This term Te Aramoana is taking swimming lessons on Tuesdays 9:30-11:30.
The Paraparaumu pools is a great place to do swimming lessons.
There are four groups, group 1 the lowest group just for beginners, group 2 for people who have just made it out of group 1, group 3 the second best group which means second best swimmers & group 4 people who are the best swimmers.

Kiwi swim safe is who we are learning with here is a picture:

Click here to see their website.
By Michael Room 5.

Cross Country

In Te Aramoana  we have been practising for cross country. We practice at least three times a week so that  the kids are prepared for the day .Cross country is on Wednesday the first of June, on the top field. Please can you wear the right foot wear and comfortable clothing.

Water Science

Te Aramoana are learning about water through science.
If you want to see the water cycle, here it is:

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Some classes are learning about the water cycle and others are learning the proper science of water.
Here are some pictures.

By Michael Room 5

Swimming - DON'T FORGET

Hey everyone, remember swimming is on Tuesday. Bring your togs, towel and goggles. It is on till week 9.

Stop Motion Videos at The Mind Lab

Mind Lab was an experience for a select few to get a taste of what stop motion was like. 20 Te Aramoana students went in the last week of term to The NZ Mind Lab in Petone for the experience. 

We learnt how to use webcams with a programme called Stop Motion Animator. It was really easy, but you had to think about how far you move your characters. One of ours kept on falling over. Estelle has a tip that you can use bluetak to stick them down. Here are some of our videos:

by Evy, Estelle, Mia and Faith

We were so excited about this, that the school has purchased some new webcams so we can create stop motions in class and for learning! Room 18 have been doing some experiments and having lots of fun with them. 

Post by Evy, Imogen and Mrs Whyte

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Today Imogen, Kees, Oscar and Mrs Whyte met to discuss making our blog more AWESOME! Watch this space, we will be regularly updating our blog. PLEASE comment! We want your feedback and ideas. Thanks for your support. 

From the AWESOME blogging team! 

Helping with your child's maths at home

Image retrieved from the New Zealand Herald's five-day series on Primary Schools in New Zealand.