Meeting the New and Old Grade

This week the Grade 4 children all went and meet the Grade 5 teachers while the grade 3 children came and meet the G4 teachers.
There surely was some very quiet, shy grade 3 students meeting their grade teachers. I am sure it won't last long.

It was a great opportunity for the teachers to see their new classes. Yesterday the grade 4's then went and spent some time with the grade 5 children where they could ask them any questions.



We got to spend time in Mr Garrett's grade 5 class. The children asked questions and we also got to play a game called 4 corners.



It was really nice seeing the some ex Mr Simon students talking and sharing with the new soon to be Grade 5's.



Check out the photos.

Buddy Time - Bugs

This week for buddies we looked at our some living things - bugs. Our buddy class for their unit of inquiry are looking into the life cycle of different insects.


There were some loud yucks when they got to look close at what lives in the compost garden at the end of the school grounds.

We are also helping them with creating some symmetry art using butterflies. Will be very cool when finished.

Buddies, Fractions & Assembly

This week has been another busy one. We started our new module in maths - Fractions and also spent time with our buddy class where we shared our modern fable stories we have written. Some  have created a puppet show or comic book.





We also farewelled Kenta on the "Raft" at assembly. Kenta will be returning back to Japan in late March. He will surely be missed by all.
Here are some photos from the week.

Check out Kenta on the "Raft". He spoke very well and can be very proud of how far he has come with his English.