Letters of thanks

As part of our learning about the Rena and the Wildlife Response Team we decided to write letters. We wrote to thank the workers for the amazing job they are doing cleaning and looking after the wildlife.

We were so suprised to get an email inviting us to be part of the penguin release on Thursday 8th December. It was an amazing day and Lucy, Joseph and Manawa were chosen to open the penguin box. We loved watching the peguins going back to their homes. They were very cute!

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Penguin Release

Cool Bananas Christmas Show

We were enteratained by the Cool Bananas team on Friday. They reminded us that Christmas is about caring for and looking after the people around us. What could you do to make someone smile today?

Bethlehem College Concert Band

We really enjoyed listening to the talented Bethlehem Concert band perform at school last Thursday. Can you remember the names of some the instruments?

Neva went to Disneyland

Neva went to Disneyland on PhotoPeach

Rena Disaster

We have looked at newspaper articles, watched video clips and talked about the Rena disaster.
Here are some of our thoughts

The Rena tipped over sideways and got stuck on the reef. It spewed some oil over by the Mount. I feel sad because some of the penguins died. Jess

The Rena ship got stuck by the Mount. The oil leaked out of the boat. Lots of people helped clean the oil up. Journey

The Rena fell sideways onto the reef. The Rena spilt oil on the beach and some penguins got covered in oil. Some big boxes fell off the Rena. I feel sad because it was very sad. Neva

The Wildlife Rescue Centre helps the animals that are covered in oil. First they use canola oil to take the other oil off. Then they go under a nice warm lamp to dry. After that they go into a swimming pool to have a swim. Lucy

Ronald McDonald

Ronald McDonald Road Safety on PhotoPeach

Fairy Bread Fractions

What is this?

Jessica's Dad found this in their garden. Put on your green thinking hat and see what ideas you come up with. What could it be?

Bellevue 500

Gingerbread Rugby Players

After watching the Gingerbread Haka we decided to make our own gingerbread rugby players. We had lots of fun decorating them in the Rugby World Cup Jerseys.

Gingerbread Rugby Players on PhotoPeach

Black Out Day

We celebrated the opening of the Rugby World cup by dressing in black. It was so exciting seeing everyone all dressed up. We played fun rugby games and had a yummy shared lunch. Can you see how we made the words Go All Blacks??

Bellevue School Black Out Day on PhotoPeach

Junior School Assembly

Junior School Assembly on PhotoPeach

Chocolate Peppermint Balls

Room 11 made peppermint balls for Fathers Day. Earlier in the year Jada's Mum helped us to make some for Mothers Day. They were so delicious that we didn't want Dad to miss out.
Some of the children in Room 11 would like to make them at home.
Here is the recipe

1 packet of chocolate thins
1/2 tin of condensed milk
1 tsp of peppermint essence
1 T cocoa
coconut

Put biscuits into blender and crush. Add the condensed milk, essence and cocoa. Roll into balls and coat in coconut. Enjoy!!!

Thanks Jada's Mum for the yummy recipe.

Rugby World Cup Day

Rugby World Cup at Bellevue on PhotoPeach

Working as a team

We read the story "The Little Blue Duck" which is a kiwiana version of "The Little Red Hen". We used our red thinking hat and talked about how the little blue duck felt when nobody would help her make the pavlova.
We decided it was much better to work as a team SO we made a pavlova together with everyone helping! It was delicious!!!

How to be a Bellevue Team Player

This term we are learning about how to be a Bellevue Team Player. We brainstormed what does the word 'team' mean and came up with lots of ideas. Kayden and Joseph thought that bees and ants work in a team. Kasen said that firemen and police work as a team. Nathan knew that the All Blacks are a team. How can we work as a team in Room 11? Share some ideas with someone at home.

We are Bellevue Team Players

Working Together on PhotoPeach

Pyjama Day!

We decided to celebrate the end of term with a pyjama day. In the morning we decorated cupcakes to have for morning tea. The favourite part of our day was changing into our pyjamas and having a shared lunch! In the afternoon we made hot chocolates with marshmallows. Happy holidays everyone.

Pyjama Day on PhotoPeach

Joseph brought a coconut to school!

We were all really excited when Joseph told us that he had some coconut for news. Most of the children in the class had never tried coconut before. Some of us loved the coconut and others were not too sure! Where does it come from? How does it grow? See what you can find out and share it with our class.

Making Jelly

Science Experiments

WALT observe changes and record what we see happen

We had so much fun in Room 10 and 11 creating exciting science experiements. Thank you so much to the amazing Mums and Dads who came to help. You are awesome!

Science Experiments on PhotoPeach

Making Butter

WALT identify changes that happen when a liquid changes to a solid

Making Butter on PhotoPeach

Autumn Fun in Room 11

Book Fair

The book fair is in Room 13 until Monday. It is open before school and after school until 3.30pm. We will be able to buy new books for our Library with the money from the book fair. Come and have a look - we LOVE books!

Book fair on PhotoPeach

Cross Country Day

Cross Country on PhotoPeach

Mystery Object in Room 11

Click on the pages of the book to read about our learning journey.

THANK YOU KELLY SPORTS FOR HELPING US WITH OUR BALL SKILLS
Kelly Sports on PhotoPeach

Holiday Fun in Room 11

Tens Frames Number Practise - How quickly can you say the number?

Making chocolate truffles for Mother's Day on PhotoPeach

Music with Luke Thompson

Music with Luke Thompson on PhotoPeach

Funky Hats for Walk to School Day

Learning to write numbers to 10

We are learning to write numbers to ten. One of the ways we do this is practising with the chalk outside.

Making Carrot and Apple Juice

We had fun making our own carrot and apple juice and then wrote about it.

Visit to Mauao

We had a fantastic time exploring Mt Maunganui and listening to the legend of Mauao.

Welcome to 2011

We are really excited about starting school and experiencing new things. One of the things we love to do is go swimming!!