Monday 22 June 2015

We Can Animate


Here is the poem we were learning last week. Rachael taught us how to use the app 'I Can Animate' and then we practised making an animation using cars. Rachael talked to us about how we could improve our animation and then asked us to animate the following poem. Louie helped us as well.

By Jacob and Morgan



Matariki Night

Our Matariki night was fun. We came to school in the dark and saw lots of our lanterns lighting up the path to our class. Lots of our parents came and we sang them some songs and then showed them our slideshow about Matariki.

We then made some biscuits and a star and had some hot chocolate with marshmallows in. We also played some string games. Matariki night was fun, I wish I could go back to school in the dark.


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What is Matariki?

Here is a short movie we made to explain our learning around Matariki.


Wednesday 20 May 2015

Moutere Hills Junior Cross Country


Today we had the Junior Cross Country at Dovedale School. We have been practising our running at school by going out for a run every day. I felt so nervous when I lined up for my race there were butterflies in my tummy. I started jogging for a wee bit so I could save my energy for the last lap. It was fun jumping over the hay bales and hurdles. I sprinted to the finish line and I was so proud that I came 3rd in my race.

The photo above shows everyone who either came 1st 2nd or 3rd in their race, including Sophie (Emma's sister) who came 1st in the preschooler's race.

By Billie

I was excited because I knew I was going to win my race. I got a fast start and I was running out in front of everyone for most of the race. I felt good when I heard Dean, Andy, my Mum and Miss Whalley cheering for me when I ran past. I am so proud that I tried my best.

By Morgan

Well done to everyone for a fantastic effort at the Junior Cross Country run today. You gave it your all - Rachael and Jaki are so proud of you!

Congratulations to our place getters on the day:

5yr old girls
1st Sophia
3rd Emma H

5yr old boys
1st Morgan

6yr old girls
1st Fianna
3rd Billie

6yr old boys
1st Isaiah
3rd Finyas

7yr old girls
1st Harriet

7yr old boys
1st Alfie
2nd Aiden

Preschooler's race
1st Sophie H


Friday 20 March 2015

Star Writers

We have a bunch of creative writers in Marama. One of our writing groups was given the following image to write about.




Here are the beginnings of a story from some of our budding authors:

Bruno




One day I went diving with my cousin Mathew. I swam ahead and as I turned back and I heard a little yell, "Bruno!"

I saw a whale shark. "Am I seeing things?" I wiped my eyes. "No I am not seeing things!"

I swam to an island..........


Friday 6 March 2015

Moutere Hills Swim Fun Day

Well done to Jack and Brooke for representing Upper Moutere School in the fastest girl and fastest boy freestyle and backstroke races.

Congratulations to Brooke who was placed within the top 3 in her freestyle race and Jack who placed in the top 3 within both his freestyle and backstroke races. You made us all so proud. What little champions you both are!





Making Connections with our Buddies

We had a pool party on Monday to make connections with our buddies in Ramaroa 6. Here are some of our Comic Life posters we made about the afternoon.