Hooks

We have been learning how to write interesting introductions in our recounts to 'hook' our readers.

Thump! Thump! We crept quietly and slowly towards the white door. We could hear the Primary girls class finishing their exam.
By Emaraina

I was patient and excited, waiting for the tournament to begin. It was finally Thursday, the day when the Middle Syndicate cricket teams were going to play.
By Nati

Splish, splash, kick, kick! It was last Wednesday in the middle block and the whole Middle Syndicate were at the Sunnybrae pool getting ready.
By Kaia

I couldn't believe I had done it! I had finally finished...
By Emily

Zentangles

In Art we have being learning about Zentangles (a structured, contained doodle).

Holiday Poems

Mrs Olliver taught us how to write Diamante poems about our holidays. The poems below are from Max, Sophia and Zac L.

Swimsation

We have really enjoyed our swimming lessons with the Swimsation coaches. Read some of our Learning Log entries below.

I am learning to do arm circles but I am not making my arms straight enough. I am also trying not to put my feet down.
By Johan

I am very good at freestyle because my arms are flexible. Learning to swim is important because if you fall in the water you might sink if you can't swim.
By Amy

I am learning to float on by back and do backstroke.
By Zach M

My favourite thing about Swimsation lessons is the games because we get to play Noodle Tag.
By Rose

Marvellous Me

Miss Rodger gave us different sentence starters to write about 'Marvellous Me'.

My favourite place to go is the beach because I love swimming. By Arvin

My favourite thing to do when I am not at school is read because it is my hobby and it makes me feel happy. By Annabel

It makes me feel good when I'm holding and cuddling our bunny because he is really warm. By Zac L

I'm looking forward to learning more about music because I love to sing all day. By Fiona

A good time I had with my family was when we went to Tauranga because we had fun times and saw lots of amazing things. By Nati