Week 6 or otherwise known as the busiest week yet.

This week has been incredible! The children proved to be tough as nails and real troopers, considering the early start to the week for most. 

On Monday we had a relatively small class, due to the early morning Earthquake and subsequent evacuation for some families. Events like these make for valuable conversations and learning opportunities. We looked at where in New Zealand the earthquake took place and why we got evacuated when we live so far away. 

I was proud to hear some of the children say that when they felt the earthquake they went into their Turtle. This is a strategy we have talked about using, when an earthquake or similar event happens as a survival technique. This is an option we have talked about using in conjunction with going under tables, in doorways and when we are outside.  Well done Amazing Eight! 

On Friday we had a Kiwiana and book character dress up day. It was a brilliant day, full of fun activities. 

 

The day was finished off with a boogie at the Under the Sea disco. I had a lot of fun talking with the children, dancing and judging the costume competition! It was great to see the children playing, boogieing and having a fabulous time with their friends. 

A virtual wave of applause to Rex for winning the best dressed male award! 

Fun Friday

'Today we had a brilliant session of Discovery Learning. While remaining focused on our KC Relating to Others, the children were also tasked with the challenge of building a car or cart to roll down a ramp and creating a basket to hold fruit. The children had lots of success, learnt lessons for why their carts didn't roll and decided what they would do different next time. Great problem solving Amazing Eight! 

As we were finishing off our sharing for the morning, Angus spotted Keith and a crane moving th Log Cabin into position on the junior playground. We raced out to see the final stages and Sam was the lucky man chosen to help fold the crane away. The morning was made complete with eating our morning tea in the new cabin built by Keith. Thanks Keith, we love it! 

Baby Chicks

Today we welcomed Erica, who came to visit with 3 (out of 12) of her baby chicks. 

The children were incredibly quiet and caring as they got to hold the chicks. Kai pai Amazing Eight!