Tales From Rooms 1 and 2

Room 1 and 2 Movie Stars...

2011-11-18T19:59:00.000+13:00

Enjoy and tell us what you think....

Room 2's assembly thoughts ...

2011-11-10T20:50:00.028+13:00

I had a mortarboard and we got a special mortarboard. We put on our mortarboards.

Alan

I put my mortarboard on my head and I sang Apple Pie in the Sky. I sang with my friends. I felt good!

Vanessa

On Friday Room 1 and Room 2 had an assembly. Some of our mums and dad's came.
Anna-Lisa

On Friday Room 2 and Room 1 had an assembly and we were wearing a mortarboard. We had balloons and we let the balloons go. We had fun!

Viane

We had an assembly. All the school were looking at me and Anna-Lisa said, "Stop! We can do better!"

Kiera

I was dancing with the sticks and the whole school was looking at us. Anna-Lisa said, "Stop! We can do better!" After our assembly, we had treats!

Katelyn

On Friday Rooms 2 and 1 did our assembly. We sang Tap Sticks, Hi Down, Hit the Floor and then we sang Sun Sun Cuomanena. It was fun singing songs.

Mikaela

I was so scared because my heart was scared.

Claudia

On Friday Room 1 and 2 had an assembly. Then Miss Mafu let the balloons fly up.

Samuel

On Friday I had an assembly with Rooms 1 and 2. We had fun doing our assembly. It was awesome!

Joseph

At the assembly we had some treats and we had fun! I had a bag. We sang and I felt scared.

Alilia

Determination Assembly Dress Rehearsal

2011-11-10T19:55:00.024+13:00

These are just a few sneak preview photographs from the dress rehearsal for our Determination Assembly. We are experiencing a few technical hitches, but look out for a recording of our assembly soon.....

On Friday we went to the hall and we sang songs and we tapped the sticks. The whole school liked it. They clapped because it was cool.

Macky

On Friday I went to the Assembly and I wore my hat.

Esera

I went to the hall for our Assembly. Everyone clapped.
Maea

On Friday I went to the hall and we were wearing hats. I was happy.

Olidah

On Friday at our Assembly we sang songs. We tapped the sticks in the hall.

Sia

On Friday I went to the hall and we danced and we tapped the sticks. We sang songs.

Kaliamata

On Friday I danced with the sticks at the hall for our Assembly.

Samasoni

On Friday we sang songs in the hall. It was our Assembly.

Sita

We had an assembly in the hall. The people clapped because we were cool.

Beni

We had an assembly on Friday. We sang songs. I was happy.

Malakai

On Friday we sang songs and we danced. We wore our hats and we waved to the whole school. Everyone clapped and we were happy.

Aaliyah

I was away because I went to the church. I kissed my uncle goodbye.

Fiapo

(Fiapo was unable to be at our assembly because she went to her uncle's funeral.)

Belonging

2011-09-13T15:29:00.001+12:00

I belong to my family. In my family I have a mum and my dad and my sister and my brother.

Aaliyah

I belong to my family and it is my mum and it is my dad and my sister. I love my Aunty and Kelly. And I love my cousin.
Kiera

Swimming Sensations

2011-08-04T21:04:00.002+12:00

We went swimming and it was fun! We had to hold onto the side and we played Simon Says and we lay on our backs.
by Maris Stella

I went to the swimming pool. It was fun!
by Viane

We went to the swimming pool and I swam.
by Samuel

On Tuesday my friend and I went swimming, but my friend Claudia couldn't swim.
by Anna-Lisa

I went to the swimming pool. It was fun and we went in the pool. Then we went back to Room 2.
by Joseph

I went to swim. I went swimming with my friends. I had fun. I had a cap on my head.
by Charlie

I swim with my friend and I went to the swimming pool.
by Alan

When I went in the pool it was warm in the pool and it was fun! And when we lay on our backs it was warm. And we had to walk backdown the stairs.
by Mikaela

I am going to the swimming pool.
by Claudia

I went to the swimming and Mr. Burton said to do the starfish. It was fun!
by Alex

I went to the swimming and it was fun in the swimming pool! I can lie down on my back and it was so so fun! I love it!
by Alilia

Tell the Truth to Others

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Soul Friends Jane and Kiera

On Friday we are going to the Mass and then we are going to sing. We are going with our Soul Friends. It is going to be fun! Anna-Lisa

Help Each Other in Times of Need

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I went to our Mass and our Soul Friends were there. We sang Holy Spirit Rock. Hendrix

Be Kind to One Another

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Soul Friends Terancis and Alex

I went to the Mass with my soul friend. Alex

Listen to One Another

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Kia ora, talofa, malo lelei, ne how, good morning and welcome to you all.

