Our hero...Mrs Fowler.

Rimu reading group read a book called 'Hero'. It was about about a 15 year old boy that had received the New Zealand Bravery Medal. He had saved a young boy from drowning.

The next day, Room 9 were lucky enough to be shown the medals that she had received. The Queen's Service Medal (QSM). It recognises voluntary service to the community. Recipients are entitled to use the post-nominal letters 'QSM' after their names. Although, Mrs Fowler is far too humble to do this. I think it looks rather good...wink, wink Mrs Fowler.

Mrs Judy Fowler QSM

Here is a photograph of her medals. The 'QSM' is on the far right together with her medals from the NZ Police and Civil Defence. Well deserved Mrs Fowler! Thank you for sharing.

Think, pair, share

Here we are being really good listeners and speakers! We are looking, listening and asking questions.

Everyone looks like they are really engaged! Great to see you all thinking, pairing and sharing.

Buddy reading

Mirahkle's going to listen to Aleluia read!

Flag Football

On Wednesday we all went out to learn some great drills!

 We're listening very carefully to the instructions.

 Here we are in teams of 3-4. We were learning how to catch and throw a football.

Literacy Week - Term 2, week 1

This week Room 9 were learning and reading about New Zealand authors. We were reading books by Lynley Dodd, Joy Cowley, Margaret Mahy and so many more!






These are a few pictures of our class dressing up as characters from some of the books we had read from during the week!




Look at this gorgeous picture of Nga Jaylevan, Anita, Maylosa as Bottomley Potts and Aeriz!

ANZAC day - We will remember

We were very lucky to have Mrs Flack share some wonderful stories about ANZAC day and its importance to all New Zealanders.



Hi Rachael!

Sorry about the delay in posting these pictures! Behind us is an activity about generating electricity. It showed us which were the most efficient and cost effective light bulbs to use.




This is a shot of the giant game board that tested our knowledge on being environmentally aware!



This picture was taken outside the tread lightly caravan.

Tread Lightly caravan

This week we were lucky enough to have the tread lightly caravan come and visit our school!
The class were learning so much about the choices we make in our lives and how this can impact on our environment.

Pictures to follow soon!

Check out the link online to find out more about it.
http://tread-lightly.org/about

Our last day of swimming!

Life jackets and confidence in the water!

Today Room 9 got to use life jackets in the water and they loved it! It taught them about gaining confidence in and around the water. Some children were a little afraid about jumping into the deep end but with the help of the instructors they were learning some valuable skills.



You all look fantastic Room 9!

Family Fun Day

On Thursday March 3 2016 we're having our family fun day at school. It starts after morning tea, so make sure you come along to check out a fun filled day!

Hope to see you all then!

Mathematics equipment

We've been learning how to use our math equipment effectively. We have also been learning how to take care of our equipment.


Maylosa and Nga-Jaylevan


       These girls were playing addition BINGO
Mirahkle, Maylosa, Aeriz and Anilea




Houston and Nehera liked playing snakes and ladders.

Swimming lessons

Room 9 have been attending swimming lessons at the Otara pools. They've been learning some very important skills.

New Zealand is an island nation and it is surrounded by water. We don't have to travel far to find a beach, lake or rivers. Therefore it is very important for 'our' children to learn the fundamentals about water safety and being confident in and around water.



Here are a few pics of some children from Room 9 that are enjoying their learning in the water!

Our Class Treaty

During the first week of school our class talked about what we wanted our class and school to be like. There were 3 different groups and each group brainstormed some fantastic ideas. One group used our School values!

Over the next week we created ideas based around these School values and came up with this.

AROHA
We will be the 'best' that we can be
This looks like:
- Trying our best in our learning
- Asking for help if we need to

MANAAKITANGA
We will treat others as we would like to be treated
This looks like:
- Using our manners, saying 'please' or 'thank-you'

TIKA
We will make 'good choices' in our learning and actions
This looks like:
- Having all our equipment ready for learning

AHURUTANGA
We will have a safe environment
This looks like:
- Putting rubbish in the bin
- Looking after our gardens

WHANAUNGATANGA
We will look after each other
This looks like:
- Taking care of School equipment
- Taking care of each other 

You may notice that our School values all link in some way with each other, that's because they do! I think Room 9 came up with a pretty great treaty!

Found Anita while I was on duty and took this cool pic!

Our treaty was based on our school values.

This is one of our brainstorm's that helped us create our treaty.

At the Pools

During term two the year 3, 4, 5 and 6 students went to Otara pools for swimming lessons. 

We liked it at the pools and we went as far as we can. 

It was fun underwater and we could swim by ourselves. 

We went on Fridays and we like swimming because we can go underwater. 

By Malia

Swimming

During term two we all went to go swimming at Otara.

We learned how to float on our back and we also learned how to blow bubbles underwater.

There was group 1, 2 and 3.

At the pools, there are people to guide you in the lesson.

At the end of the lesson we play fun games like you gotta catch the toy and bring it back to the coach.

Swimming is awesome.

Anzac Day Assembly

Yesterday morning after fitness the whole school went to the back stage at the back of the hall.
Then some special visitors came to Dawson school.
After that we sang the National Anthem and the Dawson school song.
Then some of the boys in the senior school did a haka.
Then some speakers came up and talked all about Anzac Day.
Did you know many of the army soldiers died?
I am so proud of the soldiers and now I know all about Anzac Day.

Written by Celestina

Room 9's Visitor

On Wednesday the 18th of March we had a special visitor. Miss Burton's dog Inca came to hang out with us. We had lots of fun and enjoyed having her for the morning. 

First Celestina and the girls had a game of fetch.
Inca loves her tiny tennis ball and was chasing it all over Room 9! 

Then it was reading time. Ross decided to read Inca one of his books from his book box. Inca loves listening to stories!

Inca was very tired after her game of fetch so Mele and Sophia gave her some cuddles. 

It was finally time for Inca to go home. She enjoyed spending time with us and we can't wait to see her again sometime soon! 

Whakawhanaunga

We think Whakawhanaunga means never leaving someone out and making people feel like they belong. It means always involving people so they feel like they are part of Dawson School. Whakawhanaunga is when we all work together to create a happy, safe place.

 

Room 9

Welcome to our blog! We are super excited to have fun and learn lots of new and interesting things this year!