We have been following and learning about the Olympic Games which were held in London, England. Nicola's favourite sport to watch was shotput and the gymnastics and floor routines. Caden explained that there were lots of different countries participating in the Olympic Games including Jamica, New Zealand and Australia. His favourite part of the Olympics were the running races. At school we have been researching all we can about the Olympics. Paige brought in her Ludo game from home and Caden brought in Chess. It was fun to play our own games. Our whole school is participating in their own Olympic Games. We have been practising in groups and hopefully we will have our own special Olympic day this Thursday (weather permitting)...stay tuned!

Welcome back Room 2 to Term 3

Kia Ora Te Whanau,

Welcome back to Term Three in Room Two and a special welcome to the families of our newest children: Tama, Paige, Femka, Daisy and Xanthe. Watch this space for photos (having a slight technical hitch!).

Everyone is settling in really well and all seem happy and confident and keen to share their ideas, which is wonderful.

We are starting the term with a focus on the Olympic Games being held in London from 27^th July. We have some whole school activities planned and have been looking at some old footage in class on the data projector. Please encourage your child to do some research of his/her own into the Olympics and to notice any coverage in the newspaper or on the news.

 Some children have already done some research which they have shared with the class which has been really interesting. We have also been discussing our favourite indoor and outdoor games and I would like the children to bring in one favourite card game or board game which we can share for a Games Afternoon on Tuesday (24^th July). We will be focusing on taking turns and playing by the rules. Of course we will make sure the games are well looked after and that no pieces get lost!

Following the Olympics we are planning a Bird Study and we have a trip to the Waimarama Brooke Sanctuary booked for later in the term, which will be a real highlight.

We are always open to input from parents and whanau so if you have an activity you would like to share with the class i.e. baking, gardening or an art project we would love to hear from you.

Thanks Sally and Melissa

Welcome to 2012 in Room Two

We have been so busy this term in Room Two. Check out some of the things we have been up to.

Room 2 visit to Hira Kindergarten

Last week Room 2 went to visit all the children at Hira Kindergarten. We performed our plays and had lots of fun doing many of the activities we remember from our time at Kindergarten, including playing on the swing, joining in at mat time and building together on the outside play house.

Sewing with Melissa

We made some paper mache babies with Melissa. We have painted them and now we are using the sewing machines to make clothes for them. It is quite tricky but lots of fun.

Pottery with Clare Haig & Ross Richards

Clare Haig and a local potter Ross Richards showed us how to mould and make things with clay. First we made an animal and then we made a pot. When they had dried we painted them with coloured slip. Ross is going to fire them in his kiln.

Life Education Bus with Harold

Victoria brought Harold to visit and we learnt about the circulatory system. Eva is showing us where our lungs are. Ebbany is showing us how big the heart is and Louis is showing us the lungs on Tam.