Marae Trip

Well despite the cold we were very lucky with the weather when we visited the marae. The excitement was palpable on the bus and the class really enjoyed themselves. A huge thankyou to the parents who went around with my class , as at the last minute I was told I had to stay with the TukuTuku panels activity.
What a stoic group you were. The children had had a full day on the Thursday with our school based Discovery day. So there were some tired wee souls.
However the photos tell how valuable the experience was and we do have these and more on display in our class.

Practising our Waiata  before going on the trip.

walking out to the bus with our bags!

On the Bus waving goodbye to our parents.

Attentive and not missing a beat so proud of you room 9.

Whaea showing the girls the Poi.

Go room 9.

The boys practising their Haka.

Zoe really enjoyed the drawing ...

as did Eyjar!

Paige drawing in the Wharenui

Arlo.......

Cameron Herbert....

Harlem.

Adrian standing by his favourite carving.....

Angelica enjoying the day....

A very full day and I'm sure everyone slept really well that night.

Cross Country

Our cross country was a great success this year with lots of parents there supporting the runners, sun shining and all our training showing through . Everyone enjoyed themselves as the photos show

A montage of photos from the day

Mr Rakkels stayed with room 9 while Mrs McLaughlin was out on the course
I could hear their cheering 

Holly came down the hill speeding to a placement.

There was no stopping these runners ....I was exhausted just cheering !

Troy and Skyla

A quick update on our 2 room niners.
You may have heard both Troy and Skyla had accidents last week, with both ending up at hospital. Troy had a special helicopter trip to Star Ship hospital in the weekend: He gave us all a scare, especially his family! However I'm pleased to say he is now home healing and has still got that cheeky grin.
 Skyla fell in slippery conditions and broke her collar bone in spectacular style. She is at home recuperating too with mum. 
I've missed their smiles and help around the class and we all in room 9 send our love and best wishes for a quick and full recovery.

Hello from room 9......home of the room niners

Hello everyone. Our class has been very busy these last few weeks settling back into school and welcoming Mr Rakels our student teacher who is with us for 4 weeks.. 
The birthdays are also still happening in a big way, with half the class now officially 6 and allowed on the 6 year old playground. Mrs McLaughlin has been busy checking all the reading groups and testing (6 year old nets) and is really happy with our results. All that holiday reading has really helped maintain and accelerate our levels with some children changing reading groups.
We have been working hard on updating Storyboards too so don't forget to check them out. 

Some of our latest Class Awards people 

Oskar and Eyjar
Well deserved for their positive attitudes and progress in writing.

Tafadzwa and Cara with Mr Rakels 
Well deserved for their exceptional help and support in the class to others.

Birthday Sharing Time 

The smiles say it all. 

Week 1 

A visit from Dan the Puppet Man with Ruru and his friends from Road Safety. Room 9 enjoyed a visit from Ruru and friends who reminded us of safety around roads.

Term 2

Week 1

A big welcome back to Term 2 everyone! I hope everyone had a great break and enjoyed the excellent weather on offer!
The term has begun smoothly with the added advantage of Mr Rakels, a student teacher with us for the first 5 weeks. You may already have met Crispian (Rakels) when coming to class in the morning.

The term is a full one as usual and a brief note has gone home today with your child to outline some of the important things.Our intended visit to the Marae, our Discovery day and of course school PHOTOS THIS THURSDAY! 
Remember should you wish your child to have a siblings photo please make sure the office knows.

Tafadzwa and the class enjoying her birthday with Mr Rakels and Mrs McLaughlin

Eyjar enjoying his 6th Birthday!

You can see the birthdays are really happening now with 6 birthdays in the holidays and another 5 this month.   

Week 11 

Week 11 and we are fast approaching the end of an extremely busy and exciting term. Your child has brought their folder home to share with you showing their academic growth and how well they are settling into the learning year. (This now needs to be brought back ready to add things for next term).please keep the term report though. Thankyou to those who have already done this (:-)

To help maintain your child's progress in literacy I will be sending home a reading Challenge for the holidays. PLEASE!!!! this is entirely optional and  at your discretion. 

Children who do complete this Challenge will earn 5 stickers towards their personal sticker charts. We have completed 2 of these activities already so the children can do these independently. 

At this stage of the term I would like to give a warm thanks to all the parents, nanas, and caregivers who have helped this term. No matter how big or small the help. Please believe me  it is really appreciated. Galas, trips, reading at night, PMP and writing help  etc doesn't just  happen without your input. 

Please check out our new "Cat in the Hat"" gallery of readers.....when next in  the class. As part of a mini literacy focus we are enjoying the magic of Dr Suess. You might already of heard anyway from your child. Well enjoy your child as I have this term and have a restful time.  I intend to as I spend some quality time with my husband Tony over the next few weeks.

Looking forward to Term 2. 
Until then 
Nadine McLaughlin.