Kia ora koutou,
It has been a week full of fantastic achievements in Kahikatea this week!
We are so proud of all of our Kahikatea children who have been showing the "We love challenge" school value by participating in Cross Country, performing Kapa Haka and ukulele and speaking at our Whole School Assembly. Ka pai tamariki ma!Cross Country
On Thursday all of our training was put to the test in our Junior Cross Country. Before the race, the children contemplated what values they were showing by participating in the event.We care: We run to keep our bodies healthy and this shows that we care for ourselves.
We get there together: We encourage others as they race and congratulate them afterwards, no matter where they placed.
We make a difference: By running regularly we get faster and fitter, which makes a positive difference to our health.We love learning: We are learning to participate in a sporting event appropriately.
We love challenge: Whether you love to run or not, everyone is challenging themselves as they race.
As Cleo aptly put it,
"It doesn't matter if you win or lose, it's all about the fun of the run!"
I couldn't agree more, Cleo.
We teachers would like to say a huge congratulations to everyone who took part!
Make your own Lava Lamp
Today during Friday's discovery time some of the Kahikatea children made lava lamps. This kitchen chemistry can easily be done at home, so I promised the kids I would include instructions in this week's newsletter.
Materials:
- clear container (glass jar or bottle works well)
- cooking oil
- water
- food colouring
- alka-seltzer
Steps
- Pour water into the contain to about 1/4 full.
- Pour cooking oil into the container until nearly full and let it settle.
- Add a few drops of food colouring and let it sink through the oil.
- Add a heaped teaspoon of alka-seltzer and watch.
Sumdog
Your child will be bringing home their log in for Sumdog. When they do you will be able to access their personalised learning at home. This is a fun way to develop their Maths knowledge.
Circle Time
In Circle Time this term, we will be focusing on by standing. This is to ensure that the children have the necessary skills and knowledge to react in an upstanding way if they witness something unkind in the playground.
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