Beach Education

The junior school had our Beach Education visit to North Beach Surf Life Saving Club last Friday. Unfortunately we didn't do so well with the weather on the day so we missed out on beach activities and spending the afternoon in the water, instead we had a quick dip before it rained in the morning and learnt about Sun and Surf safety, the role of a lifeguard and had a tour of the clubhouse before heading back to school.
Even though it was cold, we still had a great day and learnt a lot of new things.

Our Visit to E Tipu E Rea preschool - 'Explain everything'

Click on our link to view our 'Explain Everything' oral recount of our visit to E Tipu E Rea preschool.

Out and about to Portsmouth Street Kindergarten

We went and visited our friends at Portsmouth Street Kindergarten this morning. Mrs a Derrick made this iMovie of our walk through our community.

This iMovie is dedicated to Squeak the rat.

Visiting the Aranui ELC

Today we had our first visit of 2014 to the Aranui Early Learning Centre which is right across the road from our school. Lueqis, Summah and Salem used to attend this kindy. We saw Janae who is starting in our class next week. Summah had fun doing Helen's hair. Lueqis played with his friend Tyler and the rest of our class's enjoyed playing outside on the equipment and doing some art.

We are looking forward to some children from the ELC who are visiting us next week with their teachers.

Our trip to Broad Park

On Friday we were meant to be going to a performance, but some of the cast members were sick so the teachers decided to still take us out for lunch and a play at an awesome playground at Broad Park which is near Waimairi Surf Club.
We really enjoyed getting out and about with the rest of the junior and middle school. Everyone had so much fun.
Here are some pictures of Aranui Primary students at Broad Park. Thank you to the teachers and staff who let us come along - and to Fulton Hogan and the Salvation Army, who helped us with buses for this trip and for the A&P show.

Summer and her friends climbing high

Azayiah heading down the flying fox with help from Ms Mackie

Briley and Bella with a friend hanging out on the fort

Everyone having fun with the different play equipment

How many Aranui students can we fit on the spinner?

A&P Show Visit

The junior and middle school visited the Canterbury A&P Show on Wednesday 13th November. We had a great time and saw so many animals, farm equipment and even a fun logging show!

Our visit to Portsmouth Kindy

We visited our friends at Portsmouth Kindy today.
Taurean, Briley and Vanessa saw their old teachers Linda, Janine, Poi and Jo. We saw Samantha who will be joining us in Room 7 very soon.

Out and About - Week 2 - Visit to E Tipu E Rea Early Learning Centre

Today we walked down to E Tipu E Rea Early Learning Centre to spend some time with the children there.

We loved playing with all of the amazing equipment at E Tipu E Rea. It is a great Early Childhood Centre.
Summer and David were excited to see Janet and all of their old teachers.

Museum Trip

The junior school had a fantastic visit to the Canterbury Museum on Thursday.
We went there as part of our POGI (Programme of Guided Inquiry) Topic of 'We are who we are'. We have been talking about where we come from and what is special to us.
At the museum we spent time looking at treasures in the Discovery Room, exploring the museum and then having a lesson with the Museum Teacher, Anthony, about Maori Taonga (Treasures).