My holiday

On the 24th of September i went to my aunty Rozannas funeral in Gisborne.We spent one night at the funeral and we watched movies on my brothers laptop at night. The next day we went to Opotiki because thats were my dad lives. And we spent three weeks with my dad and we went shopping in Whakatane at Kmart. When we went shopping we got one hundred dollars each to spend at Kmart. My brother got shirts, jumpers and other stuff and i got stuff i really needed for me. After we went to Kmart we still had a little bit of money left so we went to the Number one shoe house and got us some shoes. When we were in Opotiki we stayed with my cousins just down the road from my dads house. We sometimes went to go to school with my cousins Hineani, Iki and Rihari. Their school was a Maori school. They would always have to speak te reo to their teachers. We also went to a 21st birthday in Whakatane. That was my mum, brothers, sister and I who went to the birthday, but my dad didn't come because he was sick. At the birthday people were dancing, singing and they also made up speeches. When we had a kai the kids had to go on the kids table and the parents had to go on the parents table. The kids got lots of nice food like kfc, dominoes and we had fried bread and big huge lolly bags and we also had desert. After all of the stuff we did in Opotiki we went home and then we went to my big brother 'Te Manawa' birthday. We had a great time there in Opotiki. Natalie.

What a busy term we have had and hasn’t it just flown by.
We all enjoyed learning about dog safety in weeks 1 & 2 and the visit by the Police dogs.

Cross Country training was well underway by then, and everyone that participated tried their very best, and a great day was had by all. Cory secured a 4th place in the Yr 5 boy’s race and Natalie a 2nd place in the Yr 5 girls. Both were qualifiers for the next stage ‘Group Day’.

Daffodil Day followed in Week 4 and all who participated thoroughly enjoyed the event.

Tennis lessons with the wonderful Waiuku Tennis Club Coach “Ron” begun around the same time, and Room 12 loved learning new skills and being out in the sun, whilst getting fit and having fun.

The Life Education bus arrived a week later, with Harold ready to educate us about ‘Healthy Hearts’. It was a lot of fun, and we learnt heaps about how our internal organs work together and how to keep ourselves healthy.

And of course after lots of preparation and build up, the Rugby World Cup opening ceremony was finally upon us, and what a fabulous day we all had, and continue to have as long as there is rugby games to track.

Room 12s Tennis with Ron .................................................................................................................
I learnt that it is really important to have a good grip on the tennis racket and make sure your body is side on when hitting the ball (Paige..............................).

I learnt about some of the rules and points scored when the ball hits the outside lines (Brayden).


I learnt that the ball has to hit the ground once before you hit it, and if it bounces twice you lose the point and it goes to the other person (Anthony..........................).

I liked the part when the partner is throwing the ball to the other partner (Matthew..................).


We learnt the correct way to bounce the ball then hit it (Devine........................).

Scoop and tap, tap, tap, tap
Scoop and tap with my bat
Scoop and whack, whack, whack, whack
Scroop and whack with my bat (Anthony................)

I learnt the correct standing position when hitting the ball (Katipa...................).

I learnt how to hit the ball from different angles (Nicola.............................).

I really enjoyed the part where the police officer was running and the dog chased him and bit him on the arm (Katipa)
I learnt that police dogs can look for explosives if the queen visits. That’s cool (Daniel)
I liked it how the dog walked around when he was trying to pick up the scent of where the dog handler had been. Because it really showed us how good these dogs are at sniffing, unlike some other dogs (Cory)

I liked it how the man picked up the dog really high, even though it

was really heavy and he nearly dropped it (Sam)
I liked the bit when the dog showed us how he could attack people if they tried to get away, especially the bit where the dog dragged the policeman on the ground (Nicola)
I liked it when the dog shook the persons hand, it was funny (Natalie)
I liked it how the police man told us that the dogs were really fast, but I can’t remember their speed (Devine)

I liked how the dogs were really obedient and listened to their master all the time (Brayden)
I liked it when the police dog followed the man around in circles that was cool (Paige)
When we were in the hall I liked it when the dog barked and when he shook his owners hand (Porsha)

Dog Safety Haiku Poems

My dog is so cute
I love my dog so so much
My dog is playful
Nicola................................

My dog can lick me
My dog is so so fat
My dog likes to eat
Devine............................

Dogs have fluffy ears
Don't let your dog wander the streets
Dogs do stinky poos
Natalie...........................

My dog makes a mess
My dog is so so chubby
My dog is lazy
Porsha...........................

