Cubist Art

We were talking about the artist  Picasso and cubism which he made famous as an art form. 

Check out what Lucas did for his calendar art!! Cool work Lucas!!

Solar Powered Machines

This week we have been studying renewable energy sources. 

We have been constructing solar powered robots, windmills, helicopters and boats. Luckily we had a sunny day and they all worked. 

The way of the future!!!

PJ'S Parade!!

Today we learnt how to be safe in water while clothed

Boat Safety at Swimming

Today we learnt about bailers, flares and getting on and off a boat safely!!! What a blast!!!

More Swimming

Today we learnt safety skills with life jackets. Who's the blurry guy jumping in??

Swimming Fun

Wow. What a busy couple of weeks at the pool. Swimming everyday has allowed the class to make really noticeable improvements over this time. We'll done to all and a big thanks to our wonderful instructors. 

Youthtown Sports-Hockey

Hockey with Youthtown from Gary Pinker on Vimeo.

The class has really been enjoying learning new sports skills. Lately it's been hockey!! What a blast! Thanks to the wonderful instuctors from Youthtown!!

Cross country

On Wednesday 13th May we had our school cross country. Amazingly we had 13 children from Room 15 going to the East Zones Cross Country. We are so proud of these people. The class had to run 2.4 km at the local reserve.

Back row: Josh, Feli, Daniel G, Aimee, Lottie and Caitlin

Front row: Keegan, Ryan, Callum, Phoebe, Trinity and Sarah

Yr 5 Girls.                  Yr 5 Boys

Sarah 1st.                 Keegan 4th

Lottie 2nd

Aimee 3rd

Trinity 6th

Yr 6 Girls.                    Yr 6 Boys

Phoebe 1st.               Josh 1st

Caitlin 4th.                  Callum 2nd

Shannon 6th.             Ryan 3rd

                                  Daniel G 4th

                                  Feli 6th

Blue Skies Camp-2015

The class has just come back from a great camp at Blue Skies. My special thanks to all the tremendous help we had from parents for this outing. The class performed very well during the week overcoming many challenges and got to know one another in new ways. My thanks to Mr Paul Williams for all the photos included in this slide show. You can click on the slideshow to enlarge it on your computer. If you would like full copies of any of the photos just contact me and I will e-mail them to you.

A New Year a Great New Class!! 2015

We have had a great start to the year. The class has been happy and keen to learn. Don't hesitate to come in and visit us, we have some really great things to share with you. I have reprinted the letter I sent home a couple of days ago concerning homework and other organisational matters.

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

I trust you all had a restful break over the recent holidays. My family and I made the most of the great and not so great weather and have recently been spending more time down at the beach. In fact we have run into a number of Parkview people down there which has been great. This is just a note to let you know how things are progressing in class and some organisational reminders.

General

The class has settled very well into the various routines of class life and there is a happy and

 contented feel to the place.

Camp

Camp this year will at Blue Skies in Kaiapoi. The dates are 11-13 of March. Because we use our own transport to get there the cost will be $90, sounds expensive I know but many school camps these days cost well over $100.  If you wish to “drip-feed” some of this amount off that’s fine. If you wish to come on camp please make yourself known to me.

Homework

Please check and sign your child’s homework notebook sometime during the week (we will start using them next week).  This book also has reminders and general class information in it, so it is important that you sight it.  Chores and activities after school also count as homework e.g. swimming or music lessons or even helping with the evening’s meal.  These you can list on the “homework and reminders” page.

Your child will have a list of spelling words and a family of number facts to learn by Friday.  These lists are issued on Monday and re-tested on Friday. Your child will also be expected to read for 20 minutes each evening. Also watch at least 3 news broadcasts during the week or read the paper together or check out www.kiwikidsnews.co.nz either which way is fine.

In addition to this the children will have various activities to complete which involves the web-site - www.studyladder.co.nz. There will also be information and class happenings on the class blog at http://room15parkview.blogspot.co.nz/ (this of course can also be found at the school website). It is not my intention for homework to be an onerous activity for families but something that extends learning which is already happening in the classroom. More information will be given on this at the three-way conferences later this month. Don’t hesitate to seek me out if you have any concerns or queries. My e-mail is gary.pinker@parkview.school.nz

Best Regards

Gary Pinker

Classroom Teacher                     

Room 15