MARAE VISIT

On tuesday this week we visited the Taumata o te Ra Marae.  After we were welcomed onto the Marae Jack sat and listened to Mr Kereama speak.  Afterwards we were allowed to explore the Marae.  Jack looked at all the carvings and found them very interesting to touch.  He enjoyed the textures and light colours.  Jack was very happy to be there. A great morning was had and Jack coped very well with this school visit.

Buddy Class Games

Another enjoyable afternoon with our buddy class.  Jack and Tyler teamed up for the piggy back race. Lots of laughter was had by both boys. 

Buddy Class Swim

Jack had a blast in the pool with Room 4 and his own classroom.  He got to splash and jump and play with his friends.  It was a very hot day and Jack stayed in the pool for a long time.  Jack wasnt afraid to put his head under the water today.

Reading Task Board

After morning tea we have reading task board activities.  We can read in the library corner, listen at the listening post to Tanya Batt stories, alphabet sheets, and so on.
In this time Jack chooses to read either Hairy Mclary or Wonky Donkey. He also enjoys sitting at the listening post with other children and listening to the stories.  Jack does very well with sitting with other children and doing puzzles on the mat.  He now chooses his own matching games and completes the activity with little facilation. 

Gardening

Jack enjoys spending time in the garden.  Here he is helping to dig holes for the vegetables to be planted.

Swimming Time

Jack loves the water!
When its time for swimming, Jack gets his own tog bag and dresses into his togs with little facilatation. He waits patiently with his class and walks over to the pool sensibly. He is always the first one in. Jack likes to splash in the water and jump up and down.  There is always lots of laughter.
After swimming Jack dresses with help and again waits patiently with his class till everyone is finished. 

Coreboard Success

Welcome back to school Jack...
Jack was given a new coreboard late last year with many more options available to him. 
This year Jack has jumped right into using it and is able to ask different people for help without any prompts from the Teacher/Teacher Aides. He also communicates what he wishes to do or say.