Visit from Dawn McMillan

We were lucky to have a visit from a wonderful NZ author, Dawn McMillan. She has written fun books such as Why do Dog's Sniff Bottoms? and Woolly Wally and more serious books such as Holy Socks and The Harmonica

Dawn read to us, answered our many questions and shared some extremely useful tips for writing. 

Comment below with the helpful tips you remember!

First Aid with Rachel from Red Cross

Room 7 & 8 students are officially People Savers after completing a First Aid course on Monday! We completed lots of different hands on activities to practise skills that could be useful if we were ever faced with an emergency. We learnt about DRSABC(d) and what to do with burns, breaks and poisons. What useful tips do you remember?

Rio Olympics 2016!

We are all enjoying the watching and discussing the Olympic Games at the moment! We have heard some amazing stories of incredible athletes who push their limits and in doing so, inspire us to be our very best too. This clip was produced in support of the NZ Olympics team for this years Rio Olympics. Which NZ athletes can you spot training in this clip? What values do you think they would need to display in order for them to reach this level of skill? List your thoughts in the comments below...

Emily T's Paradise

My Paradise

Seagulls chirp boisterously flying over the bay.

Kids appreciate the fun they are having leaping around on the fresh grass.

Parents unwind on the decks of the beach houses in their snug bean bags.

Beach houses watch everyone have a great time in the water and out.

The grass screams “Ouch, ouch” as people dash across it having fun.

My new made friends and I explore above our beach house in the long grass.

Fresh, green, grass

Waikauri Bay

My Paradise

By Emily T

Emma's Paradise

My Paradise 

Calves moo loudly, hiding in the corners of the shed.

Spiders jump into action, crawling into the dark.

Sunlight shines through the dirty glass window.

Tiny bits of shattered bark fly pass me as the strong wind carry them away.

Leaves scatter over the damp ground making it very slippery.

The slightest wind whispers “Come and play with me…”

A family of calves block the entrance energetically as I try and rush my way in.

Hollow fences covered with moss holding the cows in.

Every second a new calf is being born.

Water slams down to the ground making big puddles to jump into.

Lush, quiet, enjoyable.

My paradise.

By Emma .

Ranfurly Shield!

The Ranfurly Shield came to visit yesterday! Who is going to the Waikato vs King Country game this weekend?? 

Market Day!

How much fun was Market Day today?! Ka pai to mahi everybody, I was so impressed by how you worked together as a team (or as business partners!) to create a product or service to sell to people! Loads of Hinni Dollars were made and lots of treats were enjoyed!

Market Day

How much fun was Market Day today?! Ka pai to mahi everybody, I was so impressed by how you worked together as a team (or as business partners!) to create a product or service to sell to people! Loads of Hinni Dollars were made and lots of treats were enjoyed!

Pepi's Health Check

Elephant Toothpaste

Yesterday K7 became LAB 7- the scientific laboratory of Animal Dental Hygiene Scientists!  We received a and letter and package from the zoo asking for our help.... 

Some of the ingredients they included was yeast, dishing washing liquid, hydrogen peroxide and blue food colouring! Watch the video to see what we came up with...

Why did this happen?! Why did it fizz and foam?? Do you think the elephants will be happy with our recipe?

K7 Drummers

We are enjoying music with Mrs Gribble so far this term and have learnt about keeping beats and rhythms going. We have our own drum kit each week and love banging away. Has anyone made their own drum kit at home??

20 Things We Should Say More Often

The value of the week is Caring and Kid President is a wise wee thing with some simple messages about this! They really are simple, but if we all tried to say these things more often, the world would be a better place! 

What are some things you think we could say more of? 

Comment below

Elgregoe Magician

Elgregoe Show 

We had special visit from Elgregoe the Magician. He shared with us some amazing magic tricks that left us all feeling really puzzled. He made a bunny appear from a box of money, made fire turn in to bird, and we even saw the illusion of him being elevated! He also had lots of beautiful birds, a Tom the Cheeter (a puppet!) and other neat things to share with us. 

Aside from the incredible tricks he shared with us, he also had a very important message- to treat others how we want to be treated, and to show respect to others and to be a kind and tolerant friend. It was fantastic to hear these messages again, as this is the same as all things we have been talking about in class!

What was your favorite trick?

What is one of the messages that really stuck with you?

Teach someone Te Reo!

We love our mums!

My Mum

Impatiently, my wonderful mum gazed at the hot oven. She was leaping up and down. She  asked me enthusiastically “When is this banana cake going to be finished? My tummy is grumbling!” Carefully she opens the beaming hot oven. It's finally ready. I was surprised at how good of a job we had done. We sat together and enjoyed the sweet bananary banana cake, it was delicious.

By Regan‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

Carefully, Mum was setting up my ag day course in the paddock for Rosie and I to practise. Mum stood in the dark green grass helping me with my friendly calf. At last we got the blue small holder on Rosey’s big cute head. I pushed but Rosie would not go. “Mum l need a little bit of help.” She looked up slowly “l guess so...” I laughed “Mum hurry up!” We got Rosie in finally. Mum got the soft brush and I carefully brushed her. Mum’s eyes glanced up to the bright blue sky. Mum clambered over the gate. Thoughtful I jumped over too. Mum was laughing so hard she fell in the long green grass. Accidently mum got up and said “I’m all good!” I was glad Mum was not hurt. I love you being with me on the farm, Mum.

By Skyla