Transformation was our topic for the year, with each term having a different focus. We explored this through Integrated Topic, Reading, Writing, Maths and Trips.

In Term 1 we looked at how Christchurch has changed as a result of migration.  This included a trip to Ferrymead, designing and racing our own wakas, Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) and many learning stations exploring the changes in population and transport among other things.

Term 2 brought the excitement of transformation through light and sound.  We did many science experiments to explore how light and sound works, and used this new knowledge to design costumes for our Matariki school production.

Heating and Cooling transformation was the focus for Term 3.  This also involved experiments, as well as integrating our maths to look at temperature, volume and capacity and time.  Making soup, popcorn, ice cream and playdough may not seem like maths, but it definitely is!

Term 4 has focused on how we can transform the environment to represent who we are, what we value and where we have come from.  We did self portraits, went to Halswell Quarry and finished the term with celebrations around the world.

Here are the highlights of the year for all in our Kaitiaki class:

Connor

Playtime was my favourite things.

Layla

This year I enjoyed going to the quarry because I loved getting to go around the quarry and find bugs.

Isaac

I enjoyed maths because you get to learn about numbers and fractions.

Louis

My favourite things were making friends, going to Ferrymead, the disco and gala.

Mereana

I liked swimming and writing. I have learnt how to write.

Oliver

I enjoyed sports because I loved the long jump. I also liked making the soup and bread when we were learning about capacity in Measurement.

Evelyn

Transition meeting my new teachers and gala were my favourite things.  I really enjoyed cooking.

Phoenix

The Science experiments were amazing.  I thought the lego jelly was cool.

Wanya

My highlights this year were the disco, gala, friends and teachers.

Emilia

I was really proud of earning my Gold certificate this year.

Aubree

Science experiments and maths were my favourite this year because it’s been helping me learn. I also loved making pinatas and getting to be one of the paper mache experts.

Fletcher

These are some things that I liked about the school year. First up is the school trips because it was fun to be somewhere other than school while it was still school time! I also loved making pinatas. Another thing I liked was coding. Finally I liked writing and the Gala.

Ruaan

My favourite activity this year was the disco, because I played hide and seek with my friends.

Rory

I liked swimming, because I did not know how to swim and now I do.

Gurveer

Swimming was good because I get to have free time and I am more confident in the water.

Evie-May

Maths is my favourite subject at school. I learn lots of new stuff like fractions.

Harry R

This year I have enjoyed matific, writing and school trips.

Surkhab

Making friends was the best thing this year.

Arteen

I kept trying really hard in my writing until I got better. I’ve been using lots of similes and metaphors.

Liam

I love swimming because you can practise your floating.

Gurmant

I enjoyed maths and I loved doing the Science experiments.

Gabriella

I liked the teachers and the discos.

Rosie

I liked doing the Gala and the Performance in Term 2 was fun.

Alisa

Friends, gymnastics and teachers were all fun parts of this year.

Simran

I like that I have moved to Oaklands because I like the pool. I was very brave trying to do all the activities in swimming time.

Jenny

I like drawing and playtime, playing with new friends.