2011 over, well done kids!!

Congratulations kids, on completing a fantastic year in Room 3. When you look back at all the things we did as a class and as a school, it seems impossible. However, I asked the children what their highlights were, and this is what they came up with...


The thing I liked most this year was… that we went to see Puss in Boots. It was really kind of Mr A to take us to the movies. Jodie
The thing I liked most this year was… going to Rabbit Island because we had a treasure hunt. Lara
The thing I liked most this year was… dioramas, homework, being Superkid, miniball, gymnastics, gardening and especially the Talent Quest. Maia
The thing I liked most this year was… the All Blacks visit. Braxton
The thing I liked most this year was… the Drive in Movie because I had never been to a Drive in Movie before. Ben
The thing I liked most this year was… the All Blacks visit because the whole school had to dress in black. Zarrie
The thing I liked most this year was… when we went to Rabbit Island because we got to get the treasure from the pirate. The treasure was chocolate. I also enjoyed making new friends and keeping old ones and of course, having the best teacher in the school. Thanks ‘best teacher’ Mr A. Chloe
The thing I li ked most this year was… the cross country because it makes us fit and fast and strong. Jacob
The thing I liked most this year was… watching Puss in Boots and going on school trips. Lucas
The thing I liked most this year was… the Amazing Race because it was fun exercising and challenging. I also liked Puss in Boots, because it was funny. Jed
The thing I liked most this year was… Ben and Ali coming because they won the World Cup. Corey
The thing I liked most this year was… going to Rabbit Island with Captain Blunderbus, my friends and Parents. It was a good day. Noah
The thing I liked most this year was… watching the movies because they are fun to watch. Paxton
The thing I liked most this year was… the athletics last week. I was so happy I was 8this year and could enter. Harrison
The thing I liked most this year was… going to Rabbit Island because we got to look for treasure. Jake
The thing I liked most this year was… the cross country because I like running. Kim
The thing I liked most this year was… the external activities, like watching Puss in Boots at the cinema. My favourite part was the beanstalk growing up to the castle. It was the first time I had been to the cinema. Another time was going to Nelson, to play the ukulele in the Red Square Performance. Khai Zhing
The thing I liked most this year was… going to Rabbit Island with the pirate because we got chocolate. Arlen
The thing I liked most this year was… going to Puss in Boots because it was funny. Bodelle
The thing I liked most this year was… going to Puss in Boots because it was really funny . Ivin
The thing I liked most this year was… going to Puss in Boots because we got popcorn. Quinn.
The thing I liked most this year was… going to Natureland because there were meercats. Liam
The thing I liked most this year was… doing fitness because it is fun and we learn how to play. Carlos
The thing I liked most this year was… going to Natureland because we got to look at the animals. I also liked going to Rabbit Island because we got to find treasure. Jasper

Good Luck in Room 4 guys!

Week 7!! Wow!

Well, we are well into the final countdown for 2011. The year seems to have gone so quickly! Before we sign off though for the year, I wanted to post the reading activities that the children did over the last couple of weeks. They were dioramas and 3D presentations of a scene or fact from one of their books. They largely did these completely independently, and had to problem solve ways to create the scenery. I think they look terrific. Well done team! Oh, and apologies to those who are not here...

Term 4 (Abridged)

Well, we are already nearly 2 weeks into our 7 and a bit week term, and it is looking like being another term that is jam packed with healthy scholastic goodness. With our garden now fully up and running, tennis and cricket coaching, the Keeping Ourselves Safe unit and a new song to learn for the end of year assembly, I don't think we are going to struggle for things to keep us busy! And those are just our afternoon subjects! The kids have had a tremendous year, and are working hard to finish 2011 off in style. Their progress has been very pleasing, and I am sure we are all looking forward to a fantastic finish to the year.

Red Square Day

On Wednesday, about 100 children from all across the school, travelled to Nelson, to take part in a Westpac Red Square Performance. Our show started with the room 1, 2 and 3 children performing three songs. After rapturous applause, they were replaced by the Twenty 11 group, and then the Senior ukulele group (with back-up singers) and finally the Kapahaka group. The performance finished with a very powerful and moving haka, which had the crowd cheering and clapping. All the children did incredibly well on stage, and were a real credit to the school.
For the room 1, 2 and 3 children, the day was not over, as we then headed to Natureland for the afternoon. The children had a great time checking out all the animals, and it was a brilliant way to cap off a fantastic day.
Thank you to our helpful parents who took the time to come and share our day, and also to Mr Fitz and Mrs Wilkinson for all the effort they have put in, and to Kevin, Loufi and Margaret for all they have done with the Kapahaka group.

All Blacks Visit

Today we were visited by Ben Franks and Ali Williams as part of the "All Blacks Coming To A Town Near You" campaign. Throughout the country, All Blacks were visiting the smaller towns in NZ, and getting to see slices of rural life. Lower Moutere was one of only a small handful of schools in all of NZ to get a visit; an incredible opportunity for our community. Ben Franks spoke of his delight at getting to come back to the school where it all began for him, and even seeing the teacher who first taught him! (That was Mrs Wilkinson, by the way). The pair were presented with Lower Moutere tops, signed by all the students, before they were on the recieving end (for a change) of a haka . Then they joined in with some rugby games, before posing for photos and signing some autographs. The kids (and adults) had a great time hanging out with their rugby heroes, and we wish them all the best for a successful challenge at the Rugby World Cup.

Term3 Week 5

Well, this term is half over already, and it feels like it only just started! The exciting news is that the All Blacks (Ben Franks and Ali Williams) are due to arrive tomorrow! We are especially thrilled to have Ben coming, as he is a former LMS student (so the rumour goes...) and he has first cousins here at school, including our very own Corey!
Hopefully there will be heaps of wonderful photos and comments on here from tomorrow, really soon.
We have also had a new arrival in Room 3, Quinn, who has joined us from Nelson Central School. Welcome, Quinn, we hope you are settling in to the Lower Moutere Lifestyle!

Term 3 Already!

Well, Term 3 is under way, and it looks like being another busy time for staff and students alike. With the countdown to the Rugby World Cup getting us closer and closer to All Black domination, it was great to hear that LMS was going to be a part of the All Blacks Pre-Cup tour. Yes, on September 2nd we will be visited by an All Black and other members of the All Black entourage. It promises to be an exciting time for everyone.
There will be many other fun and amazing things happening this term; in fact the children have just completed a 2 week gymnastics programme which was enjoyed by all. It taught the children some terrific skills, by pushing them mentally and physically. Thank you Nic for organising and running that. We also welcome to Room 3 Corey, Zarrie and Ben, who have joined us from Room 2. They have made a good start to this term, along with the rest of the class.
The year seems to be flying by, but I guess that means we are having fun...

Are we really nearing the end of Term 2?

Well, in a word, YES! You know what they say, "Time flies when you're having fun." We have been really busy this term and it's not looking like easing up at all, so the remaining few weeks are sure to race by! We have had a (planned!) visit from some firemen, done some terrific cinquain-style poems about disasters (I hope to get some examples up here...) and are currently half way through our Kia Kaha unit, which deals with the problem of bullying. And with many cool activities still to come (Matariki Lantern making for example) and more Kia Kaha and Disaster topic work, plus a unit on Firewise, there will be some worn out kids by the holidays! And then there's reading, writing, maths, spelling, handwriting...

Cross Country

Well, the 2011 cross country has come and gone, and the Room 3 children shone, with their effort and enthusiasm showing on their faces. Here are a few photos of them (and others) to prove my point.