Kiwiana madness!

Last Friday it was Kiwiana Day. For the last two weeks we have had a homework project to make and decorate kiwi things. The categories  were D.I.Y sculptures, Super sewing, decorate a cupcake, make a sand saucer, fruit and vege sculpture and decorate a jandal or gumboot. These things were to put into the competitions in the  hall. We all had to enter 2 of them.  In the afternoon there was 4 kiwi activities that each of the houses went to. The activities were Gumboot Throwing, Jump Jam, the rugby relay and having a look at all the amazing creations that everyone had made. My favourite was Gumboot Throwing because you got lots of goes and it was my first time doing it. For the competitions if you got in the top 3  you got points for your house. I am in Van Diemen. The points ended up as Van Diemen & Waimea with 9 points, Hampden  with  14 points and Ngatiawa with 22 points. Kiwiana Day was fun!

By Olivia

The Best Day Ever!

I love Cross Country!   But I felt nervous on the day. I don't know why, but I just did. Mr F told us to line up outside.All of the other classes were there too.  When we got to Fairfield Park, I felt a shiver down my spine.  I saw my Mum with my annoying sister.  Mr F Told us to sit on tarpaulins.  I was really nervous when it got close to the year 4 girls race.  Mr F suddenly shouted''Year 4 girls go line up at the starting line.''

I got up. Then I went over.When we all got there,Miss Pilcher asked if we were ready.Everybody answered ''YES!'' but I Didn't. Finally she said 3  important words.''Ready, Set,GO!'' We raced off. At first there was a good downhill bit. But... there was a big uphill bit after that! I was so disappointed.  But I managed to get up there.Finally,we  had to go through the forest.  Demi was just in front of me. She was panting. I managed to just go in front of her. In the end,Tatiana came first as usual. I came 2nd,but that wasn't bad. Millie got to carry my sister. In the open race,it was the same but a little bit longer. I came 8th.  Awesome! My  house came first!

By Gloria Lee.

Cross Country

She'll be Right!!

We are looking at Kiwiana for our class topic this term - check out some of the cool Kiwi icons that children have brought to school to share.  If you have any others, we would love to see them!

Jumping Gymnasts!!

Team18 started gymnastics last Friday with Linda.  We looked at using proper jumping and landing techniques.  We will be doing gymnastics each Thursday and Friday for the next 3 weeks so make sure you dress appropriately - no jean, skirts or dresses!

ANZAC Yum yums!

For ANZAC Day we made ANZAC biscuits!  All was going well until they hit the oven - approximate measuring proved the downfall with them going as flat as the Canterbury Plains.  As you can see though, they still got the thumbs up taste wise...mostly!

Room 18 visits Red Gallery