit. After Mum got my tooth out she put it in a pink cup and left it on the windowsill.

Then we went to see some of Mum's friends but first we went to some shops.
There was an Angelina Ballerina show. After we went to the show we went to McDonlads for lunch with my Mum's friend and my brother. I had an ice-cream with my brother. I loved the ice-cream because it had a chocolate stick on the top but Xavier only had ice-cream.
Then we went home and played some games. We played with our toys while Mum did jobs. Then we had afternoon tea. Then we went and watched TV.
By Gemma


On Sunday I went to a party. It was my Gran's party. My cousins came too. I liked the food. It was yummy. My cousins had fun too. Mum and Dad went too. I liked going to the party. It was fun. I had cream and puffs.
By Molly


On Friday I went to the pool. I went down the hydroslide. When we got to the pool we had an ice-cream. Then we went home. After we got pizza for dinner we went to bed. In the morning I had toast for breakfast.
By Emilie


On the first week of the holidays I went to get babysat by my big cousins. We went in a car to Riccarton Mall Hoyts. We went to see Despicable Me. We got to have lollies there. We had lots of fun. We came back on the bus. We had cheerios for lunch. We also played on the play station. We played Jungle Party. It was fun.
When Mum picked us up we went to the swimming pool to have a swim. I went in a big slide. I squirted water at Eden. Then we went home but first we dropped off Eden.
We played a lot on the play station. I hope Eden had fun too. I knew when I saw her the next time. The other cousins went to see their Nanny's home. I bet they did not have fun.
there was a big after shock the next day.
My cousins needed to look after Luke and me from Monday until Friday. We played games. The most funnest game was Halabalo. We had pads to jump on and the man on the tap told us what we had to do.
By Hannah


In the holidays I went to the park with my Mum and Ella. We played tag. Mum pushed us on the swings
By Lucy


In the holidays I went to Hanmer. On the way it was really windy. We had to get the tea. Mum got out of the car to get the tea and then Mum was back. then we went to Hanmer Springs. When we got home I went to the couch to get warm. We watched a movie and the movie was Guyfawkes. I didn't like it very much but the boys liked it.
Then we had tea. mum said, "We have food." And I said, "Thank you very much." And Mum said, "You're welcome."
My family went to the pools. I went in the hot pools and Mum and harry came too. It was very hot.
The home that I stayed in was 88 Lakes Lane. Then I went to bed. I liked sleeping in the bunk bed. I slept with two of my brothers and they were annoying.
By Emily


In the school holidays I went to Emily's birthday. I went to the movies. It was Despicable Me. It was 3D. I had lots of treats. I was scared of the shark because it was 3D. When Victor looked at something his head came out.
On Sunday I went climbing with my Dad. It was on a mountain. I loved it. I had a little break. I had some treats and then I went back to climbing. I managed to get to the top. I raced my Dad.
When I went home I had dinner. My dinner was pizza. 
When my Dad told my Mum she was very happy because I climbed a mountain. 
Then I changed into my pyjamas. I went to bed but I didn't go to sleep. My sisters were asleep.
By Alannah

Term 4 - Day 1

Welcome back to school. I trust you have all had a great holiday and are ready for a busy last term of 2010.

During the holidays three people turned 6! Happy Birthday to Emilie, Emily, and Lance. We hope you enjoy being 6.

Week 10's 'Star of the Week'

The 'Star of the Week' for Week 10 is Matthew.

Matthew has been trying really hard to stay on task this week. He has also been using nice manners.

Thank you, Matthew, it's great to have you in Room 13.

It's hard to believe that Term 3 is now over. I have had a great term and am really pleased with the way the children applied themselves to their learning. They have all made progress, showing that they are 'Stepping Up for Success'. A big THANK YOU must go to you at home. Your support is what makes the difference to your child's learning and I do appreciate it.

We sadly farewelled MinSeo as she is heading back to Korea in the holidays.
We will really miss you, MinSeo. You go with our love and prayers.

I wish you all a safe and happy holiday and look forward to seeing you back a school on Monday 11 October. I also wish Happy Birthday to Emily, Emilie, and Lance who will all turn 6 over the holidays.

Take care.

Jake and James Play for Us

On Friday afternoon Jake brought James, the singer, to Room 13 to sing some songs for us. They played their guitars. Their guitars sounded different. We were very excited to hear them. We danced to the music. We liked the singing.

Thanks, Jake and James, you are awesome.

By Room 13

Term 3 Week 10

Two Room 13 people received certificates at today's school assembly

Emily received a 'Special Character' Award. 

