Sharks, sharks, sharks

Over the past weeks we have been learning so much about the ocean and the creatures that live in it. We have learnt about the different habitats of the ocean. We have also learnt about fish. Today we had fun learning about sharks. Here are some fun facts for you...

This afternoon we also made some cool shark puppets. We had fun learning about sharks today.

School Conferences Are Coming Up!

Have you booked your conference time?

In the last week of school we are having school conferences. Our conferences are designed to share learning, set goals and celebrate achievements so far in 2012.

You can book online on the school website.

www.discovery.school.nz

Enter the code for Discovery School - 8XY7V

Follow the on-screen instructions to book a conference time with me.

You will receive email confirmation of the conference time.

Easy peasy!

Looking forward to seeing you on the 2nd or 3rd of April.

Fish Poems

This week we practiced usingwords to create fun and entertaining fish poems. Here are four that the students wrote.

Awesome Athletics

In the wild wind of Wellington we had athletics this morning. Although chilly we had a blast running, jumping and throwing in the inaugural Discovery School Junior Athletics. Dressed in our house colours we all did our very best in high jump, javelin, long jump, hurdles, sprints and shot put.

Lots of mums and dads put on their jackets and hats to come out and support us.

A big thank you to all the parents who helped with the events too. You know who you are!

It was a great morning!

Rock and Rolling at Discovery School

Australian musician Andy Jones visited our school yesterday. We had such fun listening and joining in with all the musical styles he presented to us. We learnt about Hip Hop, Rock, Disco as well as music from around the world including African music, Indian music and Pacific Island music. Andy, with the help of many from Room VH and modern gadgetry, created and recorded music on the spot. It was certainly one of the best performances we have had for a long time.

Here are some of us having fun, participating in and creating some great music.

Rockpooling this Sunday at Pukerua Bay

What a fun afternoon out for all our budding Marine Biologists.

ROCK POOLING

WHERE: Pukerua Bay DATE: Sunday 25 March TIME: 2:30 pm

Kiwi Conservation Club is hosting Katrina Subedar, the marine expert from Forest and Bird. She will be with us at Pukerua Bay to show you exciting things and answer all the questions you were keen to ask about rock pools and the oceans.Come to Pukerua Bay and park at the end of the beach road at 2:30pm.Wear good shoes for walking over rocks and explore the delights of the rock pools. Bring a drink, clothing for all seasons, your enthusiasm and trickiest questions.

For further details and to register contact Sharyn on 04 905 2300 or mobile 021 1804 309 .

The Ant and the Grasshopper

Enjoy this fun play presented by the Starfish reading group.

It reminds us that is important to keep on working hard as it pays off in the end.

Ravishing Reading in Room VH

This week all the students have been working really hard in their reading groups. One group read a book called 'Robber Pig and the Ginger Beer'. The children enjoyed sharing the Fizzy Whizzy Ginger Drink together afterwards.

Here are some more learners enjoying books during Super Silent Reading Time.

Reading rules!

Last Day of Swimming

Three weeks of swimming is now all over but what progress everyone has made. The kids have had a super time developing their swimming skills at Ally Todd Swimming.

Big big thanks to Ally and Sandra. We are so lucky to have you so close to our school.