Congratulations to this week's Stars of the Week, who are:
Fatimah Shafiyee in Titoki
Fatimah is looking forward to her first Athletics Day and has been practising her running and the long jump. This morning in class she has been practising her writing which she enjoys doing, and she also likes to listen to the teacher reading stories. This week we have a long weekend and she is looking forward to having lots of fun at home.
Josiah Wells in Kawakawa
Josiah has also been practising for Athletics Day and said his favourite event is running, as he is a fast runner. He said his least favourite is shot put. This morning he has enjoyed having a game of all in tag. Josiah's Aunty is getting married soon and he hopes it could be this weekend, as they will have a big party and lots of yummy cake.
Simrat Singh in Kowhai
Simrat said she is good at long jump and is looking forward to competing in the athletics. She enjoys taking part in sport outside of school and has lessons in gymnastics and cricket. Simrat has a baby sister to keep her busy at home, but is hoping to go to the pool for a swim this weekend, and she is also hoping her Dad will bring home some delicious food from his restaurant.
Sefearah Cooper in Pohutukawa
Sefearah has been practising for the athletics, and said her favourite and best event is the high jump. She said she is not keen on running. In class today she has been busy practising her handwriting and in maths has been learning about clocks and how to tell the time. Over the long weekend she is hoping to have a good rest and also have some fun with her family.
Khalea Nauer in Puriri
Khalea's favourite atheletics events are discus and long distance running (she's not too keen on the sprints). This morning she has been busy in class practising her spelling and handwriting. The class has also been working on their maths. Khalea is planning on going to her Aunty's over the long weekend as it is her cousin's birthday, where they will be having lots of fun.
Lucas Cleverley in Totara
Lucas has been practising for the Athletics Day and said his favourite event is the sprints, as he is a fast runner. He's also good at the high jump and long jump, but not so keen on the shot put and discus. This weekend he is going to spend some time with his Dad and is hoping to go iceskating.