WELCOME BACK

                                         Hello!!!!
Room 1's blog has been feeling a little neglected recently (this is my fault) so I thought we would get it back up and running for term four.

swimming this term! we are currently sorting a time for room one that suites a fantastic woman who is coming to help us. We need to have at least three adults at the pool at one time. Our class is going to expand to 19 next week so it is important we think of the children safety. We are hoping a time slot will be sorted today so swimming can start next week. If you are willing to help (get in the pool) please let me know ASAP.

School sun hats are being issued this week to protect our kiddies from your  Southland sun.  Mrs Coyle informs me that Southland sun is the harshest in NZ...

 Our topic this term is India! we are learning about similarities and differences between NZ and India. 'How would my life be the same/different if i lived in India?' We are excited to learn about India's culture (food, dance, dress, language, traditions and more.)

Room 1 has started practising our end of year concert item, they are sooooo excited. 7 weeks to turn 19 five years olds into rock stars..challenge accepted.

Just a touch of house keeping...

1. Remember that school starts at 8:45. I realise it is hard getting back into routine after the holidays but it is important that children are ready to learn by this time. Please txt or ring the office if you know you are going to be late.

2. library books- return by the following Friday of date issued. 

3. Parent help for swimming would be AWESOME

wow first week done and dusted. 7 more to go. Have a great weekend!

Abby de Groot

WOW!!!! WHAT A NIGHT!!!

WHAT A FANTASTIC NIGHT!!!

Well done to everyone for singing your hearts out and giving an awesome show....

I am soooo proud of Room 1, not only did they sing they stood beautifully and managed to keep a smile on their faces (even when the stage was covered in vomit)

A big thanks to Jenny for being our last minute conductor and to all the staff for the hard work they were doing in the wings.

Thank you to all the parents for showing your support towards the school and your children, the kids were mega excited to show you what they have been working on so it was really nice to see so many parents.

I will be uploading pics of your talented children ASAP. If anyone has some stunners on their camera feel free to email them through to me at abby @edendaleps.school.nz

Back to normal school programme next week- make sure to check your child's bag for notices as we have been completing lots of 6 week assessments this week which require a follow up interview.

Have an awesome weekend everyone, stay safe on the frosty roads and enjoy a sleep in...you deserve it :)

Miss de Groot :)

week 2 news letter

Hello,                                            WEEK 2!

These next two weeks are going to be full on with music practise. Remember tickets are limited number so first in first served.

Please could your child bring a pair of sunglasses to class so we can practise our dance moves for our song

We have started using a poetry book this term in Room1. Every Friday your child will bring home their books to show you the poems we have been learning, after practising it for the week they should be able to read it to you.

Sadly Jordan is leaving us the week, it was nice having you in Room1 Jordan. Good luck at your new school.

Have a great week everyone!

Regards

Abby de Groot

SNOWWWWWWWWW

As Jacob Harvey said - 'boy 'o' boy God is giving us snow'

winter is definitely here!!!

let it snow, let it snow, let it snowwwww!!!!!!!

last week of school

WOW another term down, I cant believe how quick it has gone!

A BIG thank you to all the support from everyone these past 11 weeks; it has been great meeting many new parents and keeping in touch with others.

I am really going to miss the 9 children moving into Room 2. I remember their first day as I think I was just as scared as them if not more.

Thank you Rach, Hunter, Emily, Jacob, Emma, Ashley, Josh, Liana and Alex for being AWESOME!!! It has been a pleasure to teach all of you. You have taught me so much and I am soooooo proud of all the hard work you have done.

Welcome to the new children who have started this week and in to the 5 starting next term.

A few reminders-

• Could all ARB books be back by Wednesday please; remember to sign the goal page.
• Ice skating this Thursday- some of you are still to return the form, please do this asap.
• Half day on Friday- we are having a movie session with Room 2. If you have a movie that you think would be fun to watch please bring it Fri morning so we can have a vote :)
• If you would like reading books over the holidays please leave a note in your child's homework book.

Thank you for a great term 2 everyone. Enjoy the break!

Regards

Abby d.G

Red Nose Day- Cure Kids Funraiser

Room 1 was a sea of red today. Everyone looked fantastic all decked out in red.
Well done to Edendale School for raising close to $100 for the Red nose/cure kids foundation!!!!! Great job!!!!
The school was buzzing with red themed activities this morning. There was red icing, red food on a stick, red balloons, a red themed fear factor, poems and much more. It was a great way to spend a Friday.

a few notices ==>

• remember ice skating is this Thursday 14th- please return your slip if you have not
• please sign your child's ARB book before returning it, this is beside the goals part where I have commented on your child's progress.
• keep practising your songs for the LMV music festival

Have a great weekend everyone!

soooooo cute!

Nice fro Hunter

What's on your head Alex?

  

 

WE LOVE DRESSING UP IN ROOM 1!

week 10 news letter

Hello,                                                                               WOW WEEK 10!!!!!

Wow week 10, this term has gone so quick. Over the next couple of weeks the 9 children transitioning to Room 2 will be spending a few afternoons over there. This will help them with their confidence and ease them into the transition for next term.

Penguin day was AWESOME, you can check out the photos on our blog. Thank you to the three children that supplied the “Happy Feet’ dvd for us to watch.  

A few notices:

This week-

• Please make sure you sign the report part of your child’s Achievement Recording Book before you return it in the next week or so. Could all books be back before the end of term thanks J
• If you are wondering why you did not receive a book about your child this is due to the amount of time they have spent at school. Some children have little assessment there to see. If you would like to see the books however feel free to pop in and have a look.
• Remember to return ice skating forms please.
• Your child will be bringing home a copy of the music festival song lyrics, it would be great to read over these with your child.
• red day on Friday

Have a great week. Abby d.G

Penguin day!

This week we have been learning about Emperor Penguins. The children were very interested in this topic due to all the news coverage about the penguin 'Happy Feet' who came and visited NZ. Over the week we have been learning about where penguins live, what they eat, what eats them and  who and how they look after their babies.


There have been some fantastic stories written over the past few days which will be published an displayed in Room 1 along with some art and a selection of facts.
Today we had our very own 'Penguin Day.' Everyone was very excited to try some penguin food.
On the menu there was - salmon on seaweed squares and tuna on seaweed crackers....the facials were BRILLIANT!!! Our special guest Mr McKenzie paid us a visit and was brave enough to try some penguin food, he was kind enough to demonstrate how a penguin would eat it.


The verdict-Out of 21 children- 8 liked the salmon on seaweed and 16 liked the tuna on seaweed crackers!
The room was full of laughter, facials, spat out food and children asking for more.
I am very proud of all my Room 1 kiddies as everyone tried the penguin food, they were very brave.


Later we watched the movie 'Happy Feet.' All the facts we had learnt were in the movie which made us feel very cool.
We were on assembly today- WELL DONE ROOM 1 YOU ROCKED IT!!!!

SUPER HERO DAY!

Yesterday was Super Hero day at school. Room 1 was was full of AWESOME looking Heros! We had Batmans, Spidermen and woman, Cat woman, Bumble Bee's and much more! It was great to see the effort parents put into the costumes.

Liana Spidergirl

Emily's mask was sooo cool

Ash made a great catwoman

Super Sophie

Is that Rayden under there?

 

Guess who.......its Hunter

 

Super Bee

Miss Moncur looked awesome

Nah nah nah nah nah Emmmmaaaaa