Communication Twins

Within our Inquiry topic of Communication we have been practicing how to communicate clearly with each other. 

We had a go at sitting back to back with a buddy and giving them instructions to follow. We called this Communication Twins.

We used coloured rods and simple pictures which one person described to their buddy. The buddy then had to follow the instructions on how to create the same image without seeing it. 

When we had compared images we had a chat about whether our communication was clear enough and also how we could improve.

It was lots of fun!

Week 2 Koru Whanau Assembly

On Friday we had a Koru Whanau assembly

Rooms 21 and Room 23 performed an item.

We had 6 children who received a certificate.

Look how proud they are! Their Mana GEMS are shining through!

Self Portraits

Over the past few weeks we have been working hard to paint self-portraits.

Don't we look beautiful.

Cheryl, Lucas & Olivia F

Gabby, Jordan & William

Ali, Hazel & Hunter

Vida, Olivia A & Caleb

Hannah

Max, Kyan & Harry

We still have a couple who were away and didn't get finished but if you want to have a closer look, just look up when you are hanging your bags on the coat hooks in the corridor and you will see all of our beautiful faces. 

Welcome Hazel!

Today we welcomed Hazel to our class!

Well done on completing your very first day at school, we are so happy to have you in Room 9a.

Painting Portraits

We have started painting portraits of ourselves!

Jordan and Hunter carefully start by painting the shape of their heads.

Hazel blocks out the colour of her face using careful painting strokes.

Ali and Hannah carefully select and mix our "people paint" to suit their skin shade.

Visitors to Room 9a

Gabby and Hazel came to visit over the last two Thursdays. 

We can't wait to have you both in Room 9a very soon!