Week 2

We have been learning about Koru and Kowhaiwhai patterns. Last week we practiced drawing koru patterns in C and S shapes. Today we coloured kowhaiwhai patterns to make a border for our wall display. Next week we will create our own kowhaiwhai patterns. Look at us colouring our patterns.


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Our 'Star of the Week' is Emilie.

Emilie, you are a great role model in Room 13 and you work hard. Thank you.

Remember the early finish on Monday. This is due to parent - teacher interviews. I look forward to meeting with you then.

The Production

I went to the production yesterday. It was about kindness. I liked the new kid. I didn't like the bullies because they were mean. It is bad when you are mean.
By Matthew

The Production

I went to the production where they sang Shine. I liked it when they did the Rock Star and the drums.
By David

Hannah's Weekend Story

I went to the snow on the weekend. I threw a snowball in my Dad's car. It was funny. My Dad's girlfriend came. It was fun. We loved going to the snow.

Our Stories

I went to Pippins and I took a picture of Pinky Pie. By Emilie

Yesterday I went shopping. By MinSeo

The hen is sitting on the eggs. By Jason

I love my teacher very much. By Emily

Today I am going to Pippins. it is fun. I will do activities at Pippins then I will go home and go to bed. It is fun to go to Pippins. By Gemma

Term 3 Week 2

We have had a great start to Week 2. It's been good to see the sun today.

Ruru and Tui reading groups presented their play 'The Ant and the Grasshoppers' to Room 2. Room 2 enjoyed the play and thought it was very well presented. Congratulations to these two reading groups, you did a fantastic job. The photo shows the play being presented to Room 13 on Friday.

Reading, writing, and maths continue as normal. Thank you for taking the time to share your child's  reader with them each night. If you need a new reading record sheet, please let me know. The poetry book will come home on a Friday so you can enjoy sharing the poems over the weekend. Please ensure this book is brought back to school on Monday so the new poem can be glued into it. At maths we are learning to recall the basic facts to 10. Some of us are really quick at this now.

This week is Maori Language Week and we continue with our Te Reo focus. This week we will begin learning about marae protocol as we talk about how people are welcomed onto a marae. We will also be making kowhaiwhai patterns to put around our wall displays.

The children are working hard in class and some are producing great work. Check out out 'Triple Star' table, by the door, to see who has their work displayed. Congratulations to those with work on this table.

Please remember to book your parent - teacher interviews via the internet (details in last week's newsletter) and to return the sheet with points for discussion.

Check out the blog I created with my 2009 New Entrant class - click on the Room 10 link under 2009.

Term 3 Week 1

We have had a great week in our new room. It has been fun getting to know everyone. We are helping each other get used to a new routine. Thank you, parents, for your patience and support as we settle in.


Our 'Star of the Week' is Hannah. Hannah has worked quietly to complete her work. She has also been a great role model showing us how to behave in Room 13. Thank you, Hannah, it's great to have you in our room.

Today we published our stories and they are now displayed on the wall. Please come in and look at our wonderful illustrations.

We also enjoyed our first session of Jump Jam.


Our topic for this term is Te Marae. We will be learning about marae protocol, learning some Maori language and waiata, doing some Maori art, and presenting our mihi. As we complete work you will be able to view it either in the classroom or on the blog. The mihi we will learn is quite short - the children need to know their father's name, their mother's name and the city or town where they were born. Please write these details on a piece of paper for your child to bring to school.

This week two children celebrated their birthdays - Nico and Jason both turned 6 on the first day back. We trust they have an exciting year being 6.

Housekeeping matters:
Library day is Monday. Please bring library books back on Monday morning so new ones can be issued.
Please return portfolios next week
Remember to book your interviews via the website - see the school newsletter for details.

Have a great weekend. I look forward to seeing you all back at school on Monday.

Nico's Story

In the holidays I went to Frankton.

Jason's Story

I go to the park.

Hannah's Story

I went to Dunedin in the holidays because my Nana and Pop were stopping work. We went to the assembly. They got some presents. It was fun. I loved it so did Luke and Dad. Mum did not go. My cousin came too. We went out for lunch and tea. I wore a pretty dress. My cousin is called Caitlin. She is nice. I loved going to Dunedin.

Emiliy's Story

I went to the movies and I liked it.

Gemma's Story

In the holidays my Mum's friends came to my house for a stay. It was fun. My favourite thing was going to the new Chipmunks. I went home after the new Chipmunks. It was fun. When we got home we played Mums and Dads. I was the mum and Xavier was the dad. Then we had tea and then we went to bed. In the morning I had my breakfast and watched TV.

MinSeo's Story

In the holidays in my house I had a sleepover with my neighbour.

Molly's Story

I went to the movies in the holidays.

Photos of Room 13

Welcome to our Blog

Welcome to our blog. We will use this blog to share the work we have been doing in class, to celebrate our 'Stars of the Week', and to keep you informed of up coming topics of study and events. You can also follow the links to find some useful and fun websites with games and activities to help learning.
You can read the stories we wrote about our holidays.
Please send us a comment after you have viewed our work. All comments are moderated so they won't appear immediately. Please only use your first name.
Please share the site details with extended family members, especially if they live out of town and aren't able to come into our classroom.

Alannah's Story

In the school holidays me and Mummy went to the movies to see Toy Story 3. I had lots of treats with my Mummy. I had some juice. It was fun.

Emilie's Story

I went to Hanmer. I got to choose which ice-cream to have and it was chocolate.

Flynn's Story

I went to Fiji for my holiday. There was a slide that went into the pool and I went on it. I went to the beach.

Lance's Story

In the holidays me and my brother played snowballs. After we played snowballs we made a snowman.

Matthew's Story

I went to the museum. There was a dinosaur in front.

Benj's Story

I like my swimming pool.

Zac's Story

My rabbit is running in the hutch.

Bailey's Story

In the holidays I went to Fiji. I got a strawberry ice-cream. I went swimming every day. I went to the beach everyday too. I got braids in my hair. We played together. We all went to bed at 9 o'clock.

Lucy's Story

I like my family.