Thursday, 28 May 2009
Moving On
Today eight children from Kindle 2 moved to new classes. We will miss their smiling faces and helping hands. I know their new teachers and classmates will enjoy having them just as much as we did. We will still see them in the playground at play times and lunch times and at Discovery Time and assemblies. They will still be able to see what is happening in Kindle 2 by looking at the blog and coming to visit. Ka kite ano.
Friday, 22 May 2009
Discovery Time
Today at Discovery Time, we were practising 'Managing Ourselves' by choosing which activities to do. We were also taking turns, sharing and being kind. These are the things we chose to do:
The soccer ball - Rohan, Cameron, Joost, Zi shen, William & Viviane
Skype - Joost, Xing, Talia, Clara, Emily, Rohan, Connor, Cameron
Basketball - Ajay, Rohan, Cameron
Lego - William, Rohan, Joost, Cameron, Ajay
Playing with the Safari Set - Emily, Cameron, Rohan, Jordyn, Talia, Ajay
Making String Telephones - Connor, Cameron, Ajay, Clara
Using Musical Instruments - Cameron, Rohan, Connor, Talia, Emily, Xing
Making Snowflake Patterns - Clara, Emily, Viviane
Computers - Talia, Cameron, Rohan, Connor, Jordyn, William
Shopping - Viviane, Rohan, Joost
Skittles - Jordyn, Rohan, Ajay
The soccer ball - Rohan, Cameron, Joost, Zi shen, William & Viviane
Skype - Joost, Xing, Talia, Clara, Emily, Rohan, Connor, Cameron
Basketball - Ajay, Rohan, Cameron
Lego - William, Rohan, Joost, Cameron, Ajay
Playing with the Safari Set - Emily, Cameron, Rohan, Jordyn, Talia, Ajay
Making String Telephones - Connor, Cameron, Ajay, Clara
Using Musical Instruments - Cameron, Rohan, Connor, Talia, Emily, Xing
Making Snowflake Patterns - Clara, Emily, Viviane
Computers - Talia, Cameron, Rohan, Connor, Jordyn, William
Shopping - Viviane, Rohan, Joost
Skittles - Jordyn, Rohan, Ajay
Sunday, 3 May 2009
Ronald McDonald
On Thursday April 30th, we had a surprise visitor! We went to the hall at 9.10 am and Ronald Mc Donald walked in. While he was visiting he lost his red and white stripey sock. He took us on a journey to George Street Normal School to look for his sock. On the way he taught us lots about Road Safety. We sang the Seatbelt song and we heard the Stop, Look and Listen Song. Everyone was reminded to: Make it click; Watch out for sneaky driveways; Always walk on the house side of the footpath; Never play on footpaths, in driveways or on roads; Be careful at pedestrian crossings - Stop, Look and Listen. He finally found his sock, with the help of the children - it was stuck to his back. There was lots of audience participation during his visit. It was great entertainment with a very important message! At the end he gave us his stripey sock to keep, Thanks Ronald!
Monday, 27 April 2009
Welcome Back To School
What a fantastic day it was today. It seemed like Summer.
The children in Kindle 2 have settled back in really well. Now if only the teacher could get back into routine!
Our Grad College Teacher for this term is Anna Prosee.
Well done to the children who did some reading and writing over the holidays. It all helps!
The whole Junior Team gathered in Room 5A after play today for a 'Welcome Back to School' meeting. We talked about play areas, the value of the term, the importance of bringing a jacket to school this term, catching coughs and sneezes with a tissue or an elbow, the hand sanitisers and the importance of washing your hands - especially after going to the toilet.
The children in Kindle 2 have settled back in really well. Now if only the teacher could get back into routine!
Our Grad College Teacher for this term is Anna Prosee.
Well done to the children who did some reading and writing over the holidays. It all helps!
The whole Junior Team gathered in Room 5A after play today for a 'Welcome Back to School' meeting. We talked about play areas, the value of the term, the importance of bringing a jacket to school this term, catching coughs and sneezes with a tissue or an elbow, the hand sanitisers and the importance of washing your hands - especially after going to the toilet.
I Like School
A Co-operative Story
by Kindle 2
"We like school" said the children in Kindle 2.
"I like the playground" said William, Cameron, Sanat, Talia, Rohan, Xing, Emily, Joost & Ajay.
"I like reading" said Emily, William, Sanat, Joost, Rohan, Xing, Ajay & Cameron.
"I like story writing" said Clara, Talia, Sanat, Rohan, Xing, Ajay, Cameron, Emily & William.
