Room 8
2024
My name is Mrs Bird and I am the teacher in Room 8 with a fantastic class of Year 2 children.
Term 3
In Term 3 we will be doing lots of science experiments as we find out all about fizzing, foaming and how materials change when they are heated, cooled and mixed.
Term 2
In Term 2 we will be finding out about New Zealand native birds, their features, needs and how they survive. We will also explore Lake Rotokare and how they are doing their bit to look after these special treasures.
We began the term learning about Anzac day and why it was special. We also did some art based on the book, "Anzac Ted".
We had a great time exploring Lake Rotokare and finding out all about our native birds and how they are protected from predators.
During the term we went outside to see what birds we could spot in the playground and we also did lots of reading and then recorded down some notes about different birds.
Near the end of the term we celebrated Matariki with a Matariki breakfast that we shared with our families. We also did Jumping June.
Term 1
In Term 1 we will be busy getting to know each other and we will spend a lot of time in the pool learning how to be safe in, through and around water. We will also have fun doing lots of art.
We enjoyed doing lots of different art. We helped each other and got to know each other.
We spent time learning how to be a good friend and to grow our friendships. We also found out about growing plants and sunflowers.
Our class had a turn to look after the chickens. We fed them and also got to pat them. Then we collected the eggs.
There were not many this time. Only five for the whole week.
During our time in the pool we learnt how to stay safe in and around the water. We had fun floating and finding out what it was like to swim in clothes. It was hard work to float and swim because our clothes were so heavy.
