Swimming

In Week 7 and 8 we went to Kings Swim School for swimming lessons. When we arrived at the pool we had to get into our togs and sit in the 'dry room' while we waited for our turn. We were split into 4 groups and our instructors did a fantastic job at teaching us how to swim or helping us correct our technique.

We got pretty fast and could even watch Miss Rooney taking photos!

It was important that we listened carefully to the instructors.

We got to have 'Water Safety' on Fridays.

Here we are with life jackets on, pretending we're in the ocean.

Then we got to sit in a boat and learn about what we need to do to be safe if something goes wrong.

We had to hold our noses and learn how to fall out of a boat.

Once we got dress we went up stairs to eat!

Some of us got to sit way closer to the TV than we do at home!

(And Miss Rooney got a wee rest)

THANKS KINGS SWIM SCHOOL!

Ranfurly Shield visits OLA

Today we were lucky enough to have the Ranfurly Shield at school. Some of us (Xavier) even kissed it! We thought there might be some famous rugby players coming too, but there wasn't, how disappointing!! The children were crazy with excitement, I hope they get a good sleep before the last day of swimming tomorrow.

Sunflower Seed Planting

Room 9 planted Sunflower seeds with the Seniors this afternoon. On the last day of term each child in the school will receive their own potted sun flower seed to grow over the holidays.

Inquiry Speeches

The children this week have presented their speeches about a commonwealth country of their choice. They did so well and learnt a lot through this process. Well Done Room 9.

New Games for Maths

http://classroom.jc-schools.net/basic/mathgeom.html

Maths - Geometry

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks1bitesize/numeracy/shapes/index.shtml