VISIT FROM THE TOYMAN

During our study about toys and pastimes we had a visit from the Toyman. He showed us some toys from the past and we were allowed to play with them. 

The toys were made out of wood.  Our favourite toy was the big marble run. It was interesting to see some of the toys our Grandparents and Great Grandparents would have played with.

TURBO TOUCH

During term three we learnt how to play turbo touch. It is a fast running and passing game. You start the game by tapping the ball and score points by touching the ball down behind the try line. 

GAMES OUR PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS PLAYED

On the last day of term we tried playing some of the games that our parents and grandparents might have played. We played hula hoops, skipping, elastics, skittles, hop scotch and knuckle bones. We realised that we still play some of these games. 

It was fun to learn some new games and activities, and it was a great way to finish our study about Toys and Pastimes.

FRIDAY FUN DAY

A few weeks ago the Kiwi Sport Coaches came for a Friday Fun Day. We played Volleyball and Tennis. This term we are learning to play Turbo Touch. 

It is a fast and fun new game to play.

EATING FRACTIONS

We have been learning about fractions. One day we made sandwiches. First we buttered our sandwich and then we were allowed to choose which topping we wanted to put on. Most of us wanted to have jam. Then we cut our sandwiches in halves and quarters. We know that all the pieces have to be the same.

Then we ate our fractions. Did you know that fractions taste yummy. 

100 DAYS AT SCHOOL

Last week we celebrated 100 days at school. We counted up to 100 in lots of different ways. We made groups of 5 and 10 and using different materials. We had fun learning about the number  100  !

A SMALL WORLD

This term we have been learning how to write descriptions.

During the week we read the shared book “A Small World.

Then we chose a garden creature to describe.

   Read our descriptions and see if you can guess what creature

  is being described.

KITE FLYING

During science and technology week we met with our  buddies and helped them to fly the kites they had made. Some of us had made our own kites and flew them as well. It was fun to see all the different shapes and sizes of kites and how well they flew.

RAIN FOREST EXPRESS

As part of our study on the water cycle we went on a trip to the Waitakere Ranges. We walked about 2kms through the forest to see the Upper Nihotupu Dam where some of the water we use is collected. On the way we saw rivers and waterfalls. We heard lots of birds singing as well. After lunch we went on the Rain Forest Express train. We went through lots of tunnels and over bridges. In the tunnels we saw wetas and beautiful twinkling glow worms. We arrived back at school happy and very tired.

FUN RUN

On the last day of Term 1 the whole school participated in a sponsored fun run to raise funds for our school. We all got sponsored by our family and friends and then we had to run around a course. Our buddies helped us and we all got to choose a prize.

It was fun but very tiring. Look at the photos of our run.

MASK MAKING

Last term we have had fun learning about masks from different cultures. We had a go at making our own masks. Don’t you think they look great.