More stories from T14

T14 has been practising being Interactors and Communicators over the last two weeks during writing time. They worked with a buddy to write a story. The story had to include characters, a setting, a problem for the characters and how the problem was solved. The children had to share their ideas with each other, take turns and problem solve. They published their stories using the app Book Creator.  To do this they had to check that their pictures matched their story. They did a great job persevering to get the books published. Well done T14

T14 has written and illustrated some fun stories for you to read.

Fun Friday!

In Ti Kouka we love having Discovery open door. The children were up to so many busy things and been really creative.

Our new train set was really popular. We had to take turns and share this while negotiating with our friends.

We loved experimenting with the lego wheels and ramp.  We found it interesting how our cars fastness was changed by its height, weight and how far we started up the ramp.

Catherine brought in her special cutters and stamps and we got to create some beautiful cards

 

We also had lots of junk construction..

Doctors helping sore patients,

A puppet show,

 And beautiful Spring blossom paintings!

The most exciting part for us was when Ash brought in his guinea pigs to show us.  Thanks so much Ash!

Achiever

Communicator

Interactor

Versatile Player

Enjoy Life Long Learning

The Perfect Show made during ACTIVE play

Keeping Ourselves Safe

This week we have been role playing what to do when we are lost.


We have also been talking about how to stay safe on the internet.

Cross country reflections

I felt a bit nervous but I got over it. I liked going under the parachute and I liked jumping over the hula hoops. By Harrison

 All of it was fun except for when I fell on the steps by the slide. I felt happy because I was 6th place. By Shannon

 I felt happy in the cross country. I was crawling, running and going under things. Running down the hill was the best. By Leo

 I felt nervous because there were lots of people watching Ti Kouka and Whio. I liked going over and under the red bars the best. I did not like walking on the wooden sides of the big kids playground. I got upset when the cross country finished. My mum and dad came to watch me and I was puffed. By Alyssa




 I felt scared at the start. My favourite bit in the race was running under the parachute. My least favourite was the jumping. The point of the cross country is taking your time. By Reese

Whanau Afternoon

Kia ora te reo Maori.

Long live the language. 

Today the school held a whanau afternoon which involved the older students planning a session for a mixed age group from across the school, for Maori Language week. Activities included scavenger hunts, icing biscuits, making rakau sticks and learning some moves, number activities, colour activities and more. The older children interacted well with the younger members in the group and everyone enjoyed their afternoon.

Curriculum Areas:

• Te Reo Maori

ACTIVE:
Communicator: (use Te Reo)

Interactor: (listen to others, learn from others, work with different people)

Versatile Player: (be involved in a community, try new things)

T14's thoughts on the production

In the production I was the god of the storms and wind. On my face there was face paint. On the t shirt, there were zig zags and swirls. I was dancing and grooving. I stayed for the finale. I was super duper excited to go on the stage. I wondered how I would glow in the dark. I saw lights shining in my eyes. I heard talking all around the hall.

By Ella

At the production I was a sea creature leader. My mum and dad and granny came to watch me. My brother was a soldier. They watched him too. I felt proud of myself when we went on stage. My face was painted silver because I was a dolphin. When it was time for the finale we sang the Kiwi Kids song and danced to it. I wonder when the next time we perform will be fun.

I felt excited because there were a lot of people on the seats. My best part was when the Matariki stars skipped across the stage. I liked 'Reach for the Stars' at the end. At the finale I had two buddies. I saw people glowing in the lights during Reach for the Stars. I wondered if there was going to be another production.

I was in the production. I was at the beach. I had to say some words in the production. I was happy because I saw my dad. I liked the bonfire. By Caitlin

I felt excited in the production because my nana and granddad came. I liked talking in front of the audience.

By Xavier

I was a kite flyer. I was happy my mum was there. I heard people clapping.

By Andi

I felt super excited because I liked dancing. I liked being a super star.

By wade

I felt nervous because my mum, dad, gran and granddad came. I am in the Matariki feast. My buddy was Reese. I had face paint on. It was a butterfly. I liked it. I saw a ukulele. I heard music. I wondered when the next one will be. I had props. It was a basket wrapped up in steel.

By Eva

In the production my favourite part is 'Reach for the Stars' and the finale. I was happy to see my family in the audience. It was so fun.

By Mariel

I was so excited when I had my face painted and I liked being a butterfly and sharing with a friend.

I felt happy it was fun. I was the Matariki stars. I got face paint on. I was a seahorse and I got a pink face.

In the production I was the god of the sea. On my T-shirt were swirls and wiggly lines. On my face were pink eye brows and swirls. I saw lots of patterns. I liked the finale. I felt excited. I heard music. I wondered if I would see my mum and dad and brother and Ruth and grandpa.

By Juliet.

When I had my face painted my face felt itchy. My T shirt glowed in the dark . When I heard the end of the show I heard music.

By Romeo.

I felt excited. I like waiting to hear the show.

By Jason

I was happy because my parents came to see the show and I was Tawhirimatea. My face was yellow and white. I heard clapping.

By Denver

I felt happy watching the Indian part that’s because there was my favourite song.

By Veer

I felt happy.

I heard the music. I like going on the stage. I saw my mum. It was really fun.

By Leafaye.

I felt the face paint itch when I was getting it on. I felt super excited because my nana and granddad were there. I wondered what the other people were going to do. I heard people taking photos of us. My shirt was glowing because it had fluoro paint on it. On the first time, I felt embarrassed. I wanted to sing Kiwi kids on my first time so I sang it on the second time.

I liked dancing on the stage. I felt so, so, so excited. I saw more than a hundred people. I wondered how many people were there.  By Imogen

I liked dancing on the stage. My grandma and granddad came to watch me. By Mikayla

I liked the production. It was lots of fun with the dancing.

By Emily