Take Flight's End of Year Trip

EOY Trip Notice

The Simile Song

What's Happening at WBS this Week with Kahikatea?

Kahikatea is getting concrete and the digger making new concrete. The builders are making a new classroom so it can be amazing.  The builder is using new wood.
     Hannah Rose

At school Kahikatea is getting changed. Some of the old classroom is getting changed into a new classroom instead of an old classroom. The trucks and diggers, dig the dirt and lift up the dirt and then put it on the ground. The trucks get some dirt and put it in their truck and then they drive it where the digger is and then they tip it up and pour it out.
     Kaydia


I love trucks. When trucks dig, I like it. I wish it can stay in New Zealand which it is. When they are not at school I think they practise building.
     Shay

At school Kahikatea classroom is getting changed. Some builders are making a change on it. They are putting new concrete in it. There is a truck and a digger working together to get the job done. There is a lot of dirt on the ground!
     Azaria

Here is a digger with a cab and a scoop that is up high as can be. Here is the digger with it's scoop down low pouring dirt down into dirt. It is at the building site doing lots of work . Here is the diggers scoop smoothing the dirt out.
    Harry

Today there was a truck by Kahikatea  that had dirt in it. The digger got the dirt out of the truck and dropped it where the other dirt was. Then the builder flattened  the dirt out with his rake. The builders have broken one of Kahikatea's  wall down.
     Sam

A truck arrived, it came and dropped some dirt off. It dropped dirt on the other dirt. It lifted it's trailer  up and made the dirt fall off.
     Gianni

On Friday a truck had dirt to dump, it dumped it. Then the dumper loaded up. Next we saw a class and a builder was building inside it. Last the digger dug the dirt.
     Lucas

There was dirt coming out of the truck so the big digger can dig it back up. The truck put it's big container down and slowly.
    Tawakura.

Do we need a school Garden?

Last term Pohutukawa were learning about plants and insects. We have our hanging gardens up and have planted some bean plants outside our class.
With our new writing genre, opinion writing, we have been thinking about if we need a school garden.
Here are some of our classes ideas:

I think we need a school garden so we can keep our school clean and also so we know how to keep beans.
     Gianni

I think we need to have a school garden because it makes the school look nice. It also helps us to learn to keep the school clean and we will have food to eat.
     Azaria

I think yes, we need a school garden because you can watch it grow and enjoy it as it grows new leaves. It is fun and beautiful.
     Shay

We need a school garden because it makes it look nice to everyone, everyday. It also makes the school look healthy and nice.
     Harry

We need a school garden because we can eat beans and lots of other food we grow.
     Mason

We need a school garden because we can have food to eat and it will make our school look nice and clean so new people can come to our school.
     Tawakura

I think we should have a school garden because it will have lots of pretty plants and food to eat. It will also make your garden look very clean too. It is good to have school gardens at school because it could be a plant or even a flower plant too. It is very good to eat beans of those plants because it can make you healthy.
     Kaydia

I think we need a school garden because it means we can grow lots of different plants. We can grow lots of food, so our school looks nice and tidy.
     Sam

I think we need a school garden because we'll have lots of food to eat. We'll  also have a nice garden. But we'll have to learn to keep our garden clean and tidy.
     Lucas

We need a school garden so we can have food to eat. A garden will make people come to our school.
     Ben

I want a nice garden so we can have food to eat and make the school look nice.
     Michael

Where in the world is Matua Andrew?

Last term as part of our Random Act of Kindness for Kiwican we (Karaka) gave Matua Andrew a gold medal for being a great teacher. He promised to take it with him when he went to the Surf Lifesaving World Champs in France.

He has sent us a couple of pictures of his adventures - can you guess where he and his gold medal are?

R.A.K day

RAK = Random Act of Kindness

Karaka had to chose someone that they thought was deserving of a Random Act of Kindness.
They voted and chose Matua Andrew. With the support of Carrie and Luke form Kiwcan a celebration was put together complete with fun games and a yummy cake for Matua Andrew.

The class made Matua Andrew a gold medal and crown to take with him to the Surf Life saving World Champs that he is going to in France.

Ava bestowing the crown

Kerri-Lee adding the magic cape.

Cuban awarding the GOLD medal.

Briar playing pin the surf board on Matua Andrew.

Coby concentrating hard.

The great 'freeze dance off'. Matua showing his fancy moves.

Tough game of Lava Cone.

Matua Andrew's special chocolate cake.

