Week 2 Spelling Words

Below are the spelling words for Week 2. Once again, children need to choose "best fit" words - words that are slightly challenging but not incredibly hard.

Group 1	Group 2	Group 3
Anzac wars army trench cove poppy last post	fight battle world captain orders poppies remember night	soldier campaign hospital voyage battalion Gallipoli rations biscuit

This week we have been learning all about electricity at science alive. We have been learning how to make circuits with magnets to turn lights on and off also we were looking inside a toaster. Also we have been eating some toast. 

We have been doing some Anzac Day art with poppies and making Anzac biscuits and they were deliciously yummy👷🏼

This weeks winners. Well done guys.

Science Alive

Term 2

Newletter Term 2 2015

Welcome back to Term 2 everyone. We hope you had a great holiday filled with fun, laughter and lots of chocolate.

We have a busy term organised, beginning week 1 with a visit
from Science Alive to complete the Junior Electric programme. Please return your signed form  if you haven't already. Feel free to pop along to have a look or help out, we can always find you a job.




As part of our Active programme we are focussing on being an Achiever. This will be where your child will set their own goals and self assess their progress.  This is to help your child become a self directed learner.
Children will need to produce evidence when they have achieved their goals.  Here is a copy so you can see the Achievers goals. 

We also have Dave Martin in this term for Bible in Schools, however if you don't want your child to participate in this programme please let your child's teacher know.

As the cooler weather approaches, we find children have sniffles, therefore, we would like them to bring in a box of tissues. Thank you.

This term we also have mid term learning conferences on 23 June. Please keep an eye out on School Links to make an appointment time.

As part of our Health and PE programme we have Life Education on 12 June.

This term in literacy we are writing instructions, recounts and poetry. We are continuing with our Daily 5 programme. Children should bring home books to read and a new spelling list each week to learn for testing on a Friday. These words are linked to our phonics programme.

In maths we have addition and subtraction, money and geometry. Also have  a look at the basic facts wall on this blog.

Emma Woolford will be absent from the 12-25 May as she is having surgery. We will let you know who the reliever will be when it's all confirmed.

If you are interested in helping out with our Wonderings programme please let us know. We would love to have you in.

We are all looking forward to a wonderful term in Orongomai. Remember if you have any problems, worries or concerns please see your child's teacher.


Kind regards
Sara, Gael, Gabby, Fleur and Emma
Orongomai teachers

'What I outgrew' writing by Madden, Euan and Isobella

I remember when my dog Koby and I were playing tug of wars with my snake in the kitchen. I fell over. Koby started chewing it. It ripped a little bit but I didn’t care. My Nana sewed it together again. It was so fun playing tug of war.

~ by Madden, T23

I have a dump truck that I grew out of. I remember when I drove it around the house. I listened to the noise. “V…v…v…”. I got my dump truck for Christmas from my Mum and Dad.

I remember when I grew out of my dump truck. My tummy felt swirly.

~ by Euan, T23

Meowy is soft. If you pat him, he is rough. I remember I couldn't find Meowy. I looked everywhere for him. Mum helped me look for him. She looked under the bed, in the bed, in the lounger, laundry and kitchen. We couldn't find him. I couldn't go to sleep.

In the morning, I went to the closet to get my clothes and there he was: Meowy. I grabbed him and cuddled him. I felt surprised and happy. I was glad to see him because I love him and he is special.

~ by Isobella, T23

'What I outgrew' writing by Sarah, Joyce and Willow

I remember the pedal car. It’s got red and yellow on it. I like it because you can put things in it. I rode it on the deck around in circles.

I gave it away because I got too big for the pedalling. I gave it away when I was about six years old.

It had a door to open. When I touched it, it felt normal.

~ by Sarah, T23

I remember the pink, blue and yellow dress of my Barbie. Barbie was given to me by my Mum. I had it for 4 years before I came to New Zealand.

~ by Joyce, T23

Teddy is my purple bear. I love teddy so… much because it reminds me of where I was born. I used to sleep with it all the time. She is my best toy.

