Athletics Sport Day

What a great day we had on Thursday.  The weather was great.  The children all tried their best.  Here are some great action photos of the sprint events.

Camp at School Day

What a great day the Year 3's had today.  Camp at school day was brilliant.  We pitched our tents on the new lawn behind the library.  It was sheltered and felt like our private little camping ground.  Thank you to everyone that helped.  The wonderful parents who helped  by providing tents and those that came to pitch them.  We couldn't have done it without you.  Also thanks for the games you provided.  The archery was super popular.  Thank you to Andrew Young for your help and patience  with  this activity.  The children worked well in groups during our scavenger hunt challenge. The beautiful shared lunch was enjoyed by all.  Thank you so much for preparing this.

Tents in all shapes and sizes.

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Two happy campers.

Archery was fun. Andrew was a very patient helper.

Three buddies share a tent.

We hosted some little visitors.

Yum. We can't wait.

Tent City

Elastics were a hit.

Olden day kids

You have to laugh look at these olden day kids glued to technology. Waiting for their part in the production.

End of term treat.

Room 4 relaxing in the computer room playing games on friv and mini clip.  Look how connected the kids are.  An absolute first for me.

Cross Country

Congratulations to Hugo Dale winner of the Year 3 & 4 A grade boys race.

Ready Set go!

A bit jittery.  It's a long way to run.

Old Log of Wood

Last week we were very lucky to have Simon Tremain bring the Ranfurly Sheild along for the children to see.  Here is Jack Tremain and his cousin with the sheild.

Practical Creativity

Today Zoe and her friends recycled wine bottle corks to make a pin board.  They cooperated well together and the finished product will be good.

Cross Country Training

The children have been working hard to get fit for cross country. We have been running on the course in Alexander's paddock for the last few days. Sorry the photos aren't the clearest.  I took them on the ipad then cropped them.

Circle time

Dana a Resource Teacher of Learning and Behaviour is working at Puketapu School. She has been helping children to concentrate, join in more and stay on task.  In Room 4 she has been modelling circle time which is a programme that helps with listening, sharing and building confidence.  All the children take part and enjoy it.  It is a fun activity.

Room 4 museum

Thank you to all the families who have been happy to share family treasures from the olden days with the children in Room 4.  The museums in Rooms 4 & 6 have created a lot of interest.

Photos from the museum taken by children.

The children had the use of a school camera to take photos of each other at the museum.  Here are a few examples.

Getting ready to head off.

These old fashioned clothes look cool.

Would you like to vacuum like this?

Use the mangle to get the water out of the washing.

Knucklebones

Gaynor and Elliott churning the butter.

Copy book work.

Old fashioned writing.

Yes Miss?

Old fashioned technology.