Week 5, Term 3

After lunch we come in for quiet reading (quiet...ish!). Last week Neroli caught lots of us doing the right thing.

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Simple Machines

We have been having some fun learning about Simple Machines this week. We looked at a wheelbarrow and how it consists of a wheel and axle, inclined plane and acts as a lever to lift a load. We found out we could lift Neroli in a wheelbarrow! We explored the fulcrum on a plank of wood. We noticed that when the fulcrum was placed closer to the load it was easier to lift up. We could actually lift our friends using just one hand!

Another digital slideshow by Smilebox Masked Parade The Masked Parade is fast approaching and Kowhai Syndicate are underway in getting our masks made. Thank you to all those who have offered to help. The Masked Parade is Friday 18th October. More information regarding costumes, times and meeting points for the night will come home closer to the time. In Renwick 3 at the moment we have chicken pox and head lice so please keep an eye out for these. Next week...  We will be looking at short vowels. Our tricky words will be only and very. During maths time we will be reading and understanding simple equations. Have a happy and safe week.

Week 4 Term 3

As part of our 3-D art this term we decided to use collage to create a 'Healthy Hamburger'.

During maths this week some of us were learning our numbers all the way up to 100! When we had finished our tasks we thought it would be fun to make our own Snakes and Ladders using the 100's boards.

This week during Discovery Time we enjoyed constructing and making creations out of recycled items. Our focus for the session was to use our creative thinking. We explored different ways of doing things without getting upset. We all couldn't use the same box so we had to adapt our ideas. Some of us even decided to use the construction resources for an impromptu percussion performance! We made factories, supermarkets (with hand crafted money!) and cars. Throughout the session we were inclusive of each other, asked nicely to join in games and gave lots of positive compliments to our friends.

Create your own free slideshow design Next week.... Our sounds will be tr/dr. Our tricky words will be do/live. During maths we will be looking at fractions. Please remember Friday is our library day. Books need to be returned before a new one can be issued. Have a happy and safe week!

Week 3, Term3

On Thursday we had a special treat in the hall with a performance from our Kapa Haka group. They travelled to Blenheim on Friday to compete in a competition. We felt very proud and impressed with their fantastic display of courage and skill.

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This week at Discovery Time!

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This week we welcome a new friend to Renwick 3 called Solomon. Solomon came for a visit on Friday and will join us this Monday.

Next week...
Our sounds will be ea/oo.
Our tricky words are off/other.
During maths we are counting backwards, learning numbers to 100 and doubles to 10.

Have a happy and safe week!

Week 2, Term 3

This week we had some very special visitors come to Renwick 3. They were government officals from South East Asia here in Nelson doing an english course at NMIT. They taught us how to say 'hello' in their language and we sang and dance for them. We showed them how clever we are at writing too!

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Week 1, Term 3

Welcome back to Term 3!

This week we started off with a hiss and a roar! On Thursday we went to the Museum for the Hairy McClary Exhibition. We had a wonderful time looking at the wonderful artwork and books. Nikki was dressed as Bottomly Potts all covered in spots! We laughed and laughed.

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On Friday we started our Discovery Time. Our key focus was learning how to ask to join in with a group. We needed to use our manners and listen to and respect all members of the group. We had a range of activities to explore. We particularly enjoyed the dress ups and making butter!

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Next week....
Our sounds will be igh and all.
Our tricky words are night and always.
During maths we will be doing simple subtraction.
This week we have parent/teacher interviews. I am very much looking forward to meeting with you to share your child's successes. If you have not made an appointment please come and see me as the website has now closed. Many thanks.

Have a happy and safe week!