Oakley's Reading Challenge for Term 4

Click here to be taken to Oakley's reading challenge.

Christmas Poem

Niamh wrote a lovely shape poem

A permanent memory for Oakley....

Oakley received this photo in the mail from his Cross Country team.  Fantastic effort Oakley.

Our Hexathlon Champs

YEAR 5

Congratulations to Cole L (2nd), Cole M (3rd) and Oskar (Highly Commended)

Also: 

Congratulations to Caitlyn (2nd), Brynn (3rd) and Tiare (Highly Commended)

YEAR 6

Congratulations to Nathan (3rd) and James (Highly Commended)

Also: 

Congratulations to Teane (2nd) and Kiera (3rd) 

Skoolbo World Cup

Make a Giant 3D Snowflake - Super Simple Kids' Craft

These are so cool and so easy to make!

Mrs Cameron made this one in 10 mins using 6 pieces of A4 paper.

December - Christmas Tree

As it's the first of December, we decided it was the best day to put up our class christmas tree and it already has our first christmas present for our christmas gift game on the last day.

The contribution of a gift is NOT compulsory as I will supplement anyone that can't bring one.  We are playing a silly game on the last day.  The game requires a donation of a gift and everyone will receive something at the end of the game.  $5 maximum limit.  

The Mathematical Art Of M.C. Escher

Linking our Geometry unit.

Tessellations



M C Escher images

Creating your own tessellation

Finally! We are all at school for a Term 4 class photo :)

All the things we have done in 2014......

We brainstormed all of the memorable activities and experiences we have had at Waikanae School this year.  The list was huge!!!!!!

Congratulations Grace

I got a huge gym cup today for being enthusiastic and achieving my goals!  This is my team gym and we dress as fairies then transform into ninjas!  I got this trophy for showing enthusiasm, positive attitude, showing great leadership, and striving to achieve my absolute best!?  I am so happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

From GRACE!

Exploring the International Space Station

Kid President's Pep Talk to Teachers and Students!

Assembly - Go Room 10

Last Friday's whole school assembly saw a massive amount of recognition and certificates handed out.  Wow room 10!!

Road patrol, class awards and Otago Problem solving participants.  

Calendar Art - How awesome do they look?!!!

For our calendar art this year we have cross linked across the curriculum.  We chose to base our design on Pasifika Art and with that the idea blended nicely into our geometry unit in mathematics.  I have done a similar piece of art with other classes however these children have blown it out of the park.  They have done a stellar job.  At one point I wondered what we had gotten ourselves into with folding, design, colouring, crinkling, using dye, PVA glue, tearing and sticking with 30 children BUT the mess and chaos was well worth it.  They are stunning.

You can order calendars, notebooks, card and diaries from the school office.

Science Exhibition

A science exhibition will be 'popping up' at Frank Kitts Park in Wellington this weekend.

The event, called Pop Up Science, will feature a range of hands-on science experiences for children and hopes to inspire more New Zealanders to take an interest in science.

The event will celebrate the UNESCO's World Science Day.

WHEN:  Sunday 9 November, 11am - 3pm

WHERE:  Lower Frank Kitts Park

www.popupscience.co.nz

SWIMMING Starts this Wednesday

This Wednesday is the Beginner and Advanced group.
Friday is the Intermediate group.
Your children should know what group they are in.

Waikanae School Takiri o Te Ata 5

Waikanae School Takiri o Te Ata 4

Waikanae School Takiri o Te Ata 3

Waikanae School Takiri o Te Ata 2

Waikanae School Takiri o Te Ata 1

First Aid in Room 10

A massive day of learning for Room 10 today.

Each of the children received a booklet which they worked through.  Louise from the Red Cross was fabulous and taught the children vital information and strategies. 

We covered:

DRSABC - Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, Circulation

Shock

Choking

Nosebleeds

Broken Bones

Burns and Scalds

Poisons

In order for the information to sink in further, the children will bring their booklets home so they can show everyone how it's done :)

Louise explaining how to put someone in the recovery position on Adam.

Photos of the children doing it for themselves.

Helping someone who is choking.....
We played a game to help us remember.  The hard part was, we weren't allowed to TALK!  Soooo hard for Room 10 ;)

Slings

Humpback Whale washes up on Waikanae Beach

After an incredible day at Whakarongotai Marae, a beautiful humpback whale washed onto Te Ati Awa ki Whakarongotai shores of Waikanae Beach.  Very special.

Maori have a long association with whales.  While whales provided food and utensils, they also feature in tribal traditions and were sometimes guardians on the ancestors' canoe journeys to Aotearoa.  Oral histories recall interactions between people and whales in tribal stories, carvings, specialised language and place names.

Mr Campbell saw the importance and sent as many classes as he could via bus to see the adolescent whale.  Room 10 was fortunate to go.  DOC and iwi were amazing and looked after her and will continue to do so through the night until she can be taken away to be buried.

The humpback whale was thought to have been 10-15 years old.  We were told she was probably on her way from Antarctica to the warmer waters amongst the Pacific Islands to mate and have babies.  She has had a sample taken from her side which will be sent to Massey University for testing.  The cause of her death is unknown however DOC did tell us she had been dead for quite some time and was very 'gassy' when discovered first thing this morning.

Credit to Caly Young for this photo

Credit to Caly Young for this photo

Credit to Caly Young for this photo

Teacher Only Day @ Whakarongotai Marae

Tuesday 27th October

Waikanae School, Kapanui School and the local Kaumatua of Whakarongotai Marae are gathering together for a day of learning.  We have an extremely busy day lined up and the collaborative involvement with Kapanui School is another way we are trying to strengthen our community for our tamariki.  Thanks to Miss Lake and the local iwi, our schools will be working together to learn about the maori culture, it's importance and what it means to the children we teach.  Support staff and our school relievers have been invited to attend this day of learning also.  I'll post more photos on the day :)  

See you all on Wednesday!