Congratulations Rafael!

Congratulations to Rafael for presenting a wonderful speech on Friday to the whole school. Rafael presented his speech with clarity and confidence, choosing our unsung heroes the police as his topic. 

All the students in Room Four worked hard to write their own speeches and presented them with confidence in class. It was pleasing to see such progress from last year and it was very difficult to choose the finalists. Well done to everyone for such a great effort.

Some Maths Highlights From Term Two

In Maths we began the term by exploring place value. We worked with a buddy and used ice-block sticks to show groups of ten. 

 

Caela and Elsie, and Reupena and Vince working collaboratively.

Next we were challenged to imagine 1000 small objects We worked with a partner again to count this many objects. Many of us counted in tens, some of us counted in twenties and one group counted in fifties. 

Jireh, Vaha, Sione, Naia, John Paul and Astyn quickly reached 1000, followed by others.

Each group had a different set of one-thousand objects to work with. Misganow and Liana are counting cotton buds.

Later in the term we learnt how to measure length using rulers. We used both metre rulers and 30 centimetre ones. One group decided it was easier to use centimetre cubes. 

 

Mikaile, Kanan, Liana and Galila measuring with centimetre cubes. Rafa is experimenting with how to use a ruler.

At the end of the term we looked at multiplication problems. Many students used simple strategies such as repeated addition and using their knowledge of double numbers. Some students solved problems using complex strategies which involved breaking numbers into parts and using their knowledge of multiplication tables. 

We enjoyed using different equipment and solving maths problems. Maths is a popular subject in Room Four.

Term 2 DISCO created by Melianna

Paying it Forward in Room 4

In Room four we learnt about volunteers who work for Communicare.
We decided that we wanted to show that we care too.
We have also been learning about Matariki which is a time to plant and care for our environment.
 Room 4 thought it would be nice to give a plant to each of the carers who work at
Communicare in Remuera and perhaps they might Pay it Forward someway too?
When Mrs Driver was purchasing the plants the nurseryman heard what they were for and
Paid it Forward himself by donating free pots to enable this to happen.
In Room 4 we enjoy learning, creating and sharing.

Art & Craft in the Library

HIP - Junior Digital HAPPY video

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Swimming Highlights From Our Budding Photographers

Towards the end of Term Two all children in our class had the opportunity to participate in swimming lessons at Dean Greenwood Swim School. The lessons were fun and engaging. Children were placed in a group according to their ability and taught at their level. Our three groups each had their own instructor who used a variety of activities and equipment to teach swimming skills. The children especially enjoyed the large mat on which they could learn skills as a group.

   

Throughout the sessions children gained confidence and improved their skills in the pool. A few children weren't able to participate in every lesson but keenly monitored the progress of their peers and recorded their progress through photos and video. You can see some of these in the slideshow above. It was great to have some parents join us for some of our sessions - thank you.