Maths

        Over the first few weeks of this term we have been revising our number knowledge.

        We have been playing games and completing different activities related to numbers.

OUR ROOM 13 BUDDIES

Most Fridays we have the chance to meet with our buddies. We share our learning with them, and work on activities together. One of our activities was to work together to draw a dragon. We always look forward to seeing our buddies and like working with them. 

Thanks Room 13....                              You are GREAT !!!!!!

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. 

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY WEEK

Last week was science and technology week. We did experiments to find out if we could float a paper clip and how to melt ice. We measured how much rain there was over the week and graphed it. Some of us made kites as part of the homework challenge and we also made bubbles and watched how they moved in the wind. Science is great fun and we learned lots of new things.

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.

TEDDY BEARS PICNIC

Over the last two weeks we have been writing about bears. On Friday we all brought our Teddy Bears to school. We made crowns for ourselves and our teddies. Our teddies ate their brain food when we did. We all went down to the wood at the bottom of the back field and had a picnic with our teddies.

We had a great time telling our friends about our special Teddy. Keep looking on the blog for some of our Teddy Bear writing.

SWIMMING

 We have been learning how to swim each afternoon. We are able to get in and out of the pool safely, feel confident in the water, put our heads under, use a board to float and kick and some of us are just learning to use our arms to do freestyle. On Thursday afternoon we all participated in the Junior Swimming Carnival.

It has been nice to cool down on the hot afternoons. Look at the photos of us enjoying the water.