Emily is a kind and caring person. She is tolerant of her classmates and is a good role model. She is helpful and caring.
Emily works hard, Stepping Up For Success. 

We are blest to have Emily in Room 13.

Congratulations, Emily, we are proud of you.

Benj also received a certificate. Benj has been working hard at reading and he now knows 25 words. Keep up the good work, Benj.

Congratulations, Benj, we are proud of you.

At assembly the Junior Syndicate shared about the pōwhiri. Some children talked about what we did, we showed some photos, and we sang the songs for the rest of the school. 

Week 9's 'Star of the Week'

Our 'Star of the Week' is Lucy.

Lucy has worked hard this week, getting on with what she is meant to be doing and doing her best. 

Lucy has also been a good role model showing us how to sit on the mat.

Thanks you, Lucy, it's great to have you in Room 13.

We have had a busy week back at school. On Thursday the Junior Syndicate held a Pōwhiri in our hall. Room 13 were part of the tangata whenua - the people who belong here. We welcomed Rooms 1, 2, and 12 who were the manuhiri - visitors. The children participated fully, showing respect through out the pōwhiri. We have written about this event - see some of our recounts below.

On Thursday we went to the powhiri and listened to Mr Bonisch say some words. Then Mrs Culling said something. Then the boys did a wero. Then we sang. Then we had some kai. By Emilie

On Thursday the Junior School has a powhiri. We had it in the hall. Room Four and Room Three and Room 13 was the tangata whenua. Room One and Room Two and Room Twelve was the manuhiri. Then Mr Bonisch sis a speech. Then Mrs Culling did her mihi. She comes from Scotland. The year three boys did a hongi with Room Twelve boys. The boys did the wero. Then the manuhiri got to have the kai which was a biscuit. Then we went to have a biscuit. Then we got to choose a child from the manuhiri and ask if we could play with them. I choose Olivia that is Emma’s sister. Then we went back to our classes. Some classes might be doing story writing like we are. By Bailey

I sit down to watch the wero. By Lucy

On Thursday we did a Junior Syndicate. Then the karanga girls came out and they said Nau mai haere mai Nau mai haere mai Tena koutou E hoa ma Kua tae mai nei I tenei wa No reira ra E hoa ma Kia ora rat i mai Nau mai E tenei wa No reira Koutou katoa. Then Regan and his helperscame too. We were the tangata whenua and the manuhiri were opposite us. Then there was a speech. Then we had kai. Then we had a play with the manuhiri. Then it was morning tea. By Flynn

On Thursday the 3 boys was doing the wero and I was happy seeing those boys look stunning with those rulers. By Lance

Next week is the last for Term 3. At Monday's assembly we will be sharing about our pōwhiri. On Tuesday we will be having a Social Justice liturgy. We can wear a national costume from our country of origin. On Friday we can wear mufti if we bring a chocolate item for the school fair.
Have a great weekend.

Week 9 School Assembly

Today Flynn received a certificate at our school assembly.

Flynn is a great reader. He uses lots of strategies when he reads and he has made great progress. 

Congratulations, Flynn, we are proud of you. Keep working hard.

It was great to see everyone back at school today. We have enjoyed catching up with our friends and getting back into our school routines. We talked about the big earthquake, the after shocks, and what we did to keep ourselves safe. We had an earthquake drill practice and everyone was calm and sensible. Some of us wrote about the earthquake. Here are our stories:

I looked at the window. I am at Dad’s work. Dad’s work is in town. By Zac

When the earthquake shook I was scared. I was at my Grandma’s. I was safe because I knew lots of things about earthquakes. By Matthew

After the earthquake I felt really scared because I was at Gemma’s house and not with my Mum. Dad came and picked us up. By Molly

I was scared. We checked the road. The light was broken. It was fun. By Benj

I went all around the town on the earthquake day. I got bored because there were too many buildings with bits on the ground. By Nico

Molly is 6

Molly is 6 today. She had a few friends around to help her celebrate.
We hope you enjoy being 6 Molly.

I called in to see Molly and also saw Alannah, Gemma, and Zac as well as their Mums and brothers and sisters. I enjoyed spending time with you all. Thanks to Molly's Mum for the coffee, food, and yummy birthday cake, and to Molly for sharing your birthday with me.

It has been a pretty strange week. We can thank God that we are all ok. Hopefully we will be able to return to school soon and try to get back into our normal routines. You all remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Star of the Week for Week 7

Our 'Star of the Week' for Week 7 is Jason.

