Poetry

Last week we enjoyed a few pieces of poetry. We learned that poems can, but do not have to, rhyme. That they share feelings and that how we arrange the words impacts the meaning of the poem.

Here are a few examples from some students in my class.

We focused on having verbs and some assonance in our poems.

We are called to be peacemakers

One reading group explored the question, 'What is the difference between a peacemaker and a peacekeeper?' Here is Tiffany's work she produced using Powtoon.

Peacekeepers aim to keep the status quo and, although they don't agree with something, tend to go along with it just to keep the peace.

Peacemakers also seek peace. A difference is they have the courage to speak up or take action when what they see is against what they believe to be right. As Christians, we need to know God's standards and we need his strength to be peacemakers in our classrooms, families and community.  

Welcome Back!

Welcome to our 2019 school year! I hope your child woke up this morning all excited to come to school, and
that they returned home the same way.  Your child will benefit and grow from your interest, encouragement and support to set home/school partnership routines. Below are a few housekeeping routines and information to guide us as we begin this year.

Attendance

It is so, so important for your child to be at school. High absences put their learning behind. Please do
NOT let them stay away unless they are really sick. If your child cannot make it in, it is really important that you phone the school office.

Homework

See the letter pasted into your child’s homework book.

Swimming

In Term 1, we are swimming every Tuesday for an hour. Your child will need the following:

·       swimming togs and towel  (we get changed at the pool)

·       $1 per student for each swim or you can pay $9 at the office for the term

·       no swimming with infectious sores, wounds, etc.

School/Home Communication

·     If you have any concerns or questions, please pop in to see me, leave a message with the Office,
send me a text on 0211789637,  or email me at lanag@kcs.school.co.nz. Alternatively, contact
Head of Primary, David Prickett on davidp@kcs.school.nz

If your child is a Year 6 they have their own digital portfolio that you can comment on.
 Look for their name on the right side of this blog The purpose of the digital portfolio is to have
families more involved in what their children are doing and learning. Please leave positive comments.
Year 5 students will have their blogs set up later this term.

Camp

On Monday, March 25th, we go to Coopers Beach Christian Centre for camp returning
Wednesday 27th March. All outstanding fees need to be paid at the Office as soon as possible.
If you are a new student, then you are most welcome. An information pack including a health form,
cost and itinerary can also be picked up from the school office.

We have begun planting what Room 6 began as seeds at the end of last year - tomatoes and capsicum.
In our clean up of the garden, we harvested some beautiful potatoes. I hope they were added to your
family meal!

Last Post of the Year

I can't believe the school year is coming to an end tomorrow! Time flys when you are having fun.
There are too many achievements, events and occasions to celebrate so I have decided to just share the last few week's highlights in video form. I will try put a link into the end of this post for anyone who wants to see individual photos rather than moving ones.

Well done to all the students who have worked extra hard this year. You will be acknowledged tomorrow at prize giving. Know that the character, work habits and attitudes we are celebrating are not only about the year passed, but will help you in the year to come.

Take care everyone and have a safe and happy Christmas holiday.

Athletics Day

Getting Technical in Room 6

Wow, what a week! We have all been challenged to learn new skills and solve problems as we sought to express what we have been learning in a digital way. Our next post will include examples of student creations.

Here is a video that explains what we have been doing. Thank you Mahina and Davalamayne for being in charge of the voiceover. You both did a fabulous job!

Let's Feast!

To celebrate Te Wiki or te Reo Maori, we had a class hakari. This was a great opportunity to put into action what students had been learning for Te Reo Maori this term.

All instructions were learned and given by the students. As a class they needed to give instructions to each other in Te Reo Maori sentences to line up nga tepu, get the nga  turu, put the papa-kai ki runga i nga tepu me te pereti, naihi, poka.

Students learned to ask for the food they wanted, how to say what drink and ice-cream flavor they wanted. Below are a few clips of the day.

Why did some teams take so long to get the nutrients?