Please ensure children have the following:
* sunhat
* warm jersey
* sports shoes
* water bottle
* inhalers (if required)
Thursday, 11 October 2018
Tennis Lessons
Our class has the opportunity to have two tennis lessons at the Waimairi Tennis Club on Watford Street during Week 1 this term, run by trained tennis coaches. Our lessons will be held on Wednesday 17th and Friday 19th October in the afternoon and all gear is provided for the children. We will be walking down, returning by 3pm on both days. A contribution of $2 towards this will be added to school accounts.
Tuesday, 2 October 2018
Canvas Art - Tom, Thomas and Jackson
Canvas Art has been a popular project this term inspired by other canvas projects that children in Kohara have completed. This is a great choice during our Arts Term and we have been impressed with the painting techniques and the care taken to make them look so amazing. Jackson made his as a doodle art project using vivid and it was also really effective. Abstract art like Jackson's can make people think of their own ideas when they look at it which means everyone will think something slightly different. Well done Tom, Thomas and Jackson.
Mrs Coleman's Farewell
Well done to the children from Kohara and Korimako on your beautiful singing at Mrs Coleman's special staff morning tea. It was so fabulous it made Mrs Coleman's eyes leak! We were so proud of the way you sat so quietly waiting for everyone to arrive and how well you sang 'Count on Me'. We think Mrs Coleman will always think of you all every time she hears this song from now on. What a special way to say goodbye. Plus a special ka pai to Oscar and David for being the speakers and introducing us so well.
Lego Car Park Creation
Check out this collaborative creation - a lego car park. It has a ramp for the car, parking areas, and traffic lights. There is even a McDonalds drive through with a bit where the fries get made and passed through the window to the customers! This was a real team effort - well done Kobe, Sullivan, James, Fletcher, Sarah and Nova for working together, taking turns, sharing ideas and cooperating to achieve such a cool creation.
Elliot's Robot
Elliot has been busy with his robot project lately and we think it looks like a real one. We were very impressed with the arms and legs and how Elliot attached them so carefully. Elliot found that the hot glue wasn't the best way to stick them on so he tried taping them and found that this worked much better. Sometimes you have to try a few different techniques to find the best way. When Elliot was finished he created a house for his robot. We love the perseverance and problem solving that Elliot has shown. Well done!
Lexi the Sculptor
Lexi told us she wants to be an artist when she grows up but we think she already is an artist!
Look at this amazing sculpture that Lexi made using plasticine - there are so many little details that she has made like the crown with a bow underneath, a little storage bag, a blanket to keep the baby warm and the details on the monsters. WOW Lexi - we think you will be inspiring children to create their own sculptures now.
Look at this amazing sculpture that Lexi made using plasticine - there are so many little details that she has made like the crown with a bow underneath, a little storage bag, a blanket to keep the baby warm and the details on the monsters. WOW Lexi - we think you will be inspiring children to create their own sculptures now.
Singing Stars Siale-Maia, Sofia and Luca
We are loving the singing projects in Kohara at the moment. It is pretty nerve wracking going up in front of such a big audience and singing - we think the children are so brave to do this. We have enjoyed being an audience for Luca and then for Sale-Maia and Sofia as they sang to us, and then we got to have our own turn at joining in with them. Well done girls!
Lochie's Graduation
Congratulations Lochie on your graduation from Rainbow Reading. We are all so proud of you and loved hearing how hard you have worked and the progress you have made. What a superstar!
Pippa's Castle
Kohara were so impressed with Pippa's castle - we loved the details of the turrets, windows and even the drawbridge over the moat. Pippa started with several different sized cardboard tubes which she taped together before using paper mâché to cover them. Pippa found she needed to secure them to a base to make it strong enough to stand up. Then she has decorated the castle with paint, glitter and added lots of details to put the finishing touches on. Awesome effort Pippa.
Olly Goes to Twizel
Olly enjoyed his holiday to Twizel for a few nights. He loved seeing the snow on the mountains and visiting the new ice cream shop for a banana flavoured ice cream of course!
Can you spot Olly on the big vehicles? He looked so small in comparison. Olly had lots of fun climbing on them.
What is everyone else doing on their holidays? Leave Olly a message below (in the comments) and let us know what you are up to.
Can you spot Olly on the big vehicles? He looked so small in comparison. Olly had lots of fun climbing on them.
What is everyone else doing on their holidays? Leave Olly a message below (in the comments) and let us know what you are up to.