Today we come together to celebrate the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

Thanks Room 5 for your art!

2011 The Year of the Rugby World Cup...What does it mean to be in a team ?

2011-06-10T20:44:00.008+12:00

We worked in teams to make leaves for our palm tree.

Team Players Anna-Lisa and Alan

Team Players Hendrix, Kaitlin and Olidah

Team Players Kaliamata, Maris Stella and Kiera

Team Players Ben, Sosiua and Samuel

Let's Get Blogging...

2011-06-06T21:19:00.005+12:00

Hi
Welcome ! This year our blog is going to show work from Room 1 and Room 2. We are just learning how to post and blog, so please be patient with us!

The New Baby

2010-12-06T19:50:00.000+13:00

The New Baby

I have a new baby sister. I kiss my baby sister.

By Kalisi

Iron Brion

2010-09-02T20:15:00.000+12:00

On Monday Room two went to the hall. It was very exciting like a party. I got to dance with the boy. I got a bracelet to wear on my wrist.

By Talita

St. Pius

2010-09-02T17:31:00.000+12:00

Bepi was clever at school. Bepi grew up and he became a priest.

By Seilosa

Cross Country

2010-09-02T16:37:00.000+12:00

On Monday all of the children were cheering for me at the cross country. I heard Henrietta and I heard Saveu cheering go Lenleigh. I was happy for me.

By Lenleigh

Iron Brion

2010-09-02T16:14:00.000+12:00

Iron Brion danced with the girls and the boys and they won a hat. He got a spiky hair. He a costume. He’s got a Sarah she helped Iron Brion. Sarah said to Iron Brion you have got stinky socks.

By June

When My Teacher Was Sick.

2010-09-02T14:44:00.001+12:00

Mr Hooker came to Room 2 to teach us because if we had no teacher we won’t get to learn. Then on Thursday Mrs Logan came for her first time in Room 2. We had writing time then we finished writing. We played games. Then the bell went. We went home.

By Inez

Iron Brion

2010-09-02T14:07:00.000+12:00

Iron Brion

On the funky day we went into the hall. We did the Iron Brion dance for him. After that we had burgers it taste tasty.

By Brooke

Iron Brion

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Iron Brion

Iron Brion has got stinky socks.

By Fanoali’i

I Am Clever

2010-08-24T15:16:00.000+12:00

We are so clever in Room 2. Listen to all the things Henrietta can do.

I can count.

I can skip.

I can jump up.

I can read.

I can eat lollies.

By Henrietta.

Heroes

2010-06-22T10:53:00.003+12:00

We had Firefighter Matt come and talk to the junior school earlier this term to tell us all about being a hero. This is what Talita learnt.

In a fire, firefighter Matt will save the family.
By Talita.

Stanley's Recount

2010-06-18T17:30:00.002+12:00

Listen to Stanley read his recount about his weekend.

I went with my Mum to Syliva Park and we ate McDonalds.
By Stanley.

Saveu's I Like Poem

2010-05-06T10:48:00.002+12:00

I like dogs.
I like playing with my dogs.
I like painting.
But I don't like bumble bees.

By Saveu.

Ma'ata I Like Poem

2010-03-31T15:40:00.004+13:00

I like butterflies.
I like dancing.
I like drawing.
But I don't like bumble bees.

By Ma'ata.

Kanesini's I Like Poem

2010-03-28T22:48:00.002+13:00

Listen to Kanesini read her I like poem.

I like cupcakes and muffins.
I like playing with my cat.
I like butterflies.
But I don't like waking up.

