Room 3's Post on Friday, 31 March 2017

We did science with Mr Billing today. We tested how fast an ice cube melts and relating this to global warming.

Room 3's Post on Friday, 31 March 2017

Solving maths problems together in Room 3.

Room 3's Post on Tuesday, 28 March 2017

Life Education Classroom. Today we were learning about how we need to care for our bodies.

Week 9 Notices

Thank you to all the parents who helped at camp and to those who helped to transport. Children had a wonderful camp and they have no doubt told you all about their experiences. Thank you for all the lovely baking that was sent along to camp, we had plenty to eat and we even had some extra to share with the class last week back at school.

Children will be adding camp photos to their blogs this week. They can choose from a wide range of photos made by a number of people. Children will also write about their experiences and it is part of Home Learning to share this with family. Please add comments on your child's blog.

Pasifika Fun Day - Village Green Rotorua Lakefront  Saturday 1st of April 10 - 3pm

Cake Stall Wednesday 29th March at morning tea. Money raised will help the juniors go to the beach to do some science learning at the rock pools. Cakes start at 50 cents.

First Aid Course this Thursday 9 - 2.45pm. Children from Room 3 are: Jesse, Alan, Richard, Lucy, Delana, Aliyah, Karolina, Teuila, Patrick, Matthew

No swimming this week.

Annunciation Liturgy: Tuesday 10am in the hall. All welcome.

Camp 2017

Home Learning

Camp
This week we will be adding photos and comments about our camp experiences. Share these with you family and ask them to add a comment on your blog.

Feedback on Blogs
Choose 3 different blogs in our class and read/look at one item that interests you. Leave a comment and include why you found the item interesting.

Reading
Read every evening and remember to keep a record of your learning.

Spelling
Learn to spell the words on your list. In your writing folder, choose 10 words and write them into interesting sentences.

Lent
Are you focusing on your promise? Yes, great! No, what can you do to get back on track?

Maths
Maths Whizz - make at least 3 progressions at home each week. Don't forget to go into replay.

Week 8 Notices

Camp is finally upon us and the weather looks great for our time away. Thank you to all the parents and grandparents who have offered to help us.

Below is information about camp.

• Please arrive at school by 8.45am
• Bring all your gear to Room 3. If your parent/grandparent is transporting, leave your gear in the car.
• Park in the scooter area - the gate on Ranolf Street will be open for you to drive in. The Life Education Classroom will be parked there as well, but there will be plenty of room to park cars there or near the field.
• If you have medication, bring it to Room 3, clearly labelled and in a clear plastic bag. Give the medication to Mrs Ash who will be waiting in Room 3. Please note: if you have indicated that you take medication then it must be taken on camp.
• Baking  - a box will be in Room 3. Please place baking in the box.
• Take note of what you need to bring in your backpack (below). Morning tea, lunch and a water bottle needs to be in your bag. Since it will be hot and sunny tomorrow, wear a sun hat and sunblock.
• We should arrive back at school at 2pm on Wednesday. You may go home with your parents as soon as everyone is back safely.

Gear List

Baking: Please send some baking along to school on the day we leave (Please, no nuts in the baking). The baking will be shared out for morning and afternoon teas.

Backpack which each student will keep with them on the first day. This bag should contain:

• Morning tea, lunch and a filled named drink bottle for the first day of the Camp.  Please make sure this is easily accessible and named (a disposable paper or plastic bag would be better than a lunchbox).
• Raincoat (if weather is dry, put this in your bag with your other clothes)
• Sunhat
• Sunblock
• Pencil/Pen (you will get a booklet)

Bag - Please pack a small bag (gym bag or similar) and NOT a suitcase. We need to pack all luggage in car boots and we will not have room for suitcases.

Large plastic bag for dirty or wet clothing

Sleeping bag or blanket 

Single sheet (to cover mattress)

Pillow and pillow case

Two towels 

Swimsuit and plastic bag

Shorts/shirts

Sweatshirts or fleece jackets or jersey

Jeans, trousers or sweatpants

Underwear    

Socks

Sports shoes or similar

Jandals or sandals

Pyjamas

Tissues - small packet for personal use

Soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, facecloth, comb/hairbrush

Optional:

Camera (bring at your own risk)

Pack of cards or small board game

Room 3's Post on Friday, 17 March 2017

For Golden Time we had an art competition. These are our wonderful creations.

Home Learning

Mathematics
Maths Whiz for 20 minutes, three times a week. If you have completed the recommended time, try the other activities like challenging another person to a game of maths.

Go to freerice.com and click on the maths subject.

Reading
Read for a minimum of 20 minutes every afternoon or evening. Record what you read on your reading log.

Spelling
Learn the Essential spelling words on the list that you have been told. Remember that these words are used most often in your writing so it pays to learn how to spell them all.

