Memorable Moments

Golden Anniversary by Dani
A few years ago my grandma and grandpa had a golden anniversary..First we waited for everyone to arrive, then we ate Chinese food. Next we played a game where you had to guess the name of a song. The person who got it right got little easter eggs. Finally it was time to go home. It was such a cool day.

My Birthday by Carley
On the 12th of May it was my birthday. I had party games like; pin the tail on the donkey, treasure hunt, find the teddy, and lots more. They were really fun. I had an Avatar cake and Avatar cards with blue and red balloons. We even watched the movie Avatar! When my friends arrived they were so amazed when they walked through the door. When they saw the food they could not decide what to eat because there was so much to choose from. After the birthday cake, presents and games were finished we were all really tired. We had a great time.

Ead by Majenta
One Friday, a long time ago, I looked out my window and saw that the full moon had risen.. At that moment I knew it was EAD. The next morning we went to my Nans house and I got dressed into my Muslim dress. Then we were off to visit other Muslim people at their houses. When we got there we had to say Ead Mobark', because you have to when it is Ead. Everytime we go we know which houses to go to because they hang a picture of a flag on their doors. When you get inside they give you some juice and traditional yummy food like Kory Rote Dates and heaps more. By the end of the day I was really tired. Ead was such a cool experience and I hope I get to go next year.

Christmas Day by Ben
One Christmas Day my Mum, Dad, brother and our friends all had a Christmas party. First I jumped on the trampoline, then we had some B.B.Q food. After that we played softball and it was really fun. Later that afternoon when we were playing outside, I got a bee-sting and it really really hurt. I was okay though and I had a really awesome Christmas that day.

Halloween by Paora
On Sunday the 31st of October Atawhai, Kaya, Asics, Pharaoh, , Mum, Dad and I went to celebrate Halloween. We went trick or treating and Pharaoh dressed up as Batma, Asics was spiderman, I was a wolf, Kaya was a princess and Atawhai was a vampire. We went to lots of peoples houses and we knocked on their doors and said 'trick or treat'. We got heaps of lollies. Finally it was time to go home to eat our lollies before gtetting ready to go to bed. Halloween was really cool this year.

Celebration Report

Chinese New Year Traditions & Superstitions by Seffie

The colour Chinese believe to be lucky during
Chinese New Year is red.The name of an animal
used in the dance performances is a lion.The patrons give the dancing animals lettuce as they
parade through the street.The name of the candle holder Chinese use,during the light
festival is a lantern.The children are given on
the first day of Chinese New Year,a red envolope
with money inside.Foods the Chinese enjoy are
co co nuts,noodles,plums,nuts,peanuts.They
leave their doors and windows open to let bad
spirits out.Chinese do not cut their noodles because it means short life.Chinese dont use knives
or scissors because it brings death to the year.It is bad luck to clean the house on the 1st day of the new year because you sweep away good spirits.

Assembly Item

On Friday the 3rd of December, Room 2 performed an awesome assembly item about Chinese New Year. Way to go Room 2, all your hard work paid off!!! We have all really enjoyed learning about Celebrations this term, especially Chinese New Year!

Halloween in Waiuku

On the 31st of October I went trick or treating in Waiuku with my friend Chanel and her two best friends. I got dressed up as Chucky and I had stitches on my face and a black eye. I went to lots and lots of houses and got thousands of lollies. When I knocked on peoples doors they said 'hello' to me and I said "trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat". It was really funny. By the time I got home I was exhausted, so I sat back and enjoyed my lollies. I had alot of fun this Halloween and it was so awesome. .........................by Jaison

Certificates!

Congratulations to the following Room 2 certificate holders for Term 4;

Wk 1: Jamie and Molly
For demonstrating respect and maturity when sitting on the mat quietly ........

Wk 2: Benjamin and Sage;
For demonstrating excellent leadership skills when taking their reading groups and shared circle.

Wk 3: Majenta; For using exceptional questioning skills during reading ...... and
Yosef (Seffie); For taking risks and trying something new when speaking Te Reo
Maori.

Wk 4: Opps....sorry no certificates awarded.

Wk 5: Athletics.....no assembly/no certificates

Wk 6: ???????????????????????????????????

Athletics Training

Room 2 giving 110% during athletics training with Mrs Remington on Monday. How lucky to be outside having fun in this beautiful sunshine.

So come along on this Friday and enjoy a wonderful funfilled day of Athletics with Rm 2 and the rest of W.P.S

Quoits

Paora & Theo prepare for their Quoit throw as Jaison & Jamie look on. I wonder who threw the furtherest............?