Dogs have smelly breath
Some dogs are very stinky
Dogs have smelly fur
Katipa............................

Dogs are animals
My dog is a crazy dog
Dogs are mans best friend
Sam.....................................

Super Science on the Road

I really liked the part where they put the ring in the freezing cold liquid and the ring shrunk. I also liked the part where they pulled the chains down and the chair went up with someone sitting on it (Nicola.....).

I really enjoyed the part where they had an object like a torch which had a flame at the end and it burnt a hole through a piece of metal. I also enjoyed this spinning wheel which made revving car sounds when you spun it. I also like the spinning wheels one where 3 people had to spin the wheels to make the marbles go along the escalator. The mirror reflection of a skeleton was also cool. It was really cool (Cory.....).

I really like the bit where the milk truck went around the roundabout and roads. And I really like the one where the ping pong ball floats up in the air, because the moonhopper made the air come out of the tube which pushed the ping pong ball up. (Matthew...........).

I liked it when you held the microphone and pushed a button and you speak into the microphone and you can see a scale of how loud your voice is. I also really liked the button you could push to make the fire emergency sound. I also liked the bit where you got to touch the screen on the TV and things moved. Also the one where you rub your hands and touch the bottom of the themometor and bubbles came to the top. (Katipa.........).

When I was at the science fair I was using a metal detector. When you found metal a round gauge would move up. I was also doing this talking thing where you could talk into a thing and someone along way away could hear what you were saying. They could also talk into their one and I could hear what they were saying (Daniel...........).

I really enjoyed the one where you got to conduct the sounds by putting one hand on the volume button and the other hand you waved around which made quiet and loud noises. There was also this coool experiment where you held on to the handles and there is a straw that you rub onto the carpet and then you make the straw turn in circles.

Welcome back to Term 3

Can't wait to see you all on Monday, and looking foward to the class and myself building on our blog knowledge and expertise, and sharing lots of our exciting learning experiences, on a regular basis.

Welcome back to Term 2 everybody. Room 12 is back in full swing, and looking great with the walls now littered with fabulous work completed by students in Term 1. Feel free when calling in, to look around with your child, so they can show you some of the work they proudly completed.

I am looking forward to a great term, especially the speeches in week 9 and seeing all my parents/caregivers at the 3 Way conferences that same week also, following all of our Term 2 testing.

Below are some of the moments captured in Terms 1 & 2;

ROOM 12 ORIGAMI WITH ROOM 11
Rm 12 were invited to buddy up with Rm 11, to learn how to create origami ornaments, whilst acquiring new skills for future use, in particular – handmade gifts. Thanks to the patience and skills of Rm 11, we were able to create these cool decorative ornaments, with minimum ease, whilst having fun doing so.

Room 11 student teaching Rm 12 students ‘The Bird’

Cory, seeing the funny side and persevering with the task of creating ‘The Bird’.

Porsha looking very proud of the beginnings of her origami bird.

Katipa also looking very proud of the beginnings of his origami bird.

ANZAC Service
On Tuesday the 3rd of May, Room 12 attended a touching tribute to the ANZAC soldiers who fought at Gallipoli in 1915, during World War 1. Thanks to the wonderfully creative skills and team work of the students, who made the beautiful wreath for us.

Devine and Anthony, our 2 very brave Room 12 representatives, proudly and carefully carried our wreath to its resting place as a tribute to the ANZAC soldier’s of Gallipoli.

House Sports
On Friday the 6th of May, WPS students were given the opportunity to don their house colours with pride, and earn their house points, during an outdoor sporting challenge. Unfortunately the rain came before anticipated and everyone made a quick retreat undercover, in the hall. Until next time..............GO KEA!!

Miss M taking the hockey skills relay competition

NZ Music Month
As a celebration of NZ Music Month, Room 12 is learning all about the components of sound music.

Room 11&12 enjoying the sounds of their handmade instruments, accompanied by other instruments and NZ music and artists, in this instance ‘Tiki Tane’.

Term 2 Music Lessons
Room 12 would like to thank and farewell Mr Lecture, who has taught music at WPS for many years. We would like to wish him all the very best in his future endeavours.

We would also like to welcome Mrs Mitchell, and we look forward to learning lots more about music during her classes.

Term 2 Physical Education
Room 12 would like to welcome back Mr Merchant our new PE teacher for Term 2. We look forward to a great term of PE.

