Term 3 Week 10

At today's assembly Natalia received a certificate.

Ka pai, Natalia, we are proud of you.

Congratulations, too, to Gabrielle, who was presented with her Gold Mathletics certificate at the assembly.

During the holidays Zofia will have her 7th birthday (2 October). Today we sang 'Happy Birthday' and wished her all the best as a 7 year old. 

Preston will also have his birthday (10 October) in the holidays. We sang 'Happy Birthday' and wished him all the best as an 8 year old.

Thank you for your support this term. It has been busy and has flown by. Have a safe, relaxing and happy holiday. See you all next term.

Our Owls

During this term we have been making pompom owls with Ms C, who teaches us once a fortnight. Today we finished them and they look amazing! Thanks, Ms C, for all you did to help us create such superb owls.

Gold Mathlete

A big CONGRATULATIONS to Gabrielle for gaining her first Gold Mathletics certificate today. Well done Gabrielle.

Term 3 Week 10 'Star of the Week'

This morning Jacky was named 'Star of the Week'.

Ka pai, Jacky, it's great to have you in Room 5.

Kate received a certificate at her Hockey prize giving. Congratulations, Kate, on being a great team player and improving in your hockey over the season.

Term 3 Week 9

Congratulations to Jessica who received a certificate at today's school assembly.

Ka pai, Jessica, we are proud of you.

Congratulations to Preston, Lulu and Natalia who all received spot prizes in the draw for the Knowledge-a-thon. A big THANK YOU to the amazing Parent Council who organized this fundraiser. We really appreciate your efforts and support.

Enjoy a relaxing weekend - only one more week left of Term 3.

Colouring Competition Success

Congratulations to Zofia who won third prize in the recent Mike Perro colouring competition. She received a Smiggles voucher.

Term 3 Week 9 'Star of the Week'

This week's 'Star of the Week' is Trinity.

Ka pai, Trinity, it's great to have you in Room 5.

Ruby attended her netball prize giving and received a medal for being the Most Improved Player. Ka pai, Ruby.

Samuel received certificates for participation at his soccer prize giving. Ka pai, Samuel.

This week is Social Justice Week. The theme this year is 'Family Ups and Downs'. Today we played a game and had a discussion about the things that happen in families. We all realise that we are fortunate to be in the families God has placed us in.

Finn H

Kempton, Neave and Harriet

On Wednesday we are having a Social Justice Liturgy at 12md in the Church. Afterwards we will share lunch. Each family is asked to bring a plate of food to share. Children will need to bring their lunchbox or a named bowl to eat from.

Term 3 Week 8 'Star of the Week'

This week's 'Star of the Week' is Sirayah.

Ka pai, Sirayah, it's great to have you in Room 5.

Five girls have been attending a weekly Writing Club. Today  Neave and Lulu shared the books they'd co-written. What wonderful authors they are.

Ginger’s Chair By Neave and Ruby

 One day Lucy the little cat was sleeping happily on the chair. Along came Ginger, the fat cat. Suddenly Ginger hissed at Lucy.

Lucy woke up and notice that Ginger, the fat cat, was looking madly at her.

Ginger leapt up onto the chair and hissed at Lucy again. Lucy jumped off the chair and escaped from Ginger’s claws.

She raced up the steps to her cat door and dived through it.

Once she got inside , she was safe. She was smiling to herself.

The Cat that Can’t Climb Trees By Lulu and Harriet

Cute Cat was eating some food from Fat cat’s bowl. It was scrumptious.

Fat Cat cam running along and nearly pounced on Cute Cat but Cute cat sped away with Fat Cat right behind her.

Cute Cat climbed hurriedly up the tree. Fat Cat tried to climb the tree too.

Cute Cat climbed right to the top of the tree, but Fat Cat did not climb to the top. The branch was going to break!

Cute Cat said, “You can’t climb trees.”

Thank you for having your child at school early today so we could attend Mass. The children .were amazing during mass and I am very proud of them.

Silver Mathletics Certificate

Congratulations to Preston for gaining his first Silver Mathletics certificate.






Today we had another turn at flying our kites. It wasn't very windy so they didn't fly as well as last week. We still had fun with them though.

Air Force Museum Visit

Today we visited the Air Force Museum. We had a fantastic time and learnt lots of things. A special 'Thank you' to the parents and grandparents who came with us and made the trip possible. The children were amazing and I am very proud of them. Check out these photos:

Lulu, Neave and Nicholas

Samuel, Bree, Marissa and Kempton

Chris demonstrating aerodynamics

Marissa and Bree were awarded homework certificates for great homework sentences last week. Ka pai,, girls, keep up the great work.

Term 3 Week 7

At today's assembly Ruby received a certificate.

Ka pai, Ruby, we are proud of you.

 This morning at Discovery Time we made kites. We then enjoyed flying them outside. Luckily the wind was favourable and our kites flew quite well. We did have a few casualties and tangles, which we will try to sort out next week.

Zosia

Gabrielle

Bridget and Roisin

For the past three weeks we have been learning about Fractions. We can state what a fraction is and can work out fractions of shapes. Working out fractions of sets are still a bit tricky, but we will keep working on them. We have made posters to show our learning. Come into the classroom to check them out

Fractions by Samuel and Declan

Next Tuesday we have our trip to the Air Force Museum. We will be leaving school at 9am and returning at lunchtime. Children will need their morning tea in a separate container or snap lock bag (must be named) to their lunchbox, and a named drink bottle. Please ensure your child wears their school polar fleece. (Some children are not wearing or even bringing their polar fleece to school. It can get very cold in the playground and children need their fleece to help keep warm.)

Hot Air Balloon and Principal's Awards

This morning we had a bit of excitement on the tennis court. Jacky and Bree each received a Principal's Award for their recount of the adventure. Ka pai, Jacky and Bree, we are proud of you.

In the morning we got to watch a hot air balloon. We were excited. We had to stand on the white line because it might have been dangerous. We made the hot air balloon but it didn't work properly. I can tell you why - because the cotton wool was too close to the balloon. The teachers had to hold it. When it was ready the teacher put the fire on the cotton will. It floated up but it burned the hot air balloon. It was amazing. It burnt like an 'S'. Jacky

On Wednesday we went with Room 4 and Room 6 to the tennis courts to launch our hot air balloon. We used a naked flame, but when we launched it, it … well … it did go up but it burst into flames because the flame went up inside the balloon. It was amazing to watch. Bree

Jacky

Bree

A big THANK YOU for your support with the Knowledge-a-thon. Room 5 was the class with the highest percentage of children getting 100%. Tino pai. Please return your money as soon as possible.