Writing with Freedom

Today we did some writing about ourself flying through the air.We had to feel what it was like living in freedom. We had to  create a picture in our mind about ourselves flying.

This is what some of my writing.We started by using a good sentence then we carried on using descriptive language.We wrote some good stories and we are proud of what we done!

 

Maths on Friday

Today we were adding numbers that add to 20, 50 and 100. These are called Compatible Numbers...we used a bead string to help us but we didn't need it all the time.

Our classes shields about what makes us special and unique

Today we looked at some old class photos and talked about what was the same and what was different with the children in the photo. We found out that whatever the size, colour of our skin or whatever, we are all the same in some way and that is that we all deserve to be treated nicely and the same. We focused on what makes us special...We have been taking about we are all equal and we will like to show you some of what we did hope you like it.

Lots of great bubble fun in Totara Class

Our class have been learning about fair testing and also learning to research effectively by asking good questions. Bubbles is the context within which we have done the research and questioning.

Great fun also!

New planting today with Mr Watton

Hard at Work Today!

We were doing some work about our 5 senses...it was great working outside and we were all very focussed.

Fred teaches us swimming

Totara class are doing swimming lessons with Fred on Mondays and Wednesdays at 1pm. We have the lessons in our school swimming pool. We are learning to swim so we will be good at swimming for the triathlon, swimming sports and at the beach. We will also be having fun.

Fred teaches us new things. He gives us flutter boards and we float and kick. Sometimes we float on our backs and hold the flutter boards on our tummies.We also learn to do freestyle swimming, backstroke and we dive in the water and turn on our backs. We get out when we feel cold.

We love swimming lessons with Fred, it makes us happy. It is awesome. We get cold but we still love it. It is fun.

Michael Phelps look out! Some great swimming...

We are learning about shapes in Geometry!

Our awesome values!

Swimming with Fred today!! Fun, Fun, Fun.

Our class values pictures

Our class all chose characters and put their faces on the bodies...they have written their thoughts about kindness and respect in speech bubbles to go with them. They look great!!

Welcome to 2015!!

A Happy Totara class about to go for a swim.

We are so lucky to have our great pool!

Welcome to our Class Blog for 2015!

Kia Ora everyone. This is Totara's class blog...keep an eye on what we are doing in our class this year. Our goal is for the children to take over the management of this site...with a helping hand from us if required