Jason is a quiet worker who works hard, especially at reading.

He is also a great role model, showing us how to sit on the mat.

Thank you Jason, it is great to have you in Room 13.

WOW! What a start to the weekend. I have been thinking of you all. I trust you are ok and that there is no damage to your homes. 

My family and home are alright, with only a few things broken. 

We can thank God for his protection.

Gemma's Certificate

At the school assembly on Monday Gemma received a certificate for reading. Gemma has been working hard at her reading and has made great progress. 

Congratulations, Gemma, we are proud of your achievement.

Quiz Night

On Friday our parents went to the Quiz Night. It was held in the hall and Room 13. Emily's parents' team won the best dressed prize. They were dressed in Tui gear. Nico's parents' team came third. Mr B was in that team too.

In the photo you can see the Hula Girls. They are the Mums of: Zac, Molly, Bailey and Flynn, Gemma, Hannah, and Alannah. Hannah's Mum's friend lent them the costumes. They looked stunning.
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Junior Mass

Today the Junior Syndicate attended 9am Mass at Christ the King Church.
I was very proud of all the Room 13 children who attended.
Thank you, parents, for your support today.

Bailey read a psalm ...













... and Gemma said a Prayer of the Faithful.







Thank you, girls, you both read clearly.

Week 6 Star of the Week

Our 'Star of the Week' for Week 6 is MinSeo.

MinSeo is a quiet worker who focuses on what she is meant to be doing. She is also a good role model.

Thank you, MinSeo, it's great to have you in Room 13.

Room 13 Boys and Girls

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School Assembly

On Monday Emily received a certificate at the school assembly.

Emily's certificate was for Maths. Emily is working hard at maths and is able to quickly recall basic facts to ten. Well done Emily, we are proud of you.

Emily is now working on basic facts to 20.
Look at how she can work out addition problems.

Star of the Week for Week 5

David is the 'Star of the Week' for Week 5.

David has worked hard all week to stay focused on what he is meant to be doing. 

He is a great role model showing us how to sit on the mat. He settles to his work quickly and quietly.

David, it's great to have you in Room 13, we are proud of you.

On Friday we did some problem solving. We had to work in groups to sort teddy bears. We each read a clue then put the right coloured bear in the right place in the line. Some of us found it a bit tricky, but we managed to solve the problem in the end. 

Reminders:
*Library day is Monday - please bring library books back on Monday
*Poetry books go home on Fridays for weekend reading. These books need to be brought back to school on Monday so the new poem can be glued in.
*Some children's white board markers are becoming very sad - they either have squashed nibs or are running out. It would be a great help if you could purchase a new white board pen for your child.
*We are still keen to obtain old t-shirts for art shirts.
*Fair news: this week we will be collecting mystery bottles. These can be placed in the black bin in Room 13. Any other fair items can also be placed in this bin.
Thanks for all your support with life in Room 13 - we do appreciate it.

The Amazing Jake

On Thursday we  listened to Jake play his guitar. Jake is Alannah's guitar teacher. Alannah also got her guitar out. Jake told us the name of the strings. Jake gave Alannah a special pick so she doesn't hurt her thumb when she strums her guitar. We were amazed at Jake's playing and we enjoyed it.
By Room 13

School Assembly

Today we had a whole school assembly.
Molly received a certificate because she is great at getting on with her work quickly and quietly. Congratulations Molly, we are proud of you.

Friday 13 August - Mufti Day

Friday has been very busy.

Zac had his 6th Birthday and we sang 'Happy Birthday' to him. 

We also had a mufti day. We loved being able to choose our own clothes. The money we raised is going towards October's fair.

The day finished with a school mass to celebrate the Assumption of Mary.

Bailey prayed a Prayer of the Faithful. We are proud of the way she prayed as she spoke clearly. 

I was proud of the Room 13 children who showed respect while we were in church.

Our 'Star of the Week' is Alannah. 

Alannah is a great story writer. She sounds out words as she writes. Alannah is also a good reader, reading the words she knows and using her phonics knowledge to work out words she doesn't know.

Congratulations Alannah, it's great to have you in Room 13.

Reminders:

*Library day is Monday

*If you can help with the toy and game stall for the fair, please let me or the office know.

Birthdays

In Room 13 we are having lots of birthdays. 

Today Hannah and MinSeo turned 6. 

We sang 'Happy Birthday' to them and gave them a birthday certificate.

 

Today we started skipping. Some of us found it a bit tricky, but we all kept trying. We will keep practising so we can get better. 

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