Jellie Park Fun

Just a reminder that the Jellie Park trip is tomorrow. Make sure you have your togs, a towel and sunblock on before school. You will also need to bring a picnic lunch to share and a drink bottle with water. See you there. :)

Big Machines

A huge thank you to Telesha and her Dad for sharing some very cool photos and videos of big machines.
Telesha talked to us about the different parts of the machines and their jobs.

Room 10 thinks you're Dad has a pretty cool job and some awesome machinery Telesha. :) 

Happy Birthday Tayla and Matai :)

We celebrated two Room 10 children's birthday's this week. Room 10 were very lucky to receive a birthday party treat from Tayla today. Thanks Tayla, we hope you enjoy the rest of your birthday.

Our Awesome Buddies

 In Room 10 we have so much fun and are learning all the time with our awesome Room 1 buddies. 

Check out how we help our buddies and how they help us to be better role models. 

 I help my buddy by teaching them to follow the instructions and playing fun games. My buddy helps me when she listens to me and we can do the right thing together. My buddy is lots of fun. Tiare and Keilia.

 I help my buddy by showing him how to do the right thing and making sure I’m a good role model. He thinks I’m like his big brother – that makes me feel happy because he looks up to me. My buddy helps me to be a better role model because I have learnt not to force him to do work but to help him and let him make choices instead of telling him what to do. Isaiah and Tony.

I help my buddy with her learning and teaching her English by showing her and saying words that she doesn’t know how to say. My buddy helps my confidence in running because I can run with her and she doesn’t worry about my asthma. Suma and Emelia.

I help my buddy by helping them to do things by themselves better. I can help them with their writing. My buddy helps me to be patient and work with him. Geordan and Ashton.

 I help my buddy by trying to be a good role model, teaching her to speak pleasantly and politely. My buddy helps me because I can now have a new friend to help in the playground. Connor and Amber.

I help my buddy by getting him to follow instructions. I ask my buddy if he knows what to do and then I do it together with him. My buddy helps me to feel good about myself because I know I am helping him. Hailey and Josh. 

 I help my buddy by talking to him and showing him the actions when we’re dancing. My buddy helps me to think about next steps – sometimes my buddy knows what to do so I have to teach him something new or extra. I have to keep thinking. Viliami and Sione.

 I help my buddy by teaching him stuff like teaching him the moves to a song or helping him to do the right thing because sometimes he doesn’t. I tell him and show him how to do the right thing. I make it fun, like a game. My buddy helps me to learn how I can help others. Dayton and Troy.

 

 I help my buddy to listen to the teacher. I help her when she is reading. I tell her to sit up nicely. She helps me to be a good role model because I can see that she copies what I do. Mary Angel and Toiahi.

I help my buddy if they’re in trouble in the playground I see if they’re all right and take them to get an ice pack. My buddy helps me to wait my turn and care about others better. Kohatu and Zara. 

What do Room 10 think a machine is....?

We are learning all about machines….

Here’s what the children in Room 10 think a machine is J

"I think a machine is a knife or a spoon or fork" Hailey.

"I think a machine is something that moves" Bailey.  

“I think that a machine is a car” Brayden.

“I think that scientists create machines to use; like Indy Cars for racing in the United States” Krystal.

“I think that tools and rugby balls are machines” Manaia.

“A machine is a type of vehicle that moves around” Suma.

“I think a motorbike is a machine” Degan.

“Machines are electrical – they make things work with a switch” Kohatu.

“Machines can make things move that are heavy” Isileli

“A machine has parts that helps it to move, they work from power” Destiny.

“A machine is a car or something that has handlebars” Braydon.

“I think that I am a machine because I can make things and I have lots of different parts – I can talk and walk and live for 100 years! – What do you think?” Keilia.

“I think a machine is a moving or working vehicle” Connor.

“I think a machine is something that uses power and works together with something” Dayton.

“I think a machine is something that has parts. Machines need batteries and they turn on and off” Mary Angel.

“I think some machines have pedals and wheels” Ethan.

“I think a machine is something that has power and parts to make it work” Tayla.

“Some cars and toys don’t have batteries and some do – the battery can make them go” Laclee.

“Machines have parts and they use electricity. They have engines and lots of power to work” Geordan.

“I think a machine is something that does a job, has more than 7 parts and weighs a lot” Isaiah.

“I think a machine is something that has different parts/equipment. It needs gas or electricity to go and has wheels, tracks or rollers” Telesha.

“A machine is something that is made to do a job. It has several parts, and is made in factories by smart people (scientists) that make machines to do their job” Caleb.

“I think a machine is a digger because it has wheels and levers” Viliami. 

“I think a machine does a job” Macey. 

Our disappearing definition…

A machine is a device or tool that has several parts that work together to do a job.

Simple Machines

In Room 10 we have started to learn all about different machines. We have been looking at simple machines- some of the children didn't realise that we have so many simple machines around us. For example; can openers, forks, screw drivers, scissors and so many more...

We have learnt about the different parts of these simple machines.
Some have...

• a screw
• a pulley
• a wedge
• gears
• a handle/lever
• a wheel and axel 
• an inclined plane

Remember to bring  in a simple machine from home to share this week and see if you can describe the parts and how it works. 

Check out this awesome website that has been helping us with our learning...

