Week 9, Term 3

What an amazing time we have had this term learning about design and technology. Our overall theme was Terrific Trolleys. We wanted to closely link our learning to our community with this topic. The up and coming release of 'The Kiwi Flyer' seemed to be a fantastic opportunity to hook into. Tim from the Nelson Trolley Club has been a wealth of knowledge and support for us, from guiding us with general design, cutting over 100 blocks of wood, constructing a race ramp to finding sponsorship for our wheels. A huge thank you to Sam and all the parents that have contributed to make our topic so rewarding and memorable.

This Monday afternoon around 5.30pm there is an event at the top of Trafalgar Street with a build up to the premier of the Kiwi Flyer movie. We are encouraging children to come along with their trolleys so we can show case our learning to our community. Tim will have the race ramp there set up for us.
Here is a slide show of our journey!

Renwick 3's Trolleys - free slideshow

Next week... At literacy time we are looking at long vowel sounds.
For the next two weeks in maths we will be learning about time, days of the weeks and months of the year. We will be having our folk dancing display in Week 11. A notice will come home to advise the time and place.
Have a happy and safe week!

Week 8, Term 3

Each week we look forward to Tuesdays because it is our I.C.T. day. Last week we had a great time playing on the I.C.T. Maths Games site. Tania helps us work our way around the site.

A free digital slideshow by Smilebox

Excitement is building for this Friday as we are holding our Kowhai Trolley Derby. Our trolley cars are having the final touches put on early next week. Be sure to take a peek!
As a teacher it has been very rewarding listening to the children's discussions in regard to their learning throughout this inquiry unit. They have an amazing understanding of the actual technology involved in their trolley's and the appropriate vocabulary.
Recently a child brought in a large banana box to school. When I asked what it was for she replied "Oh it is my car, but its just that I haven't attached the axle and wheels yet!" I am a bit embarrassed to say that at the age of 21 plus, I have only recently investigated the workings of axles and wheels myself!

Next week...

At literacy time we will be looking at our long vowels and tricky words two and have.
During maths we will adding and subtracting up to 20/100.
Friday is the Kowhai Trolley Derby!

Have a happy and safe week!

Week 7, Term 3

On Tuesday the sun was out and we finally got to have out Futsal lesson. We played tail tag and chain tag. Ashton was the winner of the day for tail tag! We raced around the court chasing one another having heaps of fun.

After Futsal we went to the hall to meet Tim. Tim is an expert on trolleys from the Nelson Trolley Club. He very kindly came to share his knowledge and answer our burning questions about trolley's. We started off watching a locally made movie about the Nelson Trolley Race down Collingwood Street. Then we got to sit in a real trolley called 'Jaws'. We had a fabulous time and now feel totally inspired to make our own trolleys. Tim has designed a purpose built ramp for us to start our race!

Picture slideshow created with Smilebox

Trolley of a kind! Last week Dean brought in some equipment that was used a long time ago in the Antarctic! We arrived at just the right time to get a free ride!

Next week....
Our tricky words will be some and one. We will also be looking at word endings, such as, ed, s, ing.
During maths our focus is working with the number ten.
Many thanks to all those who have sent in their washing powder soap boxes. Please keep them coming and if you have any spare they would be very much appreciated.
A friendly reminder our library day is Friday. Please ensure books are returned by Thursday.
Have a happy and safe week!