Discovery

The children love deconstructing appliances to find out what is inside and how it works.  They like collecting parts and recycling them in their constructions.

Keep those broken appliances coming.  Try to avoid things with glass in them.  If you have any old  swimming goggles at home they are excellent for eye protection.  I have a couple of pairs but would appreciate more.

ICT in the classroom

Room 4 is becoming a classroom where ICT is used everyday across all areas of the curriculum.  In the class we have 3 computers, access to ipads and  the suite, and an activboard.  I have been having training in the use of the active board and find it an invaluable tool in the classroom. The children love using the technology and it certainly helps keep them focused.

Meet the cool kids in Room 4

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Here are the bright bubbly bunch in Room 4. Such a lovely group of children who are eager to learn,
Work hard and know how to have fun.

Art Deco



A poster advertising Art Deco weekend.






The Rothmans building in Ahuriri.

 

For the rest of the term the children will be studying about Art Deco.  This will include elements of art deco design, fonts,style and architechture. Room 4 will start this inquiry with facts about the Napier Earthquake. This being the reason Napier is an Art Deco city.

A poster showing the styles of the time.

Amazing Sunrise

The sunset this morning was just amazing.  This is taken from my deck.  18  March

Firewise

The fire engine came to school. The children enjoyed seeing the water squirt out under pressure.  The children have been learning about fire safety. They know about having an escape plan and a safe meeting place. They know the importance of smoke alarms and the danger of smoke. The children have been learning about Get down, get low, get out. 

Reading

Reading and talking about the story with friends helps your child develop comprehension and encourages deeper thinking.

Welcome to Room 4.

Room four is a busy place with lots of active learning,
creativity and fun.



Here are children buddy reading together.