Cross Country at Taieri Beach

Today we got on the bus to go to the Cross Country. It took a while to get to Taieri Beach. It was a lot of fun. People were very loud on the bus. We were all very nervous and excited. The people in the bus kept singing and some of us found it annoying. I cannot believe that the Room 5 children still know the Polish Christmas carol - I love that sound. When we got to Taieri Beach there were lots of other schools. The year three boys had already run their race by the time we got there. The year 3 girls were ready to race when our bus pulled up. Mrs Howard got there JUST in time. The blocks went bang and the girls were off. They had to run around the first fence, then run straight down the fence line. We tried our best and we made it to the finish and that is all that matters! The year four boys raced next. Everyone was sprinting at the start. Then we all starting puffing and slowing down. Then we came to the finish line and everybody was cheering.
What a magnificient day. I am so very proud of you all. Please check back soon for photos of our marvellous day.

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Cross Country tomorrow...

Yahoo - the first day of spring tomorrow. We have volleyball, touch and basketball skills with the Taieri College students at 9 o'clock tomorrow then our spelling tests!!! Have you used http://www.spellingcity.com/ this week? Have you learnt how to spell all your words?
After morning tea we are getting the bus to Taieri beach for the Cross Country. Fun, fun, fun...

Good bye winter...

Cupcake day

Cupcake day... for the SPCA

Today was cupcake day at school...
CUPCAKE DAY!!!

Today we had cupcake day for the S.P.C.A.

Some of the parents bought the cupcakes into the office and the classes.

It was $1 dollar to get a cupcake.

We had to bring $1 dollar into our class rooms and then we had to give the money to our teachers.

Some kids forgot to bring $1 dollar in their class room.

Some kids went to the office to borrow $1.

When we got the cupcakes they were many different designs. There was a Panda, Pig, Mouse and a Dog. There was one with swirls, hundred thousands and licorice allsorts.

They were delicious!

By Janaya, Jessica and Zara

The cupcakes were delicious. Thanks so much to the families who made the wonderful cupcakes. It was exciting to see cupcake day on the news tonight. We sure did our bit to help the SPCA. As we think about serving others we can be proud of the way we have helped out today. I am about to upload the photos and create a photostory on my new laptop!!! Check back real soon!
Mrs K

On Friday Room 3 and 4 had a farewell party for Jacob and Ben

Computers in the foyer...

Today Dave and I have updated the computers in the foyer. They are like new machines again. I am really looking forward to using them with you this week.

Family photos...

Who got their family photos taken today? I did - lots of fun - even fun for my teenage children who don't usually like getting their photos taken. Can't wait to see the proofs....

And more photos....

It was wonderful to meet baby Blaine at the Cross Country...

More cross country photos...

Cross country - 27 August 2010

We have been practising for many weeks. Today is the day - finally - the big day. We lined up in our years. Room 1 went to the starting line. They raced one lap of the track. Then it was the year two's turn at the starting line. They raced one lap as well. Then it was year 3 boys at the starting line. They raced two laps. Finally, it was our turn - the year fours - we had great fun. We had to race two laps too. At the start we jogged. Getting towards the end we sprinted. It was so tiring at the end and we felt like we needed a big drink. Some of us felt like we were going to faint and we needed a big, big rest. Then it was the year five's turn. Some of us got first, second, third, fourth or fifth. If we got in the top five places you got a card and your name was recorded. Jacob said "I tried hard and I got first." What an amazing effort on your last day at our school Jacob. Then it was the year six. "I was really excited about this race" said Billy. The year sixes had to run two laps of the large track. Then it was the year seven and eights. Heaps of people had a lot of fun racing. I had fun watching everyone run. Lots of parents and grandparents came and watched. The crowd was cheering loudly. We felt sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo proud of ourselves at the end. Next week we are going to the Taieri Cross Country at Taieri Beach. I hope we have as much fun as we did today.
This is the first collaborative story we have written on the blog. We all wrote one sentence. I hope you enjoy our recount and our photos.