HSS Roman Army Conquers All!

On Friday we did the masked parade and we were a roman army. Our helmets were made from card board crowns and paper mo-hawks. Our shields were made out of thick card board with a bear for courage our school values and the number five in roman numerals. We all wore tunics made from newspaper and painted gold.

The Parade was extremely fun and our school won 'best school'. Every minute the whistle would blow and we would all huddle up. Ten seconds later the whistle would blow again and we'd duck down and do the turtle. The teachers would stay up though a pretend to get shot! The best thing about the Parade was watching the teachers howling in pain as they pretended to die.
By Eleanor

What makes a community? What do we like about the Nelson Community? What could be improved?

Sensational Conservation Poster Art

This is Polly's Tiger drawn and painted at the end of Term 3

The task was to create a full sized animal that is currently endangered in the wild. This artwork should have linked up with the website/research project as well.

The children used pencils and watercolours and needed to have a strong message to attract attention.

If you look in the 'ART' page (above) you will find the link to the other 28 artworks. They are all truly magic and deserve your attention.

Have a look.

Mystery Holiday Location

Who is this and where are they on holiday? 5 Class Dojo points on offer for the first correctly emailed answer!

Send in any photos of your holidays to Mr Ashby if you have any mystery holiday spots of your own.

Interface Blog Awards 2013

I've had a special email come in to say our class blog has been nominated for an award-Yay!
We are in the running for 'Best Class Blog' in New Zealand for 2013 and that includes both Primary and Secondary schools. (Ours is the only South Island blog too!)
Voting is open to all those who work in the education sector, and we would certainly appreciate your vote.
Thanks to my totally excellent and collaborative Senior Syndicate teachers who taught me a trick or five and to those supportive parents and students who comment on the blog.
Bring on Term Four people!
Vote Here!

Mask Parade Shields coming together nicely

Set A Term Four Goal!

Created with Padlet

Jump Rope for Heart

On Wednesday we had heaps of fun using the skipping ropes to pump up our heart rates and raise money for the Heart Foundation.

It was incredibly satisfying to see the children acting as peer leaders and positive role models for the younger children in their groups. I noted many times, Room 5 children helping out the junior children with their skipping, taking them to the right place, helping them have fun and enjoy the experience.
I think these are nice photos too, thanks Digi SLR!
Well done, Ka Pai tamariki Ruma Rima.

Year 6 Ski Day!

 The Year 6's had their fun day up at Rainbow on Tuesday. I was again, terrible at taking photos-sorry-anyway here are the few I took and one small selfie...Suffice to say we had a fantastic day with perfect conditions.

Football in Schools

Just showing off really.

Yussssssss!
I had my  30th birthday on Friday and was totally and utterly spoiled by my class and families.

The class was filled with balloons and streamers and a fun day was had by all.

To top it off-
Tessa baked everyone a little cupcake.
Neisha baked a cake and Moh's Mum and Dad brought in a beautiful cake on Monday (still warm)
that was happily shared by all.

Thanks Room 5, you are generous and very kind.

Osbert the Avenger author emails us!

Hi Simon Greetings from London!
Delighted to see that your class pet has been named 'Osbert The Avenger' - I heartily approve!
With very best wishes,
Christopher William Hill

We think that is pretty cool!

Nelson Intermediate Visit

Quick post to update you on our Year 6 visit to NIS.

The kids enjoyed seeing the band and hearing from Mr Gully the Principal. They were 'herded' around the school grounds and saw many classes in action. Highlights from the trip included the new Wiseman Performing Arts Centre, the areas about to be converted to 'MLE' environs and catching up with former Hampden Street pupils.
The Year 6's returned excited and keen to move on to their new school.

Treeplanting @Piper's Reserve

We had a fun morning up at Piper's Reserve planting native trees like Mahoe, Wineberry, Totara, Braodleaf, Kohuhu and the occassional Podocarp.

It was a big walk up to Princes Drive and along the ridge. We had great views and warm sun on our backs. The class coped really well with the walk there and back and were keen to plant their trees with due care so they would last a lifetime not just a week.

The soil was full of creepy crawlies like worms and spiders which they enjoyed seeing. We had a great time and thanks to parents who came along to help out. What a great way to spend a morning!

Red Cross First Aid Training

 Jen from the Red Cross came in today to train the class up on First Aid skills such as DRSABC, the recovery position, how to deal with choking and burns and scalds, treating nosebleeds, broken bones and shock. Also, how to deal with accidental poisonings. The kids had lots of fun and were given many chances to put their learning into 'action'.

Here, Vernon has volunteered to be the 'victim' and is being helped to stop 'choking'.

The photos below show the children being put into the recovery position.