Gymnastics

We are loving doing gymnastics. This term we get to travel by bus to get there and back. We look forward to it every week. We are learning a wide range of activities. We get to do floor excersices, beams, trampoline and also jump in the foam pit. We love it!

Papakura Ko Tui Tui and Pink Shirt Day - Anti Bullying Day

Papakura Ko Tui Tui fund raised and organised some pajamas for our students. The students were very grateful and a lot of them decided to wear these to our Pink Shirt Day to help raise for Anti Bullying Day. The students love their onesies, just in time for winter. Thank you to all responsible for this generous donation. We really appreciate it!
And we find small ways to give back! The teachers all dressed in pink too!

Our Inquiry Learning 'Wanderings' About Flight:

"How does a helicopter stay in the air?" - asked by Nepia.
"How does a jet plane's engine work?" - asked by Shania.
"How do you fly a hot air balloon?"  - asked by Shelby.
"How do they keep or fix the planes when they've finished moving people?"  - asked by Colsey.
"How long can planes fly for?" - asked by Lahrenzo.
"How do firework rockets fly?" - asked by Onyx.
"Why did the Wright brothers want to invent the first plane?" - asked by Lyric.
"Why is a space rocket bigger than an aeroplane?" - asked by Fatu.
"Why do aeroplanes need an engine?" - asked by Denzel.
"Why doesn't gravity stop planes from flying up so high?" - asked by Chaye.

White Crosses Commemorative Assembly

This term we had the opportunity to welcome the White Crosses onto our school to mark 100 years since the ANZACs landed in Gallipoli. The White Crosses represent the brave men and women who fought for our country.

Welcome to our Jungle

This jungle themed classroom display was inspired by the animal cards available at the supermarket. The students had lots to talk about and then decided to research a wide range of animals. They learnt, created and shared their projects with each other in the jungle.