Simple Machines Games and Activities

A huge congratulations to our amazing Waltham Choir

On Wednesday night the Waltham School Choir performed in the Kids for Kids Concert - 'Everything is Ka Pai' at Wigram Museum. It was an exciting and fantastic night and it was great to see lots of parents coming to watch the show.

Here are some photos from the day/night...

At morning rehearsals 

Making music with Te Rakau and singing practise...getting closer to show time

Yum, dinner before the show

Waiting excitedly back stage with the amazing Wigram Museum Planes

Finally this is it. On stage for the big show.

Some beautiful dancing and singing - Ka pai to mahi 

A great end to an amazing night - well done to all of the wonderful children in our Waltham Choir. 

This was our first ever Waltham Choir to participate in this event and the dedication and effort the children put in was truly outstanding. The choir are excited and getting ready for their next performance at the end of year assembly.

A Fantastic Start to Term 4

Welcome back to the beginning of the last Term for 2013. The year is whizzing by and the term is busy and full of lots of exciting learning and fun.

I look forward to catching up with parents and caregivers this week for our Learning Conferences. If you have not yet made a conference time please feel free to ring the office and we can work with you to make a time that suits.

Our school choir has their 'Everything is Ka Pai' performance coming up next Wednesday. They have been practising throughout the year and sound beautiful. If you are interested in coming to see them perform there will be door sales on the night: 6.30pm  Wednesday the 30th October- at the Wigram Museum.

We are also practising for our school Athletics Day, we will be playing run, jump throw games for fitness and working on our skills and technique over the next 5 weeks.

Our inquiry focus is science and technology based this term. The children and I are excited to be learning all about machines - what they are and how they work/help people. I have welcomed them to bring things to school or share any knowledge they have on machines.

It has been great to see so many smiling faces back at school and hear all about your holidays.
I look forward to seeing lots of you Wednesday and Thursday at our learning conference,

Miss Dolamore :)

Swimming Fun

Have a look at some of our awesome photos from swimming.

Week 2 Still Swimming

What a fantastic start to Term 3. I have really enjoyed seeing the children learning so much, and gaining extra confidence in the water at swimming last week.

Remember we still have one more week of swimming lessons to go - so don't forget your togs Monday morning. 

Thank you also to the children that have returned their pack of cards - we will be using these at school to continue to practice our basic facts and gain  confidence and speed. If you have another pack at home - keep practicing- every little bit helps. 

See you all tomorrow :0 )  

Miss Dolamore. 

Welcome back to Term 3.

Kia ora Room 10,

I hope you have had a relaxing holiday with family and friends. I am looking forward to seeing you all back at school tomorrow for a busy Term3. I can't wait to hear all about the fantastic learning and practise you have being doing on your basic fact challenge. Don't forget your pack of cards and your swimming togs - we have swimming the first day back. See you tomorrow.

Miss Dolamore. :)

Welcome back from a very chilly weekend!

I hope you all kept safe and warm this weekend. It is lovely to see the sun out today and so many happy faces at school. I am just posting an important reminder to parents and caregivers, regarding attendance.

PLEASE make sure your child is at school every day, unless they are really unwell, or if there is a genuine family emergency.

If this is the case you must ring us on 379 3137 or text 027 3793137. 

I really appreciate your supprort with this as it is so important the children aren't missing out on valuable learning time at school.

Please come and see me if you have any questions, concerns or need support with this.

Many thanks,

Emma Dolamore.

Free Educational Websites with Fantastic Games

It has been great to see lots of children and whanau from Room 10 using our blog to keep up to date and follow some of the exciting learning happening.

Many of the children in Room 10 have been having a go at some basic fact games online. I thought I would post some more fantastic free online learning sites.

I hope you have fun exploring these at home...(Click on the words below to go to the page you want).

ABCYA - has lots of fun games to practise skills in many areas of learning

Learn more about animals that live in cold places at National Geographic Kids

We have been learning about playing games positively - Follow along with The Rainbow Fish story - how did he solve the problem positively? Storylineonline.net

Read Penguin Penguin and other stories at Starfall.com

Being Ready to Learn in Room 10!

I have asked the children to photograph different parts of our morning, the classroom and learning in Room 10.

The children have chosen what they wanted to take a photo of and have then written a blurb about their photo or learning in our morning block (literacy).

"I love playing on the adventure playground too"
Tayla.

I hope you enjoy reading and seeing their photos as much as I have.



"I like the playground because I have fun playing on the fort".
Connor.



 

"I loved it when we got to share our boxes about us".
"When I got to school I was nervous as well as happy".
"I shared a picture of my brothers truck drawing".
"I like trucks"  Geordan.



"I took a picture of our teacher Miss Dolamore because she is kind and helps us with our learning"
Telesha and Suma.



"When we were eating fruit I took a picture of the children.
They all smiled at the camera". "Then I gave Miss Dolamore
the camera and she said "thank you". "I love the way she said
thank you to me" Mary Angel.



"I love to read books because the Authors have great writing
and pictures from all around the world." "That's why I love to read".
Caleb.

"Reading time is cool because we read lots and learn new things"
Matai,





"Reading time is awesome. The kids have their heads down
and are reading, it's awesome". Brayden

"I like doing creative writing and writing about  Iron Man and zombies"

Nico

"I LOVE seeing the wonderful children in Room 10 Ready to Learn
and putting their best effort into their work"
Miss Dolamore.