Thursday 14 December 2017

Awa Day!

Here is a video from Awa Day! Thank you Mrs Witherford for taking the photos and putting together this slide show. We had so much fun, doing different activities, being curious, collaborating and experience joy with our groups :)
WWe H

Wednesday 29 November 2017

Skippers Mini Mentors

We were so lucky to have Skippers come in to work with us yesterday in Hays. They worked hard to plan workshops to teach us new skills. They were amazing mentors sharing their knowledge and letting us explore new activities. 
Thank you Miss Eve and the Skippers mini mentors. 

Wednesday 22 November 2017

Our Turangawaewae Performance




 "There was a mother and some kids and the Penguin and the lake and some builders. They made a lake for Pepper the Penguin up on the mountain" said Keira Wise

"We made tents out of people and we helped the little Penguin go into a nice little lake just for her. The builders helped" said Frankie Proffit

 "We had to learn how to make diggers and how to make a big lake. We had to hold hands together" said Reilly Topp

 "It's nice doing stuff on the stage and sometimes it's a little bit scary" said Kora Judd

 "It was fun standing up on the stage and talking on the microphone and you will like it" said Archie Grimmer

 "Before the show you get a bit nervous because lots of people will be in front of us" said Liv Carter 

"I liked making the lake by holding hands" said Norah O'Connell

 "I liked making the diggers. The diggers made the lake. Pepper needed a lake to swim in" said Fraser Elder

 "My job was holding the microphone for the people to speak in to. it was a hard job because I needed to stay kneeling for a long time" said Thea Cosgrove

 "My job was one of the speakers. I told the story of Lake Alta" said Cooper Buchanan

 "My job was one the characters, Sam Alta. It was good because I had two kids" said Eoghan Meharg

Mrs Ferg at School on Friday 24th November


Tuesday 21 November 2017

3D printing


This week in Hays we have been learning how to 3D print. We draw our shape and take a photo. Then we send it to the computer and then to the 3D printer. I wonder what we are going to make? Keep an eye on the blog to see what we create!




Monday 6 November 2017

Communicating Learning Conferences

Your child is working hard this week to create an invitation for you to come along and hear all about their learning. Check their book bag for more information. 
Or visit www.schoolinterviews.co.nz to book a time with your child's mentor. Log in code: dsd6c



Sunday 5 November 2017

Touch

It was awesome to see all the Hays kids who play touch out on the field today! Great to see you all giving your best and having fun. 


Friday 3 November 2017

Lots of creating happening in Hays today for 
Fantastic Friday! 


Book Character Day

Mrs Witherford has put together this video of all the wonderful book characters from Thursday's dress up day. 
Enjoy :) 



Tuesday 31 October 2017

Week Two Super Writers

Book Character Day - Thursday 2nd November

Dress Up as A Book Character Day
The final event for Book Week will be Dress Up as Your favourite Book Character day. This will take place on Thursday the 2nd of November and we will have a parade and photo session in the gym from 9:10am.   Let your creativity flow with your costume. Below are some ideas from last year.  
Finally, you are welcome to come along to both events.

Athletics Day

So much Joy was had last Wednesday (and Monday afternoon) when the Juniors got together to take part in Athletics sports. Thanks to all the supporters, the kids love having you watch them.




STOP DROP READ!

As part of book week we have stop, drop and read. This is when a special song plays and the whole school stops and finds a book to read.


Monday 30 October 2017

Business Cards

We are looking for some examples of business cards.
 If you have a business card can you please bring it in to one of the mentors in Hays. :) 
Thanks! 

Saturday 28 October 2017

New faces in Hays

A very special welcome to our new mentors in Hays. 
Miss Emily is joining us for the term from the USA, and Miss Riley is on placement from the University of Otago and will be with us for a couple of weeks. 
We are loving having them in Hays!  



Miss Riley
Miss Emily 

Wednesday 25 October 2017

Assembly Tomorrow

Have you ever wondered how Lake Alta was made?
Hays habitat have written a myth about how they think Lake Alta was formed and will be performing this at School Assembly tomorrow. 
We are really excited to share all our hard work, collaboration and joy with you, tomorrow. 
See you there! 

Note: Assembly will be starting at 2.15pm 



Tuesday 24 October 2017

Athletics Day Tomorrow



Just a reminder that tomorrow (Wednesday) is Junior Athletics Day.

Here are some of the details about the day. Your child can come dressed in suitable clothing for athletics in the colour that represents their Awa group if possible. If you are unsure what Awa group your child is in, it is the same colour as their school Sunhat.

Athletics runs from 10.30 till the end of the day and you are welcome to come along and support the children.

 Ice Cream Available Men-Love Berries Real Fruit Ice Cream is going to be available to purchase during Junior Athletics Day. You are welcome to purchase an ice cream throughout the day. Kids will be able to buy an ice cream during the lunch break. The cost is $5 a tub.

We are looking forward to a day of Joy and Growth Mindsets in action.

Wednesday 18 October 2017

Scribble Bots with Miss Emma

Look at the curiosity, collaboration and joy in action today with these lucky students working with Miss Emma to create scribble bots. 





Tuesday 26 September 2017

Wednesday Afternoon

Today we had a special visitor from Altrusa. Anita came to read a story to us and donated the book to our school library. Then we went to the hall and worked on our fine motor skills. We had lots of fun collaborating with each other and learning new skills.



Sunday 10 September 2017

We need your help with Jump Jam


For the up and coming Jump Jam Extravaganza performance next Tuesday 19th September (1.50pm) we are looking for novelty glasses for the children to wear.If you have one pair (or many pairs) we would love to borrow them. We will look after them and make sure they are returned to you. Please bring along to school from Tuesday 12th September and give to Milly.Thanks





Photos from ice skating

Got any great photos from last week's ice skating?
Send them through to one of the mentors so they can be added to a wee video we are working on to share with you on the blog, of our awesome week of learning on the ice! 
kirsty@shotover.school.nz
milly@shotover.school.nz
mel@shotover.school.nz


Thursday 7 September 2017

Up and coming Jump Jam Extravaganza - Tuesday 19 September


Over the past few weeks the children have had the choice to join in with the Hays Habitat Jump Jam (dance) groups.

Here is the music for 'Funky Town' and 'Afro Circus'. Your child should be able to tell you which group they are in - Thanks







Week 6 super writers!

Tuesday 5 September 2017

Drama - Group sculptures

Check out the collaboration and joy in Hays, yesterday as we worked together to create vehicles using our bodies. This drama technique is called group sculpture. 
Can you guess what vehicles we are? 








Sunday 20 August 2017

Turangawaewae

This is the video we shared on Friday at assembly of our Turangawaewae 
(Our Special Place, Our place to stand) 
Enjoy! :)

Thursday 17 August 2017

Wednesday 16 August 2017

Mufti Day Friday

Just a reminder that we have a mufti day on Friday to raise money for lego. 

Sunday 6 August 2017

Writing Wall


Have you checked out our amazing writing wall in Hays. Sneak around to the Mountains and see the wonderful pieces of writing on display.

Wednesday 28 June 2017

PE with Hays

This week we have tried out the new PE course that has been marked out on the courts. 
It was so much fun trying the activities, like balancing to avoid the sharks, jumping and spinning!