Today for maths we were learning to use repeated addition and splitting numbers to solve a multiplication problem.

For writing, we were learning to use a 'Y chart' to record what we might, see, hear, and feel in a sun smart school. We had some great responses too!

 Our trip to the Botanic Gardens - what a stunning class we have Room 1

 Here we are sitting patiently waiting for our tour guides : )

Whaea Oronsay (left) was our lovely assistant today. Thank you!!!

Whaea Oronsay asking the children to look into the shallow water feature, and describe what they see.

 Our tour guide asks the children about the life cycle of a plant (tree) and what they think happens.

After being educated about the life cycle of the tree, and the different parts the children then engage in an activity to check their understanding. Were we listening Rm 1?????

 Martini lays down the tree roots.

 Jordan and Lachlan add the tree trunk

 Meletonga and Brian add on the tree branches.

 and lastly, Danielle and Lose add the leaves.

 YAY!!!! you did it Room 1 : )

 Now what can we expect to see on this particular tree??????

mmmm Berries, insects and birds.

 Our Topic this term is about 'How Things Grow', and in particular - Plants.

 We are going to be growing Radish. We are each given our seeds.

 First we need to add soil into our plant pots.

 Then we need to make a hole in the dirt to drop our seeds into.

 Then we wrote our names on our plant labels.


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Now we are super excited to watch them grow!!

 Today a lovely lady from ASB Bank visited our classroom. She provides a 'Get Wise' programme that educates children (and teachers) about how to save and invest money : ) she also had us engaged in some really awesome interactive activities, like songs that had some pretty funny actions.

Can you guess what animal we're pretending to be?----------------------------------------------------->

Yup! we're pretending to be...........elephants : )

 Can you guess what chore I might be doing at home in this picture?
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Yup! we're pretending to sweep the floor.

 Now we're being asked questions like "What would you do if you had $100?"
Here are some responses;

1. "I would buy my mum a present" (sooo sweet!)
2. "I would buy me some lollies"
3. "I would buy a house"

 Wow! look at all these keen Room 1 students : )

What great active listeners you all are!

Manurewa Learn to swim. Look at what we have been learning. Today Rm 1 were learning how to lock arms and keep each other afloat in an emergency situation. As you can see, they lock arms, tilt themselves backwards, and kick their legs in the middle of their circle. Meanwhile, the swim instructors splashed water in their faces and pulled on their life jackets. Room 1, you were all amazing today!

 You can do it Room 1!

Now they have to pin drop into the dive pool, turn onto their back, and swim backwards with their arms crossed over their chest.... What a massive lesson today! Go Jordan!!!