Last week of term 4 - 2016 in super SHARP SEVEN.

A HAPPY AND SAFE CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES.

We had a special visitor one morning this week...Petra's Aunty Sharlene. I talk to the children about connections - and making connections. Well Sharlene & I have a connection together, we went to college at the same time. Great to see a nice smiley familiar face at this time of the year. 

Petra showing her Aunty her work books. Very good they are too. 

ROOM 7 are ....... soooooooo cool =) This is them having fun while working.
Christmas Carols have been playing. 

I had some good laughs during the week, every now and then I would play a Christmas song and some of the children would jump up and dance. 

Super helpers Campbell and Tyah with their choice of rewards. 

The year 4 boys writing on a bag for Douglas. 

Here they are - =)

 CRAZY CHRISTMAS dancing...so funny =) we have had a lot of fun...enjoy the link....

Only Charlie - he came up to me the other day with this magazine, and he said "Miss Burt - I'm famous!!"...spot him. 

Mr Douglas wrapping up a present for himself =)

 Who said we give up on working the last full day of the year.....here are SUPER SHARP 7 working on their probability booklets. Now parents - they have gone home - and some still to finish. So there's some nice holiday keep busy work to do =)

Notice home Friday 9th December

This notice went home today: 9th December 2016

ROOM 7 - Greytown School

Reminders:

• Secret Santa present to be in by Monday - we will be doing Secret Santa on Tuesday.

• Monday 12th December - 2pm, school assembly for Mr Mackay

• Can your child please bring an eco bag or a plastic bag to put all their books etc...in - these will be going home on Wednesday.

• PLEASE CHECK your child’s bag on Monday after school - as there will be a little something for you in there from me.

• Y4 parents: your child’s report will be going home on Monday 12th.

• Y3 parents: if your child is due a progress or birthday report that will be going home on Monday 12th.

• Last day of school is Thursday 15th December - please pick your child up from Kuranui College at 1pm. The final assembly starts at 12noon at the Kuranui College hall.

• Last day - your child only needs morning tea - please bring this in a small plastic bag as we don’t take bags to Kuranui.

I shared this on my blog in 2014 and I would like to share it with you.

It is written by Colleen Wilson.

I SEE YOU

It’s a time of badges, certificates, medals, trophies, recognition, awards, prizes and 'seeing' of high achievement. I love seeing the kids that shine at this time of year - a big high heartfelt round of applause to you. You so deserve it for the effort you have put in.

But this message is for the kids that didn't get called up for any of the above...

I SEE YOU.

To the child that conquered their fear of heights, or sleeping in the dark, or riding without training wheels or sleeping out for the night for the first time this year, I SEE YOU

To the child that managed to resolve more conflict than they started this year, to the child that learnt to say the impossible; "I'm sorry", and to the child that walked away from the fighting instead of getting involved, I SEE YOU

To the child for whom school is a huge struggle, you get up everyday and you go, I SEE YOU

To the child that battled all year with the maths, or reading, or concentration, or speaking out in class, or learning their words, but persevered anyway, I SEE YOU

To the child that found the kindness in their heart reach out in anyway to another person or to an animal in need or in pain, I SEE YOU

To the child that learnt to give and to share for the first time this year and even found joy in these, I SEE YOU

To the child that battles to make friends and to be social, you made new friends this year and for that, I SEE YOU

To the child who wanted so much to please, but was just out of sight of an adult who perhaps was too busy or too distracted, I SEE YOU

To the child who lost a friend or a loved one this year, but carried on everyday bravely even though their heart ached, I SEE YOU

To the brave parents that try everyday to do the best for their kids, I SEE YOU.

May you and your children revel in small but significant victories that you have both experienced this year, as I will with my beautiful children. For every year there is progress and growth, we don't need a podium or handshake or a hall of applause to be seen.

I SEE YOU.

Written by Colleen Wilson.

2nd to last week of 2016....

Yesterday was our last AFL session...

Here is Angus introducing us to the AFL game we are about to play - finally we get to put our skills into action. 

 The below comments were written by Petra - thank you.

This is us listening with interest about the rules of the game.

We are still currently listening with GREAT interest this time.

Now we're getting pumped and really excited about playing a new and very different sport!

This is Angus explaining about what we call the bread basket catch,- when you fold your arms into the shape of a bread basket.

This is Angus showing an example of the special type of kick to get a goal, we were all very interested.

Reminders:

Monday 12 December - informal event for Kevin assembly at 2:00 pm for past & present students & parents followed by refreshments

Last day - Thursday 15th December. School finishes at 1pm - pick up from Kuranui College - outside the hall.

 Enjoy the photos below of our Totara Inquiry PACKAGING EXPO - was great to see a lot of parents - some very happy children.
I was so proud of Room 7 - our display of packaging was thorough, the children had done an advertisement advertising their item.

Last weekend Miss Burt had a sneaky vote - well done to Jet, Esther, Petra and Elliot for their creations. 

Special certificates went to Max & Annabelle for being super SHARP. 

Kane with his 2 sisters...

Mackenzie and her Mumma.

Room 7 - watch out the world of supermarkets - Room 7 are on their way.