Karaka - Kiwcan Champions for Term 3

A massive congratulations to Karaka who took out the Kiwican class challenge for the second term in a row.
Today you get to enjoy a lunchtime party and a good dose of spoiling for all your hard work.

Arohanui,
Your super proud teacher - Ms D :-)

The Big Slurp

Welcome Bay School took part in a nationwide "Big Slurp"promoted by the Milk in Schools project.
We had our library van time slot so we got there a little bit late but we still enjoyed slurping our milk.

What special things does milk have in it which is so good for us?

Take Flight Writers

Across the junior Hubs there has been a big focus on writing.
This week our Hub is sharing a short movie at assembly featuring a sample of the clever writers that are growing in our classrooms.

Kowhai’s thoughts on the Bush Area.

Plus There are boards to share for sliding on. We love it because there is a swing. We can have races on the boards. Children share the boards. There are ropes to climb on. There are duty teachers around. It is fun. Minus There are boards to share for sliding on. We love it because there is a swing. We can have races on the boards. Children share the boards. There are ropes to climb on. There are duty teachers around. It is fun. Interesting Ideas We need some more boards. Make some more swings. Mr Baldock can build a treehouse. Mr Baldock can build a water slide. Different houses can have different days - One day per house.

Working Bee

Here are some people planting trees. Here are some parents picking dirt and there were wiggly worms. Then they planted the new trees.
Shay

My Dad, Mr House and Mr Baldock were putting rocks in the hole. Charlie was putting water on the rocks to make it nice and smooth. Parents were digging the dirt.
Gianni

On Friday Mr House and Mr Baldock were making a new garden by the hall. Mr Baldock brought his truck with rock in his trailer. Gianni's Dad put the rocks in the garden around the sides of the garden. There was concrete that came out of a concrete mixer.
Sam

On Friday, Mr House and Mr Baldock were making new concrete by the hall. Charlie was brushing water on the concrete to make it smooth. Mr House was making a garden outside by the hall. Gianni's Dad was taking the rocks off the trailer for Mr Baldock.
Hannah-Rose

On Friday Mr House, Mr Baldock and the parents were making a garden with rocks. Charlie was smoothing the concrete and Mr Baldock came down with his truck. Gianni's Dad was carrying the rocks and putting them down on the dirt by the hall.
Tawakura

On Friday Gianni's Dad and Mr Baldock were doing concrete mixing. Mr House touched it with his nail and half his nail ripped. They are making a garden. Also, the concrete is dangerous because it will stick to your finger. It's by the hall and has rocks around it. The concrete has a bit of dirt in it and a bit of grass too.
Mason

Here are some parents planting trees and plants. Here are people digging up soil. Here are people planting plants and grass. Here is dirt with lots of slimy worms. Here is one person planting trees and grass.
Harry

On Friday Gianni's Dad is making a garden. Gianni's Dad dug up the grass near the hall and put the concrete mixer on. He put the rocks down. Then he put the concrete down, there was lots of dirt. Mr House and Gianni's Dad carried the rocks. Charlie was putting water on the concrete to make the concrete smooth. After a few days it will be a big garden.
Lucas

Gianni's Dad and Mr House were putting rocks in the holes. Charlie was putting water on the mud.
Michael

Yippee!!!

Yippee - the first of our hanging gardens are now HANGING on our gorgeous blue wall.

Karaka's Bean Diaries

Stand Proud - Kia Kaha

A fun afternoon of Jump Jam with Brett Fairweather was had by all the students and teachers at Welcome Bay School. We're proud to say that over $200 was raised for for Star Jam cause.

Singing is good for the soul

A new page has been added with a few of the songs Take Flight and First Flight do at our weekly Junior Singing.
Included on this page is the version of the New Zealand National Anthem sung at school.

Enjoy

Jump Jam for Star Jam

This Friday is the Jump Jam for Star Jam.
Star Jam is an organisation the provides young people with disabilities to shine as a performer. It gives them opportunities they would never normally have.
To help them raise funds we will be Jump Jamming for Star Jam at 2:15 on Friday, on the courts if it is fine.
We ask that every child bring a gold coin donation, and they will, in return, receive a silicone wrist-band.
Brett Fairweather, founder of Jump Jam, will be attending the event, and we encourage parents and the community to join in.

How plants grow...

Learner Catch Up Days

We would like to say congratulations to all the children and parents who were so willing to try a new form of interviews this week.  We were so impressed with how competently the children were able to share their learning and in how supportive and positive the adults were in encouraging them.

