Room 3 were very lucky today!

Room 3 were very lucky today. We had three of the Mako's players come to our school and spend the afternoon with us. We had Tom Marshall, Jonathan Poff and Steve Alfeld and man was it fun! They warmed us up with a run and then 10 star jumps. We then got into two groups and had passes with the boys. Then we got our ripper rugby belts on and went and had a game of bullrush (ripper rugby style). It was great being alongside Mako's boys. Unfortunately we ran out of time and the dreaded bell stopped our fun. We could have spent the whole day hanging out with them. We did get a treat though we got to get our books, t-shirts and our rugby balls signed. They also gave us cool posters of the Makos, the All Blacks and a ticket for our whole class to go watch their game on Friday night. They rock!

Thank you for coming to spend time in Room 3 Tom, Jonathan and Steve. Room 3 loved it!


Thank you Mako's for coming we had a lot of fun. Harrison

I really enjoyed playing bullrush especially when you were the taggers. Kim

I liked when they signed our posters and our class rugby ball. Sam

I liked playing bullrush and ripping off the tags. Georgia

The makos gave us free tickets to go to the game in Nelson. My family is looking forward to going to the game. Go the Makos! Maia A

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Mako's Official Website: http://www.makos.co.nz

Book Character Parade

Today was book character dress up day.

It was a lot of fun dressing up as characters from your favourite books.

Unfortunately Miss T's camera didn't have her memory stick in it. So thank you to Jodie Limmer for supplying these photos.

Finally the Cross Country

After numerous postponment dates the cross country finally arrived and Miss T got to wear her gumboots.

I am very proud of all my children who gave the cross country a go!

Here are some pics:

DISCO TIME!

On Friday night Lower Moutere had a school disco.

The Juniors had so much fun!

Miss T and Room 3 loved dancing to the music and having the chance to dress up.

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Benjamin Bear goes home with ....

Ella

For always being polite and using your manners. You try your best in class and I love your smile.


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Wow! On Friday I got Benjamin Bear. When Benjamin Bear and I got home I went to the Disco but I forgot Benjamin Bear.

The next day I went to Bayley’s house with Benjamin Bear. We played on the tramp and Benjamin did a forwards flip and he landed it!

It was Jack’s birthday today and we had cake! It was fun.

By Ella.

Benjamin Bear goes home with ....

Jodie

for your huge improvement in your behaviour in class. You get straight on with your work and are making it very tidy. You should be proud of yourself.

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On Friday I got to take Benjamin Bear home on the bus. When I got home I made a little bed for him. Later in the day we had Subway for tea. After tea we all went to bed.



In the morning we all had breakfast then I went to Ebon’s to play. When I got there we played tag. Later in the day we had lunch and after we played Mums and Dads.

Thank you Benjamin Bear for coming to my house in the weekend.

By Jodie.

What a surprise...

We had Harold visit us during our Junior Assembly.



He was so tall he couldn't fit through our doors, he had to bend down to get in.



We can't wait to learn with him next Monday and Tuesday!

What a trip!

We arrived at school all dressed up in our olden day clothes. We got a big group photo with Room 1 and Room 2. We were all very excited!

Our first destination was Bishop's School...

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Our next stop was Founders Park. We were really hungry at this stage as we hadn't had any morning tea but we decided to hold off as we got offered a ride on their train. Food could wait...

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After the train ride we finally had some food and a catch up with Room 1 and Room 2. Then they left to Bishop's School and we stayed at Founders Park and had a look around the village in our groups. We answered some questions along the way. We even had a film crew stop us to film us for their documentary, EXCITING!

Myah's Dance Competition

This is Myah with the certicates she received in the Easter dance competitions. She got commended for both her dances and was also awarded with an encouragement award for each dance.

Well done Myah, we are all very proud of you.

Welcome back to Term 2

Welcome back to term 2 Room 3. I hope you all had a safe and happy holiday.

We have a very busy term ahead of us.

We will be moving back into our newly renovated classroom in a couple of weeks, in the meantime we will enjoy hanging out in the hall.

We have our trip to Bishop's School and Founders park this Wednesday to wind up our topic on School 100 years ago.

We have the cross country, school disco, school photo competition and lots more exciting things to look forward to.

I look forward to another exciting term filled with lots of fun moments, hard work and enjoying each others company.

Where's Room 3?

This is our classroom with everything taken out of it. No sign of Room 3, poor Benjamin feels sad but he is excited to see the changes ahead...

Benjamin Bear goes home with ....

Harrison

I love the way you respect others right to learn Harrison. You put up your hand and you don't distract others. What a role model! Well done Harrison.

Here is Harrison's weekend with Benjamin Bear

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On Friday evening I made Benjamin Bear a bear sized bed from shoe boxes for him to sleep in.

On Friday afternoon I drew this picture of Benjamin Bear.



On Saturday Benjamin and I played on the scooters. Then we helped Mum with some gardening. Later on that day we took Benjamin out in our big, blue boat. We had fish and a BBQ tea on the boat. Benjamin and I caught a little fish called a herring.






On Sunday morning Benjamin and I did some paintings with my easel. Benjamin and I drew a car. In the afternoon we had fun playing swing ball together and bouncing on the tramp.






