T15 Brownies

Today we made brownies  in cups. We used Mrs O'Callaghan's recipe which had lots of 1/4's in it. The brownies only took a minute to cook and tasted delicious.

T15 Fire Engine Visit

Today the firemen came to visit us. Firemen like to save lives and save property. They also rescue ducklings in drains.

If there is a fire you have to get down, stay low and get out. Meet at the letter box. You only take people with you. Cats and dogs are faster than us to get out.

Music Assembly

On Monday we had a great assembly to show the children about the instruments that can be learned at school. We were treated to solos and duets from the tutors and students. We were very impressed.

Piano

Piano

Violin

Cello

Bass guitar

Flute

Drums

It was lovely to see an ex-pupil back to tutor our children in the saxophone and the clarinet.

We have children in Ti Kouka who are already learning the piano with Jenny. Please contact the school if you are interested in your child learning to play an instrument next year.

Brownie in a Mug by T14

We have been learning how to read and make 1/2 and 1/4. 

 How to make a brownie in a mug uses a lot of 1/4 measures.

We had to read the recipe and follow the instructions.

We had fun making and tasting the brownie.

Making a "brownie in a cup" is a fun treat food.

We brainstormed wow words to describe making the brownie.

Visit with Constable Ross

Today we had Constable Ross visiting Ti Kouka. He talked with each T-group about the police and how their job was about keeping people safe. He focused  on the show being a busy place with lots of people and that sometimes children can get lost.

Children were reminded of the information needed if you get lost.

• phone number (he suggested writing it on your hand or on a wrist band)
• knowing your address

I noticed that most of T15 knew their addresses. 

Role playing getting help when lost.

Constable Ross also talked about being safe in cars.

• being in a car seat
• seat belt on
• sitting  in the back
• keeping all body parts inside the car - no hands or feet out windows etc
• getting in and out on the footpath side
• waiting for mum's and dad's when out of the car

The children then went over to the police car and were able to sit inside. Constable Ross also turned on the lights and the siren. A very useful visit.

T14

Book week

What an exciting week we have had with the book fair happening and the book character dress up day on Wednesday. Most children dressed up and looked amazing. We have had lots of great stories and an exciting visit fromMr McCullum who read us lots of books.