Weaving with our buddy class

Today we did some weaving with our buddy class. Thanks for helping us Room 9.

Thanks Miss Klenner

It was Miss Klenner's last day teaching in Kindle 2 on Thursday. She has been at George Street since the beginning of the year. The children all signed a card for her and told her what they liked about her time in Kindle 2. We gave her a farewell gift to help her remember us when she goes to her next school. The young man in this photo wanted to say thank you for helping to make this cardboard car which we finished today. Best wishes for your future Miss Klenner.

Araiteuru Marae

On Thursday Kindle 2 went by bus to Araiteuru Marae with Kindle 1, Room 3 and Room 4. Wow what an amazing time we had. First we were welcomed onto the Marae with a powhiri, during which there was a karanga (call), speeches by the tangata whenua (people of the Marae) and manuhiri (visitors - us). Dr Galloway spoke on behalf of George Street Normal School. We supported his speech with a waiata, then Mr Morgan put down the koha (gift). Following that we shared some kai - biscuits for the children and a hot drink and biscuit for the adults. After that the children got into class groups and rotated around 4 activities. We had lunch in the wharekai, then returned to the wharenui for the poroporoaki (farewell).
Thank you to the parents, to Lucy our teacher aide and to Miss Klenner for their help. It was much appreciated and we got to share a special day together.

Talofa Lava from Kindle 2

This week was Samoan Language Week. Our poem of the week was Savalivali (actually an action song) and our big book was called 'Lāvalava'. We designed and decorated our own lāvalavas on Friday afternoon, then we tried on a lāvalava that an ex-pupil's parent gave to Mrs Dakers. We also practised saying words like faafetai (thank you) and tofa (goodbye).

Hockey

Thursday was the last day of hockey skills with Annemieke from Hockey Otago. For the past four Thursdays, Annemieke has been at George Street Normal School and taught skills such as dribbling, tackling and passing. She also encouraged the children to spread out so they could pass to other children in their team. She taught some fun warm-up games like Mr Big Mr Small, Red Light and Toilet Tag (very popular). Thanks Annemieke😊

Puss in Boots - Pet Detective

Last Friday we were lucky enough to go to the NZ Playhouse Show 'Puss in Boots, Pet Detective'. It was a very funny show with a bit of audience participation thrown in. The three actors played several characters each and just changed part of their costume each time they changed character.

Milk & Story Time in Kindle 2

Here we are at the end of Week 1 in Term 2 at milk and story time. Our class has reduced in size because eight children have moved to Room 4. We were sad to say goodbye but we will still see them at play time, lunch time, discovery time and team singing. Now we have space to welcome some new children to George Street Normal School.