Pirate Fun Day

Here are some photos from our Pirate Fun Day at the Halswell Quarry. We had a great time!

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Run, jump, throw

Today we had lots of fun doing the run jump throw activities.
Here are a few photos from our morning. Thank you to all the parents who came along to support this great event.

Swimming

This week we started swimming in the school pool. We had a great time and we are looking forward to going again next week. Look how good we are at keeping our bags tidy.

"Oaklands School Song"

LEARNING INTENTION
We have been learning to sing the school song and dance with the actions.

SUCCESS CRITERIA
We can do the right actions in the right part of the song.

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Library


Today was our last day for us to issue a new library book.
Next week Mrs Ward will start her stocktake.

5 Year Old Trials

On Monday the 5 Year Olds trialled for the Kākano Athletics Sprints.

Good stretch CJ!



Well done to Flynn, Brae, Manaia, and Sienna, who will be in the finals on Athletics Day.

Mural

This is the mural that we created at the end of Term 3 with Room 23. Didn't the kids do awesome!


New school newsletter

If you don't get a chance to look at the newsletter online at home, I'll make it available to check out on a Thursday morning before school.

Princess Pat

30.10.15

Over the last couple of weeks we have been learning the Princess Pat echo song.
Here we are having a last practice before performing it at 'Reflection Time' on Friday.





Sharing

Brae brought some of his dad's medals to show us during sharing time. Brae's dad won them playing darts. Thanks for sharing them with us Brae.

Miss Allen

This week Miss Allen has been teaching some groups. She has done really well and the children all enjoyed her lessons.

Tuesday Tie Day

Eating Values Lesson

For the next two weeks we will be talking about:




General expectations:
C.A.R.E for Eating
Community
Sit down while eating.
Put your rubbish in the bin/ lunch box and put lunch box away.

Active Thinking
Follow instructions.
Eat in the appropriate areas.

Respect
Wait until you've finished eating before talking to others.

Excellence
Use manners.
Make healthy food choices.


When we eat we...
- Wash our hands first, including hand sanatizer.
- Sit nicely with your lunch box
- We are quiet
- We walk to put away our lunch boxes when the teacher tells us we can go
- We make sure our rubbish is in the right bin





Sharing previous learning

Today Riley shared with the class his book about Singapore. Riley loved being able to share his experiences with others.

Big book

Today Manaia read this big book to the class at read and feed time before morning tea. Thanks Manaia you did a great job!

Writing

I am practicing my fast words

Principal's Award

19.10.2015
Today CJ was super excited to receive a Principal's award. Well done CJ!

Shake Out


















On the 15 October we participated in the National ShakeOut day. After practicing our "turtle" we headed out on the field, as we would with any emergency. It was awesome to be apart of a national event!





Term 4 Sun Safety

SLIP SLOP SLAP




CARE values focus


Term 4, 2015

TOILETS




General expectations:
C.A.R.E for Toilets
Community
Keep area clean and use only what you need.

Active Thinking
Let the teacher know where you are going.

Respect
Respect others' privacy.

Excellence
Wash hands with soap and water and dry them.