Room 8. Cool to be Kind Show

The Junior School children are learning about the difference between making good and bad choices. We enjoyed a Cool to be Kind show on Wednesday.

Clearing the Beach

Room 12 worked with the rest of the junior school to clear rubbish from Bucklands Beach. We enjoyed our day and felt very proud of our effort.

Working as a Team

Room 12 are learning to work together as a team to complete a task. The Kingfisher reading group worked as a team to make a bridge that would carry a small car across an open space.

National Sea Week

Room 1 children have been having lots of fun this week. They have been learning about different sea creatures and having fun and games with a large fishing net! The children enjoyed sorting and ordering a huge collection of shells, seaweed, smooth glass and rocks found of various beaches. We even had a piece of bone in our collection. The children were quick to spot that this did not fit into any of our categories! Yesterday we made sea creature masks and learnt some new 'Under The Sea' songs. We are really looking forward to our walk to Eastern Beach.

Room 7 sharing time...

We are a class of Year 1 students and half of us have only been at school for a month. We have been focusing on listening to others, including others, helping others and sharing. We are pleased to report that we are pretty good at it.
We enjoy circle time which is when we share ideas, thoughts and information with others.
We have a plastic wand or a big plastic spider and you are only allowed to talk if you are holding it. We listen carefully to each other, then we ask questions, give compliments or suggestions. We have a special sharing circle every Friday and general news time every day.
By Room 7.

Splish Splash Day 2009

We had extra splishing and splashing in the rain as well as in the pool.
On Tuesday the 24th of February, 2009, the junior school had their swimming day.
The children enjoyed demonstrating their water skills both in the pool and out, as they participated in a range of fun activities.

We hope you enjoy our photos.

Entries above this point have been entered in 2009.

Entries below this point were entered in 2008.

2009 has seen the whole school change to three team levels.

Junior School = Years 0, 1, & 2.
Middle School = Years 3 & 4.
Senior School = Years 5 & 6.

You can enter other team blogs and the school website by clicking on the appropriate photos at the top right of this site.

Enjoy... we do!

Discovery Time - Making Bridges and Ramps

In Room Seven we had an exciting two afternoons making bridges and ramps using different types of materials and equipment. We were working in small groups so we had to use our listening skills and co-operation. We had to share and take turns.
We had to find out what materials would make the best bridge and ramp for our toy car.
We enjoyed working together and had lots of fun!

Junior Dance Group

At the annual Howick and Pakuranga Schools Dance Festival a group of 12 junior children from Year 0 to Year 3 (with one Year 6!) performed to Cruella de Ville.

The Life and Times of Q Bear in Room 12

Q Bear is helping room 12 with their 'Skills for Growing' programme. Q Bear helped us set up our class treaty at the beginning of the year. Q Bear reminds us to be a safe, caring and sharing class at all times.

When Q Bear catches us being good we get a Q Bear card. Every Friday 3 Q bear cards are pulled out and those people get a reward from the goodies box.

Q Bear is helping us remember how to work successfully as a group. We listen to each other's ideas and work TOGETHER.
Q Bear joins us for happy occasions and celebrations. We remember to share with Q Bear also, look at all the party food he has! View other photos of Q Bear working with room 12 on our power point .

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Who Let The Dogs Out?

During the junior production 'Over The Moon' Room 11 performed an energetic dance to a medley of songs about dogs. We had lots of fun! We especially liked dressing up and having face paint on.

Old MacDonald's Farm:

Room 8 enjoyed dressing up and singing about Old Macdonald's farm for the Junior School Production. We had cows, sheep, pigs, dogs and ducks.

What has been happening in room 12?

We visited the museum to learn about the Maori celebration 'Matariki'.

What wonderful characters room 12 are.

News from room 12

Room 12 have discovered many facts about the amazing creatures that live in our oceans.
We are shocked to learn of all the plastic that is floating in the ocean and endangering the lives of the creatures we love.
We want everyone to think about this question. Is that piece of plastic you are about to use worth it?