pet day

On 21st of october we had pet day and people brung there pets and you could bring horses, rabbits,cats and dogs and alot more. My cat got 1st place for care and atention
and he got highly comended for best looking

Athletics

Ratu 20 Whiringa-a-nuku

For the first 5 weeks of this term Karaka syndicate will be practicing athletics on the south field in preparation for school and Inter-school athletics later in November. We practiced sprints,longjump and highjump.

Today, was meant to be PET DAY. Pet Day had to be cancelled because of the weather. So Pet Day will be tomorrow. Our pet day art and crafts are set up in the hall. We hope that the weather will be fine for tomorrow.

A Dogs Day

Last Friday, Miss Pearse brought Mr Darcy, her black labrador dog to school. It was great fun having him at school. We got to do our work with him and some of us got to take him for short walks around the field. He has very soft fur and ears and he likes to be patted.

Kiwiana SCAMPER

In between rehearsals we have been using Kidpix to SCAMPER kiwiana items. We Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Minimise/Maximise, Put to other uses, Eliminate, Rearrange kiwiana items to create new ideas.

Karaka Show - Kiwi Treasures

Hi. This term we have been rehearsing for our show called Kiwi Treasures. The show is all about being a New Zealander, a kiwi! It has been alot of fun...and hard work too!!! Yesterday we performed for the school. It was great being in costume and doing it for real. Tonight is out main show. Our families have been given tickets.

Jump Rope for Heart

Today it is Jump Rope for Heart. All the classes are taking turns to skip with skipping ropes. Room 11's time is at 1.30 and we are skipping with our buddy class Room 1. I hope the weather is fine when it is our turn because it looks like it might rain. I hope it doesn't. We also get to skip to music. It is loud, we can here it now!