All the students have been presenting poems to the classes in Room 6, 7 and 8. The children had some funny poems to present which entertained the big crowd. It was amazing to see how everyone remembered their poems and put so much expression into the presentations. Mr Broadhurst and Mrs O’Hara how a difficult job doing the judging. The photos below show the winners from the Year 1 and 2 groups.

Omokoroa No 1 School showed support for our All Blacks and the Rugby World Cup on Friday. Everyone dressed in black and got very excited about the upcoming opening of the games.
We were even welcomed into school by our caretaker playing the bagpipes and children performing a haka.
Go the All Blacks.

Room 6, 7, 8 and 12 pupils had a wonderful experience going to the Tutureinga Marae at Te Puna. They were welcomed at the gate and had a powhiri. The hongi was special too. Harold spoke to the children and they learnt so much about the wharenui. They were given a lovely morning tea in the wharekai.
Everyone learnt waiata and performed action songs in the sunshine outside the meeting house. They were glad plenty of Mums, Dads and grandparents were able to come along and help out with this very worthwhile learning experience.

Room 8 represented England in our “World-Wind Rugby World Cup Tour”. Everyone danced, sang, acted and smiled as they performed on stage at the Performing Arts Centre at Bethlehem College. The crowds cheered and clapped. What an amazing whole school performance with many countries being represented.
England Swings on PhotoPeach

We have learnt where the rainforests are in the world and why they are important. It was interesting finding out about all the animals that live in the rainforest habitat. We now have beautiful toucans and macaws flying in our room. They are such colourful birds.

What creatively decorated boxes. Everyone made a covered container and wrote a friendly letter to go inside. These will all be sent to children in Christchurch. they will contain some special treats, for those who have suffered loss caused by the earthquake.

After weeks of training the day finally arrived. It was cold and wintery, but everyone soon warmed up as they gave their very best to the long distance runs. Twice around both of our huge fields is a LONG way. Well done to all our competitors.

Twice a week, each junior class goes to PMP (Perceptual Motor Programme) in the Multimedia room. Everyone is active as they move through each of the fun activities. Children develop coordination, balance and improved motor skills. Classmates mix with each other and have fun learning together. We couldn’t run this programme without the help we receive from our parent helpers who assist with each activity.

Room 8 has planets and rockets flying through the room. Everyone designed and created space ships to travel to the planets in our galaxy. Look who is ready to blast off. 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, BLAST OFF! Watch out for the falling stars. Everyone knows some important facts about the planets and worked out what they would take with them as they journey into space.

Drummer Dylan Elise was incredible. Everyone got into the rhythm and clapped and moved to the beat. What an amazingly talented performance!