The St Albans Values in Room 16

We try to relate the way we behave and learn to the values developed by the school community. Here is an iMovie about how we do that.

A Play from February

A group of children performed a play for us complete with props.

Swimming Sports

Thanks to Heathcliff for his sketch!
The Swimming Sports

It was a sunny morning in St Albans. The Year Three and Four classes were buzzing with excitement and nervous energy. Today was the day of the Swimming Sports! We boarded the busses and were off to Jellie Park.

Like a swarm of bees heading for the hive, the children went to change in the changing rooms. School uniforms, socks and shoes flew everywhere as the children readied themselves for the big event. They headed out into the pool area and settled by the pool.

Across the rippling waters the parents were beginning to gather. The excitement rose and so did the noise level. The width races were first.

PEEEP  “On your marks...” CRACK

The water was cold, and rippling from the other swimmers. Arms and legs powered through the water leaving a wake behind them. The crowd cheered and went wild. The swimmers were pushed on by their encouragement. Some people were first, some came second, third or fourth. Everyone tried their best.

If we thought the crowd had been loud up till now, we sure got a surprise when it came to the class relays! Room 16 was represented by Zachary, Kezia, Grace and Flynn in the water, and everyone else in the stands.  We were all proud when Room 16 won!

The length races were next and we all watched those swimmers with amazement and admiration as they tried their hardest to be the best. All the while the non-swimmers were having their own experience of being better than before in the shallow pool.

The Swimming Sports finished on a high note as Kakariki won the house relay. Whero came a close second followed by Kowhai and Kahurangi. St Albans Middle School was the ultimate winner on the day. The children displayed the values of Respect, Excellence, Community, Fun, Manaakitanga and Initiative. 

The Tryathlon

What a proud teacher I am this afternoon! Well done Room 16. You biked, ran and swam like champions. Actually, I only saw the swimming but if that's what you did when you were tired out, the rest must have been spectacular.
If any parents got photos of the event I'd love you to send them to me.

Here is a list of things we were feeling this morning before the Tryathlon.

fantastically fit

impatient to get started

nervous

wondering and waiting

happy

bursting with excitement

happy

ready to run

freaked out

determined

excited

anticipating enjoyment

I hope you all feeling a glow of satisfaction now!

The Lorax

This Dr Seuss book is a classic tale of conservation and eco-awareness. We have been studying the story and drawing parallels with our lives. This is a photo of the Mural we have made. You will notice Truffula Trees, Bar-ba-loots, Swomee-Swans and Humming-Fish.

There is a great website where you can read about Dr Seuss and play some games based on his stories. You can go there by clicking on the link below.
http://www.seussville.com/

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Love from Room 16