We thought it was a relaxing and informative way to share our learning and sincerely hope that everyone found that as well.  Thank you you all very much for the outstanding turnout and for embracing the change.

Many thanks from the Take Flight Team

Pohutukawa's Tidy Up Song

Lots of parents have asked about our tidy up song so here it is!

Beans growing in a time lapse

R.A.K - Random Acts of Kindness

In Kiwican we are learning all about Random Acts of Kindness.
We are thinking about how all the little, nice things that we do for others make them feel good and in turn it makes us feel good too.

Ask you children what special surprise they might be planning for someone (with the support of Kiwican and their teachers)

Learning Catch Ups

A reminder to all that tomorrow (Tuesday 5 August) is our Learning Catch Ups.

Children who are coming to school need to go to the Hall on arrival please.

Thank you to all those who have already made an appointment time and for those who haven't please do so today.
Visit:     www.schoolinterviews.co.nz
code:     ATLBW

Assembly

Every four weeks Take Flight are on Assembly duty.
In week one we shared a slide show we had made from the Matariki and Arts week at the end of Term 2.
We are very proud of all our hard work and can't wait for the plants to have grown enough to hang up.

Wacky Hair Disco

Tonight was the Welcome Bay School Disco.
Take Flight and First Flight were really lucky and got to kick things off.
There was great dancing, lots of sugary treats and some of the craziest hair ever. Well done to everyone who won a prize and thank you to all the parents for making it possible for your children to attend.

Here are just a few of the neat hair styles on show:

Congratulations Karaka

Huge Congratulations to Karaka for winning the Kiwican Term challenge for Term 2!
Yippee - so proud of you all, what great team work.
Looking forward to our celebration party next week :-)

KiwiCan - Pohutukawa

Yesterday we went to KiwiCan and Taliah cream pied Luke in the face. Taliah felt happy with it.
 - Hannah-Rose

Yesterday in KiwiCan Luke got cream pied by Taliah in the face. Luke is from KiwiCan. All the kids were counting down from five. Luke had a surprise. Taliah felt happy. Taliah is from Pohutukawa. All the kids laughed and laughed. Luke said "It's everywhere. Even up my nose. Even on my shirt".
- Lucas

Taliah felt happy. She shoved a cream pie in Luke in KiwiCan
- Loklyn

We got to cream pie Luke. Taliah felt happy. She was laughing and the class was laughing too. Luke did not want the cream pie. Luke is in KiwiCan. I was excited that Luke was going to get cream pie in the face on Wednesday. She stuffed it in Luke's face and Luke got some in his nose. Luke said it is everywhere.

Maths Practise Idea

Try this easy and fun way to practise maths - it can be adapted to work with 3 and 4 digit numbers to extend children.

Junior Jump Jam

Each week Take Flight and First Flight get together and have a Thursday afternoon Jump Jam session, led by the very capable Mr Silby.
This week had been really wet and wild so some of the senior children from Flight Deck asked if they could join us.

Today it was raining. It is grey and pouring down with rain. It will be raining down for a couple of days. It's like a thousand tears coming down from the sky.The sky looks like pumice. It is one cloud joined together.

Written by Travis    Age 6

The Arts Week and Matariki

On Wednesday all students in Take Flight should have brought home a newsletter with information about our upcoming arts weeks.
Please take the time to read below - we really would love to see you involved.

Arts Week Newsletter.pages

Kiwi Can Challenge

Every Wednesday all three classes from the Take Flight Hub attend their own Kiwi Can lesson about values. Each term there are different challenges and classes school wide work towards earning points with the aim of winning overall.

Ms D is extremely proud of Karaka because they have been working well as a team and are leading the race at the moment. We were the first class to reach the 'green star' and won the right to Cream Pie Luke. Coby was chosen to do it as he was chosen as the Star this week.
(Kowhai and Mrs Anthony won the term 1 challenge - well done Kowhai)

We think this would make a great piece of writing - try using the pictures to help you write an exciting and funny story.

Rippa Rugby

Look who was made famous on the Sport Bay of Plenty website.
Well done Mr Thompson and the super Welcome Bay students who represented our school with pride and determination.

Click on the link below for more results and photos:

http://www.sportbop.co.nz/event_results/#RR

The Giant Vagrant Spider

Karaka's Weekly Reporters are doing an amazing job of finding interesting topics to report on.
They are learning how to research and then share what they have found in creative ways.

Ms D was very scared when Matt brought in his news to share :-)

Learning how to draw birds.

