POPPY'S CHRISTMAS VISIT

Miss B's dog Poppy came to spend the day with us yesterday. She loved hanging out with all the kids in Model 2B and Model 2A.

BOTANICAL GARDENS VISIT

On Thursday we walked to the Dunedin Botantic Gardens to help gathered Sycamore seedlings. It was a lovely sunny day and we enjoyed our morning tea picnic.

PRODUCTION TIME

I was so proud of all the Model 2B children performing in the Glee Production last night. What an amazing show!

SPECIAL DELIVERY

Today a special parcel was delivered to Model 2B. We looked inside the parcel and found that Santa had written back to us! It was very exciting. We can't wait til Christmas!

MODELS' GLEE CONCERT

Tomorrow night (Thursday 6th December) is the Models' Glee Concert. We have been working very hard to get ready to perform our show to all of our friends and family. We would love it if you could come and watch at 7pm in the School Hall. Please note that all Models' children need to be at school at 6.20pm on Thursday night to get into their costumes in preparation for the concert. Thanks for support our show. I am sure you will love it!

LETTERS TO SANTA

This week we all wrote letters to Santa. We asked Santa what we would like for Christmas and we thanked him for being kind to us. We hope Santa will write back to us soon!

SENIOR PRODUCTION

Today we got to watch the Senior Team's Production. The Senior's production was split into two halves. In the first half they travelled around the South Island and in the second half they travelled around the North Island. They will be performing in the School Hall this Thursday night, that means it is now only one week until the Model's Production. Yay!

HAPPY NEWS & SAD NEWS

Today we found out some both sad and happy news. Miss B has got a promotion at George Street Normal School. Next year she will be the Middle Team Leader teaching Year 3&4 children in Room 11. This is happy news as Miss B will still be at school but we also felt a bit sad that Miss B will not be in the Models next year. Miss B has told us that we can come and visit her in Room 11 at anytime. Mr Galloway has sent home a letter to all of the Year 1 and 2 children to inform parents of the changes next year. Model 2B will be getting a lovely teacher called Mrs Joanne Henderson. Mrs Henderson currently teaches in Room 5 on the Junior side of our school. She will come and visit our classroom soon.

LEAH'S BLOG

Clever Leah has made her own blog called "Leah's Blog of Awesomeness". You can look at her blog by clicking on "Leah's Blog" under the "Useful Links" menu or by clicking here . Awesome work Leah!!!

SUNHAT TIME!

This term sunhats are compulsory in the playground. Unfortunately only 14 Model 2B children are wearing their sunhats each day. Parents, can you please help us to keep sunsafe by providing your child with a sunhat to wear at school. Thank you!

SPORTS SUCCESS

Well done to Naomi and Grayson who were chosen to participate in the Otago Primary School Athletics Sports. Both Naomi and Grayson ran in a relay team at the sports event.

JUNIOR PRODUCTION

Today we got to watch the dress rehearsal of the Junior Team's (Kindles 1,2 and Rooms 3,4,5,22) production. 'Birds of a Feather' told the story of some lost little birds looking for their mother. On their travels the little birds met Kiwis, Kea, Pukekos, Fantails, Penguins and Chickens. Well done to all the children of the Junior Team for looking fantastic in their costumes and entertaining us with their wonderful singing and dancing. We loved watching your show!

MIDDLE TEAM PRODUCTION

Today we got to watch the Middle Team Production 'Medal Mayhem'. We thought the show was cool and fantastic! The kids from the Middle Team were great at singing and dancing and we can't wait until it is our turn on stage!

PRODUCTION TIME

This week we have started to have daily practices for our Models Production. We are learning lots of great songs and fun dances.

SHAPE PEOPLE

We have been learning about shapes in maths. Last week we made some amazing shape people. Check them out... CLOUD CIRCLE - By Naomi and Alexandria

PEPPER PENTAGON - By Grayson & Nova

DINO DIAMOND - By Jessica, Charlie & Imogen

SEEKER SQUARE - By Kiri & Leah

ROCKY RECTANGLE - By Ethan V & Domonic

HOLLY HEXAGON - By Jack & Maia

TONY TRIANGLE - By Phoebe & Arissa

OCTY OCTAGON - By Liam & Flynn

OLIVE OVAL - By Joseph & Ethan D

BUDDY READING

Every Friday we do 'Budding Reading' with Model 2A. We love reading to each other each week!

MRS O'S NEW PUPPY

Hi M2B,
I was just looking at the blog and seeing how cute Jessica's new puppy is and I thought I'd share a picture of my new puppy Monty. He is a chocolate labrador (like my other dog Poppy) and is 3 months old. He is lots of fun and he enjoyed his first trip to the beach today. He gets on really well with Poppy and they like to snuggle up together on their bed.

I hope everyone is working hard in M2B and keeping up the great writing! I miss your smiley faces!
Love Mrs O

WELCOME TO MR FORD

Welcome to Mr Tim Ford who is a second year Dunedin College of Education student. Mr Ford will be joining our class for the next three weeks. He is a keen sportman and is looking forward to sharing his skills and enthusiasm with Model 2B.

CHARACTER COUNTS IN M2B!

This week is 'Character Counts Week'. The theme of the week is that 'your choices are your responsibility' (To Kowhiritanga - To kawenga). In Model 2B we have been talking about why having a strong character is important. Have a read of our great ideas: Character is important because... * it helps you learn * if you didn't have character, you would be naughty * it helps you be good at school * it is who you are * it let's our school shine * it make you nice and helpful * it can make you happy * it makes you proud * it helps people learn to do the right thing * once you know it you can always use it * it helps you not annoy anyone

COCOA VISITS MODEL 2B

Jessica's new puppy Cocoa came to visit us at school on Friday.  Check out how cute her puppy is... COCOA VISITS SCHOOL on PhotoPeach