Term 4 - Week 9

What an AWESOME week we have had in Room 16! On Monday we started the countdown to Christmas by putting up our Christmas Tree, which all the children are very excited about. We have lots of decorations but are planning to make even more for it next week. Here we are with the decorated tree:

On Wednesday we hopped on the bus and headed out to Rabbit Island. The weather was lovely and the children all had a great time. The tide was high when we first arrived so we spent some time in the picnic are playing lots of games. The parachute was a firm favourite.

After a quick bite to eat we headed for the beach. The children loved playing in the sand. Here are some of the things they did:

Isabelle buried herself.

Neve and Malachi played the Horseshoe Toss game.

Monique made a sand angel.

Hunter carrying out some serious construction.

Lots of children helped to build a sandcastle.

 The boys were amazed by the 'crunchy' sand.

 Here we all are going for a paddle. It was heaps of fun!

Then on Thursday we went for our first swim in the school pool. Although the water was chilly the day was hot so no one wanted to get out. We are looking forward to going swimming again next week so don't forget your togs.

Remember Sports Day on Tuesday. Hopefully we will see you all there.

Term 4 - Week 8

Well it has been another exciting week in Room 16, ending with our class running our very first assembly. Lots of the children decided they wanted to talk and they were very brave - getting up in front of the whole school and lots of parents. It was exciting using the microphones for the first time. Here are all the children waiting for their turn to speak:

We have also been doing some more practise for sports day. This week we practised the sack race and 3 legged race which is very tricky. The children had to work together, making sure they were stepping in time with their partner.

Patrick and Sid trying hard to stay and time.

Monique and Anna doing a super job of walking together.

On Thursday we welcomed More FM who put on a concert for us as part of the Big Give. Many thanks for those of you who brought along items which will be donated to the Fifeshire Foundation to help hose in need. There was lots of music and dancing and even a magic show which all the children enjoyed.

 

In class we have been doing lots of exciting things. Here is Zac with his spider which he planned and made after visiting the Art Exhibition at Broadgreen Intermediate:

This is an amazing Gears Machine made by Malachi, Siuila and Stirling who worked together, listening to and negotiating with each other: 

We have also been busy playing number bingo. The children take turns being the caller and all love it when they have covered all their numbers and get to call out 'bingo'.

Two important events are happening next week. The first is our trip to Rabbit Island on Wednesday and the second is the Christmas Extravaganza on Sunday from 5pm. We hope to see you at one or both of these events.