School Cross Country Event / Class Certificates

Room 2 Participate in the School Cross Country Event

The school Cross Country Event on the morning of Thursday 25th August began with beautiful weather.  The venue was Waiteata Park in nearby Russell Street. The place was humming with excited children and parents.

The Junior Syndicate races began at 10am and there was a strong participation from Room 2.  Harry came third equal in the Year One Boys Race and the girls showed determination in their race also.  There was a lot of cheering and excitement from the crowd as the children did their laps around the park.  Well done Room 2 for your enthusiasm and participation.

Some of the boys from Room 2 ready to race!

Week 3 Junior Syndicate Assembly 'Class Certificates'
Piripi, Aliya and Sarah-Olivia received certificates for their outstanding work in Week 3.


Week 4 Junior Syndicate Assembly 'Class Certificates'
Felix received a certificate for his excellent story writing about the
school cross country event.

Alyssa received a certificate for the virtue of the week, honesty.

Brodie received a certificate for his efforts in reading.

Room 2 Led the Junior Syndicate Assembly / Classroom Certificates

On Friday 12th August, Room 2 led the Junior Syndicate Assembly.  Each
student addressed the assembly in Maori with their Mihi. This was well
received by the audience as the children displayed confidence, excellent
pronunciation of Te Reo Maori and had learnt their Mihi to memory.

Room 2 also showcased their rainbow butterfly drawings, followed by the group rainbow mural, made by tearing coloured paper and gluing it onto a rainbow design.  Mr Swann played his guitar and the Junior Syndicate performed some Kapa Haka songs.

Week 1 Junior Syndicate 'Classroom Certificates'
Grace, Sean and Lena received Certificates during their first week of school, welcoming them to Room 2.

Week 2 Junior Syndicate 'Classroom Certificates'
Elly received a Certificate for her smiley and happy disposition in class.

Mu Xian received a Certificate for the virtue of orderliness in her work.

Harry received a Certificate for his reading and progressing to the next
reading level.

Week 1 School Assembly 'Classroom Certificate'
Harrison received a Principal's Certificate for his enthusiastic approach
to learning.

                           Room 2 leading the Junior Syndicate assembly

          Elly, Harry and Mu Xian receiving their certificates from Mr Swann

                                             Room 2 rainbow butterflies

                      Our rainbow mural proudly displayed by Elly and Harry

Welcome to the New Entrants (Term 3)

Term 3 commenced on Monday 1st August and we welcomed three new entrant students to Room 2 - Lena, Seanbrook and Grace.  The children are getting settled into their daily work which consists of maths, group news, reading, writing, outdoor exercise, artwork and other exciting activities. Welcome aboard Lean, Seanbrook and Grace!

Crazy Dress Up Day and Disco Night

On Thursday 14th July (the last week of Term 2) the School ran a 'Crazy Dress Up Day', organized by the Student Council.  

Room 2 made a real effort and they looked fabulous, as can be seen in the class photo.  During lunch break the Student Councilors ran some fun activities and there were prizes given out.  

The School Disco was held that same evening, 

run by the Parent Support Group (PSG) 

and the Junior Syndicate event kicked off at 5.30pm.  There was a great turnout of excited children and parents. The school hall was decorated and there was a DJ playing.  Food, drink, a sausage sizzle, glow sticks and wrist bands were for sale. The children loved seeing their friends and dancing to all the latest songs and it was a great night!

We Learn About Matariki (Maori New Year)

On Tuesday 24th May 2011 Room 2 walked to the Gisborne Museum Educational Centre to learn about Matariki (Maori New Year).   We learnt that Matariki is a tiny constellation of stars meaning Mata Riki (Tiny Eyes) and Mata Ariki (Eyes of God) and that the constellation is shaped like a fish.  The pre-dawn rise of Matariki could be seen in the sky from the 4th June 2011.

The children created beautiful artwork of the Matariki constellation using pastels and glitter and these have been proudly displayed on our classroom wall.  The students and the parents really enjoyed the learning experience and the walk to and from the Museum.