I Like Poem

2010-03-26T14:45:00.001+13:00

We have been learning about what makes us special this term and as a result have been seeing that we all like different things. Here are some of our I Like poems about what we like and don't like.

Have a listen to Jane's poem.

2010

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Well the end of term 1 is nearly upon us and we are only just getting underway with our blog.
We are a new Room 2 this year. We are a combination of 5 year two children and 9 year one children. We have 4 boys and 10 girls.
We hope you enjoy reading and listening to our blog this year. We love reading your comments.

YOU ARE SPECIAL

2009-11-12T22:15:00.005+13:00

We have been writing recounts and we have retold the story of You Are Special by Max Lucado. This story explains that everyone is special, and you shouldn't worry about what other people think about you. Punchinello learns that the love his 'maker' has for him is the most important thing! Enjoy!

The Party

2009-09-27T15:55:00.003+13:00

Miss Oldfield said the paper was on the floor and the table was upside down. We went in the classroom, she tricked us because there were lots of balloons everywhere and we were playing with them. We were excited and after that we played pass the parcel and pin the tail on the donkey.

By Rosrine.

Musical Evening Performance

2009-09-27T15:46:00.004+13:00

In week 9 of Term 3, we had a musical evening at school for all the parents to come and see what we do in Music. Some classes did extra items as well.
In Religious Education we have been learning about how God answers our prayers everyday and so we wrote some of our prayers out to remind us of how much He loves us.
Enjoy!

The Party

2009-09-16T18:32:00.006+12:00

In Room 2 we are studying celebrations, Miss Oldfield surprised us with a party to introduce the unit to us...

When we lined up Miss Oldfield told us that the classroom was messy and the things was upside down and the paper was on the floor. I thought it was true but when we got in the class it was exciting and all the faces were surprised because on the board it said 'Happy Birthday" and there were balloons everywhere.

By Alecia

The Surprise Party

2009-09-14T21:48:00.004+12:00

Miss Oldfield tricked us because we thought the classroom was messy but there were colourful balloons. I was very happy.

By Aurora.

Drumming in the Hall

2009-09-14T15:22:00.004+12:00

On Thursday we went to the hall and we took the drum. Folauhola and Albert make a sound on the drum and we clapped it was cool and Folauhola danced and Room 2 laughed.

By Folauhola

Drumming

2009-09-11T08:25:00.003+12:00

On Thursday we played the drums.
It was noisy.

By Mele

My Dinosaur Report

2009-09-09T13:53:00.004+12:00

Dinosaurs eat grass.

Dinosaurs have sharp spikes.

By Justin-Tyler.

Mary

2009-08-31T09:07:00.003+12:00

Mary is chosen by God. Mary was a faithful women who did something. I love Mary and God and Jesus too. Jesus died for our sins.

By Kirsten.

My Prayer

2009-08-28T21:17:00.004+12:00

Hello my God, can you help me to do my reading book.
Amen

Rosalina.

The Holy Spirit

2009-08-28T21:12:00.005+12:00

The Holy Spirit is strong and good. The Holy Spirit gave us life in our hearts and the Holy Spirit helps us. It is like the wind because you can feel it but you can't see it.

By Folauhola.

My Weekend.

2009-08-28T21:01:00.004+12:00

On the weekend my brother bought some new movies. My big brother turned the movie on then the story was about the princess, ok one day the princess was riding on a horse. She fell over and the king came to save the princess. Then he took the princess up and carried her. They came back to the castle and they kissed.

By Kirsten

God Helped Daniel

2009-08-28T20:58:00.004+12:00

Daniel prayed to God and god saved Daniel. God shut the lion's mouth.

By Annalise

This is what I know about Jesus...

2009-08-28T20:53:00.005+12:00

Jesus is a good man. He protects me from bad things. If I'm really scared all I have to do is pray and Jesus will protect us from the dark. That is what Jesus does all the time.

By Alecia

My Dinosaur

2009-08-14T14:44:00.001+12:00

I like my dinosaur. His name is Moni.
He is made of cardboard.
By Ezra.

