Hippos!

This week we have been learning about Hippos! They are very interesting creatures!

Our writing task:

Write 5 facts about hippos
Use one key word in every sentence
Start every sentence with a capital letter and end it with a full stop

Here are some of our super facts!

AJ - The bigger hippos live in East Africa and the smaller hippos live in the West. They are called Pygmy hippos.

Te Tane - Hippos protect their calves.

Jared - Hippos are vegetarian.

Chloe - Hippos are one of the most dangerous creatures in Africa.

Digby - Female hippos are called cows and male hippos are called bulls.

Mia - Another name for hippos is 'river horse'. Hippos are mammals which means they are warm blooded.

Lucas - Did you know that hippos charge at humans and crocodiles and alligators if they feel threatened?

Library Fun!

Room 25 loves spending time at our beautiful school library on Tuesday after lunch. Here are some photos of our buddy reading in action.

We are learning how to be great listeners and how to read aloud confidently.

Happy Matariki from Room 25 and Owairaka School!

Owairaka akonga, kaiako and whanau shared an amazing Matariki celebration last week. We all enjoyed a performance from our Kapa Haka group, steamed pudding prepared by Garden to Table, a traditional hangi and fun on the pou toti (stilts). Lucas also stayed overnight at school with the Whanau group. KIA ORA Mr Bennett for organising such a special Owairaka celebration! We really appreciate your hard work, enthusiasm and passion. 

Throughout the week Room 25 have been putting a lot of careful thought into creating our Waka Huia. It is now on the walls leading up to our classroom - Please come and have a look!

Week 7/8 School Focus

We have some new friends at Owairaka!

Owai has become a new home to 2 very special chickens. They are getting introduced to Turbo and Butter Chicken slowly - It must be a funny feeling to have to start sharing your coop with others!  

Superstar IVAN!

Ivan was recognised in our Week 6 assembly for his focused efforts in writing. Ka mau te wehi Ivan!

Come and check out our 'WORK WE ARE PROUD OF' wall - Updated this week!

IF I WAS A SCIENTIST FOR A DAY...

Volleyball

Becs has been taking us for Volleyball every Wednesday. So far we have learnt about digs and sets. This week we get to start playing over the nets! Room 25 are showing big improvements in skill - Keep it up team!

Green Week