Year 5 Sailing Trip

By Mila Srzich

Recently year 5 has been fortunate enough to go on a sailing trip. The whole of year 5 walked down past the bridge. We were very lucky that the first day we were all wearing sunscreen and hats because it was such a lovely sunny day.

We all participated in the following activities, sailing, kayaking, capsizing, raft building, parts of boats and a lovely tour in a boat around the harbor. We were lucky that the first day was sunny and warm but unfortunately it got a bit colder the second day as we only finished 2 of the activities due to the lighting and thunder.

We all started walking until we reached the Ponsonby Cruising club were we got changed and did some fun activities inside the building. Overall it was an incredible two days. Year 5 really made the most of this amazing experience.

Our first Thursday at Ponsonby Primary!

Today, Theo and I went to a cooking class which was amazing fun.We made sugar and cinnamon scrolls that were scrumptious. It was our first Thursday and I couldn’t believe my eyes. At our old school Thursday was a normal day with a lot of school work. It was a super, amazing, awesome, excellent and fun day.

By Reuben

Room 20 Art Exhibition

Room 20 - Ponsonby Art Exhibition

This year we have been inspired by Sandra Silberzweig because she uses big bold colours for her magnificent fish.  Did you know that Sandra Silberzweig is from Canada? We emailed her and told her that her art work has inspired us for our art exhibition, she was so excited and wants us to email her pictures once they are finished!  Working with paint has been fun and has helped up develop our fine motor skills as well as mixing paints to make amazing colours.  We hope you enjoy our art work as much as we have enjoyed creating it!  Don't forget the art exhibition starts on Thursday 17th of August and runs until Saturday afternoon.  

By Seb and Jayden 

Here is a sneak peak of our masterpieces under construction

                 Evie and Lucie                                            Frankie and Jamie

                  Oscar, Finn and Chenelle                           Seb

                  Hamish                                                       Rudy

                 Jayden                                                          Catherine and Jack

                  Mila and Sybilla                                         Sam and Cash

                                                    Berenger

#Hilary Stichbury

Written by Mila Srzich

Room 18, 19 and 20 have been very spoilt to have Mrs Stichbury (Seb’s mother) come to talk to us about her writing career. She writes feature articles in the newspaper and she came last Wednesday and spoke about her amazing writing and how we, as students, can become better writers.  

To write a feature article Hilary used an acronym to help us remember what we need, you need a L which stands for the Lead. The lead is supposed to grab people's interest and describe the most amazing thing about your story.

Then there is the N that stands for the nut Graf  that the story is about and the 5 Ws that are: who what when where and why.

Then the M that's means the main body which is  to have more detail and the climax.

Plus the E that stands for the ending. Maybe a last snappy sentence or return to subject or first sentence. You could use a quote.

We enjoyed having her here.

Thank you Hilary Stichbury!!!!

Every Tuesday, Room 20 have been going to the library. We have been reading a book called 'Demon Dentist' by David Wallliams. A boy named Alfie has been hiding dental notes from his dad, and finally a dentist, Miss Root arrives at his school to see if any of the kids at have bad teeth. Alfie's teeth were wonky and brown from all the sweets and chocolates he has had.  His teeth were so bad that Miss Root wanted to see him.  Miss Root doesn't seem like your normal dentist so Alfie is determined to get away from her.  We can't wait to continue reading this amazing book.

By Seb and Jamie

L to R Hana, Jamie, Seb and Sybilla reading their library books

Jack is reading his book

Chenelle is focusing on her book

L to R Sam, Conan and Cash love reading in the library

What a fantastic day for swimming! Well done to everyone who remembers to bring their togs, cap and goggles each lesson!

Students are making great improvements.  It will be exciting to see everyone do their best at the school swimming carnival in week 8.  Keep up the great work room 20! 

PPS VERY BRAINY PUTTY!

We need to raise $620 for one football net. 

PPS VERY BRAINY PUTTY will be on sale this Friday.  $2.00 per bag.  

PPS VERY BRAINY PUTTY comes in your house colours! 

Swimming tomorrow! Don't forget to pack your togs, towel, goggles and cap!

Reminder! 

Kowhai information session THURSDAY 16TH FEBRUARY @ 8:00am-8:30 in the HALL

Meet the teachers Picnic/BBQ THURSDAY 16TH FEBRUARY @ 5:00am-6:30.  This is a wonderful opportunity to meet teachers and catch up with old friends (not saying you are old!) and make new ones. Please bring your picnic tea and own drinks.  There will be a sausage sizzle ($2.00) and the swimming pool will be open. Sports equipment will be available for the children (and big kids!).

See you there!

Welcome to the start of another amazing year at Ponsonby Primary.  I am very excited to be joining the Ponsonby family and look forward to getting to know the students and parents over the coming term.

A little about myself; I have recently moved over from Australia where I have been living and teaching in Cairns for the last 6 years.  I have taught years 3, 5 and 6 over that time have made some great memories with students, parents and the community.  I know this will be the case here as well.

Outside of the classroom I am heavily involved in triathlons, particularly, Ironman races.  I have completed two full Ironman races and would like to add Ironman New Zealand to the list in the not too distance future.

Throughout the year the classroom will be open from 8:30 until the first bell to start the day and I will be available to assist students and meet with parents as it is required.  You can also contact me via email: mallen@ponsporim.school.nz

This term we have swimming on Tuesdays 11:30-12:00 and Fridays 12:30-1:00 and library sessions are booked in on Tuesdays 1:50-2:20.  Students are reminded to have the necessary equipment at school for those times.  Also, a note went out this week in regards to Goat Island Marine Reserve, please fill out the form and return as soon as possible,  We are scheduled to go on Wednesday 22nd February, we do require parent assistance so if you are available please let me know.

That is all for now but I am sure there will be lots more information about our busy year in the coming weeks.

Kind regards,

Matthew Allen