Ho! Ho! ho! Merry Christmas

The children are loving all the christmas crafts and letter activities. 

Maths Investigations

We have been working hard on comparing heavy and light objects. We can order, compare and use mathematical language.

Read our wonderful similies

I am like a shining star shooting across the night sky.

I am like a daisy flower swaying in the breeze.

Chloe L

I am like a colourful rainbow sparkling and twinkling in the blue sky.

I am like a blue wave slinking along the beach.

Lola

I am like a pink balloon twinkling in the sky.

I am like a rainbow sparkling in the sun.

Savanna.

I am like a bright star shooting across the dark black space.

I am like a fierce lion scratching his meat.

Max G

I am like a colourful clown as funny, crazy and silly as can be.

I am like a yellow flower that has a nice kind of smell.

Lucy

Recycling Day at School

Well done to these children who got dressed up for Recycling Day at school.

We had fun making wedding dresses out of toilet paper and creations out of newspaper.

WOW! What a day!!!!!

 Smiling faces everywhere from all children, instructors and parents.

It was so nice to see all the families having such a great day together.

All children were well behaved and enjoyed their lessons.

The weather was beautiful and snow was amazing.

Look forward to seeing more action next Thursday.

 Having fun with our instructor.

Monty and Louie proud  of their efforts.

Warriors T shirt

This year Pod 2 students at Wanaka Primary School have been buddies for a small rural school in Nepal just outside of Kathmandu. We have been learning about making connections with children on the other side of the world and learning from each other. 

Children in Nepal do not have any equipment like what we are lucky enough to have here in Wanaka. One ball, one, slide and one hoop in a muddy, dirt field for 140 children, of all ages. Going to school is a privilege in Nepal and is difficult for many families. 

Over this year we have been writing letters, sending parcels and talking with the school. We have a very special relationship with the children there and would like to continue our efforts raising money to help them.

Through one of our amazing parents we have been able to contact Monty Betham. He has kindly organised all of the Warriors to sign a child size 12 Warriors top that we can sell on trade me to raise money for our buddies in Nepal. 

You can bid on this top at trade me http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=623316679

Listing #: 623316679

Chloe's Project

Chloe has been very excited about doing a project on owls. She has worked hard to research information from books and writing out her facts then publishing it as a poster. It s a lot of work and learning. We are so proud of you Chloe. 

Chloe's Pirate Story

The pirate boat was sinking into the water. In the water some people died because there were crocodiles and sharks in the water.
By Chloe

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Now it is time for the news and weather ...

The children have had great fun pretending to be the newsreader and/or the weather person.  They have been practising their skills in speaking in a clear voice and planning what they need to say.

Art or Maths???

These super duper learners cut straws to different lengths and put them together to make a tree shape on a card. They wrote a message inside to give to their Valentine. 

Awesome measuring skills girls.