Patrick with the Black Caps

Patrick was entered him into a competition several weeks ago, he was one of 18 children selected to attend a Behind the scenes tour, training with some Black Caps and BBQ, it was fantastic, they gave each child a Black Caps travel bag, blanket, drink bottle, cap and ball very generous .

WAY TO GO PATRICK: THIS LOOKS LIKE A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY

WEEK 6: 

What a shaking start we had to this week. I hope that you and your families have all fared okay with all of the quakes. I know that some of you were very fortunate to have made it back to Christchurch on Sunday after been up North of the South Island during Show Weekend. 
Room 19 students have all been very calm during the week so that is fantastic. 

Exciting News: I have just received an email from Go Noodle to tell me that they now have an app for their programme. Check it out on the link below. 

Go Noodle

INTERVIEWS: These will be taking place during the next week. Please make sure you make a time within the time slots allocated. Thank you for your support in this. I know that it is a busy time of the year for everyone. 

DECORATIONS: Year 6 students have been busy making decorations during the last week while Year 5's have been learning a song. 

SWIMMING: Lessons begin this coming Monday. All children need to have their swimming togs, towel, cap (if they use one) and a bag to carry these items in, every day. During the next week we will be swimming between 2- 2:30pm. 

CHRISTCHURCH ADVENTURE PARK: I have been following their progress on Facebook. Check out what is happening. Next Sunday, Ava, Daniella, Adam and William get the chance to get up close and personal again to view what has happened since their last visit. We will publish photos next week.

Holiday

Room 19 have just begun their inquiry into planning a holiday for their family! 

Week 4

We have had another great start to our week in Room 19.

Last week we had a trial lockdown. The students handled it very well.

Staff vs Students cricket match took place on Tuesday during lunchtime. Well done to our Room 19 students who took part. 

TOUCH RUGBY: On Tuesday afternoon I was fortunate to get along to watch our Touch teams play. Well done to both teams on successful wins. 

PUBERTY: We have finally begun our topic study on Puberty. Ask you child about what they have been learning. Below are some pictures of them working cooperatively during our session. 

DON"T FORGET THE PTA BOOKSTRAVGANZA THIS FRIDAY

ALSO any Baking that you would be able to provide for a bake sale. Please send it along to school on Friday.

ATHLETICS DAY

Wow what  a wonderful day we had on Tuesday for our Athletics Day. The morning started off wet,but the sun sure did shine down on us. 
Many thanks to all of our parents for the time and effort that they put into volunteering. Without your help that event would not be able to run successfully. 

We were very fortunate to have students from New Zealand Institute of Sport to help us as well. I know that the Ilam students loved having them there and so did we!

Students who have got through to the zones will be notified very soon.

WEEK 2

Week 2 flew by really fast. One of the most important things we completed this week was our Athletics training. We only have one day to go until our big day. Many thanks to the parents who have offered to help. There will be a list up on a white board near the Ilam Road entrance, check it out for information on where you will be helping. Please click ont he link below for a rotation of the events. 

ROTATION OF EVENTS


Story Boarding: What is this and why are we learning about it?

READING: What is Literacy circle? Have you found it interesting. Check out your emails to find out about your first assignment through google classroom. 

Below are some of the rules we thought of for Literacy Circle. 

• Listen to others
• Only 1 student talking at a time
• Be respectful
• Take responsibility
• Only read what has been set
• Be open to ideas and other peoples opinions
• Take turns
• Take care of the book you are reading
• Make sure you complete your job

GOOD LUCK:

We have our fingers crossed for Christina and Poppy as it is announcement day on October 29th for the KABOOM Art Competition Winners. A photo of their artwork appeared in the latest NZEI Magazine; Check out the photo.

Literacy circle

Yay we have begun our reading for Literacy circle!