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

Parafed - Paralympic Athletes

Last Thursday we were visited by the organisers for the IPC Athletics World Champs and Parafed. The children enjoyed having relays in the wheelchairs and exploring how NZ's best athletes compete. (Even the teachers got a turn!)

Next year the world's elite Paralympic athletes will descend upon Christchurch in a bid to be crowned World Champion! Notices have gone home with the children. If you would like another notice, I do have spare. Go New Zealand.
IPC Athletics World Championships
Christchurch, New Zealand
January 21st -30th 2011
http://www.ipcathleticsworldchamps.com/ Official Website

Eco-Warriors Planting

Yesterday the Eco-Warriors had their planting project. They did a great job and the planter boxes can be seen out in our playground!

Jump Jam Extravaganza

The Room 9 'Crazy Frogs' did me proud in the show! They looked great and were confident. Well Done!

Jamp Jam Outside

Since the weather has been so beautiful we have been doing Jump Jam outside for fitness in the mornings.

Apologies

Dear Parents,
I apologise for my lack of posts over the past few weeks. Jump Jam and Reports temporarily took over my life! We have been so busy in Room 9 over the past few weeks and the last three weeks are bound to be just as busy. As the end of year approaches we have frantically searching for more time to pack in as much learning as possible!
I will post some photos of what we have been up to lately :-)

Room 9 Maths - Fractions Games

Here is the website that will take you to two games.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/numbers/fractiondecimalpercentage/fractions/comparingfractions/game.shtml

Enjoy,
Miss Rooney

Little Red Riding Hood

In Room 9 for Writing we are looking at fairy tales. The first fairy tale is 'Little Red Riding Hood'. Click on this link to read the story online. http://www.dltk-teach.com/rhymes/littlered/1.htm