Why is reading so important?

The David Waliams and Roald Dahl reading groups had a sharing session today all about the importance of reading. They each shared their ideas and gave examples of how they have been able to use reading in their everyday lives. Check out their suggestions and their super enthusiastic reading rocket attitudes.

Sea Week - Week 6 - Sat 29th February - Sunday 8th March

Seaweek is a week to celebrate our learning about the ocean and all that it gives to us. The theme for 2020 is Connecting With Our Seas. Ko au te moana, ko te moana ko au – I am the sea, the sea is me. You can look at the learning we are going to do this week on our class site - click here.

Today the students were introduced to a great website called Young Ocean Explorers and they were so engaged in their learning I had to whip out the camera and take a few photos. 

Check out this video to show just how quiet the classroom was while they were learning all about their favourite marine life.

Tuesday - 'News Day' - Gum and Toheroa's

We were very excited today when Lucy brought out a huge piece of gum to share with us. She told us that her dad found the gum when he was fixing a pipe under a house that her mum and dad lived in before she was born. What a find! We were so glad to share Lucy's taonga. Next Grace brought in a toheroa shell that she found at Te Oneroa a Tohe. This was an excellent time to share such as treasure as it is Sea Week this week. Great timing Grace!

Tuesday is Our Sharing Day

Every Tuesday the students have an opportunity to share with the class. It is a lovely way to start the day and the students have been very enthusiastic with what they share.  We have had a variety of news items shared. Today Reo shared some writing he has been doing at home. Jamie shared a gigantic toheroa shell and Hemi told us about the drag races in Meremere. He even had a great 'Bad Kiwi' t-shirt to show us. Last week Koda shared a beautiful book with us and Kaiora told us about Six60. We found out that Grace and Alani have joined Evolve Dance School and Kaydee went to Rainbows End in the last long weekend. Lucy brought a wharenui that she made with her nana at Waitangi, it's so cool we're thinking about making one too.The students have been great listeners and are learning to ask quality questions. I wonder who will share next?