Room 1's Expectations of Mr Arnold

Room 1 have spent some time thinking about both what they expect of their teacher and also what they would like their teacher to be like.

Here is Room 1's list...

Helping us in our time of need.
Doing science experiments
Reward us
Take us out to play games
Help us to learn lots of things
Challenging and pushing us to our limits!
Encourage us in our learning.
Be kind to us.
Use good manners towards us.
Be respectful towards us.
Encourage us to be creative.
A BIG smile!
Help us to be the best we can be.
Be fair with us.
Be nice and like the things we do.
Say good morning to us.
WOW us with cool things we haven't seen or done before.
Does art activities with us.
Is able to organise fun activities with us.

Being responsible for our rubbish.

Today marked the first day that we could all eat our morning tea and lunch outside in the quad. We are all learning about tidying up after ourselves and the importance of a clean learning and playing environment.

To kick start this learning, Room 1 children joined the rest of the school in a whole school cleanup. We tidied up around the turf area and found LOTS of rubbish.

If we see rubbish in our school, we're going to use our initiative and pick it up!

First Day!

Wow what a great start to the year! The class were a little unsure what was going on when they saw this...

Questions and concerns were heard around the room. Once the children realised that they were going to design the layout of the classroom, they were relieved! This activity was designed to establish the idea that the class belongs to the CHILDREN.

Parents, family, and whanau... Please come in when possible and ask your child about their decisions.

Growth Mindset

Te Wao Nui o Tane are learning about 'Growth Mindset.' Below are a few videos that Room 1 have been watching to better understand how it all works. Keep checking back as we share our growing shared understanding.