Monday, 24 September 2018
Reading Homework
The children should all have their poetry folders at home - we are encouraging them to re-read two favourites each night this week since we are not having our usual reading programme. The children can keep their folders at home for the week - they won't need to come back to school until after the holidays.
In the meantime, please keep searching for reading books and send these back by Tuesday this week if possible so they can be returned for our stocktake.
In the meantime, please keep searching for reading books and send these back by Tuesday this week if possible so they can be returned for our stocktake.
Monty Makes a Friend for Olly
Monty has made Olly the orangutan a friend! They look like they would be great mates as both seem to enjoy bananas by the look of it! We wonder what they would get up to if they hung out together?
Sunday, 23 September 2018
Week 10 (24-28 September)
Welcome to Week 10 :)
Carol Coleman's Retirement Assembly
All welcome to join us in farewelling Carol this Monday 24th September from 2.15pm in the hall.
Please note there is NO MONDAY MEET UP in the morning due to the change in time.
Afternoon tea will be served following the assembly and there will be fruit served outside or the children if you wish to stay and join us.
Classroom Release
Room 19 children have Art with Mrs McHaffie on Tuesday morning from 9-10.30am.
Reading
There will be no instructional reading or reading homework this week as we are having a reading book stocktake so we can order new reading books for next term. Please can all reading books be sent back to school for shelving by Tuesday at the latest (please encourage children to empty their reading folder books before school).
Last week a lovely parent volunteered to shelve our books for us - and we have forgotten who!
If anyone has some spare time this week we would love it if you could grab a handful of books to return for us to the reading room please. Don't feel like you need to do the whole lot yourself as the pile is steadily growing! Many hands make light work!
Black and White Mufti Day
Mufti day this Wednesday 26th September - wear black and white to support our Chess Team.
Gold coin donation please.
Sausage sizzle also on Wednesday $2.50 per sausage.
All funds go towards travel costs for the Waimairi Chess Team as they travel to Tauranga for further competitions.
No Kapa Haka this week.
Library Day Friday.
Craft Club Tuesday lunchtime.
Playground Leaders - Monday to Thursday lunchtimes.
End of Term
School finishes for the term on Friday 28th September. Have a lovely term break with the children and we look forward to seeing you all back on Monday 15th October.
Carol Coleman's Retirement Assembly
All welcome to join us in farewelling Carol this Monday 24th September from 2.15pm in the hall.
Please note there is NO MONDAY MEET UP in the morning due to the change in time.
Afternoon tea will be served following the assembly and there will be fruit served outside or the children if you wish to stay and join us.
Classroom Release
Room 19 children have Art with Mrs McHaffie on Tuesday morning from 9-10.30am.
Reading
There will be no instructional reading or reading homework this week as we are having a reading book stocktake so we can order new reading books for next term. Please can all reading books be sent back to school for shelving by Tuesday at the latest (please encourage children to empty their reading folder books before school).
Last week a lovely parent volunteered to shelve our books for us - and we have forgotten who!
If anyone has some spare time this week we would love it if you could grab a handful of books to return for us to the reading room please. Don't feel like you need to do the whole lot yourself as the pile is steadily growing! Many hands make light work!
Black and White Mufti Day
Mufti day this Wednesday 26th September - wear black and white to support our Chess Team.
Gold coin donation please.
Sausage sizzle also on Wednesday $2.50 per sausage.
All funds go towards travel costs for the Waimairi Chess Team as they travel to Tauranga for further competitions.
No Kapa Haka this week.
Library Day Friday.
Craft Club Tuesday lunchtime.
Playground Leaders - Monday to Thursday lunchtimes.
End of Term
School finishes for the term on Friday 28th September. Have a lovely term break with the children and we look forward to seeing you all back on Monday 15th October.
Thursday, 20 September 2018
Wednesday, 19 September 2018
Headlice
Headlice is doing the rounds again... please check your child's hair (every few days is a good idea!)
Girls with long hair might want to keep their hair tied back as well.
Girls with long hair might want to keep their hair tied back as well.
Monday, 17 September 2018
Leave Us A Comment
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When you leave a message, it won't show up straight away as it has to be moderated by the teachers before appearing on the blog so don't worry if you don't see it show up straight away. You don't have to create a username to leave a comment you can choose to write anonymously - however you can always add your name at the end of the comment itself so we know who it's from.
