Term 2 

Welcome back to a very busy and short term. So much has happened already - the welcome for Matthew White, the school 'Pet Liturgy' and netball to name a few. 

We have four new amazing Ruru's - Megan, Mouanaki, Tess and Tekafa; all settling in well.

We have just begun 'Diving In' to our Inquiry topic 'Animals and their Habitat'.

Sorting, categorising and talking about animals and where they might live.

Coming up this Thursday is our 'Buddy Class Liturgy' at 11:30 (new time) 22nd May in Pukeko class.

We look forward to sharing more of our learning experiences with our Whanau and friends.

Thanks Onieka Tristram

Tennis

 

 

Tennis Fun - learning small ball skills.

Netball

 

 

At school I played netball. It was really fun. I learnt to pass the ball.
by Riley

At netball I liked the part where we had to pass the ball. It was wow!
By Marisah

At school I played netball.
By Megan

Firewise Certificates

'Get low, get down, get out fast'

Getting out of a room filled with smoke.

The Fire Truck

We had the fire service come and visit the Junior Syndicate to finish our Firewise safety program.  The children in Ruru and Tui were lucky to have a turn using the high pressure hose, al lot of fun!
                   

In this video we are responding to the question Kei te pehea koe?(How are you?)

Santino sharing his writing in the
'Writers/Authors Chair'

Olli sharing his writing in the
'Writers/Authors Chair'

Last week in Ruru we started the 'Writers/Authors Chair'. This is a time after writing that 2 children are chosen to share writing with their peers. It is also a time where the whole class is learning to give feedback and praise to others. 

Come and have a look at our writing display in the hallway by the classroom.
                       

Today I was really proud to hear that the secret person from assembly on Friday chose Ruru class to have 10 minutes free play. The Ruru's showed respect by arriving and leaving church quietly, well done!

On the playground having fun.

Using the climbing wall.

Playing a game using shapes.

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Today we did shared writing from our Big Book 'Lavalava'. We talked about where we might wear a Lavalava and then we made a picture of ourselves wearing a Lavalava and finished a sentence. Mrs T then videoed us on the ipad sharing our writing.

Independent Activity - Blends Race Game
Guided Reading

                

         Independent Activity - Alphabet Match Game
Guided Reading

In Ruru we have established our Literacy time routines and are working in our groups for Guided Reading and Writing.

                          

Here are some stories we have written about water!

Me and Ben are playing water balloons. We were having lots of fun!
By Angus

Water can make sparkles. 

By Olli

Water is fun. I can swim under water!

By Dakota

When the sun comes out, water sparkles. I like it when the water sparkles.

By Lily

Welcome to Ruru!

Welcome to Ruru's 2014 Class Blog. We have already begun to get back to work - learning and having fun!

Mrs Tristram

Math - Statistics

What part of the Gingerbread Man do you eat first?

Gingerbread Man Pictograph 10/2/2014

In Ruru this week we are learning how to gather, record, present and read information using pictographs and bar graphs.


"In Ruru most children eat the head first, when eating a Gingerbread man." Mrs T