Jellyfish

We have been finding out about lots of different sea creatures as part of this term's topic "Commotion in the Ocean." One of the creatures we have been learning about are jellyfish. We made some jellyfish of our own out of paper plates! First we painted them, and then we cut out and attached some paper tentacles. Finally we stuck on some googly eyes and spots. You can also see a describe map about jellyfish, as well as a compare map. We talked about the similarities and differences between a jellyfish and a whale!

Mufti Day

Today we had a Mufti Day at school to raise money for Japan following the recent earthquake there. The children dressed up in red and white clothes to match the Japanese flag, and brought in gold coin donations. Here is our class in their lovely red and white outfits!

Our Trip to Kelly Tarltons

Welcome to Room 18's new 2011 class! This term we are learning all about sea creatures and their habitats, so we went on a trip to Kelly Tarltons in Auckland. We made a photo story about our visit and we hope you enjoy it!

Goodbye Room 18 2010

Today was the last day of the school year. All the children will be moving onto their Year 2 classes in 2011. All the best, Room 18 children! You have been amazing! Miss Brookshaw will continue using this blog next year with her new children, so don't forget to check what we have been up to!!!

Merry Christmas Norway!

We have recorded a special message for our friends at Bodo Videregaende Skole in Norway! We hope you have a lovely Christmas!

Fairy Tales in Space

As part of this term's reading programme we have been working in small groups of four children to compose some Space stories. Each group had to pick a traditional tale that we had read last term, and then write a similar story set in Space!!! The children shared their ideas and took it in turns to scribe them in some big books. Then they drew some illustrations to go with their writing. The final step was recording their stories and remembering to use clear voices. We hope you enjoy listening to our work!

Moonerella

This group based their story on "Cinderella." What differences and similarities can you find?