Kelly Tarltons!

Yesterday we went to Kelly Tarltons and we had a great day!

We were really tired when we got back but Makaveli wanted to write a story about his fun day.

Thank you to all of the parents who came to help. Keep watching the blog for more photos and videos of the trip.

The Pufferfish Comes to A4!

A3 let us  have a look at their pufferfish. It was very spiky and we had to hold it using a piece of string.

Here are some stories that Ayush, Sen Nay Pow and Rani wrote about pufferfish.

The Walrus

As part of our Under the Sea study we have been learning about a lot of different creatures that live in the sea. Here is a poem about a walrus written by Jack Prelutsky.

Fish Alive

We have been learning a lot of poems as part of our Under the Sea unit. 

Have you ever been fishing or been bitten by a fish? Leave us a comment.

Mind your own business Stu!

What has Stu been up to lately? More mischief... he has been getting very comfortable in his new environment. Maybe a little too comfortable!

Welcome Bonnie!

Bonnie joined our class last week after a holiday in China. She can speak two languages - English and Mandarin! She has a big brother up in A7. Here is a photo of Bonnie with her new friends.

Big Teeth, No Teeth!

The Frogs group read the non-fiction book Teeth and here is what they learnt.

Fruit Salad

We have been talking about things that make us feel good. One thing that makes everybody feel good is eating fruit. So on Friday we made fruit salad.

What is your favourite fruit? Leave us a comment.

Papatoetoe East's Amazing Orchestra

Our school orchestra are getting ready for a big competition and on Friday we were given the pleasure of watching their rehearsal.

This is Dimitris playing in

the orchestra.

Reon and In-Lee concentrate

on reading their music.

Here are a few thoughts on the orchestra's performance!

Jellyfish

The Ladybugs reading group have been learning how to find information in a non-fiction text. This is what they learnt from the book Jellyfish.

What do you know about jellyfish that you could share with us?  Please leave us a comment, we would love to know more.

Eli and Mihi's Interview

Here are more of our thoughts on feelings from the Keeping Ourselves Safe programme.

Leave us a comment and let us know what makes you happy or sad.

Sharon and Makaveli's Interview

This week, we have been learning about Keeping Ourselves Safe. As part of this unit we have talked about our feelings and the things that make us happy and sad. 

Amy and Loveday's Interview

In this video, Amy and Loveday ask each other questions to find out what makes them happy and sad.

Ayush and Hayden's Interview

Here is Ayush's interview with Hayden where he uses his questioning skills to find out what makes Hayden sad and what makes him happy.

Maleeha and Hayzel's Interview

Here is Hayzel's interview with Maleeha where we find out what makes Maleeha happy and sad.

The Incredible Book Eating Rabbit!

It's official - Stu loves books. Not only does he love reading and listening to books, he likes to eat them too! And guess what kind of books he likes to eat? Watch this video to find out.

Hayden's First Video

Rabbits Play Xbox!

A4 has gone rabbit crazy! We can't stop writing about rabbits!!

We Love Rabbits

Doesn't Stu look big in our little hands?

Rabbits are cute!

Hemakshi was one of the first people in A4 to take Stu for a walk. He sure gave her the run around!

The Rabbit

Niraj is very good at holding rabbits. Yesterday, Stu got a little bit scared and he scratched Niraj. But Niraj just kept on holding him nice and tight so he wasn't frightened anymore.

Welcome Joshua!

Joshua started Papatoetoe East last week. He enjoys spending time with Stu and today he read his story to him.

THE 2010 PYJAMA PARTY!

On Wednesday the 4th of August, we held our annual Pyjama Party. It was a very fun night.  

Oma Rapeti!

Watch this video to find out whether 

Miss Mac took Stu for a walk or...

if Stu took Miss Mac for a walk!!

Check out our pets page for more photos.

ACTUAL SIZE Collages

A4 read the story ACTUAL SIZE.  We decided to measure our bodies and make life-size collages.

Gingerbread Man

The Gingerbread is going to Grandma's house!
Written and illustrated by: Sen Nay Pow

Gingerbread Baby

Gingerbread baby is licking an ice cream and he is really cold. 
Written and illustrated by: Sharon

Gingerbread Man

I am going to the garden and the house and Gingerbread Man is running.

Written and illustrated by: Hayzel

The Fox

Oh no! Look at all the Gingerbread men and the fox is smelling the Gingerbread Man.

Written and illustrated by: Loveday

The Gingerbread Man

The Gingerbread Man is running and I want to eat him. The crocodile ate him.

Wriiten and illustrated by: Amy

The rabbit has arrived!!

Don't forget to check out our other page for more photos - PETS FOR A BLOCK - This will show you our pet updates. You will find this page on the right hand side of our blog.

The Gingerbread Man

Gingerbread Man is falling in the water.

The house is falling in the water.

Written and illustrated by Maleeha

A Scary Story

This is Rani's scary story about a ghost. The children in A4 are learning how to record their own videos. Alofa recorded this one, if you listen carefully you can hear her directing in the background!

The Gingerbread Man

Dear Mr Gilbert

Mrs Compston would like to get kittens for the school, but she is waiting for Mr Gilbert to say yes. A4 would love to have school cats.