Thank you Benjamin for coming to my house.

Benjamin Bear goes home with ....

Georgia

Well done Georgia on being a friendly and polite student. I like the way you take pride in your work. Well done Georgia. Keep it up!

Here is Georgia's story about her time with Benjamin Bear.

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On Friday afternoon Benjamin bear came home with me no the bus. He had fun. When we got home we watched cartoons next we went to Georgie's house to play. Then we went home. When we got home we had dinner. Then Benjamin Bear went to bed. Then a big thunder storm came and woke Benjamin Bear up. So I went to check on him. He was scared so I cudddled him with Mum. Next we both went to bed.

On Saturday Benjamin Bear and I woke up early in the morning to watch cartoons. After that we drove to the Naked Bun. Mum had a muffin adn I had a custard square. Benjamin Bear wanted Mum's muffin! Next we went to the playground. After playing we went to the wharf. At the wharf we saw boats and seagulls. I had a big mixed berry ice cream. Once I had finished my ice cream we drove to the Warehouse in Motueka. We did some shopping and came home. At home we went for a swim and a spa. Benjamin Bear enjoyed watching us swim. Then we went to bed.

On Sunday Benjamin Bear and I woke up at 7:30am to watch What Now. Then we went to Kaiterteri . First we had fun playing on the swings and slide. I liked playing on the monkey bars. After playing on the playground we went to the beach and had an ice cream. Benjamin Bear liked sitting on the seat. Once I had finished my icecream we went to playon the flying fox. Next we went home. When we got home I did some drawings while Benjamin Bear watched.

I think Benjamin Bear had a good weekend with me. I loved playing with Benjamin Bear.

By Georgia

Football Training is all finished...

Well after four weeks of Football training with George, I know alot of Room 3 children have been inspired to play Football.

Thanks again to George for coming in to teach us the skills of Football.

Here is Room 3 with their certificates.

Weetbix Tryathlon

Congratulations to all the children at Lower Moutere School who competed in the Weetbix Tryathlon.




Well done to those children in Room 3 who were old enough to compete and who took part. They were Myah, Ebon, Ethan, Charlie, Jack D and Bayley.

Thanks to Myah's Mum who sent in these photos of Myah competing in the Tryathlon.

Benjamin Bear goes home with ....

Arlen C.

Well done Arlen. You were chosen to take Benjamin Bear home because you are a great listener and for thinking carefully about everything you do. Well done.

This is what Arlen got up to with Benjamin Bear

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On Saturday we went to the river for a swim. Benjamin stayed on the rocks because he thought there were man eating sharks in the river. We swam to some rocks and jumped into the current.

On Sunday we woke up very early to get to the Weetbix Tryathlon. Benjamin wanted to go for a swim but the Police said the beach was closed because of a Tsunami threat. There were 1400 kids racing. Benjamin saw Samuel (my brother) first. After that we went to Burger King. We had a good weekend.

By Arlen

Stars of Week 4

Congratulations to the Stars of Week 4



Benjamin Bear - Arlen
Star of the week - Jack
Friendship Award - George
Helper Award - Jodie

Benjamin Bear goes home with ....

Well done Myah L!


You were chosen for your beautiful presentation in everything you do. You are a great listener and you always try your best. Well done. Miss T


Here is what she got up to with Benjamin Bear

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On Saturday Benjamin Bear got to come to Ebon's birthday with me.




First we went to Hot Mumma's for lunch, next we went to the playground. Then we went to the movies and saw Fantastic Mr Fox. Then we went to the Wharehouse and got a movie and went home to Ebon's house and played on the bikes. Then we played mums and dads. The next day we watched Alvin and the chipmunks and then my Dad picked me up.

After lunch we went to my Aunty Vanessa's house. She lives on a farm. One of her cows had a baby calf that was one day old. Benjamin Bear and I got to pat and cuddle the baby calf. She was so cute!







We had a great weekend.

By Myah L

Stars of Week 3

Congratulations to the Stars of week 3



Benjamin Bear - Myah L
Star of the week - Isabel
Friendship Award - Georgia
Helper Award - Camryn

Football with George

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STAR of the week: Maia A

Every Friday someone is awarded a special award for being 'star of the week'. This lucky person gets to take our class teddy home for the weekend and have lots of fun together.

In week 2 Maia was awarded star of the week for getting on with her work and always listening to instructions. What a great start to the term Maia.

Maia wrote a fantastic story in Benjamin Bear's adventure book and Room 3 would like to share it with you.

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Maia's Adventure with Benjamin Bear

On Saturday we went to Kina on our bikes with Benjamin in the backpack. He liked riding with Mummy, Eddie, Oma, Roger and me.




I made a special bed just for him and Pinky in our tent.



He went with me and he went on a treasure hunt at Yaz's Birthday. We got to have lots of lollies.



We found a fairy in the forest. We made a little volcano and when we got to the end we made a big one.

Thank you Benjamin Bear for coming to my house.

By Maia A.

Stars of week 2

Congratulations to the stars of week 2




Benjamin Bear - Maia A
Friendship Award - Kim
Helper Award - Harrison

A cute visitor in Room 3...

Today Jack came in with his puppy to show everyone in Room 3.

She was cute! Miss T fell in love with her.