I still sleep with teddy. I can not stop dreaming about teddy. I remember feeling her fluffy fur. I felt very upset when teddy had not much fluff left in her. My Nan stitched ted a couple of times. I t made me cry when Nan had to stitch teddy.

Teddy wears a pink love heart top and blue pants. It makes me jump up and down all the time with excitement. I put her in the swing on sunny days. Her best bud is Jerry the caterpillar. Teddy is warm and fluffy and cuddly. Her fur is so soft.

When I feel sick, I always watch a movie and lie down with teddy. I remember sitting on the couch with teddy watching Jack the Giant Slayer.

~by Willow, T23

'What I outgrew' writing by Aidan, Noah and Jessica

I remember the nice silky smell of the green and black wind. I remember when I first got it from the Warehouse. It was green and black. I had to pay $3 to get it.

I remember the glowing eyes. When I lost my green and black toy I cried.

~ by Aidan, T23

I remember the little bow he wore.

I remember when I ran to my dad when I realised I had lost my ted.

I got my teddy when I was 3 years old. I love my ted because it reminds me of my Grandad.

I was at my Grandma’s house when I opened it. My teddy is very fluffy and soft. My ted looks like a little ball.

~ by Noah, T23

I remember the shimmery shine when I opened my birthday present when I was turning 4. I saw lots of stars and love hearts. There are beautiful charms but it did have a charm that unlocked a diary.

I remember that my Dad gave it to me. I remember that I was really frustrated and sad when it didn’t fit me. I had a tantrum. I’ve still got the bracelet so that means I still have the diary.

~ by Jessica, T23

'What I outgrew' writing by Martin, Liam and Murphy

I remember when I lost my shiny red soccer ball at the restaurant. I played with at night. I started to have a red head and punch my bed because I had lost it.

I am still worried about it. It smelled like bubblegum.

~ by Martin, T23

I remember when I lost my games. I was so mad. I lost my first game in Burnside to the Burnside team.

I like playing rugby. When I had to quit, I was sad but now I’m not because I’m in tackle now. I love it. It’s fun but I can’t play next year. I’m going to try something else.

~ by Liam, T23

I remember that I used to have a Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends train. I sold it to someone in Wellington or Auckland.

When I gave it away I felt glad because I was getting a new Lego remote control train.

I played with my Thomas the Tank Engine in the lounge. I used to love coupling up carriages and making different tracks each time.

I played with my Thomas the Tank Engine when I was 5 years old.

~ by Murphy, T23

'What I outgrew' writing by Jordyn, Declan and Milla

I remember the time when Blankey got a hole in it on the side of the fabric. When I noticed that Blankey had a hole in it, I started to hold it by the hole. I felt sad that Blankey had a hole in the side of the fabric. Luckily Blankey was OK because she didn't mind that she had a hold but I was sad. My body started to shake like wobbly jelly.

I remember when I lost Blankey for a month. My sister stole it from me and would not give it back. When I found out that Georgia had taken it, I went and told Mum. She came and told Georgia to give it back but she said, "No, no, no," for one whole month. Luckily, she gave it back because she did love me.

When Georgia gave it back she said sorry and I said, "Thank you but why did you take it in the first place?"
She said, "I don't know," and shrugged her shoulders.
She gave it back with a sigh. She said she'd never do it again. After that drama, Georgia went off sulking in her room and shut the door.
~ by Jordyn, T23

I remember the soft, soft mane every time I stroked it. It brought a smile to my face. I used to take it to bed. When I lost it, tears dribbled down my face.

I named it Bobby when I was 3. I got him for my birthday. He is a horse. Every time I'm unhappy I look at him and the first thing I see is his sparkly blue eyes.
~ by Declan, T23

I remember the ripped ear on my teddy. I was sad. His ear was ripped because I kept chewing on it. When I lost my teddy I had butterflies in my tummy. It was a bit scary. my face was red when I lost my teddy. Mum helped me find it. It was under the couch. I was happy. My face wasn't red anymore. We were going to get a new one byt when we found it, Mu asked me if I still wanted a new one and I said no.
~ by Milla, T23

'What I outgrew' writing by Anastasia, Danielle and Talia

I remember when I tried on my favourite dress that my Grandma sewed and tried it on in my bedroom. It was up to my waist. It is Portia's dress now. I felt the tears coming through my eyes because I realised this was the time where I couldn't wear it anymore.