Camp
Read the gear list. Begin to gather the items that you need to take to camp. Let your parents know if you do not have any item you need at the beginning of this week. Maybe you can borrow the item if you give your parents enough time to organise this.

Maori Legends
We will be focusing on a range of legends especially after camp. Find two legends and get familiar with the stories. You will share your favourite one with a small group of students in our class. Over the next weeks, you will have a greater knowledge of legends and you will be able to share these stories with your family as well.

Week 7 Notices

Swimming
We have two more swimming lessons with Henk this week (Monday and Tuesday). Please make sure that you have your togs and towel on both of these days.

Home Learning has been set for this week.

Camp
We have one week to go before we are on camp. Let's hope that the weather eases up for Room 1 who are going tomorrow.

The teachers visited the camp site on Friday afternoon and below is additional information.

• Life jackets will be worn on the rafts and on the river tubing. The river is well below the marae site and there are steps down to the river, so flooding should not be an issue.
• When we arrive there will be a powhiri welcoming us on to the marae. Ladies, you do not need to wear a black skirt/dress. 
• After rafting on the first day, we will all be going to the free hot pools nearby. Those parents who are helping on camp or transporting on the first day, bring swimming gear if you would like a swim.
• The safety of children is paramount so the decision on whether water activities will go ahead will be made closer to the time of each camp.

Gear List

Baking: Please send some baking along to school on the day we leave (Please, no nuts in the baking). The baking will be shared out for morning and afternoon teas.

Backpack which each student will keep with them on the first day. This bag should contain:

• Morning tea, lunch and a filled named drink bottle for the first day of the Camp.  Please make sure this is easily accessible and named (a disposable paper or plastic bag would be better than a lunchbox).
• Raincoat (if weather is dry, put this in your bag with your other clothes)
• Sunhat
• Sunblock
• Pencil/Pen (you will get a booklet)

Bag - Please pack a small bag (gym bag or similar) and NOT a suitcase. We need to pack all luggage in car boots and we will not have room for suitcases.

Large plastic bag for dirty or wet clothing

Sleeping bag or blanket 

Single sheet (to cover mattress)

Pillow and pillow case

Two towels 

Swimsuit and plastic bag

Shorts/shirts

Sweatshirts or fleece jackets or jersey

Jeans, trousers or sweatpants

Underwear    

Socks

Sports shoes or similar

Jandals or sandals

Pyjamas

Tissues - small packet for personal use

Soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, facecloth, comb/hairbrush

Optional:

Camera (bring at your own risk)

Pack of cards or small board game

Room 3's Post on Friday, 10 March 2017

Bethany came to teach us Chinese today and we created designs on plates.

Mrs Nieuwboer's Post on Thursday, 9 March 2017

The Room 3 children who have made most progress in Maths Whiz this week. Gold goes to Alan, Silver goes Matthew, Bronze goes to Emily. Congratulations!

Room 3's Post on Wednesday, 8 March 2017

Forensic scientists working in Room 3. Today we are analysing handwriting samples and finding out who wrote the messages.

Mini Marathon

ALL senior students have been registered to take part in the mini marathon on Thursday 5 May.  We do not require any money (although we will be holding a cake stall early next term to help cover some of the cost), but we do need all students in years 5 and 6 to return the permission slip that was sent home last week.

Mrs Nieuwboer's Post on Monday, 6 March 2017

Video of swimming lessons.

Mrs Nieuwboer's Post on Monday, 6 March 2017

This is Room 3 doing swimming lessons with our instructor Henk.

Week 6 Notices

Swimming every day this week. We have a swim instructor working with the children on survival skills in the water. Please make sure that your child bring s their togs and towel every day.

Camp meeting: Thursday 9th of March from 5 - 5.30pm. All welcome.

Please take note of the updates in the gear list: Pack gear in a small bag, single sheet and pillow.

 Gear List

Baking: Please send some baking along to school on the day we leave (Please, no nuts in the baking). The baking will be shared out for morning and afternoon teas.

Backpack which each student will keep with them on the first day. This bag should contain:

• Morning tea, lunch and a filled named drink bottle for the first day of the Camp.  Please make sure this is easily accessible and named (a disposable paper or plastic bag would be better than a lunchbox).
• Raincoat – if wet weather
• Sunhat
• Sunblock
• Pencil/Pen 

Bag - Please pack a small bag (gym bag or similar) and NOT a suitcase. We need to pack all luggage in car boots and we will not have room for suitcases.

Large plastic bag for dirty or wet clothing

Sleeping bag or blanket 

Single sheet (to cover mattress)

Pillow and pillow case

Two towels

Swimsuit and plastic bag

Shorts/shirts

Sweatshirts or fleece jackets or jersey

Jeans, trousers or sweatpants

Underwear    

Socks

Sports shoes or similar

Jandals or sandals

Pyjamas

Tissues - small packet for personal use

Soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, facecloth, comb/hairbrush

Optional:

Camera (bring at your own risk)

Pack of cards or small board game