Room 13's Assembly

Wow what an assembly Room 13! I was a very proud teacher to say the least!

Claymation Movie

ANZAC

Lara shared an informative powerpoint today about WW1. She even brought in a German and British helmet, shrapnel and water bottles used during the war.  Thank you Lara!

The Highlanders came to visit!

There was great excitement today at George Street, as the Highlanders came to visit. Our class had the opportunity to meet them, have autographs signed, ask questions and some of us even got to play a game of Rippa rugby with them! What a great experience!

Cricket Festival Fun Day

A number of children from Room 13 and other senior and middle classes attended the Cricket Festival Fun Day. It was a great day where children got to show off their bowling and batting skills. Cricket is fast becoming a very popular sport at George Street with 4 teams attending the festival day.

Swimming

Over the last few weeks Room 13 have been walking to DNI swimming pool to do swimming lessons with the J.C swim instructors. We have learnt new strokes and improved old ones. We worked on breath stroke, free style, dolphin dives and lots more. A big thank you to the parent helpers that have walked with us to and from the pool.

By Paige and Kiri


'I started to drag my hungry body through the water, my arms speeding like a machine. My goggles began to fog up and I could just see the finish line faintly in the distance.' - Paige

'The bubbly blue wall catches my sight. It looks so close that I could reach out and touch it, but when I do my hand just slices the water and I instantly know that the wall is still far to come.' - Olive

'My head slices through the water like an arrow heading towards a target. I watch the bubbles come out of my nose and hear the splash of my legs hitting the water.' - Lara

YEAR 6 CAMP

Remember Poetry

That Was Winter

Remember the small snowflakes falling onto the soft shimmering ground?
Remember the cold breeze pushing along the road?
That was winter.

Remember the street lights lighting up the cold winter nights?
Remember the cars struggling along the dimly lit roads?
That was winter.

Remember the fragile snow crunch with every step?
Do you remember the soft melody playing throughout the night?
That was winter.

By Manu


That was Summer

Remember the squeals as we entered Golden Bay?
Remember the bright sun and the rolling waves?
Remember when my feet sunk into the golden burning sand?
Remember the shouts as the jellyfish floated by?
That was summer.

Remember the real fruit ice-creams melting in the burning Nelson Sun?
Remember boxing day at Rabbit Island with boogie boards floating everywhere?
Remember waves splashing against my knees?
That was summer.

Remember Kaikoura and the salty smell ruling the air?
Remember exploring the sea side every which way?
Remember the crayfish pots being lifted up?
Do you remember waiting patiently for a big bite while fishing?
That was exciting.

By Hannah