Life Education Bus

We had a session at the Life Ed bus recently. The focus was on recognising emotions in ourselves and others others, how to manage our emotions, and how to show empathy towards others. 

Here we are with the Life Ed teacher, Natalie...

We looked at these images of people showing different emotions and used clues from their faces and body language to work out about what each person might be feeling. 

We also discussed personality (the things that make us who we are) and how it is okay to be friends with people who might think, feel, act or do things in a different way than us. 

We looked at a large selection of words that describe character traits and chose some that we thought would be good to have in a friend. Here are our choices...

 Lastly, we talked about how we could show empathy toward others.

Hopefully we will be able to use some of the things we learned to help build better relationships with others around us.

Tread Lightly Caravan

We had a visit from Phil and Hannah from the Tread Lightly Caravan today. They came to talk to us about caring for the environment, the water we use and where it goes.

We learned about the wetlands and how they help the environment...

 

...and how pollution affects the environment.

We found out the different places water goes (down drains inside and outside)...

...and we even checked where the drains were around the school (until it got too wet).

After our learning we looked at different ways we could have a better impact on the environment and chose one to try out. Here are the choices:

• pick up litter and put it in the correct bin
• use the correct flush button on the toilet
• turn off the tap when brushing teeth
• wash the car on the grass
• have short showers instead of baths 
• join in on a tree planting or beach clean up day
• use public transport instead of cars
• teach family how to look after drains
• walk, bike or scooter when travelling short distance

What one could you start doing?

Family Fun Day

Last week we had a wonderful community day. We split into our houses and spent the day involved in different fun-filled activities. Check out the slideshow below...

Hexagonal Profiles

Earlier this term we created some profiles in the shape of hexagons to tell a little about ourselves. Here's what we shared...

And here are the finished profiles...they look awesome!!!

5 Ways To Wellbeing

Today we learnt about the 5 Ways To Wellbeing. These are some ways that Masi looks after his wellbeing. Do you have any different ideas?

Special Assembly

After the tragic events of last week in Christchurch, we held a special assembly today. We talked about the importance of showing tolerance towards others and how we should celebrate our differences. 

The school assembled outside afterwards and students, representing a range of nations from around the world, helped to plant a kowhai tree next to our friendship seat. 

The friendship seat and kowhai tree

Each class then brought up a card with messages of support and sorrow, which will be sent to different schools in Christchurch. 

The card from Haumia...

...and our messages inside...

May peace cover you and remain with you, Christchurch.

Big Splash

Swimming lessons at Cameron Pools began this week. Students were put into groups and went through a range of skills to improve their water confidence and abilities.