Science Investigations

This week, Room 10 has been working on some super science experiments. We are looking at physical and chemical changes. Students enjoyed making sherbert on Wednesday and they will be able to replicate this at home. On Friday, students observed what happens to skittles when they are placed in water - and we watched the difference between normal and sour skittles.

Have a Go Day at Bromley School

On Wednesday, Year 5 and 6 students enjoyed a day at Bromley school 'having a go' at a range of different summer sports! It was a day enjoyed by all

Room Ten Pounamu Art

In Room Ten, We have been learning and making Pounamu or Greenstones. Some of us are currently working on drawing their's and some of us are practicing making our Pounamu with Play-Doh. We are all making different designs of Greenstones. Some are making the Swirl design (Koru), Fish Hook (Hei Matau), Adze (Toki) and more! After we practice and draw our designs we will make it with plasticine or clay. We have been having so much fun while researching and learning about Pounamu and Greenstones


By Zoe and Mahalia

Rakau

At the beginning of the year, teachers were asked to set some goals and I set a goal to learn to use Rakau! Last term, and into the start of this term, I have had the pleasure of learning rakau alongside some fantastic Room 10 students! Ka Pai Room 10...

He waka eke noa

Week 1 Term 3

This week has been an exciting week as students have been preparing for the Opening Ceremony for the new school hall next week. Students have enjoyed being part of the cultural performance groups and choir and I hope everyone has purchased their tickets ready to attend the opening next week.

Literacy

Students are nearly ready with their presentations on 100 years ago and Mrs Walters and I are looking forward to watching these next week. Students have put so much effort into them and it will be great to see!

Numeracy 

This term, we are doing a unit on Area and Perimeter and students have enjoyed discovering what area and perimeter is.

KiwiCan

Room 10 won the Kiwican prize this term and were treat to a morning of treats and games. Kiwican gives students a score out of 15 every lesson, and the class from the Kokari block who has the most total points is rewarded at the end of each term. Well done Room 10!

Matariki Breakfast

Last week students had the opportunity to participate in Matariki breakfast - this was a great morning had by all and students enjoyed sharing food with other members across the Kokari block. They then had time to reflect on Matariki and share their knowledge in Room 11.