Winners!!

Grace, Sharnika and Evangelina

Lucky Grace, Sharnika and Evangelina who all came out of Monday Meet Up smiling yesterday. (Actually, we all came out smiling because we were set for a fabulous learning day, but they were even smilier because they had won something!) Evangelina won some chocolate goodies for being a responsible person in the playground and returning playground equipment. Grace and Sharnika have been busy 'Moving It' and received i-way prizes in the weekly draw. Sharnika is going to be looking good cruising around in her vest and Grace will no doubt have lots of goodies packed in her special lunchbox. Way to go! Woo-hoo!!!!

Kia Ora Mrs Mathews!

Thanks Mrs Mathews for being a super, duper reliever in Room 10. Ka mau te wehi. We'll miss you!

Still Colouring Our Worlds!

Look at these super 'Colour My World' presentations completed with Miss Pierson yesterday. We have been learning what similes are and writing examples so that we can use some in our writing. Some of these presentation use similes. Similes are when two things are compared using the words 'like' or 'as'.
Why do writers use similes?
Writers use similes to explain things, to express emotion, and to make their writing more vivid and entertaining. Discovering fresh similes to use in your own writing also means discovering new ways to look at things you are writing about. Similes make stories fun and interesting to read.
Check out these great presentations...
Challenge: Comment and share a super simile of your own!

Golden Runner - Evangelina!

Congratulations Evangelina! Now that training is underway for Cross Country we have a cup that is awarded to the 'golden runner' of the day. Check out our Cross Country Success Criteria. Evangelina showed a real 'can do' attitude today and made a really strong sprint to the finish line. I wonder if she watched those Commonwealth Games athletes in Glasgow? Ka mau te wehi - you are awesome Evangelina!