Tautuku Beach

                                                        

I slipped off my shoes at Tautuku Beach and immediately I feel my feet sink into the soft, damp sand. As part of Room 7 camp we went to Tautuku Beach to see the view, take pictures and swim in the refreshing but cold water. 

The wind blew onto my face and my eyes squinted in the sun as I looked out at the view of the ocean. I looked around the beach and found a little collection of shells and put them down by my shoes. I ran down to the waters edge and dipped my feet in but it's too cold for me. 

I strolled back up the beach to where all the boys are sliding down this sand slide. I ran up the sand dune and joined the queue. I sat down, got my photo taken, then dropped onto my bum into a big pile of sand. Before I knew it I was going up and down, up and down on the sand slide.

At that moment Miss Lyon said that we were leaving so I put my shoes on, clutched my shells in my hand and walked back up the sand dune and started walking with Emma back through the native bush walk.

Rocky Shore

As I got out of the car and took off my shoes my feet sunk into the sand like the Titanic. I made a ball of sand and threw it along the beach side .I watched it slowly break into little miniature pieces of sand. By the time I got to the beach I had water up to my knees I grabbed  my plastic container and looked for something exciting but the most exciting thing I found was a cold.

Thats when I heard a loud AAAAHHHH!!! I looked over to see Max lifting up a rock and under that rock was a dozen crabs. So I grabbed a handful of them and threw them in my container but within a few minutes I had slipped on the slimy rocks and had fallen on my back, the crabs went flying towards my face like knives. Luckily I was quick enough to duck before they hit me. Unfortunatley, I lost two of them so I got up and looked under every slimy and slippery rock I could find. 

Then in no time at all I had 6 adorable little crabs but one of them wasn't so small. I named them, Jimmy, Phil ,Gerard,Tavi ,Mark, and last but not least little, Johnny. What a day at the beach I had!

Miss Taylor's reading class

This activity was to create a poster or newspaper, I chose to do a poster because I hadn't done it before.

This book is about a girl named Haya whose mother dies and she gets a tiny foal for her 6th birthday and she has to look after it all the time. It is a big job but she can handle it. I promise that you will really like it.

Miss Taylor's reading activity

My activity was to design a new book cover. I choose this because it was my reading book and I was asked to do a choice activity . This book is interesting, it is called UNDER THE SEA.

Miss Taylor's reading

 

My activity was to create a board game. My board game was based on our Burly Reid book it was so awesome.

Miss Taylor reading class

Our activity was to create a Sea Witch poster. I used a lot of vivid and it took a long time to finish, but I am very happy with my drawing.

Miss Taylor's reading class

My activity was to make a new book cover. I decided to do it on Sea Witch because it was our groups novel that we were reading. I think it was my best activity I have done yet. I'm really proud of it.

Miss Taylor's reading class

My novel was Under The Sea and I did a new book cover of that book. I am very impressed with my new book cover and I was asked to do a choice activity.

Student of the Week

Congratulations to William who has had a fantastic week. He had a focused approach to all his schoolwork. William showed leadership and maturity during the co-operative games unit in Physical Education. He has also written a very descriptive Cross Country recount. Great job William.

ICAS English

Congratulations to Rylee who was awarded Distinction in the recent ICAS English exam. The top 2% of year 6 students in New Zealand and the Pacific. Fantastic effort Rylee well done! 

Emotions poems

We have been writing poems in Room 7 and we wrote some poems about emotions last week. 

Joy

Joy is bright purple

And smells like fresh tulips and daisies.

It looks like people with smiles on their faces.

Joy sounds like giggles and laughter.

Joy is perfect. - Jessica

Happiness

Happiness is bright pink.

Happiness smells like a freshly mown lawn

and looks like a field of flowers.

Happiness sounds like newborn lambs

and happiness makes me happy - Hamish

Fear

It is black.

Fear tastes like dust and mud

and smells like fish guts.

Fear looks like a deep dark cave

and sounds like screams.

Fear is panic and shrieks. - Jay

Fear

Fear is brown.

Fear tastes like blood

and smells like rotting flesh.

Fear looks like girls running away.

Fear sounds like footsteps in the dark

Fear feels like horror. Max

Sadness

Sadness is blue

It tastes like water

and smells like wet dog.

Sadness looks like dead pets.

Sadness sounds like scuffing feet

Sadness feels like broken hearts. - Lucie

Happiness

Happiness is the colour yellow.

Happiness tastes like strawberries

ans smells like new perfume.