Last week Stu Duval visited our school and he talked to us about ways to draw birds. He showed us how to draw a letter P and then add details to turn it into a parrot. Here are some of the cool parrots we drew.

Marshmellow Catapult

In science on Tuesday afternoon Pohutukawa had time with Mrs Anthony creating a Marshmellow Catapult. We then created a shared writing piece explaining the procedure of how to make the catapult.

In our writing we are learning to use detail to explain each step closely.

To have a go at home visit:
http://tekyteach.blogspot.com.au/2011/11/force-and-motion-marshmallow-shooters.html

Enjoy.

Coby Math Problem Saving

We've been working hard on problem solving and then explaining our thinking in Karaka.
Check out the amazing way that Coby used facts he knows to solve challenging problems. Great explanation Coby!

Karaka News and Oral Language

This term Karaka has a HUGE focus on oral language and exploring the world beyond our school gates.
Each week the children from one House become our Karaka Class Reporters.
Their brief is to research and present one one of the following:

1/ An interesting current event - at our school, in our community, in New Zealand or somewhere in the World.

2/ An interesting science related topic, e.g. finding out about a type of insect or animal, space travel, wild weather, etc.

Today our first two children reported their news with fantastic success.

Cuban had found an amazing article about a proposed new hydro slide. 

He knew it cost a lot of money, almost $2 millions dollars and that it was longer than a rugby field and you could go almost 30km per hour on it.

Here is Cuban being a brave reporter:

Briar had seen white tigers on her trip to New Plymouth and found out that many of them can't see, hear or taste. She made a very convincing argument that we should not breed white tigers - healthy tigers are orange and black and can see, hear and taste and live happy lives.

She presented hers in a movie clip, pictures and reporting.

Here is Briar's report:

What do the Letters say?

A new take on the song "What does the Fox say?

Karaka's Senses Poems

In Karaka we've been working very hard on using our senses to help make our writing more interesting.
We wrote some great poems and Ms D has published them onto our Writer's Blog. Please click on the link on the right hand side to go and see them.

Here is Reef's poem to showcase the great work you can see on Take Flight's writer Blog.

Senses Poem

I like the feel of my cat’s fur because it’s soft and bushy.

I like the smell of spaghetti when it first comes out of the oven.

I like the taste of noodles because they wiggle in my throat.

I like the sound of a rattle snakes tail when it shakes.

I like the look of clouds because they can change colour from white to black.

By Reef (age 5, Yr 1)

A song to make you think :-)

While resting with my ankle elevated I found this great clip and wondered whether it would be a good song for Take Flight to lead at the next assembly we run.

What do you think?

Arohanui Ms D.

Kowhai Kids

Tasting Smoked Fish Heads

On Monday we looked at some smoked fish heads. We were pretty amazed that something so ugly could taste so good. This is what we wrote:


It looks like the fish has been eating peanut butter. It tastes like meat to me and it smells like sugar.
By Denzel

Today Mrs Anthony brought two fish heads into Kowhai. The fish's scales are like little circles and ovals. The teeth are sharp in the fish's mouth. I did not eat a bit of the fish.
By Travis

The teeth are slimy and the eyes are scary. They have scales to protect them. I don't know where the brain is.
By Hemara

The teeth remind me to brush my teeth because they are all brown. The eyeballs look disgusting. it looks angry to me.
By Max

It looks like the fish has been eating peanut butter. It tastes like meat to me and it smells like sugar.
By Denzel

It looks like it has eaten a lot of food and it has to brush it's teeth. But it can't because it has no hands.
By Freolli

...and now for a song

The Pirate Band

Pirate band songss from Lillian.Dowd

H.E.A.R.T Dectives

Shhhhhhhh...
Watch out...

The H.E.A.R.T detectives from Hub 2 are out and about - I wonder what amazing things they will catch you doing around our school?

H = Have a Go
E = Expect the Best
A = Act Like a Friend
R = Right thing, Right Time, Right Reason
T = Take Time to Talk

The Great Tug-of-War

All during Week Six the different Houses competed to claim the title of "Welcome Bay School Tug-of-War Champions"

And the winner was...

Albatross

Albatross then won the right to challenge the Teachers - watch the clip below to see what happened.

Huge "Thank You"

All of the teachers and children of Hub 2 - Take Flight would like to say a MASSIVE
THANK YOU to our amazing PTA for your very generous donation. It will provide us with opportunities that wouldn't usually be open to us.