King's College students visit Room 24

We often have students from King's College visiting our class. They read to the students or teach them a new activity. We would like to thank King's College students for sponsoring our Duffy books.

By Vondra

Tangrams

we have been creating picture puzzles using shapes. It is called a tangram. A long time ago in China there was a man named Tan. He dropped a tile and it broke into 7 pieces. While he tried to put them back together he made different kinds of shapes. Tan told his friends about it and soon everyone was making these shapes and creating their own. It became known as the tangram. By Julie

Making a circuit

On the 11th of May room 24 went for technology lessons. First we were split into two groups.Mr Didier's group and Mrs Green's group. I was in Mr Didier's group. Mr Didier showed us how to make a circuit for a lamp using a lamp holder, battery snap,switch and three crocodile clips. We watched him carefully and then we had to make one by ourselves. First I attached the battery to the battery snap. Next I put one head of the black crocodile clip on the metal part of the black wire which was connected to the battery snap. Thereafter I put the other head of the black crocodile clip on the left side of the lamp holder. Then I put the first head of the green crocodile clip on the right side of the lamp holder. A few minutes later I put the second head of the green crocodile clip on one side of the switch. After that I put one of the heads of the red crocodile clip onto the other side of the switch and put the second head on the metal part of the red wire which was connected to the battery snap. I was very excited to see my lamp working because it was my first time learning how to make a circuit. By Rajeena Making a circuit for a lamp

Tala Pasifika

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Tala Pasifika

We visited the Auckland Museum on the 9 May because we are learning about cultural celebrations. We got into 2 groups. One group sat in the fale and made an ula which is a Samoan necklace. The other group looked at the patterns on the Tongan mat which is called a tapa cloth. It is made from the bark of the mulberry tree. The Tongan mat means wealth. Designs are carved on wood called a kupesi. The children then drew their patterns by rubbing a crayon on a blank page placed over the board with carved patterns. We looked at the beautiful tivaevae hanging on the wall. The tivaevae is a Cook Island quilt and is the highest gift given at a wedding or birthday. We then got together and learnt a Samoan dance called the sasa. Learning about other cultures was a lovely experience.

Rugby League

On Saturday the Leopards Rugby league team played a game in Papakura. We went to play against the Papakura Sea Eagles. The Leopards won the game 28-16. When the game was over the Leopards went to the prize giving. Then my coach went up to the stage and called out my name. I was very excited and nervous. I went to get my certificate and I also got five dollars because I was named the man of steel. Thereafter a lady gave me a calender and a t shirt as my prize. It was a great day for me. By Viliame

Visiting China

I spent one month with my family in China. It is my country. I was excited to go to my village and visit all my cousins. The houses looked very different from the houses in New Zealand. Most people ride their bicycles instead of travelling by car. The adults play a Chinese game called Mah Jong. In China some people grow plants such as sugarcane,lettuce and celery.I had a lovely holiday and couldn't wait to be back at school. By Julie

Pohutukawa assembly

The Pohutukawa team presented the school assembly. It was the final assembly for the term. Our principal,Mr Swann awarded academic and progress certificates to the students.

Easter bunny and Easter eggs

The easter bunny visited our school today. Mrs Key drove him around the school on the small red truck. Easter bunny visited the classrooms and took photos with the teachers and children.
We were busy making easter cookies in the technology room when students from King's College walked in with a basket full of eggs. They gave all the children an easter egg. Thank you students for being so kind. We wish everyone a Happy Easter.

