Mighty Maths

This term we are investigating Geometry and have been exploring 2-D and 3-D shapes, sorting them by sides and corners for 2-D shapes then faces, edges, curved surfaces and vertices for 3-D shapes. We used tri-venn diagrams to help us sort these.  It was challenging but fun!!

Winter Sports

Thanks to all those great parents who supported our sports teams over the winter. We have enjoyed some great victories and had a fabulous time. Thank you from all the children in Room 3.

Visitors in Room 3

Yesterday we welcomed some fluffy friends to Room 3 .... Katija brought her favourite friends to school. We have  heard stories of Mary who had a lamb that followed her to school but we were surprised when Katija arrived with some pet ducks following along behind her.
The Peking ducklings are 3 weeks old and cute and cuddly. Katija tells us they haven't flown in 800 years and originate from China. She has trained them to follow her , cuddle her and they have been known to sleep on her back when she lays on the floor. Well done Katija... but she has a lamb for Ag day. You love your animals Katija.
She feeds them duck pellets and treats of spinach, mung beans and tasty stuff!. They are three weeks old now and Mum has promised to let them visit when they get their feathers in about another three weeks.

WALT: Identify and use texture in our artworks.

We have explored how artists use texture in art to make artworks come alive!!! As a class we learned how to suggest texture in art and how to apply it to our artwork. First we experimented the use of techniques with pencil and paint to suggest texture then we explored how we could apply it in our own. You will be impressed!!!

A New Face at Kuranui School

Welcome to a new Year 4 student who has arrived at Kuranui School. Mukhtar and his family have come to work on a farm in the district. Mukhtar has already made great friends in the class and has been eager to join in the learning and fun in Room 3. What a great start to learning at Kuranui School!!!!

What a great job you have done!!!!

Farewell to Mrs Goodwin who has been a star teacher aide in Room 3, helping to implement change and growth in our learners. You have made a difference to all the children you have helped over the last 18 months. Thank you from us all in Room 3, we have enjoyed your company.

Great to know we will still be seeing your smiling face each morning as we get on board the bus to bring us to school.

Marae Visit

Once again Kuranui School set off to the Marae to enjoy their famous hospitality and welcome. After a powhiri we began some of the awesome activities that were arranged for us. Poi making, legends, bushwalks, sketching, carving, flax weaving, photography and traditional maori games. Boy ! We were busy and we slept like logs at night after a great game of spotlight and karaoke.

We took all the staff, even the cleaner and we all had such good time. Lots of parents joined us as supporters, tutors and for a magnificent meal in the evening. It was great to see everyone there.

Special thanks to Whaea Monica, Whaea Phyllis, Mrs Butler, Jade, Marama and all the helpers. What a cool time!Here is one of the cool photo's Mrs Butler helped us to capture.