Hi all, as mentioned below, we were lucky enough to have a St Johns worker visit us in week 9. We learnt all about what to do encase of an emergency - ring 111, and we learnt all about the questions they might ask us....therefore how important it was for us to know our own home phone number and address;

Porsha, Natalie, St Johns Worker, Sam, Nicola & Makayla

St Johns Worker, Corey, Porsha & Natalie

We also learnt how to bandage an injured limb in order to stop the blood flow and how important it was to keep it elevated.............................

Daniel elevating Roys bandaged hand

Jamie elevating Devines injured hand

Katipa elevating Anthonys very injured hand

Thanks to the organisational skills of Mrs Perrott, wonderful parent helpers and Ron, from the Mariners Club, the year 5&6 students of Waiuku Primary were able to learn about the importance of Water Safety, and have a ball whilst doing so. The week consisted of 2 ½ days theory, in Rm 10 and 2 ½ days practical activities at the Papakura & Waiuku pools, and below are some of the fun times had ..................................................

Natalie & Porsha woriking in group when creating water/beach safety poster

Mrs Clydesdale working with Daniel, Porsha, Braxton, Makayla & Nicola

Jamie gives us a friendly wave whilst keeping safe in his lifejacket

Roy keeping himself safe and warm in the cold water. Katipa beside him.

Roy emerging safetly from under the water, after being tipped out by Katipa & Ron

Natalie paddling in the kayak before bein tipped out by Ron

Anthony looking for an escape while Ron is pre-occuiped, before being tipped out

Water Safety Rocked!!!!!!!

Water Safety

What a wonderful week of water safety that we all had last week. I was very proud of every student who tried something new, and put themselves out of their comfort zone. We all learnt something new about how to be safe in, on and around water. Well done Syndicate 4!!!

Mrs Perrott
Syndicate Leader

Acrostic Poetry

Room 12 have been learning about nouns (naming words), adjectives (describing words) and verbs (doing/action words).

Below are Acrostic Poems written by Room 12 students, using the above language features, and expressing their understanding and interpretation of the tragic natural disasters that have recently occurred in Christchurch and Japan ...........

Earthquakes are dangerous
A big tsunami hit Japan
Ruined places in Japan
The 5th biggest earthquake ever
Help in on the way
Quakes are killing people
Unique people are helping
Airports are flooded
Kids are in trouble
Everything is destroyed and crushed
Nicola

Earthquake are big in Japan
An earthquake can destroy homes
Running for their lives, holding babies
Their homes are on fire
Help is written on roof tops
Quiet time for people who died
Use your senses and keep safe
A lot of people without food & water
Kids, adults & animals died
Earthquakes killed them because they
couldn’t breathe under water.
Anthony



Earthquakes causing Tsunamis
Aftershocks hitting
Running people everywhere
Tumbling buildings fall
Help is coming
Quiet people in shock
Uh oh the roads have cracked
Action is everywhere
Kids can be heard crying
Everyone is scared
Cory

Earthquakes in Japan
A tsunami in Japan
Rain and storms pound them
Tsunamis are dangerous for the people
Help is coming from all around the world
Quakes are very horrible
Using helicopters to help
An earthquake can happen, anywhere, anytime
Kids have died
Everyone is in shock

Everyone running for their lives
A bad time
Rubbish on the streets
Terrible matters
Houses crushed
Queen Elizabeth helping
Unique people are helping
Amazing people have survived
Kids have died
Everything is scary
Sam

Earthquakes in Japan
Aftershocks in Japan
Running away from Tsunamis
Terrible homes destroyed
Helicopters try to help people
Quivering buildings
Unique people offering to help
Animals are dying
Kids dying
Everyone is frightened
Queenie

Earthquakes are unstoppable
A tsunami has hit
Rocks are falling down the hill
The tsunami was really strong
Houses have been destroyed
Quakes are really strong
Use yourself to escape
An earthquake is hard on them
Kind people help everywhere
Earths plates moving cause the quake.
Katipa

Room 12 Returns ........................

Kia ora and 'Welcome' to Rockin Room 12. We are all well and truely settled in to our spacious new classroom, and learning lots about each other aswell as Literacy(Reading, Writing, Spelling), Numeracy (Maths Basic Facts & Place Value), Topic (World Wide Waiuku), & lots more.

We are looking foward to sharing our classroom & learning with you, and will be back on board as soon as we have tweaked our blogging skills.

Until then, our thoughts and aroha go out to all those affected by the Christchurch earthquake....kia kaha.

Rm 12

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