Happy Holidays Everyone!!

It's hard to believe but it's the last day of term one!! We have had an incredibly fantastic start to the school year with lots of learning and fun! Please remember to try to READ every day and to practice your basic facts on MATHLETICS. And most importantly, relax and enjoy your time off school. See you all in Term 2!

Enjoy this funny video!

Maui Dolphins

This morning we received an urgent email from Bob Gray at Bucklands Beach Intermediate school in Auckland. Mr Gray told us that there is a serious Maui dolphin crisis happening right now in New Zealand and he asked for our help! Once we heard about how serious the situation was, we jumped at the opportunity to help! We worked in buddies, and on our own, to write letters to John Key. We explained that the Maui dolphins are the smallest dolphins in the world and that there are only 55 Maui dolphins left! We asked for John Key's help to protect this special species. We hope to hear back from him soon!



To learn more about Maui Dolphin's please visit this site:

http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/native-animals/marine-mammals/dolphins/mauis-dolphin/

Matilda

If you click on the image of Matilda on the right side of the page it will take you to author Roald Dhal's website.
Enjoy!!

The Happiest Day of my life!

We have finally completed our RECOUNTS about the HAPPIEST DAY OF OUR LIVES. Come and visit our classroom to see the final product. We are all very proud of our first piece of published writing!

Dictionary Search!

This week we have been learning how to use a dictionary. We have realized that to use a dictionary you have to be a good reader and have strong alphabet knowledge. We worked together to find the definitions of interesting words that came from the story we are reading, MATILDA.

ANZAC DAY

Next week we will be learning about ANZAC day and about why it is so important. Have a look at this video and starting thinking!

Amazing Butterflies!!

Thousands of Monarch butterflies arrived in this cedar tree in late April 2011. They were still there three weeks later so it appears they might be staying for the winter. On sunny days they spend some time feeding on the many nearby flowers, but on rainy days they tend to huddle together in large clusters high up in the tree.

A Funny Caterpillar Movie

After working hard on our Butterfly mind maps, we enjoyed watching this funny movie. Enjoy!!

Another great link!

Have a look at the NEW 'ORS blog.' You can find the link on the right side of the page, under " check out these great sites."

Caterpillar Creations!

On Friday we had a great time sharing our caterpillars with the class! Have a look at our creative caterpillars!