Today we welcomed Adrean to 

Rata Tahi...

Adrean has moved from Kenakena School to Papakowhai.

Evie was Adrean buddy.
Thank you Evie for showing Adrean what to do.

Friday 27 Nov..

Inventors, designers,  

toy makers!

We had a fantastic morning making our toys 
that move...

A big thank you to all the parents 
who came to help us...

Check out our amazing toys.

Odd and Even Numbers

This week we have been learning about

Odd and Even Numbers.

We drew our Letterboxes.

These people have a letterbox

with an even number.

These people have a letterbox

with an odd number.

Do more people live in 

an even-numbered house

or an odd-numbered house?

Letterboxes in Spey Place on PhotoPeach

Happy Birthday and a BIG Welcome to Matilda!

Happy Birthday and a BIG Welcome to Matilda! on PhotoPeach

Windmills

Today we made our own windmills.

We had to colour the plan on both sides 

with bright colours.

We threaded the corners with 

a toothpick and secured it 

to a sturdy straw with blutack.

We tested them outside.

It was very windy.

All the windmills worked but

unfortunately some of them broke.

We have had more fun finding out how our toys move.....

A big welcome

and

happy birthday

Kora…

INQUIRY

We are talking about forces, about air in particular and how it makes things move....

Today we had some fun with toy balloon cars

Moving Toys - Kizoa Online Movie Maker

We found out...when air escapes out of the back of the balloon, it pushes the car forward...... for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

We tried to make a balloon rocket. It didn't work today so we need to do some further investigations

WATCH THIS SPACE.....

Congratulations to Toryn and Kobi 

for showing responsibility during Discovery time 

on Friday

At our School Assembly today we welcomed our newest children. 

Each child was introduced by their big buddy. 

Kobi, Justin and Evie were presented with a 

"Welcome to School" certificate by our Principal Mr Smith.

 Congratulations to Hunter and Jonty who received a 

Key Competency certificate.

Special visitors 

    to Rata Tahi.....

Kora and Matilda came for a school visit today.

Kora will be starting school next week.

Rata Tahi - Sporty Stars! on PhotoPeach

Go Carts!!

Some clever Year 6 children 

have made Go-Carts.

We went to the Hall 

to check them out.

What a great toy Go-Carts are!

click on the image to have a go

This week we have been creating our own robots.....

Inquiry...

This week we have been having a lot of fun making 

air toys.

Friday Art

Last Friday we finished our weaving....

Our weaving is up on the wall in our classroom, so please come and have a look. 
We are very proud of our art work...