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Livvie

Livvie's Video on Wednesday, 25 November 2015

What systems do other people use to reduce their rubbish?

On Thursday we popped over to Kindy to see what 'systems' they use to reduce rubbish.

They have so much going on!

They use a compost bin to break down all the leaves that fall off the trees.

They have a lasange garden.... that breaks down all the cardboard that would normally fill our landfill!

But BEST of all they have 3 worm farms!

These worm farms are filled with Tiger Worms and they eat up all the food scraps!

The worm 'cast' (poos) is great for fertilising the garden and the Kindy even sell the worm wees too!

Can you find the tiger worms?

This is a new one ready to be set up.

And this is one some of our kids have helped to set up

But it wasn't all hard work and learning.... we managed to have a play too.

Thanks Kahikatea Kindergarten for having us to visit!

Transition to School

Livvie it was so wonderful to visit Jumpstart.  You were a fantastic host and showed us all the cool stuff you loved to do there.

Livvie you made me smile!

Ok.  

So I know our posts should share our children's learning - but couldn't resist sharing these pics I came across when updating the kids blogs.  We do HEAPS of learning in Room 5 - and best of all these pics show we LOVE BEING AT SCHOOL!

Thanks Room 5 for giving me a giggle whilst updating blogs on a Saturday!

Livvie's Video on Wednesday, 4 November 2015

Tucking in to a good book

Just so great to see Livvie enjoying her reading.

Livvies writing

Information for our community

School life is so busy, and often we take for granted that you know what is going on...one mum reminded me that we should be updating parents  of what goes on at school - sorry!

It is so important that you come in and ask if you are ever unsure - Tina and Wendy are more than happy to answer your questions.

We have a school assembly every two weeks. On the sign outside the gate it tells you when the next assembly is and what class is hosting it.  All whanau are welcome at our assemblies. On the alternate weeks we have a Junior school assembly.  This week ( on Friday the 30th) it will be Room 5's turn to host assembly.  Wish us luck!

On Fridays also there is the opportunity for your child to purchase pizza for lunch.  This money goes to our home and school fundraising  committee - thus back to our students.  One slice of pizza is $2 and you can order either Hawaiian or Meatlovers.  You can also order a 'Juicee' ( a frozen iceblock) for $2.  On  a friday morning you will see senior students set up either outside the hall or the office to take your orders.

Room 5's library day is WEDNESDAY.  Please make sure your child has their library books and book bags at school each Wednesday.
School starts at 9.00am.  Parents are not to drive into the school grounds to drop off their children.  Please park outside the school and walk in.

And last but no least - PLEASE check your child's hair this week for creepy crawlies. 

 We have an issue with HEADLICE in Room 5.  Anyone CAN and DOES get headlice - it does not mean your hygiene is bad.  It does mean you need to continue to check your child's hair weekly as 'Nits ' are cunning and hard to get rid of.  There is a website called 'Eternal Essence' ( based in Waitara) that sells a soap that I have been assured is HIGHLY EFFECTIVE, COST EFFECTIVE AND NATURAL.  One treatment will not get rid of nits... you need to revisit weekly at least.  You can also purchase a 'RobiComb' from pharmacies - this seeks out the lice and zaps them in the process!  It is expensive but a good way to check hair on a regular basis - and I am sure cost effective in the long run.


On Wednesday both Tina and Wendy will be out of the class as we are on CRT release.  During  time we write reports, sort out resources and take the time to assess our students.  Mrs Jayne Rogers will be in class on Wednesday.

On Monday 2nd November there will be a Teacher Only Day at school.  There is no school for your child on this day.  The teachers will be involved in training.
Please pop in to see us if there are any questions about anything this week.

We hope you are enjoying your long weekend.
Tina and Wendy.

Sharing my story writing

I wrote my story and then I drew a picture for it.  I hope you enjoy it.

New Zealand Shake Out

Drop!

Cover!

Hold!

Room 5 know just what to do in case of an earthquake.  It is so important to know what to do if there is an earthquake!

Livvie Our Maunga Taranaki

Cross country

Way to go Livvie.  You kept trying your very best the whole race.  We were so proud of you when you got third and you got to stand up in front of the whole school.

Painting our Costumes

Livvie is a very important character in our play 'Battle of the Mountains'.  She has been  preparing for our play by making sure she uses facial expression, body movement and a strong voice.  This morning we started to paint our costumes.  Can you guess which mountain Livvie is? 

Dad

Letter Formation

Learning how to write a g properly is very tricky.  Can you see my g that I have done which is the right way around and I have formed correctly?  We are also learning what sound a g makes.  This will help me when I am writing my stories.

Drama lesson

Today in our drama lesson we learnt how we can show our feelings by using our facial expressions and our body movements.  I am showing how I would look if I was scared. Look at my face and how I am hugging my body with my arms. Drama is another way to tell a story without using a book.

Book Day

Livvie the Minion

Today was a celebration for all the fantastic books we enjoy.  I dressed up as a Minion.

Room 5 looked awesome!

Ordering numbers

I am very clever with numbers.  I can order numbers from 0 - 20.  Mrs Johnson tried to trick me by stealing a number when I had my eyes closed but I could work out what number was missing.

Forming numbers

Look at how I am trying really hard to form my numbers correctly.  I always start my numbers at the top.