The Last Post

The 2017 school year is now over. We have had another busy year with lots of different activities and many highlights. 

We farewelled Ryan, Toby and Maia P who will attend different schools in 2018. 

I wish you all a blessed Christmas and a safe relaxing holiday break.

We wished James (15th), Christine (4th), Maia P (20th) and Nina (4th) Happy Birthday for their January birthdays.

Happy Birthday and Assembly Certificates

Today Rhian turned 10. We sang 'Happy Birthday' and wished her all the best as a 10 year old.

At today's final assembly Maia P, Ryan and Toby received certificates thanking them for their contribution to Room 6 and OLV. They are leaving OLV to attend Year 7 and other schools.

We wish you all the best.

Athletic Reps

Congratulations to EJ, John, Nina, Savanna, Maia P and Nia who represented OLV at the Zone Athletics last Thursday.

EJ and Mia have been selected to compete at the Central Athletics in Ashburton next month.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Nia who gained her first Bronze Mathletics Certificate last week.

The top three Mathletics scores for last week were: Maia P (6470),  Rei Anne (4840) and Juriella (4505).
Ka wani kei, keep up the great work.

Juriella, Maia P, Nia, Rei Anne

Congratulations to Nia for being named 'Athlete of the Day' the the Crossfit competition she competed in on Saturday.

Congratulations

Today we had many things to celebrate in Room 6.

Congratulations to: Ryan (Silver), Alexis (Silver), Matthew (Silver), 
Rei Anne (Bronze ),and  Maia P (7160 points) who earned Mathletics Certificates last week.

 Leon was named 'Players' Player' at his soccer prize giving.

Toby was named 'Forward of the Year' at his 

Rugby League prize giving.

Maia P was named 'Player of the Year' at her netball prize giving.

Portia gained Distinction in her jazz dance exam.

The School Bus Robot

Nina, Ysabella, Toby, Leon, Maia P, 

William and Nia presented a play called 'The School Bus Robot'.

They had practised well and their presentation was great.
They all spoke clearly, knew when it was their turn and made good use of the space to move into and off the bus,
which was the setting for the play.

Ka pai to you all.

Weekend News

Congratulations to Emily M, Matthew, Ryan, Theresse and Toby who made their First Holy Communion yesterday. It was great to be able to celebrate this important event with you.

Maia P (netball, for reading the game), Emily S (netball, for moving into spaces and getting intercepts) and Leon (soccer for setting up and scoring goals) were all named 'Player of the Day' for their teams. Ka pai.

Portia represented the school at a Rhythmic Gymnastics competition this morning. She is awaiting the results of this competition.

A reminder that we are having the three way conferences on Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 June. This is a time to share our learning. If you have not yet made a booking please go to the School Interviews website. The school code is: 9je5n.

Assembly Certificates

Congratulations to Maia P and Portia who received certificates at today's school assembly.

They both gave 100% during the Cycle Safe sessions.

Congratulations, too, to Rad who received a certificate for passing the next level at STEPs. Keep up the great work.

Term 2 Week 1

Welcome back to school. It was great to see everyone this morning and to catch up on the holidays. There was plenty to catch up on.

We have welcomed Rhian to our classroom. It is great to have you join us.

Yesterday Hannah turned 10. We sang 'Happy Birthday' to her and wished her all the best as a 10 year old.







Congratulations to Savanna who won two trophies, three medals and two ribbons at her ballet competition during the first week of the holidays.

Today we wrote about our holidays. Here's a couple of snippets:

We had a couple of hours at the beach before the beach was eaten as the water climbed up the beach. Maia F

When we went down the slide it felt like our stomaches were now somewhere else in our bodies like we were on a roller coaster as there was a really steep drop. Nia

When I went in the house I felt a warm breeze welcoming me. It gave me goosebumps on the inside and outside. Maia P

Looking ahead:
Wednesday: PE - please bring PE gear to change into
Friday: Mass at 9am. Please be at school by 8:45am

Next Week:
Camp at Woodend - Monday - Wednesday Year 6; Wednesday - Friday Year 5. 

Term 1 Week 5 News

Congratulations to the following people who had sporting success over the weekend:

Maia P was named 'Player of the Day' for her netball team.

Emily M and Taylor competed in the Weetbix Tryathlon. Both enjoyed this competition and received medals for their efforts.

Last week's 'Stars of the Week' are Emily M and EJ. 

Ka pai for being super role models.

Thank you to those who attended the School Mass yesterday. It is good to celebrate the Mass with our parish community.

Gymnastics notices were sent home today. Gymnastics starts next week and everyone needs to have paid (or made arrangements to pay) before they attend. We need 5 adults to walk over with us. Please complete the consent form and return it to the classroom as soon as possible.

The Three Way Conferences are on next week. If you have not yet made a time you can do so on the School Interviews website. Our code is: ypeac. This is an opportunity to share your child's learning goals for the term and to look at the data from the recent testing. I look forward to seeing you at your Three Way Conference.

Cricket Game and 'Stars of the Week'

Today the Year 5 and 6 Girls Cricket team had their first game. They played at West Spreydon School and had a great game. Congratulations to Nina who was named 'Bowler of the Day.

Nia, Taylor, Maia P, Emily M
Nina, Madde, Savanna, Emily S

The 'Stars of the Week' are Hannah and Portia, who received the most points from the class leaders.

Ka pai, Hannah and Portia, thanks for being great role models.

On Monday Room 6 will be leading the Values Assembly. This starts at 9am. You are welcome to join us.

Writing Snippets

Last week we wrote about one thing we did on holiday. Toady we published our favourite sentence from our story. These are now on the classroom wall - come in to read them.

Here's a few:

I watched my sister’s sand castle crumble like crumbs on a cookie.

Ysabella

We had KFC, fish and chips and pizza. I was stuffed like a teddy bear after that.

William

My dad and I made lunch the night before. It was chicken, lamb and salad. Nana made traffic light jelly. Mum and Hugo packed bananas, peaches and nectarines. We bought bread rolls and butter. Uncle Dan just sat on the chilly bin.
Madde

(Opening sentence) Oh no! Not again! Christmas shopping troubles.

….

(conclusion) The next day I wrapped all the presents and while I was doing that I felt proud for dealing with the problem.

Pavlos

When I got ready I put tight clothes on by accident. I could feel the layers squeezing my body like I was in a small room.

Maia P

Grandma said, “Who wants to open presents?”

Sam, Jess and I said, “Me.” all together because we were so excited. Then Jackson said, “Me,” which was really cute.

Taylor

My head was crumbling like sand since I didn't get any fish.

Matthew

I lay down and the waves smashed over me.

Jameson