What have we been learning about .....

Over the last two weeks in Kindle 2, we have been learning about 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional shapes with Mrs Ellison our college teacher. 

We have also been talking about objects that float or sink and why they do this. On Monday we had a visit from a remote controlled helium filled shark! Wow!

Consideration

In Kindle 2 we show consideration by holding open doors for other people.

In Kindle 2 we show consideration by taking turns.

In Kindle 2 we show consideration by sitting nicely on the carpet.

In Kindle 2 we show consideration by saying thank you.

In Kindle 2 we show consideration by helping other people.

Woolly Visitors

Kindle 2 were lucky enough to join Room 3 when Jessica brought some friends to visit today. We got to pat the lambs and some people even got to feed them.

Junior Assembly

On Friday, Kindle 1 and 2 were on the stage for Junior Assembly.
We sang a Samoan song called 'Le Aute' and recited a poem called 'Cheese Please'. The children were very excited about being on the stage. Do you recognise any of these cute mice?

Kindle 2 go into production

More Creative Construction from Kindle 2

The children in Kindle 2 just love working together to do puzzles and create amazing structures! Do you know how many photos I had to take so that I got some with most people looking at the camera?

What will I write about today?

At writing time today I showed this photo to Kindle 2, then wrote this story to share with them:
This morning when I looked out the window the hills were orange. The sun was shining on the tops of the hills.

Discovery Time on Pyjama Day!

No, we didn't forget to get dressed this morning. It was Pyjama Day at school. Look at some of the things we got up to.

Keep Dunedin Beautiful

On Thursday we went to the hall to see a show called 'Keep Dunedin Beautiful'.
The actors taught us about recycling:
Glass bottles and glass jars go in the blue bin.
Paper, cardboard, plastic bottles and cans go in the yellow bin.
All other rubbish goes in the black bag.
If you want to, you can make food scraps into compost for your garden.

Snow Days

The snow was starting to melt when these photos were taken and it was very cold at school! I hope all the Kindle Two children were snug and warm today.

Creative Kindle 2

Snowy, Cold Lunch Time

Today at lunch time it snowed. All the children in Kindle 2 were busy making: bugs, castles, a zoo and patterns. We were warm and cosy inside.

ICT Technicians

Look at these fantastic photos taken by Koru and Madi, the Kindle 2 ICT technicians. This week at lunchtimes, Mrs Hanning is working with two children from each Junior class and teaching them some new skills. The children will then go back to their classrooms and teach other children the skills they have learned. Keep up the good work!

Statistics

This week we are learning about Statistics. We sorted these things according to their colour and then counted them.

King and Queen of the Castle

It's amazing the fun you can have with a few plastic cups. They are one of the most sought after pieces of equipment in Kindle 2 and the children construct all kinds of amazing structures with them.

Art Gallery Trip

On Friday 25th March, Kindle 1 and 2 visited the Art Gallery. Mr Neumegan showed and talked to us about some of the art works in the gallery and then we got to make our own. We made korowai (cloaks) and decorated them with our favourite things. We had lots of parent helpers which was much appreciated by the teachers.

In the swim

What a busy week at school last week! In Maths we have started a gingerbread man themed measurement unit on length. On Wednesday we started our 8 day swimming block for 2011. Each day we leave school at 9.30 and walk to D.N.I pool. We swim from 10.00 till 10.30am then get dried and dressed. The walk back to school is a little slower, we arrive at around 11.10am - half way through playtime. There were some very tired children at school on Friday afternoon, not to mention their teacher!

Harakeke Putiputi

During Term One, the children of Kindle 2 went to visit Mrs Yeoman each Friday to learn some Te Reo and Tikanga Maori. We also enjoyed singing new songs. Mrs Yeoman showed us how to make a flower (putiputi) using flax (harakeke).

I feel proud of ...

On Friday we used our Red Thinking Hats to reflect on our work at Discovery Time. Here are some photos taken by the children of the things they felt proud of ....

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Created by Shraddha




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