Friday, 22 August 2014

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















Thursday, 21 August 2014

Yippee!!!

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



Friday, 15 August 2014

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.


Thursday, 14 August 2014

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


Monday, 11 August 2014

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...

Friday, 8 August 2014

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


Wednesday, 6 August 2014

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)

Monday, 4 August 2014

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