Fire Wise!

This week we have been learning about how to be fire wise at school and at home.

Doug and Stu from Hawea Fire Brigade came to tell us a few things we need to know about being safe in a fire.

We practised moving through a house that we had to pretend was on fire. This was good practise for us.

At home, maybe you could talk to others about what your fire safety plan is!

Sounds from Jerome Kavanagh

Today we were very lucky to have Jerome Kavanagh in the school talking about Maori Musical Instruments.

He told us Maori myths and legends about different living things that we have here in New Zealand that no where else in the world has. He matched his stories with instruments that he brought along. The instruments were all natural from the land of Aotearoa.

He gave us a chance to make our own Putangitangi.

"Make Tens" Strategy

This week we have been learning all about the "Make Tens" Strategy in Maths.

We can use this strategy to help us when adding 3 or more numbers together.

You can try doing some at home or teach someone the new strategy!

Multi-coloured Mayhem Day!

Today is Multi-coloured Mayhem day! We are raising funds for Autism New Zealand. Lots of children have dressed up for the occasion, and we are having a sausage sizzle at lunch time. Here are some of the costumes that came to school today!

Magic Box!

This week, we found a poem called The Magic Box written by Islay Aitchison.

We decided we would borrow her ideas in her poem and write our own poems about a magic box.

Here are some of the things we would put in our magic box. Come and visit our classroom to read the rest!

I will put in my box,

The first kicker at the Snow Park that gleams on the snow. (Luca)

I will put in my box,

Cobwebs that sag from the morning dew,

The taste of cherries that vanish in my mouth. (Abby)

I will put in my box,

The taste of banana cake with lemon icing,

Skiing with ski poles for once. (Casey)

I will put in my box,

The anchors that fall to the sea floor. (Joe)

I will put in my box,

Fire works cracking and exploding. (Eliza)

I will put in my box,

The bendy trees perfect for climbing. (Emily)

I will put in my box,

The toffee apples that sit in a row at the A and P Show. (Nevada)

I will put in my box,

The spells from a magician’s wand. (Red)

Show Art

If you missed out on visiting this years A and P show in Wanaka, then you can view a few pieces of Room 7's art work here or come into the classroom as it is now up on the wall! The children took photographs of the view from the school. We then used collage and soft chalk on top for different textures.