Sienna's Praying Mantis

Sienna thought she'd share a praying mantis found in her garden for her Buzz Time last week.

Can you find it?

We returned it to it's natural habitat.

We hope it has a nice time amongst the bush behind Rata.

Can you spot the Praying Mantis?

This looks well worth it. I'll be grabbing tickets, he's a brilliant speaker!

Readers Theatre in Rimu Rima

We've just started Reader's Theatre in Rimu Rimu. Join some of the Monkey's in their reading. We're hoping to get the whole class involved throughout the year and use more props too!

Farewell Rebecca

We farewelled Rebecca yesterday. Rebecca has been at Papakowhai School since 2014 and we will miss having her kind, gentle personality in our classroom. Have an awesome time at your new school Rebecca!

We made Rebecca a book. Here are some of our letters...

Will

Ronin

Kyla

Joseph

Bobby

Ella

Eden

Jordon

Ollie

Eva

Mrs Siwalette

We've been working on our Pepeha (mihi). Here are some members of Rimu Rima giving it a shot. Well done to this group! We'll record some more in Term 2 to see the progress.

Buzz Time in Rimu Rima - Sharing

Bobby was well prepared this morning for Buzz Time. He decided to share something he'd seen at home, made notes and printed a photo. Well Bobby, very clever thinking.

Last week's Lagoon Trip

We had a great time at Aotea Lagoon last week.
Here are some cyclists (Kauri children) making their way there.

Hoiho and Keruru walking to the Lagoon with buddies.

I can spot Kaka and Takahe coming behind Keruru.

A very safe crossing.

Keruru ready for lunch.

Kaka waiting for hit the playground.

A much deserved lunch break after a busy morning.

Hoiho

Takahe members ready for a play.

Hi Ronin!

Joseph is ready to hit the playground too!

Jordon and his big buddy.

A refreshing break before walking back up to school.

Kyla and her buddy, Maddy.

Ryan with his big buddy, Ohara.

Heading back to school.

Keruru are on clean-up before heading back to school. Go Keruru!