"I like Fun Friday" said Viviane, Emily, Sanat, Talia, Rohan, Xing, Ajay, Cameron, William & Jordyn.
"I like playing outside" said Ajay, Xing, Rohan, Cameron & Emily.
"I like drawing" said Xing, Emily, Sanat, Talia, Joost, Rohan, Jordyn, Ajay, William, Clara, Viviane & Cameron.
"I like computers" said Cameron, Joost, Talia, Sanat, Rohan, Xing, Ajay, William & Viviane.
"I like listening to the teacher" said Clara, Viviane, Emily, William, Talia, Rohan, Jordyn, Sanat, Cameron, Xing, Joost, Ajay & Zi shen.
"I like teaching the children in Kindle 2" said Mrs Dakers.
by Kindle 2
"We like school" said the children in Kindle 2.
"I like the playground" said William, Cameron, Sanat, Talia, Rohan, Xing, Emily, Joost & Ajay.
"I like reading" said Emily, William, Sanat, Joost, Rohan, Xing, Ajay & Cameron.
"I like story writing" said Clara, Talia, Sanat, Rohan, Xing, Ajay, Cameron, Emily & William.
"I like Fun Friday" said Viviane, Emily, Sanat, Talia, Rohan, Xing, Ajay, Cameron, William & Jordyn.
"I like playing outside" said Ajay, Xing, Rohan, Cameron & Emily.
"I like drawing" said Xing, Emily, Sanat, Talia, Joost, Rohan, Jordyn, Ajay, William, Clara, Viviane & Cameron.
"I like computers" said Cameron, Joost, Talia, Sanat, Rohan, Xing, Ajay, William & Viviane.
"I like listening to the teacher" said Clara, Viviane, Emily, William, Talia, Rohan, Jordyn, Sanat, Cameron, Xing, Joost, Ajay & Zi shen.
"I like teaching the children in Kindle 2" said Mrs Dakers.
Monday, 20 April 2009
Discovery Time at School
Look how busy we were on the last Thursday before the school holidays. Kindle 1 and 2 worked together making, hammering, blowing bubbles, shopping and painting - to name but a few of the activities.
Sunday, 5 April 2009
Last Week of Term One
The last week of Term One is here. Our Graduate students Miss Kerr and Mr Matheson have finished their first posting and on Friday they gave everyone a packet of stickers, including me. Their help has been very much appreciated over the past few weeks, we will miss them when they go back to university.
The Junior Team Teachers have a release day on Monday and will be working hard to plan the Term Two programme. Teachers are also working individually with each child so see how they are getting on with their reading.
Here are some pictures of the things Kindle Two children have been getting up to on the last two Fridays.
The Ministry of Education Early Childhood Curriculum Document - Te Whariki (1996) states on p.9: "Children learn through collaboration with adults and peers, through guided participation and observation of others, as well as through individual exploration and reflection."
Children need opportunities to:
Our Fun Friday Choice Time provides the perfect environment for these things to happen. It also helps to make the transition from an Early Childhood Education setting to School much smoother.
The Junior Team Teachers have a release day on Monday and will be working hard to plan the Term Two programme. Teachers are also working individually with each child so see how they are getting on with their reading.
Here are some pictures of the things Kindle Two children have been getting up to on the last two Fridays.
The Ministry of Education Early Childhood Curriculum Document - Te Whariki (1996) states on p.9: "Children learn through collaboration with adults and peers, through guided participation and observation of others, as well as through individual exploration and reflection."
Children need opportunities to:
- display curiosity
- co-operate
- be creative
- learn new skills
- use their imaginations
- observe
- explore new possibilities
- learn how to ask
- follow interests
- develop ideas
- pose questions
- talk
- listen
- play
- be challenged
- experiment
- negotiate
- find solutions
- interpret instructions
- persevere
- cope with frustration
- be organised
- succeed
- develop confidence
- concentrate
- experience diversity
- complete tasks
- discover strengths
- perform
- share ideas
- help others
- include others
- plan
- construct
- discover
- take pride in achievements
- take turns
- participate
- contibute
- think
- use language symbols and text
- manage themselves
- relate to others
- reflect on learning
- observe children in a range of different situations
- spend time with children 1:1
- meet children's individual needs
- model and extend oral language
- meet curriculum requirements
- provide fun learning experiences"1
Our Fun Friday Choice Time provides the perfect environment for these things to happen. It also helps to make the transition from an Early Childhood Education setting to School much smoother.
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