To leave a comment just click at the bottom of the blog post where it says to post a comment.
When you leave a message, it won't show up straight away as it has to be moderated by the teachers before appearing on the blog so don't worry if you don't see it show up straight away. You don't have to create a username to leave a comment you can choose to write anonymously - however you can always add your name at the end of the comment itself so we know who it's from.
To leave a comment just click at the bottom of the blog post where it says to post a comment.
Emoji Lego Challenge
We had some fun today learning about what an emoji is and what they are used for. We enjoyed the conversations with the children as they created and shared some of their designs today. This relates to our Visual Language curriculum - learning about symbols and how people use them in everyday life.
Can you spot:
* a smiley face?
* an angry emoji?
* a thumbs up?
* a high five?
* a sad face?
* one you might use if everything turns to custard!!!? (this one provided plenty of laughter today!)
Can you spot:
* a smiley face?
* an angry emoji?
* a thumbs up?
* a high five?
* a sad face?
* one you might use if everything turns to custard!!!? (this one provided plenty of laughter today!)
Week 9 (17-21 September)
Welcome to Week 9 :)
It's Spring!! Hopefully more of the gorgeous spring weather is to come - the children certainly love being able to get outdoors on these lovely sunny days.
Farewell and Shared Lunch
This Tuesday we farewell Taylor as she moves over to New York to live. How exciting but we will really miss Taylor. She has been a Kohara girl for nearly two years and we have watched her develop into a gorgeous young lady during her time with us. We will miss her smiles and daily chats but wish Taylor and her mum Leanne all the very best for the move. We hope you'll both continue to enjoy the Kohara blog from afar and maybe even leave us some comments from America!
You are welcome to join us outside the office at 2.45pm on Tuesday to farewell Taylor as part of our Poroporoake ceremony.
Children will also have brought home a notice about our shared lunch for Taylor for Tuesday.
2019
Our management team are currently looking at numbers in each year level for students next year. If your child will not be at Waimairi School in 2019 can you please let classroom teachers know as soon as possible. Many Thanks.
Performance
On Tuesday morning we have a performance in the hall. We look forward to watching Hine Kihawai. A reminder that a small contribution will be added to this terms account for this.
*There will be no reading homework tonight due to the performance. Please enjoy sharing your favourite library books or picture books together at home instead.
Classroom Release Time
This Wednesday afternoon Room 18 children will have PE with Mr Lukes and Room 19 children will have Art with Mrs McHaffie.
PTA Meeting
This is on Tuesday night (18th September) at 7pm in the school library. We are looking for some new members so if you've ever thought about joining or just coming along to find out more about what we do, please feel free to come along. We'd love to see you there.
This meeting we are looking at a sustainable fundraising opportunity, our upcoming fun run/walk and our lego event amongst other things.
Calendar Art
Your order form for Calendar Art went home with the children today (attached to the shared lunch notice). Orders are due back at school by Wednesday 26th September if you would like to purchase calendars, cards or diaries. Our artworks are on display in a folder on top of the iPad cabinet - feel free to pop in and have a look. Here's a few examples from Kohara of our dandelions blowing in the breeze...
Music Extravaganza
This Thursday 20 September starting at 6.30pm, at Christchurch Boys High School hall.
Door sales from 6pm onwards and tickets cost $5 per adult or $2 for children. Please come along with family and friends to help us cover costs. We even have a few familiar faces from Kohara performing on the night - we are sure the children would love to come along and watch them in action.
*For those children performing, please make sure you have your instrument at school on Thursday for final rehearsal.*
Mrs Coleman's Farewell Assembly
Next Monday there is no morning Meet Up - this will be held at 2.15pm in the afternoon instead as we celebrate Carol ahead of her retirement at the end of the term. All parents and friends of the school (past and present) are welcome to come along and join us. Our junior kapa haka will be performing and Kohara and Korimako are also doing a song for Carol. Afternoon tea to follow - all welcome.
Mufti Days
The Cross Country red and black mufti day has been postponed until next term.
The Chess team's black and white mufti day is still on - this is on the last Wednesday of term (Wed 26 September) - wear anything black and white and bring a gold coin donation to support the Chess team.
