Reading Activity- 12 Facts about Whales

For reading James had to read a non-fiction book and create a presentation of the facts he learnt about whales.

Inquiry- Writing

As a part of our Inquiry the students had to learn about the water cycle. This is a story that James wrote about a little puddle that demonstrates his knowledge about the water cycle.

Tornado Painting

Tornado Painting

Reading Assessment

James is reading at a Gold Level

James's is working on- the highlighted points

• Reads familiar high frequency words independently and automatically.
• Reads silently normally. Also can read aloud confidently with expression and intonation. 
• Reads a variety of texts with growing independence. 
• Able to predict content and story development
• Able to explain and refer to characters, events and settings
• With support, can draw conclusions using identified information/ ideas in the text.
• Beginning to justify simple prediction

First Term - Swimming

Focus on- Improving Arm technique
Next Step- Breathing

Kiwiana Burger- Ka Mau Te Wehi (Awesome) with Kiwiana Icons

Pencil Drawing

Walt: To use a pencil in a variety of ways to create shading and depth