Construction

2009-08-14T14:39:00.003+12:00

My dinosaur is amazing. I made it out of boxes and some egg cartons and a can. I painted it blue.
By Folauhola.

Soft Ball

2009-08-13T14:24:00.003+12:00

"I am playing soft ball. I hit the ball with the bat. I love soft ball because it is fun."
Said Asipeli.

Exploring

2009-08-13T14:18:00.002+12:00

At the museum we saw the dinosaur. We went up in the door and we opened the door, we looked at the skin. The skin was bumpy when I touched it.
By Albert.

Our Museum Visit

2009-08-12T14:33:00.002+12:00

The junior school went on a visit to the museum as part of their dinosaur study. We learnt so much and had lots of fun exploring the museum. Here are a few of the things the children got up to and enjoyed.

The Egg

2009-08-12T13:56:00.005+12:00

I was touching the egg. It was very hard.
It was smooth. You have to be gentle when you
touch the egg otherwise it might break.
By Rosalina.

The Musuem Trip

2009-08-12T13:51:00.005+12:00

"We climbed on the tree. We learnt about bones at the museum. We went in the classroom and Sean told us about fossils."
Said Caroline.

The Museum

2009-08-12T13:42:00.005+12:00

I went in the museum with Katrina.

We are in the museum.
I am brushing the fossil.
By Joanna.

Our Teddy Bear's Picnic.

2009-05-22T12:13:00.006+12:00

One sunny day Room 1 and 2 went out onto the field and had a lovely teddy bear's picnic. We ate lots of yummy food and played some games.

Thank You Letter.

2009-04-24T13:59:00.003+12:00

We were very lucky to have the Westpac Rescue helicopter come and land on our school field in term 1 as part of our keeping ourselves safe study.
Katrina wrote a letter to Greg to thank him for coming and talking to us.

To Greg,

Thank you for the helicopter men. It was amazing Greg and thank you for talking to us.

Good bye Greg.

From Katrina.

My Weekend.

2009-04-22T13:57:00.003+12:00

We have been working hard on writing recounts. We write a recount about our weekend on a Monday.

Here is Justin-Tyler's recount about his weekend.

I went to the Polyfest.

I watch the haka.

Jesus Visits The Temple.

2009-04-20T13:49:00.003+12:00

Aurora also retold the story of Jesus visiting the temple.

Here is her story.

Mary and Joseph and Jesus went to the Temple.

Mary and Joseph were looking for Jesus.

Jesus was at the temple.

Mary and Joseph found Jesus.

Crossing The Road

2009-04-17T13:44:00.003+12:00

We have also been talking about crossing the road safely.
Viliami has some good ideas about how to cross the road with an adult.

Stop. Wait for Dad.

My friend holds my hand.

Wear Your Seatbelt!

2009-04-15T13:26:00.003+12:00

We have been learning about keeping ourselves safe.
Kirsten wrote a story about wearing your seatbelt in the car.

When we go in the car we must put our seatbelt on.
My Mum always put her seatbelt on.
Stay still.
Must look for the door and must shut the door.

Jesus Visits The Temple.

2009-04-08T13:19:00.003+12:00

We have been learning about Jesus. We have listened to lots of stories about him and what it was like when he was a little boy. We had a turn at retelling the story of Jesus at the temple.

Here is Savelio's story.

Jesus went to Jerusalem.

He walked all the way to the temple.

Holiday Fun

2008-11-07T15:55:00.000+13:00

After 2 weeks of holidays we had lots of exciting stories to tell each other. We wrote a recount about the most exciting thing that happened in the holidays.
Here is Eden's story.

Firefighter Visit - Thank You Letter.

2008-11-07T15:35:00.000+13:00

Room 1 and 2 were lucky enough to have a visit from the Saint Heliers Fire Fighters. We learnt all about fire safety, and even got to look at the fire engine. It was very interesting and fun.
We wrote them some Thank You letters for coming to visit us.
Here is Sione's letter.

Saint Pius - Virtues Book

2008-09-03T17:24:00.000+12:00

We were helping Room 6 build their skills of movie making. We read our story about Determination. Thanks Room 6 for make our book so interesting.