JJ, Cairo, Patience and Room 5 Receive Awards

 

JJ and Cairo received a Principal's Award this morning in the school assembly for their success in learning, while Patience received a Duffy Award for moving up one reading level. 

Anthony accepted the Tidy Kiwi Award on behalf of Room 5 who was this week's recipient because the students keep their space clean and tidy inside and outside their classroom and in the surrounding area outside their classroom. 

Congratulations and ano to pai to all our tamariki!

Amazing Presenters

 Our presenters spoke clearly, memorised their lines, waited patiently for the audience to settle down and pay attention, and knew when it was their turn to present. The students did an awesome job in mcing the school assembly this morning. Clockwise from left to right: Luke, Pele, Anthony, Jonathan, Oshin and Lillyan. 

Ano te pai, you can be proud of yourselves. 

My Culture by Lebron

My name is Lebron and I am Maori. The country I belong to is New Zealand. My mum is Maori but my dad is half Maori and half Cook Island.

My Culture by Lillyan

My name is Lillayn. I was born in Auckland city. Both my parents are Niuean. Mum taught me how to speak Niuean. Then I had to teach my dad how to speak Niuean. When I am at home with my parents they teach me about my culture. The culture I identify with is Niuean.

My Culture by Jonathan

My name is Jonathan. I was born in a city called Auckland, New Zealand. Both my parents are Tongans. I speak Tongan to my Mum and Dad. When I speak Tongan to my parents they speak Tongan back to me.

Pele Received a Duffy Award

Pele received a Duffy Award at the school assembly because she has superb decoding skills. Tino pai, Pele!

Anthony Receives a Principal's Award

                                             

Anthony has a very good memory. He received a principal's award for his retelling a story in sequence.  Tino pai, Anthony!

Lorenzo Receives a Principal's Award

Lorenzo enjoys Feed and Read sessions.  He loves listening to Paul Jennings' Rascal books.  Last Friday at the school assembly Lorenzo received a Principal's Award because every day he always makes sure that his teacher reads a book to the class while the students have their morning tea. 

Tino pai, Lorenzo!

Auckland Zoo Trip

 

Room 5 went to the Auckland Zoo with Room 3 to learn about animal body parts and how animals use them to live, thrive and adapt to their environment.

One of our favourite animals was the lion. There were two male lions and one of them came to look at us through its window enclosure. The bigger lion gave a quiet roar but it was still loud enough for the other animals in the zoo to hear the lion say, "We're here and we are the kings of the zoo jungle. Hear us R-O-A-R!