Term 3

During Term 3 room 1 has been involved  in heaps of things such as...

- Math competition ( Sheyla,Crystal,Christian,Mashurakhon)
- Room 1 softball ( Whole class)
- Speech semi finals ( Sheyla, Crystal, Jarod H)
- Volleyball ( Whole class)
- Kids for kids choir ( Sheyla, Chloe, Monique, Stacey, Victoria)
-Reading competition ( Chili, Crystal, Mashurakhon)
- Inter-intermediate Kapa Haka ( Frances, Precious, Tahaana, Hinewehi)

We try to be involved in as may things as possible, especially things we love and enjoy. We always try new things and show great sportsmanship but are very competitive. Our classmates have helped us out with most of these extraordinarily events and we are very proud of their achievements. Yay Term 3.

Softball Term 3

Softball Term 3 on PhotoPeach

School Triathlon

Wow!!  What a team effort!  After school yesterday the Maeroa Triathlon took place.  The event consisted of 3 laps of the field for the cycle, 2 lengths of the pool for the swim and a run around the block for the run.  Massive representation from Pohutukawa in this event.. our team goal.. to GET INVOLVED.. and we did just that. 

The teams consisted of: Kimi, Riley, Darcy, Dylan, Aroha, Macayla, Asher, Arihia, Crystal, Devon, Christian, Chili, Jarod, Pacey, Stella, Chloe, Precious, Vichhikar, Ocean, Muriwai, Nauvoo, Rahera, Amokura, Mashurrakhon, Kamana, Tuhere, Teira, Taituha, Johnathon, Waka, Shazney, Lucas, Te Aho, Te Ana and of course not forgetting Mr Biddle and Cory!

The individual entries were Hamiora and Courtney!  Way to go you two!  To complete all three disciplines on your own.. TOTEZ AMAZE!

TOTALLY IMPRESSIVE EFFORTS BY ALL!  Lets get ready for the next challenge! Triathlon on PhotoPeach

Team Spelling Challenge

Four students from Pohutukawa, Rikkileigh, Sheyla, Summah and Mashurrakhon, represented us in the school Teams Spelling Challenge today. They made us very proud and they battled it out right to the end. The words were horrendously hard - and they showed courage and determination to spell them in front of the whole school. We are proud of our team and especially our classmate, Sheyla. This is what Sheyla said..."I was standing up in front of what felt like thousands of people. My heart was racing, my palms were sweaty and my legs were shaking. I was terrified, I was so nervous but I still really enjoyed it even though we got eliminated in the third round. I can't wait until the Spelling Bee."

The Tahatika Project

Pohutukawa are a caring, sharing group of people :-)  We loaded our bags with our lunch and headed to Turangawaewae to plant native trees. We were met by Nana Mamae and her dog Blackey, he likes people more than he likes other dogs! Our mission was to plant 2000 native trees along the side of the Waikato River in preparation for the upcoming Waka Ama Regatta.  The sun was hot, the weather warm and smiles from ear to ear surrounded us. We had lots of fun digging holes, planting trees and cleaning up the bank of the river.

Once we were finished planting we were lucky enough to be able to sit and listen to Nana Mamae share the history of Turangawaewae.  Chloe says "It is such amazing history and Nana Mamae is a wonderful story teller, we know how lucky we are to have had that opportunity''

The bus ride home was quiet because we were so exhausted, but we were happy.