Maths - Fractions

 We have been learning about fractions.  We know what fraction of our pizza we ate and what fraction of the pizza is left.

We have been using our interactive board to help us learn what fractions equal the same.

De Bono's Thinking hats

This week we have been using the thinking tools of De Bono's Thinking Hats.  We have used the hats to help us discuss and write on the topic of "Milk in Schools".

Our Daily Milk

This week we have been lucky enough to start the "Milk in Schools".  We have all loved the milk and we are learning how to fold our cartons to help with the recycling
of them.  In class we have been learning more about cows and milk.

Rectangles Maths Group

The clever children in the "rectangle" maths group have been learning how to solve subtraction problems by rounding down to the next whole ten and then subtracting the remaining amount.  Here are some of their working out and use of this strategy.

Junior Cross Country

Well done to all the children of Room 5 who competed and completed the Junior Cross Country yesterday in the windy conditions. Your training over the last 3 weeks paid off!
Room 5 place getters were...

Tyler W - 1st 6 year boys

Sian - 3rd 6 year girls

Max - 1st 7 year boys (only turned 7 two days before the cross country!!)

Spring Swimming Lessons

Ranfurly Shield

We were lucky enough to have two Magpie players visit Clive School to show off the Ranfurly Shield.