What makes you special?

What makes you special? Watch this clip then share a sentence or two with our World Wide Audience...

Au Revoir, Adios, Arrivederci, Ciao...

This week we pulled out our hankies and said farewell to the 4 fabulous EIT teachers who have helped us at Mahora for the past year. Room 10 have been especially lucky as the candidate teachers planned and worked with small groups on a technology project. The activities included bird feeders, beach-themed photos frames, screen printed t-shirts and handmade sock buddies. Everyone really enjoyed the sessions so much and were sad when they came to an end. Check out this photopeach slideshow to see some great photos.
Thanks again Miss Spurrier, Miss Sinton, Mr Forman and Miss McIntyre. You guys are the BEST! Ka mau te wehi, have a great holiday and keep in touch!

Fun with Technology! on PhotoPeach

Super Strumming - Magical Music - Ukulele Festival 2014

Bianca and Paige

Great to see an enthusiastic bunch of ukulele players at the Opera House on Friday night. It was a BIG day after the trip to Cape Kidnappers. It's such fun being part of a big ukulele orchestra. I found some of the songs a wee bit tricky. How about you? What was your favourite song? Mine was definitely 'Midnight Special' - I just love that one. Share a ukulele song that you enjoy playing - it doesn't have to be a festival song...

Bunny Love xox

Name this cutie!

Four of the cutest, furriest, cuddliest visitors came to see us in Room 10 today. It was such a warm, fuzzy start to our learning day and we loved it! Thanks Mel and Tyler for sharing your gorgeous little pets. You are very lucky to have such beautiful baby bunnies! Tyler would like some help with deciding the name for the little brown one he is going to keep. If you have a great suggestion, add it in a comment. There is a prize for the best name and of course that will be the bunny's new name. How special!



Bunny Love :) on PhotoPeach

Room 10 Get Cash Wise

Today Gary from ASB helped us learn a few things about being cash wise.

Check out our slideshow and ask us about what we now know.

Time to get money wise! on PhotoPeach

My Big Win! By Ezrah

WOW! Yesterday in the hall we had a whole school meet up. We had a little talk about production. Then Mrs Pearse announced something really exciting! It was the 'Colour My World' cover   competition. My heart was pounding! Then they announced the winners for the year 1, 2 and 3's. Mrs Pearse said... Ezrah Eagle! I stood up and went down to get my voucher and shake Mrs Pearse's hand.  $20 to spend at the Warehouse! What will I get...

Yes! I've got it!

Wow! Production is go!!!!!!!

What a magnificent learning day we had today. Learning how to perform, learning how to be part of an awesome audience, learning how to step up on stage and showing listening manners and self-control as part of HUGE school item. I was so proud of you all today - tino pai rawe Room 10. Just shmazing! It is fabulous to be your teacher - lucky, lucky me!!
Thanks so much for coming with your clothing - just a few kids still to bring theirs.
Girls your hair looked fabulous - best Princess Leia's I have ever, ever seen.

Finale Rehearsal - Whole School looking good!

Seated and listening :)

Coin Toss

As we tossed our coins into the fountain we wished that soon there will be a cure for cancer so that families do not have to suffer. Thanks to everyone in Room 10 for contributing.

Fountain Coin Toss

Daffodil Day Coin

Remember to bring a gold coin for Daffodil Day tomorrow. All money goes to the Cancer Society and is used to support everyone who lives in the Hawkes Bay region.  An extremely worthy cause and a great way to show we care.

WOW! Check out this Cross Country Slideshow!

Mahora School Cross Country 2014 on PhotoPeach

Room 10 Proud Medal Winners!

Wyatt - 1st Year 4 Boys, Julie 2nd - Year 3 Girls, Paige - 3rd Year 4 Girls

Congratulations to all the students for participation in Cross Country today.

At times the weather was challenging but your energy and enthusiasm was awesome!

What a fabulous day - Courage, Resilience, Friendliness was all evident - tino pai rawe :)

Cross Country Time!

Well Room 10, you have done the training, you know what counts - tomorrow you need to put your best foot forward (well, both feet actually) and run hard!
Remember your Team Colours - Go Green, Team Kakariki, and all the other colours! :)

Ta Da - Lightsabers!

They glow in the dark

Take PVC pipe...

Add glow in the dark paint...

Create the handle..

And voila! They look super duper!

Colour My World - BLACK!

This week we will be focussing on finalising our item for the production 'Colour My World' in Week 8. Yikes! Best we get busy!
Soooooo, everyone will need a plain black t-shirt and black pants. Leggings for the girls if possible and black track pants for the boys - or you can also wear leggings if you like. Remember plain black - no logos or pictures. Possible shopping spots - The Wharehouse, KMart, Postie Plus, Farmers. If you find a great deal, comment and share it with us all.
Parents: If you are a closet choreographer then come and see Mrs Perry asap - she needs all the help she can get. Thanks for your support!
May the force be with you...

Mmmmmmm.. Chocolate!

What a nice way to celebrate a birthday yesterday. Thanks Alena and Jahrel! We LOVE chocolate.

I'm Not Cold!

Check out who is enjoying a freezing cold juicy on a freezing cold day! Team 2 were thrilled to sell 170 Juicies so we are getting started with our EOTC fundraising target. Way to go everyone! Remember delicious Juicies will be available again next Tuesday at playtime.

Rippa Rugby Champs!

Another top team were these Rippa Rugby players who won the Year ¾ tournament helped at the Regional Sports Park recently. Is Innika the magic ingredient? She featured in the champion mini ball team too. Great stuff guys, and so proud of those who were 'having a go' at something that was new. That's courage in action!

Team 2 Rippa Rugby players

A Visit from Lightning!

Ana's pet Lightning and his buddy Cairo came to visit today. They had a lovely time in their cage watching the class work on their Wetlands Pentagons and even had a wee snooze! They were very well behaved. It's amazing that when they first visited earlier in the term, there were students who (understandably) were very nervous about having rats in the room and didn't want to touch them. Today most students had a wee hold and patted Lightning, who is very tame. He does have scratchy little claws though! Thanks Ana - it was a memorable visit.

Engrossed in learning about pet rats. 

Ana and Lightning

Juicy Juicies!

It was a super to have two photos Room 10 submitted selected for the new Parent Handbook. Everyone enjoyed the prize of a refreshing juice after lunch. Thanks so much Miss Smith! They were scrummy! :)

Yum, yum, yum!

Harakeke - A Super Day Weaving

Today we really stepped up and showed the Mahora values in action. While learning to weave Room 10 students demonstrated..
Courage by giving something new a go
Resilience by keeping on going and not giving up, even though it was a weeny bit tricky!
Friendliness by helping each other and being encouraging

We also showed the skills of patience, kindness and respect for ourselves and each other. We had a magical day. Please watch our slideshow. The accompanying music was chosen because the song is about...
Being strong against obstacles and opposition,
Rising up again after falling,
Continuing on,
You can be shot down, but you won't fall. You are titanium - strong!

Harakeke Flax Weaving on PhotoPeach