Birthday Boy

Happy Birthday to our first 7 year old!

Honour's Tiger Mask

Who is that under the tiger mask? Grrrr we hope they are friendly!

This is Honour's mask that she made out of cardboard. She has used string for the sides and black paper for the whiskers and has then coloured it in using tiger colours. Great work Honour. You showed a lot of perseverance.
 

College Students

Kohara hosted 5 student teachers from the College of Educatiob this morning. They were very interested in seeing our class in action and talking to the children about their learning. Some of the children also got the chance to have a story with them at the end. 

Building Talent

Check out this awesome chair that Rico and Isaac made for today's block challenge. Amelia had the great idea of building a chair and Kohara came up with all kinds of designs and sizes.

Junior Swimming Sports

Next Wednesday 4 March, our junior classes are having a fun swimming sports day. We'd love to see you there. Kohara are swimming between 11-11.45. All children are expected to participate as the emphasis is on fun - please make sure children have their togs at school and 2 towels please.

Postponement day is Thursday 5 March.

Also can all Kohara kids please bring their pyjamas to wear over their togs for a pyjama race at the end!!

Jacob and Zac's Soccer Game

A love of soccer was the inspiration for this project. It has a player tunnel no less! So how do you play it boys??

Week 4 Reminders

Remember to bring your reading folders to school every day and to return your library bags and books to the library containers in our classroom. Last week's reading books will be collected in on Monday morning. These go in the grey container under the teacher's chair down Mrs Campbell's end of Kohara.

Parents - if you can help return books to the reading room, we'd love some more volunteers on our roster which is located just outside our classrooms on the noticeboard. Thanks to those who have already added their names for this term. This job can be done at any time that suits you before or after school and only needs to be done once during the week you are rostered on.

This week Mrs O'Sullivan has classroom release time on Tuesday morning and Mrs Campbell has classroom release time on Wednesday afternoon. The children will be with either Mr Lukes for PE or Mrs McHaffie for Art during these times.

Swimming Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Library Day: Friday

Fitness

Kohara have been enjoying using our brand new skipping ropes for daily fitness. The children get to choose when they would like to go outside and have a go. It's part of being a self managing learner! We are great at sharing them and taking turns.

Piano Block Challenge

Here are a couple of our block creations. This time the children had to try and create a piano using blocks.

Max and Darth Vader

Max has been inspired with his sewing - this is his second sewing project this term. Check out Darth Vader's lightsaber and black cloak.

Dana's Bird Mask

You might not recognise Dana in this photo as she has been transformed into a beautiful black bird. Look at the fantastic details she has added to make it more interesting. Dana also created some arm feathers she can wear as well - watch out for her flying by!!

Aaron's Hot Air Balloon

Aaron was interested in Addison's idea of  creating a hot air balloon. He used paper mâché over a balloon to make the top part and then joined the baskets on with string. Aaron told Kohara that there is one basket compartment for people and one for luggage! He even experimented with duplo people to see how many it would hold.

Mirai Makes Pikachu

Mirai modelled his stuffed Pikachu creation off a little toy Pikachu he had at home. It was a challenge to find the right colour material! We love the details he added for the face.

James and his Creeper

Here is James with his first finished project for this year - his minecraft creeper. James used his knowledge of minecraft along with google to help work out the shape he needed first which he cut out of two matching pieces of material. He then added lots of interesting details.

Lidia's Caravan

Lidia has made a very detailed and colourful caravan. Look closely - can you spot the doors that open and the windows with gorgeous curtains? Mrs O might use this for inspiration for her caravan she brought this year!

Ryan's Project

Ryan's mum is going to be smiling when she sees the gorgeous handbag Ryan has made for her! Mrs O is rather jealous! Look at all the great details - you can open and close the button and it has a very cool plaited strap.

Isaac's Tiger

Isaac has created this very cool tiger which he has made for his little brother (once we've finished displaying it on our trophy shelf!) Isaac used google images to help him decide what details he needed. He has used wool for the tigers whiskers.

Nicolas Gets Crafty

Nicolas has made another Kohara superhero to add to our collection! Look at the great job he made creating Wolverine.

Willem's Army Tank

Willem has made a fabulous job on his army tank. We were impressed with how he mixed the paint to a dark green so it can be camouflaged!

Headlice

Headlice appear to be doing the rounds again... Please take the time to check your child's hair (it's a good idea to check on a regular basis throughout the school terms). Don't forget to wash school sunhats if you need to :)