QE II - Queen Elizabeth Park...

Joint Winner - Safe Journeys for Children

Congratulations to a group of children in Room 6!  Samara's original idea of the Doughnut Monster came from drawing a picture of someone feeling hiakai (hungry).   Elizabeth

Click here to view the announcement.

The main idea was to keep kids safe when riding a bike. I was really excited when it was announced that we got first equal.  We will get Stuart and Kennard for four days to help us make the movie of 'The Doughnut Monster's New Bicycle.' We are excited about that!  Samara 

Tomorrow will be a very exciting day for Room 6...

Do you know what it could be?

What have you been up to in the Holidays?

I saw Demmy and Amber-Rose at a KidsFest event.  I watched a dog herd some ducks around an obstacle course and saw a chicken sitting on a donkey.

Snow...

It's so cold!

Seagulls in the snow...

A Snowman and his puppy...

A very cute snowman...built afterschool.

Kiwi Kids News

Want to read something different at home check out Kiwi Kids News.  When you're on this page click the green button 'World.'  What height is the tallest lego tower?  What's Miss Piggy up too?  Click on the 'Odd Stuff' button...very interesting reading!

Children what can you see?

A button is here...can you tell me where?

Are you getting your Departure ready for our inquiry?

At the end of Term 1 we came to the end of our immersion stage, the Fuel up, for our inquiry....

Click on the QR Code below....are you ready to share your story?  What do we need to find out?  What are we going to do with the information to make a difference?

Grasshoppers...

Today I found a grasshopper nymph in my garden.  I brought the nymph inside while I grabbed my camera.  As I was taking one of the photos I nearly got hit by a wee piece of flying dung.

The wee nymph...you can see the buds where the wings will eventually be.

Can you see the nymph?

Micro-organisms

Remember to check out the Children's University of Manchester for more information.

Click here to visit the BBC Bitesize activity on micro-organisms. What did you find out?

Our Adventures at Omaka Scout Camp

What did you enjoy doing the most?  Some of those activities were very challenging, what things did you say or do to encourage your classmates?

I took some great photos of you all, so I've put them into a slide show.

Christchurch Earthquakes 5.8 & 6.0

I was just looking at the Father Xmas photos with my son, down at the mall, when the 5.8 struck!  I had to do a Claude Van Dam...swoop my son up and run with glass shattering in front of me to take cover under the stair well.  I think I need a new career...Liz Van Dam sounds good to me!  I hope everyone is alright.

After the 5.8 quake....I then tidied up and re-assembled the xmas tree.

After the 6.0 quake...

Our Christmas Trees Are Gorgeous!

Merry Christmas to all of our viewers!  Room 6 - remember to take some interesting holiday snaps, to post on our blog next year.

Paper Planes

What would you do differently next time?  How could you improve your design?  What could you change?

The 'MADE' Awards 2011 - Tauranga

'Peter and the Wild Poaka'

Judges Comment – A wonderfully adapted story to the New Zealand theme done with humour and retold with expression. Clever animation facilitated with multiple puppets used for the characters. Great use of camera angles and supportive sound effects make for an enthralling story.

Click here to watch 'Peter and the Wild Poaka.'

Click here to watch 'Train Station.'

FreevilleWood Studio 16 - Paparazzi Shots

Did anyone see Mr Beeg Phatceegar, Hollywood Agent & Talent Scout?

V.I.P passes

Popcorn ready to munch

Verifying V.I.P passes

Waiting for FreevilleWood Studio 16 doors to open

The show is just about ready to start

I present....Train Station...Peter and the Wild Poaka

A smiling audience

Can you see Peter?

FreevilleWood Studio 16

A message to Parents/Caregivers....

Come along to FreevilleWood Studio 16, Friday 7th October, 2 - 3 pm.

Note this is a high security event.  You must be wearing your V.I.P pass and have your gold coin donation ready.  There will be popcorn available and some cupcakes to purchase.  All proceeds will go to the SPCA.

Featuring:
The new premier of 'Peter and the Wild Poaka'
Never seen before....'Behind the scenes footage.'
A newly released single by Ryan B, 'Train Station.'


View the wall displays and see the characters from the movie or music video in real-life.....
We can't give away too much else....

Get Out of BED!

Today the School Council organised a Pjama Mufti Day.  Most of the children came to school in their pj's, including some staff.  Where were the beds?

Have you ever read Robert Munch's 'Get out of Bed?'  Click here to see inside the book and listen to the story.

Surprise Children.....

Congratulations from Miss K!!!!!!

You are the joint first place winners of the NZTA movie competition - 'Children Making Safer Journeys.'

I am very proud of you all.  To visit the NZTA Education site click here.

To see some 'behind the scene,' photos and posts click here.

August Snow...

Hello Room 8!  What did you get up too in the snow? I had lots of fun playing Footbag, building a snow person and sliding down little hills.  Do you have any photos of your fun for our blog?