Book Making

As part of our literacy and social studies program, we have been looking at communication. One of our literacy activities was to make a mini-book that we had to write and illustrate then share with others. It was heaps of fun but also difficult as the books were so tine and our writing had to be tidy and able to be easily read. The illustrations had to tie in with our story.

Lots of people in the class never completed this as they had to keep restarting when their writing was too big. We had to really think about how many words went on each page as we were limited to 8 pages only. On the back, we had to have a synopsis of our story. Some of us need to look carefully at the size and shape of our handwriting letters.

Friendship Table and Chairs

We have been lucky enough to be gifted a table and chairs made from recycled wood and pallets. We plan to buy some Resene test pots and to give everyone in the school a chance to paint these. We will then move them out beside our school sandpit and playground and they will become our friendship seats. You will be able to sit at these when you are feeling a little alone and down, hopefully when someone sees you they will come along and sit and talk or invite you to play a game.

RNZAF BAND

Our school was lucky enough to see the RNZAF Band when they visited. It was limited seats for the matinee and a fantastic concert.

Even though we usually walk to the theatre (it's only about 20 mins walk into town) this time we bused both ways as some of the junior students are a little slow. They explained and demonstrated all the different sections of the orchestra. The band also had some amazing singers that accompanied them and encouraged us to join in. Lots of students in our class were going home to see if they could talk their parents into going to the evening show.