Auckland zoo

The year five children went to the Zoo to learn and focus about predators on land, and also habitats. At the Zoo we had fun because at the Giraffe place some of the lucky children got to feed a Giraffe, it's tongue was really slimy. And also the talking parrot was cool. When ever we say ''Hello'' five times it says ''Hello Crackers'' back to you.

We learned lots about predators and their habitats.

Reviewed By Vaasu

National Young Leaders Day Part 2

We've been to National Young Leaders Day and it was soooo much fun!! We played games and we got to listen to famous New Zealand People about what they think leadership means to them. Some of the leaders were Nick Tuitasi, Dillion Boucher, Pat Lam, Tumehe and Serena Rongonui, Dave Atkison and Pat Buckley. The hosts were Charlie Panapa and Alice Gallaher and the stage host was Whitney Pau'u. We had lots of fun and we got new badges as well. I enjoyed National Young Leaders Day because it encouraged me to be a great leader. There was also a special appearance from the Laughing Samoans who did a little performance for us

Reported by Steyve-Rei

SCHOOL NETBALL

On Monday the 9th of May the netball team members stayed here after school because there were some coaches from Manukau Sports Centre. They taught us some cool skills and we had fun playing netball with them. I hope that they will come again, so we can become even better players.

By Sadhika

National Young Leaders Day Part 1

On Thursday the 19th of May the National Young Leaders Day is being held at the Logan Campbell Centre .Our school leaders will be attending the event. This year Miss Nola will be going with the leaders. National Young Leaders Day is a day where leaders from different schools meet together to learn about being great leaders. Famous NZ leaders talk to kids about how they became leaders and what leadership means to them. We will also get to watch an amazing light and sound show as well as parts of recent movies that demonstrate leadership. We can't wait! Watch this space for more details after the day!

Reviewed By Steyve-Rei

Toby The School Cat

We have a new School cat called Toby. Poppy went to Animates petshop with Mrs Compston and chose him.
Toby has been lazing around on the chairs and cushions alot. People have been throwing paper balls at him, for him to play with. People have been annoying him, by giving him too much attention. He has been hiding in the library alot this week. Toby has scratched more than four people.

Reviewed by Vaasu D4

Update On School Pets

Have you ever wanted to know about our school pets anjd what they're up too?? Well, here are what the teachers have been saying :

Miss Mac says that Chester loves to sleep and he likes looking for food. When he is happy he jumps in the air and he tries to eat everything but he can only eat fruit and veges.

Miss Capstick told us that Peanut is up to his old tricks like bitting on the computer cords [ don't tell mr gilbert ha ha ]. He likes to sit on his cushion and he finds it hard to use a pencil so he uses the computer to do his work ha ha.

Mrs Cossey says Pepper is enjoying his life in D3 as he gets lots of cuddles and has time to run and hide in dark places. Pepper enjoys being taken out at break times and eats alot of grass.

Mrs Compston sadly said we have lost Minxy and even though we sent out lots of lost notes she hasn't been found. Poppy is very lonely.

Miss Lepou said that Stu is the grumpiest rabbit that she has ever met and he's scratched her many times but he's cute!

Reported by Keighley and Jade

Computer Games

Hi, I'm Reon and this week I'm doing a review on some of the computer games we have in the library. One of our games that is more suitable for the junior school is Red Fish. Red Fish lets you explore a little world that helps you learn about mouse skills and have fun. Another one of our games is Pivot Stick Figure Animator. This game lets you control a stickman and use different frames to create a mini-movie using your stickman. You can make a movie having a giant in it or even make your stickman fly! The last game game I'm going to talk about is Typing Tournament. Typing Tournament is a game that helps you learn to touch type as well as type faster. It has 16 levels that let you see Knights and even dragons! All of these games and more can be found in the library at break times.

Reported by Reon

At Our School Assembly

On Friday we have school assembly. Mr Gilbert shares news and gives certificates to children from every class. Sometimes Mrs Compston has gossip as well. Teachers share news and notices. We often have visitors in our school and they come to assembly. Our School Leaders talk to us and they run the assembly. We sing our National Anthem. At special Duffy assemblies we sing our Duffy song, listen to the Duffy hero talk about reading, and they give us books.

Assemblies at our school are cool!!!

Reported by Sadhika