Being a Learner- Rainbow Science

This week we did a rainbow experiment using skittles and water. In pairs the children were able to arrange their skittles however they decided within their bowl. They then tipped water into the bowl. They observed as the rainbow appeared!

Being a Learner-Science

This afternoon we did a science experiment. Our Inquiry topic this term is chemical change.
In small groups the children did the “ice-cream in a bag experiment”.

They combined in a small snap lock bag.
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup cream
1/4 tsp vanilla
4tsp of sugar

This bag was then put into a larger snap lock bag with:
2 cups of ice
3/4 cup of rock salt

The children then had to shake the bag until the ice cream froze. They then took out the little and ate straight from the bag, some very happy children!

We discussed how the salt decreases the temperature of the ice, which helps the milk mixture to freeze.

Having fun- Assembly

We had a great assembly this morning celebrating all the wonderful tamariki in our school.

Congratulations for Christian and Sophia who received this weeks awards:
Sophia- For trying hard to write numbers
Christian- For showing Respect by starting each day with a smile.







Our Literacy/Numeracy award recipients =>
















    Our Duffy Role Model award recipients =>

Check out the choice of song today!

Being Respectful- Visiting the Library

We enjoyed spending time in the Library this afternoon. We read a funny story called 'I need a pee-pee', which caused a few giggles!!

We talked about how to show Respect in the Library, then practised these skills independently.

A lovely way to spend a Monday afternoon.

ROOM ONE IS GROWING!

This week we welcomed Jayden and Sophia to our classroom! Next week we are excited to welcome Jax and Tunisia to the crew too!

Being a Learner-Book Day

We have had a great Book Week this week. 

Each day we were visited by a different teacher to share our favourite story. The week finished with a dress up as a book character day on Friday. 

Here are some snaps of our costumes! 

 We had a special celebration assembly where each class walked the cat walk and prizes were given out for best costumes! 

Adel made it into the runners up for the Kakano team, with her Little Red Riding hood costume. Ka pai Adel!