Reading Book Returns
We've had some amazing helpers over the term who have done a super job or sorting and shelving our class reading books. Thank you so much for your time this term - it is really appreciated. If there is anyone who would like to give it a go this week (we can show you the ropes) we're sure our usual crew of volunteers would love a break. Just touch base with us if you can lend a hand - it's a job that can be done at drop off or just before pick up time or whenever suits :)
Library Day is Friday
Thanks to those who remember to send books back each week - we are loving seeing the library bags and books coming back so children can issue new books to share with you at home.
No Kapa Haka this week.
Craft Club Tuesday lunchtime from 12.45pm in Room 22.
Playground Leaders
Join the fun in the playground with the playground leaders. Monday to Thursday lunchtimes from 12.45pm.
Have a great week :)
It's Spring!! Hopefully more of the gorgeous spring weather is to come - the children certainly love being able to get outdoors on these lovely sunny days.
Farewell and Shared Lunch
This Tuesday we farewell Taylor as she moves over to New York to live. How exciting but we will really miss Taylor. She has been a Kohara girl for nearly two years and we have watched her develop into a gorgeous young lady during her time with us. We will miss her smiles and daily chats but wish Taylor and her mum Leanne all the very best for the move. We hope you'll both continue to enjoy the Kohara blog from afar and maybe even leave us some comments from America!
You are welcome to join us outside the office at 2.45pm on Tuesday to farewell Taylor as part of our Poroporoake ceremony.
Children will also have brought home a notice about our shared lunch for Taylor for Tuesday.
2019
Our management team are currently looking at numbers in each year level for students next year. If your child will not be at Waimairi School in 2019 can you please let classroom teachers know as soon as possible. Many Thanks.
Performance
On Tuesday morning we have a performance in the hall. We look forward to watching Hine Kihawai. A reminder that a small contribution will be added to this terms account for this.
*There will be no reading homework tonight due to the performance. Please enjoy sharing your favourite library books or picture books together at home instead.
Classroom Release Time
This Wednesday afternoon Room 18 children will have PE with Mr Lukes and Room 19 children will have Art with Mrs McHaffie.
PTA Meeting
This is on Tuesday night (18th September) at 7pm in the school library. We are looking for some new members so if you've ever thought about joining or just coming along to find out more about what we do, please feel free to come along. We'd love to see you there.
This meeting we are looking at a sustainable fundraising opportunity, our upcoming fun run/walk and our lego event amongst other things.
Calendar Art
Your order form for Calendar Art went home with the children today (attached to the shared lunch notice). Orders are due back at school by Wednesday 26th September if you would like to purchase calendars, cards or diaries. Our artworks are on display in a folder on top of the iPad cabinet - feel free to pop in and have a look. Here's a few examples from Kohara of our dandelions blowing in the breeze...
Music Extravaganza
This Thursday 20 September starting at 6.30pm, at Christchurch Boys High School hall.
Door sales from 6pm onwards and tickets cost $5 per adult or $2 for children. Please come along with family and friends to help us cover costs. We even have a few familiar faces from Kohara performing on the night - we are sure the children would love to come along and watch them in action.
*For those children performing, please make sure you have your instrument at school on Thursday for final rehearsal.*
Mrs Coleman's Farewell Assembly
Next Monday there is no morning Meet Up - this will be held at 2.15pm in the afternoon instead as we celebrate Carol ahead of her retirement at the end of the term. All parents and friends of the school (past and present) are welcome to come along and join us. Our junior kapa haka will be performing and Kohara and Korimako are also doing a song for Carol. Afternoon tea to follow - all welcome.
Mufti Days
The Cross Country red and black mufti day has been postponed until next term.
The Chess team's black and white mufti day is still on - this is on the last Wednesday of term (Wed 26 September) - wear anything black and white and bring a gold coin donation to support the Chess team.
Reading Book Returns
We've had some amazing helpers over the term who have done a super job or sorting and shelving our class reading books. Thank you so much for your time this term - it is really appreciated. If there is anyone who would like to give it a go this week (we can show you the ropes) we're sure our usual crew of volunteers would love a break. Just touch base with us if you can lend a hand - it's a job that can be done at drop off or just before pick up time or whenever suits :)
Library Day is Friday
Thanks to those who remember to send books back each week - we are loving seeing the library bags and books coming back so children can issue new books to share with you at home.
No Kapa Haka this week.
Craft Club Tuesday lunchtime from 12.45pm in Room 22.
Playground Leaders
Join the fun in the playground with the playground leaders. Monday to Thursday lunchtimes from 12.45pm.
Have a great week :)
Lola's Floral Art
Monty's version of Auckland
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