Welcome to Room 1 2011

Hi we have had a busy start to the term with lots of wonderful things happening. We will add pictures and information throughout the year so please keep checking. We would love you to add some comments.

Orokonui Trip

On Tuesday 12 October the Senior Syndicate went on a trip to the Orokonui Sanctuary. The sun was shining and we had an awesome day as we rotated around the 8 different activities. Orokonui is an amazing place and we had a great day. Thanks to Tahu and her team.

First Aid

Shoes off Please!!

Over the holidays the tradesmen were very busy in the Senior block, laying new carpet, removing benches, putting in new cupboards and shifting our bag hooks. We love our new carpet and are looking after it by taking our shoes off when we enter the room.

Motivational Speaker

Today Richard a tryathlete came to school to share his story with the Senior Syndicate. It is a very inspirational man. Ten years ago he was involved in a nasty accident in which he was knocked off his bike and went under the wheels of a semi trailer crushing his pelvis. He promised himself to get fitter when he left hospital and recovered which is why he now competes in a wide range of events. What an inspirational man!!

Bible in Schools

This term we have had the pleasure of having Mrs Karen Reid teach us 'Bible in Schools. We have learnt alot about the Christian beliefs and had alot of fun along the way. Thanks for all your hard work Mrs Reid.

Today we were learning about Christmas. Mrs Reid brought some shortbread angels and stars along for us to decorate. They were delicious!

Oceans Alive

This week we had 'Oceans Alive' at school. We learnt lots of interesting facts about our worlds oceans and the creatures that live there.

Here are a few exciting facts:
* Plankton eat each other
* Blue whale is the biggest living thing and is the length of 3 buses
* Without plankton there would be no other life
* A squids eyes are as big as soccer balls
* 3 layers of the ocean sunlight, twilight and midnight
* Angler female fish are very ugly and the males are very small and ride around on the female all the time.