Week 6 and officially now Winter BRRRRRRR!

Yes we are now officially in Winter and hopefully you all made the most of the weather over the long weekend break! Leaves are now almost gone from the trees and winter sports well into their draws. Well done those children who have opted to play sports for Otonga too. Some children have also joined the Junior Kapa Haka. So if you wish your child to join also, let me know as it's still not too late to join.
Last week I met with most parents in the 3 way interviews. I apologise if you had to wait. While we as teachers try to keep on schedule and provide a warm place to wait; I didn't have any breaks at all on the nights between families so it did become challenging. Still I was pleased to see and share with you all. When you have finished with your child's folder please return this to school.
 Many thanks for those who have already done this. Look out for their goals pasted into their homework books."Book Fair" week was also very successful and a big thanks to all the parents who supported this on the night of our 3 way interviews with purchases.

Today we were very lucky with the weather and had an awesome afternoon at our Junior Cross Country. They ran like the wind today and it was great to see the support they gave other children running. It doesn't come easy to every child, however I was impressed with the effort every child made on the day. Special congratulations goes to Cara for coming second in her race with a spectacular sprint to the finish from third place!

While I was unable to attend the Pirate dress up day (Darn my favourite day) last Friday, due to being on a course Mrs Weir took some photos which capture some very mischievous pirates in room 3 on that day. Attached are the photos below......

This groups got the Treasure map!!!

This trio knows where the Treasure is by the look of those smiles!

These 3 pirates aren't giving any clues away!

3 Impish looking Pirates...um I wonder if they know where the Treasure is?

"No, not telling our lips are sealed!" 

Um...3 very laid back crew I wonder what they are hiding under those Hats?

Don't forget we have our trip to Te Puia coming up on Wednesday June 21st.  Look out for the notices coming home soon. If you wish to come with us, please return the attached form with your contact details. It will be a great trip and build on our work we have done so far about the  "rocks " we live upon in Rotorua.

Until next time ....

Nadine McLaughlin