We went outside in the Fog. This is what we wrote.

Outside in the fog I saw two brown adult ducks waggling their bottoms. Sand was everywhere. Freezing day. I smelt dirt and mud. It was cold.
Kayley.

Fog like ghosts. Brrrrr ...  I'm freezing. The grass had dew. It is hard to see in the fog. It looks like roasted steam.
Sachiel.

Brrrrr I'm freezing, grey fog makes my back shiver. I felt trapped in the thick fog.
Emily.

Misty and mysterious, looks like steam. Impossible to see in the distance. I had an awful and terrible fright. I thought I could run away.
Archie.

The fog was as freezing as an ice berg. The fence had dew on it, round like cannon balls.
Keagan.

We have just started Rhythmic gymnastics

                                               Look at us ... so professional looking

                                                  Concentration

                                                     Some of us are "naturals"

                                           "this is fun"                    "I can do this"

                                           Hoops behind the back, use your wrist to turn the hoop.

Electricity- it's a buzz!!!

We have been learning about electrical circuits for the last few weeks.

We found out about how to connect an electrical circuit in order to make lights and funny sound effects. Each circuit needed wires, a cell (battery) and a number of components, e.g. bulbs, LEDs, resistors. The circuits needed to be closed for the electricity to flow. Here are some photos of us connecting electrical circuits.

How do YOU come to Upper Harbour Primary School? Think Sustainability.
Here are some  Fireflies decorated feet. Can you pick who they belong to?

ROAD SAFETY with RONALD MacDONALD

TRAVELWISE WEEK

Year one & year two learn about how to be safe  walking on the footpath and crossing roads

He came to teach us about road safety... he shook his bottom. JV

He wiggled his bum at us and he pulled his pants up at us too. LI

Ronald MacDonald was magic. He kept saying "banana" when we said, "Whose there?"  KE

I thought he was funnier than I thought it was going be. I truly laughed my head off. He kept tricking us with his funny jokes. EM
I felt delighted he couldn't find his sock. FZ
I could not stop laughing even when we walked back to class. I think its a good idea to help children learn about road safety. BC

I felt giggly because he was funny. I thought he was a girl but he wasn't, he was a boy.I thought he was trying to take care of us because he told us about road safety. OC
Ronald MacDonald strolled through the door. He was acting crazy and silly. I thought he was funny because he used magic in his show. ZM

Jerome Kaino and the helicopter!

We had a very exciting day at UHPS on Wednesday. A bright red Wespac rescue helicopter landed on our school field and Jerome Kaino (aka All Black) stepped out to screaming UHPS children!

Here are some photos and recounts of the event.

Our Values in the fireflies!

This term we have been looking at our school values, and thinking about how we can show them in class, in our team, school community and at home. Here are some of the great ways we have looked after others over the last two weeks.

In my classroom

I helped someone else sharpen a pencil- Kelsey, Room 18

I encouraged people to do new things- Leila, Room 20

If someone is saying putdowns, tell them to stop! Maddy, Room 19

I helped Mr Elmer by telling him the time, Tom C, Room 20-

In my family

I helped by taking the dog for a walk, and helped mum with dinner by setting the table before dinner- Tyler P, Room 19

I helped my parents by looking after my sister and brother- Dana S, Room 19

I made breakfast for mum on Mother's day- Zion, Room 19

I helped mum after school, even though I wanted to watch TV- Ethan, Room 20

In our fireflies community

I helped clean up the awhina space- Logan K, Room 19

I was careful around younger kids when the 8:30 bell rang- not pushing, Dayna C, Room 19

I comforted another person in the team who has been called a name- Olivia K, Room 20

I helped a younger student in the team without being too bossy- Sairaj L, Room 19

In the School community

I helped people sort out their conflicts as a peer mediator- Grace L, Cherkia N, Georgia M, Room 20

I visited the Friendship chair every day and played with people who were there- Taylor R, Room 20

Totally Amazing Performance Today

Today we had fun using our imaginations and some of us got to act with Ryan and Casey during their performance. The show took us on a journey and introduced us to four New Zealand books.

Wacky Wednesday

On Wacky Wednesday I was wearing pink fake hair extensions, a white skeleton jacket, shorts and tights with my black and white Nikes.

When my dad dropped me off I was excited because it was wacky day and I wanted to see what my friends looked like. Suddenly when the bell rang I RUSHED back to class and sat on the mat. When we went in the classroom miss Milson was our teacher because Miss B was at a meeting in the staff room. 

We started our day with jump jam then we  did some maths sheets and maths games. At 10.15 we did a school parade and I was so nervous because we had to walk around in circles showing the whole school our wacky clothes and hair. After the freaky parade we got to have morning tea earlier. 

Sadly, morning tea finished and it was time to go back to class. We did some reading and handwriting. Finally when lunch came I sat down with all of my friends and ate my lunch. When the afternoon came around we got to watch movies in room 17 and 18. School finished at 3pm, I said goodbye to Humphrey and went home.

Bella

Room 17

Wacky Wednesday!

Recently we celebrated our GPK day by having a Wacky Wednesday. Everyone dressed up in fun and slightly wacky costumes. Here are some recounts and photos of the event.

Wacky Wednesday by Brianna Room 17

Today was Wacky Wednesday. I wore a white cardigan. I liked it! I wore a party dress because my mum made it for me. I arrived at school. It was exciting seeing all the teachers and children dressed up in funny costumes. My favoutire part of the day was the parade. The "Fireflies" went first in the parade. My partner was Dayna. We walked around in a circle. I saw my brother Zachary watching me.

Then all the other communities paraded their wacky costumes too. I saw my friends Brydie and Chloe. Brydie was dressed up like a ballet dancer and Chloe was looking funny too. It was very exciting.

Our resident Author

In the Fireflies community we are really lucky to have our own author who we can talk to and share our writing with. Peter Millett, (Mrs Millett's husband) has had approximately 40 books published, (he's really lost count). Recently he visited Room 19 and 20 to read his latest super cool story. He then listened and gave feedback to the learners. He is looking foward to visiting Room 17 and 18 soon so he can read his stories to the Year 2-4 children and listen to their stories too. Check out his website

Swimming Sports 2012!

Recently the Year 5 and 6 children participated in a fun day at Coatesville School for our annual swimming sports. Here are a few snapshots from the day and a recount of the day written by Paris in Room 20.

"Crack!" the clappers roared with fury threatening us the 10 year old racing girls. I plunged into the freezing water determined to win. I felt sorry for the terrified gir/s waiting to race behind us...

SPLASH, SPLASH, SPLASH went our tired arms spreading out as far as we could, eager to get in front of each other.

"Almost there, almost there...done." "Yes, Victory!" I thought as I quickly threw my hand at the wall. I checked my time, wow. I did an amazing time of 25.7 seconds. I had finished, now I could go back to my nice warm towel to rest!!

Fireflies Beach Day

On Friday the 24th of February the Fireflies with their parents boarded three buses and high tailed to Waiake Beach to enjoy a day of fun, sun and team building games and activities. Here are some photos depicting the day!