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by Katie Blockley

1/2KB 2021: Reflecting on the year.

Katie Blockley - November 23, 2021

It is hard to believe that we are nearing the end of 2021. We have had a wonderful year of learning and growing in Rurutu. Here are some of our student's reflections on the year.

Lily - I really loved going swimming, especially when we had some free time to play with the pool toys. I also liked making new buddies and using Miss Blockley's special pens! 

Max - I really enjoyed playing with my friends at break times. I also liked playing games at fitness. 

Jackson - I liked being able to go swimming in the school pool. I also really liked maths this year because I got really good at my doubles. 

Cooper - I loved writing this year because I could hang out with my friends and talk to them while I write. I also liked swimming because I could swim with my friends during swimming lessons. 

Adam - I started Oaklands in term 4 and I liked how friendly everyone has been. I've enjoyed i-Pad time and having lots of fun during CARE time. 

Harry - The worksheets that I got to do were fun this year. I learnt how to play Minecraft and got really good at it. 

Samantha - I liked playing with my friends this year and having fun in maths with the Beebots. I also had heaps of fun at Run Jump Throw. Writing was one of my favourites because now I know how to write heaps. 

Emelia - My favourite parts of school this year was going swimming because it was fun playing in the pool. I liked learning how to write and learning new things in maths. 

Connor - I made lots of new buddies this year which made my year very special. When it is time to go to play I could play lots of games outside and run around. I also enjoyed CARE time where I could build structures with my buddies. 

Felix - CARE time was my favourite thing to do this year. I also enjoyed reading Harry Potter with Miss Blockley this year in book club and learning all about the world of Harry Potter. Writing was my favourite subject and playing Minecraft was a bonus!

Deanna - I joined Rurutu in Term 4 and I liked getting to know everyone. I've enjoyed doing handwriting this term and learning to write words. I had a great time at Run Jump Throw as well!

Lacey - I had a great time this year in Rurutu because we had a lovely calm space to work in. Writing was my favourite subject this year because it was very calm and I learnt lots. I loved swimming and playing with my friends. 

Koden - Swimming was a highlight for me and writing because we got to do lots of journal writing and write about what we wanted to write about. I enjoyed spending time with different kids in different spaces. I also got to play some Minecraft which was very lucky. 

Alex - I liked doing lots of crafts this year with my friends. I loved having a tent in our space and enjoyed CARE time. 

Karson - I like making new friends and being in the pool. 

Vance - I liked doing baking with my class and having fun in care time. 

Rory - I started Oaklands at the beginning of this term and I really liked being able to go swimming in the pool! The fun day was awesome because we got to have a sausage sizzle! 

Delaney - The colour run and the fun day were highlights for me this year. The crazy bikes were heaps of fun! I liked being part of the book club. 

Frankie - I enjoyed reading Harry Potter in bookclub. I also liked junior choir and the talent quest. 

Maddison - I liked learning how to use Minecraft. I also liked the colour run earlier in the year!

Morgan - I loved going swimming and watching clips in bookclub. I enjoyed reading Harry Potter in book club and all of the fun activities that we did. 

Amber - I liked writing time and doing art. I also enjoyed using an i-Pad!

Natalie - I liked playing with my friends. 

Athena - I liked doing lots of writing this year because I liked to write cool stuff. 

Aurora - I liked making new buddies and being with my teachers. 

Image by: Katie Blockley


Image by: Katie Blockley
Image by: Katie Blockley