Thursday, December 17, 2009

reading chain reward!




For every book completed, children got to fill in a 'reading chain link' which was attached to a class chain. I challenged the children to get the chain from one end of the class to the other, they did, with over 100 books completed...this was their reward
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Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Poetry - The Piano



The children expressing their thoughts and feelings about a short film called 'The Piano'
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school's out!

Our year is over! I am the luckiest teacher alive to have taught you all. Have a safe and happy Xmas. Check in from time to time to see what I'm up to. I'll post some pictures from my wedding next month.

Friday, December 11, 2009

CLASS CAMP: THE MOVIE!



Had to make this video quite small to fit on this blog! I will be giving each of you a CD copy s don't worry!

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Craig Smith @ Camp!



Craig Smith singing the Gollywog Song at Camp. He was awesome.



Craig Smith got us to dance and pull funny faces to Wonkey Donkey. We love Craig Smith.


Orb Web Video



This was way back in Term 1 but I know many of you couldn't play the video that I sent - here you go! Enjoy!

Maui & the Sun Legomation



Thanks to Keighley's awesome thinking skills, she told me I should post this so you can all finally see it! Enjoy.

Monday, December 7, 2009

camp was cool!

Class camp @ Orton Bradley Park was so cool. Thanks a million to Paul, Dean, Kevin, Ian, Lynley and Kathryn for all of their help. Special thanks to my amazing class, Korimako, who made me so proud!

Here are some pictures and videos of some of the highlights!



Roasting Marshmallows on a very hot fire!


Mr Robertson reliving his glory years!

Keighley having fun while the parents do all the work!

Our mate, Craig Smith!

What a raft! All Aboard!

Cool bivouac! Is it waterproof?

Quick! Grab the Marshmallow!





Teamwork being tested to the limit!




The Famous Holy Pipe!