Happiness looks like kids playing in the play ground

Happiness sounds like me giggling.

Happiness if FUN! - Lucy S

Happiness

Happiness is red,

and smells like flowers.

Happiness looks like kids running around.

Happiness sounds like people laughing.

Happiness is fun. - Paris

Love

Love is pink

Love tastes like lollies

Love smells like roses

Love looks like kissies

Loves sounds like laughing

Love makes my heart beat. - Rubie

LOVE

Love is magenta

It tastes like an expensive bottle of champagne.

It smells like scattered rose petals.

It looks like a mysterious bouquet of flowers.

It sounds like a couple laughing all around you.

It warms my heart. - Lucy W

FEAR

Fear is black ,

It tastes like old mouldy fruit,

It smells like  an old damp sewer,

It looks like a man with no face,

It sounds like your scream echoing,

Heart pumping...Feeling faint…

              AAAAAAAAGGGGGHHHH!!!!!!! - Lee

Sadness

Sadness is blue.

Sadness tastes like soggy toast.

Sadness smells like salty tears.

Sadness looks like broken love hearts.

Sadness sounds like a sad lonely voice.

Sadness hurts you. - Emma

Happiness

happiness is bright rainbow colours,

happiness tastes like warm cookies,

happiness smells like blossoms,

and looks like billions of new flowers,

it sounds like laughter and music,

happiness is warm. - Rylee

Our surprise visitor

We had a lovely surprise visit from Kyle Mewburn. He popped in to say hello on his way to visit Room 4

It was a great opportunity to see him, get some autographs...

...and of course, to get some PHOTOS!!!!!!

Poetry for kids

Our Anti-bullying posters

Jessica's anti-bullying message. 

Kate's poster to prevent bullying.

Regen's positive responses to bullying

Abby has a lot of advice for those being bullied.

Lucie has a strong message to ask for help.

Blake & Jay enlist the help of some famous celebrities to get behind their message.

George has a strong view on standing up for yourself. 

Lucy S uses bright colours to share her important messages

Ethyn and William have a very clear visual message about what they think should happen to bullies, 

Connie's advice to those who are feeling bullied or insecure. 

Max and Fredrick share their advice to students being bullied.

A very clear 'help yourself' message from 

Student of the Week

Congratulations to Flynt- this weeks Student of the Week. Flynt worked hard in reading all week. Keep up the great work Flynt.

Mathalon Team

South Otago cross country runners

Otago players visit school

Otago Rugby players come to visit us at LAS.

 Room 7 were very excited to have some of our Otago rugby stars coming and spending time at school today. The players introduced themselves, we had the opportunity to ask questions followed by an signing and photo session and lastly we played a few games on the tennis courts with the players. 

We wish them luck for their season and thank them for coming to see us in Lawrence. 

Group Photo

Our littlest students with the tallest player!

Students getting autographs

Group photo

Paris, Lucy w, Alex Lucie and Jayden Spence

Charlotte and Jayden Spence

Alyssa, Lucie, Rubie, Lucy W, Hamish, Madison

Kate, Miss Taylor and Leaha with the players

Student of the Week

Congratulations to Ethyn, this weeks Student of the Week. Ethyn has had a fantastic week in reading showing that he can manage himself and complete all tasks to a high standard. Well done Ethyn keep up the good work.

Cross Country Training

Reminder- 

We are training for the School Cross Country EVERY day. Can you please ensure that your child has the correct LAS P.E uniform and suitable footwear for running on the grass. Might be a good idea to bring a plastic bag to put your dirty shoes in.  

Student of the Week

Congratulations to Jessica-this weeks Student of the Week, Jessica completed the optional holiday task to a very high standard. She produced a booklet that showed us exactly where she went and the activities that she did while on holiday to the North Island. Well done Jessica.  

Student of the Week

Congratulations to Alex-this weeks Student of the Week, Alex has worked hard throughout the term during writing. She has produced some informative and well written reports. Great Job Alex.

Student of the Week

Congratulations to Blake-this weeks Student of the Week, Blake has been a fantastic role model to his peers. Great to see Blake. Keep up the great work.

Student of the Week

Congratulations to Max- this week's Student of the Week. Max has produced some fantastic  writing this week. He has completed his report about Lawrence independently. 

Well done Max. Keep up the great work!!

Sports Activator

Today Olivia the sports activator came to LAS to teach us some Hockey skills. We played heaps of fun games and had an awesome time.