Week 1 Term 1

This week our focus was on getting to know each other and learning about the Pinehill Way. We came up with some great classroom rules that we are using as our class treaty. Room 17 are currently reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl as our class chapter book. 

In Week 2 we will be learning about high jump as part of our first rotation in Athletics.

Reminder to all, please bring your hats everyday as it is very important in this hot summer. 

Class of 2016

Kia Ora, Room 17!

I hope you have had a SUPER holiday, I can't wait to hear about all the wonderful things you have done.

We have some extremely exciting things happening in Term 1, especially our Sleepover at School which is jam packed full of learning adventures.

I look forward to seeing all your lovely faces at school on Wednesday 3rd February!

Diwali Art

This week to celebrate the Indian culture we made Diwali art.

 First we used food colouring to dye the rice.

 Then we designed a Rangoli pattern onto our plates.

 Lastly we stuck the rice onto our patterns.

Pet Caterpillar

Over the next couple of weeks we shall see this beautiful creature change from a caterpillar to a butterfly. We took a vote to decide whether it would turn out to be a boy or girl. Have a look at the results.

Making Gingerbread Men

For writing we have been learning about instructions and sequences. As part of that we made gingerbread men to see if we could follow the instructions step by step. 

Calendar Art

Room 17's calendar art look great and I am so pleased that they will be able to share them. Whether it be by a diary, phone cover or calendar. These would make a good present for christmas. 

Thanks to FOPs at Pinehill School for all their help!

Term 4

Welcome back to Term 4. This term is going to be a busy and exciting one!
Our topic for this term will be Space. We shall be investigating into the relationships between Earth, the moon and the sun. Click on this link to start your journey into space.
http://www.bbc.com/future/bespoke/20140304-how-big-is-space-interactive/

This week for writing Room 17 have been focussing on making sentences more interesting by adding extra detail. Here is an example: Because my hot chocolate was too cold, I heated it in the microwave.



We have also visited Harold in the Life Education van. That was super fun we got to learn about being a good friend to others. This related to Room 17 as we have just had someone new join our classroom. Click on this picture to go to the website.

The chapter book we are reading this term is Billionaire Boy, it is a really fun read not to mention it is hilarious!  

Reminder for parents this term children need to be bringing a hat to school as we are coming into summer. Many thanks!