The boys took out the trophies for Week 7

Well done to Jasper, Deegan and Harvey who were awarded the trophies for Week 7. Super effort you three and well deserved. You look extremely pleased with yourselves.

We are trying to read around NZ

This term we are trying to read our way around New Zealand as part of our reading at home. We chose how we wanted to travel. Some of our transport is faster than others e.g. motorbikes, car, horse, plane, skateboard, train, car. We began at Hokitika and travel around moving a town for each book we read. Some of us are visiting places we have never been to before and seeing things we've never seen before too! Here's what our Reading around NZ Map looked like today.

Room 5's Calendar Art

Room 5 students make the prefect summer garden!!

What fruit am I?

As part of Healthy Eating we have been describing a fruit for others to guess. Check out our awesome writing and our great reading of our writing. Can you guess what fruit am I?

The Trophy Winners for Week 5 were........

Well done to Vinny, Deegan and Haki who were awarded the trophies for Week 5. You have all worked hard and should be proud of your achievements. Here you are with the winning Trophies for the week. Congratulations!!

Haven't We Aged!!

As part of our 100 days at school we have being writing about the photos Mrs Scott took of us to try and make us look old. We thought they were funny photos. Have a look and read our stories.

Room 5 and Room 1's Musical Talents!!

On Friday it was our turn along with Room 1 to host assembly. We shook our rice drums/shakers along to the music and Room 1 singing 'Kiwi Ukelele'. We got a wee bit stage shy when it came to our dancing but we all thought we did a great job and Mrs Scott and Mrs Phelps were proud of us too!! We made our own drums. Here we are, have a look. We're sure you will like it too!!

What do we want to be when we grow up?

Look at our great writing and listen to us sharing our writing with you. I'm sure when we are all grown up we will get to do these things.

Ed and Hilary were at Deegan's for the Weekend

My goodness Ed and Hilary, you both had another action packed weekend. It's no wonder you both sleep all Monday after you have had so many new adventures. You went to places you've never been to before. Mrs Scott hasn't been to the Waitaha Valley yet. And fancy ridng on a pony and a tractor and another ride on the motorbike. You are both such lucky bears. I think the kids in Room 5 must be the best soccer players in the team because we are getting to see the 'Player of the Day' trophy lots. Thanks Deegan for being a fantastic and responsible carer to Ed and Hilary. They loved their weekend.

Deegan and Rhys have been reflecting on their Minion goals and setting new ones

Well done Deegan and Rhys for being able to reflect on your goal setting and evaluate how you feel about your achievement of the goal you had set. You were also able to choose by yourselves a great next goal to work towards. It's great to see that you 2 are already learning how to take some responsibility for managing your own learning. Fantastic!!

Look who came to visit Room 5 on Friday

Look who came and sat on my chair on Friday while Room 5 were at the show. What a shame we missed her but it was great to see she made herself comfy on Mrs Scott's chair. Someone in Room 5 recognised our special visitor and we hope she will be able to come back again to visit. Minnie looks very cute!!

The Trophies for Week 8 went to ..........

Charleigh, Deegan and Lucy. Well done for earning the Class Trophies for Week 8. Lucy I have been impressed with your reading and writing and how clearly your read your story out aloud. Deegan when you are focussed you really impress me with what you can do and what an awesome job you did with your rocket writing on Friday. And Charleigh you have been making awesome progress with your reading and writing and have been the Star Rocket Writer for the past few weeks. Well done you three, you make me proud.

A Small Class on Thursday Afternoon

On Thursday afternoon we had a small class as some children were away. After lunch we could all fit on the couch so Mrs Scott took a photo of us. Keep an eye out for our new couch, we made a deal with Zoe and we are doing a swap. Look at these beautiful smiling faces all ready to learn.

The Rocket Writers for Week 8 were.....

Charleigh and Deegan. Well done to you both for being the Rocket Writers of the week. Charleigh wrote the most words and earnt the Leading Rocket Star and Deegan wrote an impressive 12 more words than the previous week to earn the Star for Making the Most Progress. Fantastic work you two. Congratulations Deegan for making enough progress to make it to the 2nd umbrella too. Keep up the great work Room 5 Rocket Writers, you make Mrs Scott very excited on a Friday.

We have been writing Character Descriptions

Mrs Scott read us the book

We all really enjoyed it. Then we wrote a character description for Aunty Elsie and here they are.....

And the trophy winners for Week 3 were.....

Congratulations to Vinny, Jed and Deegan who earnt the trophies for Week 3. Super job boys, well done!!

Deegan was Room 5's "Star Is Born" last week.

Look at the wonderful display he shared with us.

Here is Deegan's acrostic poem written by Room 5

Another wet lunch time for Room 5

Thursday was another wet lunch time. We've had a few of these this last week. Rhys and Deegan kept themselves very well occupied dressing up from the dress up box. They had their handbags and were ready for a spot of shopping.

Well done boys for keeping yourselves busy.

Maths - Taller and Shorter

Today for maths we talked about the words 'shorter' and 'taller'. Here is a class photo of Room 5 lined up.

We were able to use the words 'taller' and 'shorter' in a sentence. Leon said - "Leon is taller than everyone in Room 5." Lucy said - "Lucy is shorter than everyone in Room 5." Deegan said - "Deegan is taller than Lucy." Charleigh said - "Rhys is taller than Charleigh." Olivia said - "Vinny is taller than Tom." Rhys said - "I am taller than Charleigh." Vinny said - "Vinny is shorter than Olivia." Tom said - "I am taller than Lucy."

Goal Setting

On the last day of the Term the little Minions in Room 5 evaluated and reflected on the goals they had set. Here we are with our reflections.

We have all set new goals that we want to work towards achieving in the next few weeks. Remember to view these on the classroom door. Go little Minions you can do this - yes, yes you can - each and every one of you!!