Visit to the Community Gardens

Check out some of the photos from Room 19's most recent trip to the Community Gardens at Owairaka Park.

Thanks to our awesome helper, Heather, who got us all involved in different gardening activities. We even took a camp stove with us, and got to make rhubard and apple stew. Yum!

School Certificate - Rutva

Our school certificate this week goes to Rutva - who has really impressed with his effort and progress in maths. Rutva is always keen to learn new strategies for solving problems, and has shown he is keen to learn new algebra skills. 

Awesome work Rutva - and thanks for sharing your ideas with us.

Caught Being Good: Lita

Lita was spotted (again!) doing the right thing at school. Lita is a great classmate because she always shows care and respect for those around her. Ka pai Lita, you are a great role model.

Our very own Tough Guy

That guy on the right is Antonio (if you don't recognise him!) Antonio has shown commitment by turning up to Wednesday morning runs at school, every week this year. So this week we took him to the "Junior Tough Guy" challenge in West Auckland. It was super muddy and such a challenge to get through the 3km. 

Well done Antonio - we are proud of you!

Designing School T-shirts

We have been talking in class about the process of designing logos and patterns for t-shirts. Have a look at some of the Owairaka designs from the past!

School Certificate: Isaac

Isaac has had a great term of learning at school. He has really enjoyed our week-long inquiry into "endangered animals". Isaac learnt new research skills, and even spent time at home during the evenings doing extra investigating into his chosen animal, the snow leopard.

Keep up the great effort Isaac - awesome to see!

Royal Jelly - the theatre play

This Green Week, the Puriri and Kauri children had the opportunity to watch the theatre show "Royal Jelly" in our school hall. There were so many good messages and interesting facts (some of which we already knew!) shared by the two actors. 

Thanks for putting on a great show!

School Certificate: Lincoln

This week, our school certificate went to Lincoln. He has been noticed around the classroom, being really involved in his learning and contributing to discussions, especially in maths.

Keep it up Lincoln, you can do it!

Caught Being Good: Libby

Room 19's Caught Being Good certificate this week went to Libby, for her noticeable improvement AND effort in reading and math lessons.

Libby has been awesome at finding the answer to algebra questions, for example 5 + B equals 10, so what does B equal?

Well done Libby, keep up the awesome learning.

Chelsy and Jessica - Room 19 is proud of you!

This week was the Owai's Got Talent heats - everybody in Room 19 went along to support Chelsy and Jessica showing off their dancing skills. WOW! You girls were awesome. We can't wait to see if you make it to the final.

 Well done on showing manawanuitanga.

Solving problems with Technology

Taekwondo lessons at Owairaka!

Every Tuesday, Room 19 has been taking part in Taekwondo lessons. We have learnt so many new skills, and we are starting to realise the importance of fitness, balance, patience, listening, and flexibility.

We are going to keep going to lessons until week 6. Thanks to our sports organisers for the awesome opportunity.

Reading in the School Holidays

Well done Room 19 and families - you showed your commitment to learning by reading through the school holidays!

School Certificate: Ma'ake

Congratulations Ma'ake - you were our school certificate winner this week. We are really impressed with your attitude at school. You are always ready for learning, and you are doing lots of great thinking about the questions in your reading group.

Keep up the great work!