Duffy Role Model Assembly

It was our Duffy role model assembly and we all walked excitedly to the hall. Each class wrapped their box of books in pretty paper. It looked like a present. Our Duffy role model was Jaqui Knight. She writes articles for newspapers and magazines. Her passion is reading and adventure. She loved horses and she went to the library and read every book on horses she could find. Jaqui told us a story about a man who climbed the mountains with his horses. She had a dream that one day she will climb the mountain of New Zealand with her horse. Her other passion was motor sport. Jaqui loved a man who liked cricket, but she hated cricket so she went to the library and learnt about cricket by reading books. She was also concerned about the monarch butterflies flying from New Zealand to Mexico and the sad thing was the trees that the monarch butterflies were sitting on are being chopped down. I learnt that by reading I can have lots of adventures.
By Rajeena

Technology

On Wednesday it was my first time that I went to the technology room. When I walked into the room I noticed that it was different from our classroom. There were lots of tools and machines. First we watched a video about how to keep ourselves safe when we are working in the technology room. I learnt that I must always follow rules:
*Always tie up my hair.
*Always wear my shoes.
*Don't touch anything sharp.
*Pick up anything that is on the floor.
*Always pull up my sleeves because it can get caught in a machine.
*Always turn off the machine after I have finished my work.
*Pack up all the tools when I have finished using it.
By Venetia

Making Spaghetti Roll Ups

Learning to bake in the technology room was fun. I learnt how to make spaghetti roll ups. We had to be careful when using the knife.
This is what you need:
Ingredients:
bread
butter
cheese
spaghetti in tomato sauce
Method:
1. Spread the butter on both sides of the bread.
2. Spread the spaghetti.
3. Sprinkle the cheese over the spaghetti.
4. Roll up the bread and use a toothpick to hold it in place.
5. Bake the roll up for about 10 minutes until it is golden brown.

Duffy Books

Everyone was happy because they got two books.My favourite book was I Spy. We would like to thank Duffy Books in Home and the students of King's College for sponsoring our books.
BY Moziah

The Best Book in the World

The Duffy Theatre presented a show called the Best Book in the World. The main characters were Duffy, Scruffy and Marvel. Duffy and Scruffy's journey started at the bookshop when Dad bought Emmy a book as a gift for her 7th birthday. Children from the audience were chosen to participate in the show. We learnt the following from the show.
A book is a gift that can be opened again and again.
Your best book is your best friend.
Books are great to take you on an adventure.
Your book can give you space when you need a break to be away from other things or people.
You can share your best book with others.
Books are for reading and not ripping.
Hanna from Room 4 received an award from Duffy.
The show ended with the following message. It is COOL TO READ AND COOL TO ACHIEVE.

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Pohutukawa Team Assembly

It was my first time that I was an announcer at our team assembly. Vondra was the other announcer. I was very nervous at the beginning. The teachers gave out certificates to children who worked hard. The children from room 24 read out messages to keep ourselves safe. This is what they said.
Venetia - Always a wear sunhat when playing outside.
Joshua - Always walk on the footpath and not on the driveway.
Viliame - Remember, no playing outside the office area.
Moziah - Remember to bring healthy lunches to school.
Chinemerem - Remember to do your daily homework.
By Julie

Fun Walk

It was a cloudy day and we all lined up and we were the first class to lead the way. Room 22 and room 23 also joined us on the walk. The children walked very briskly because we could feel little rain drops. As we walked we saw the new police station being built. We also walked past shops and factories. Joshua showed us where he lives. All the classes took part in a fun walk to raise money for the year 5 and 6 camp at the end of the year. I wonder which class will raise the most money?

Sharks

I have been learning to write an information report.
Please read my book on sharks.
By Julie

Mums comes home

When I got up this morning I was very excited because my mum was coming back home from Fiji. After school Dad drove us to the Auckland airport to pickup mum. She went to visit my sick brother living with my aunty in Fiji. She brought fish, crab, a mat and a broom from Fiji. I gave her a big hug.
I am visiting Fiji in the holidays.
By Viliame

School Assembly

The Kowhai team presented the assembly on Friday. Constable Jo Ryder was the special guest at our assembly. She introduced the road patrollers. Constable Ryder spoke to us about road safety. We must remember to keep ourselves safe on the road by crossing at the pedestrian crossing or at the traffic light.