I couldn't buy it because my Grandma sewed it when I was 6. I loved the roses on the dress and the fabric, the silky ribbon and the puffy sleeves. It felt soft and thick at the same time. It didn't really smell of anything because Mum had washed it so many times that I lost count. One time, I wore it to Grandma's party. I also wore it to the school disco, and to Grandad's birthday.
~ by Anastasia, T23

I remember around Xmas I was playing in the living room and I accidentally threw puppy out the window. I remember trying to look for it in the backyard but it was nowhere to be seen,

I was crying alike it was raining. I said to Mum, "Mum, I can not find my puppy."
She said, "I think it went over to the neighbour's house."
My heart was broken when she said it.

I chose it because my favourite colour is yellow and it was yellow. I could see it in my mind. I knew it was the last time I could play with it. I thought I was holding it but it was actually my blanket.
~ by Danielle, T23

I remember when my mum took my dress away. As soon as I found out, I ran to my room crying. It was the worst day of my life. When I stopped crying, my mum said it would be OK - that I could get another dress the same. I got to get a different dress because they didn't have the same one. I still my miss my old dress.
~ by Talia, T23

'What I outgrew' writing by Mercedez, Thomas and Nikita

My toy computer was very special to me because I got it from my Nana Marilyn. It taught me to do math like addition and subtraction. I was devastated when my toy computer stopped working. I was in tears for about 5 minutes. All I could see was darkness and I named it Tickaty.
I remember the colour of the bright blue strips with the giant lines around the messed up cruly, shimmering, glossy white lid.
When I tried to turn it on, it didn't work. I yelled out to Mum, "Can we go and buy some more batteries?"
She said, "In a couple of minutes."
I said, "Thanks Mum."
Then we went down and bought the batteries. We went back home, put the new batteries in, and it didn't work. I yelled so loud that our neighbours could hear me.
Mum said, "What?"
"My computer's not working," I said.
I was in tears for 5 minutes.
I said, "Can I have some Milo because Milo always cheers me up."
~ by Mercedez, T23

I remember my dark blue bike with a black bell and black handles. i remember feeling scared when my Dad took my training wheels off.
I grew out of it when I was 6 in 2014. I remember passing it down to my little brother when I was 7 years old.
I rode my bike through the school. I grew out of it because it was too easy to ride. I could feel rough bumpy lines. I could hear the pedals going around. i could see the trees, road, cars and grass.
~ by Thomas, T23

I remember the day my burning hot chocolate spilled all over my lap and made me burst into tears. I remember grabbing the green and purple dragon from the man. It brought a large grin to my face.
I guess the man felt bad for me there at my mum's favourite coffee shop. I felt like NEVER going there after swimming again, but I had to go there mostly every other Saturday afternoon.
I remember the soft, soft violet all over the body and face. I remember the big sharp white teeth and the nice smell after Violet was washed.
~ by Nikita, T23

Bug Club is Changing

Bug Club is changing to a new platform, in preparation for its app release in Term 2. This means Bug Club is not available during the holidays.

We will update you with the new link when everything is ready to go. We have heard from Pearson that it will be great!

'What I outgrew' writing by Rosa, Scarlett and Jourdain

I remember the stinky smell of my teddy. One day, I lost it. I was sad but my dad bought me a new one. I remember when I lost it. I was searching for it but couldn't find it. My face had tears running down from my eyes. I was devastated. I did not sleep because I was so sad until my Mum and me found it. I was so happy. My Mum was cleaning my covers and it was at the bottom of my bed.
~ by Rosa, T23

I remember when it came to that day that I grew out of my special dress. I remember I was pouring with tears when I realised that my dress was over my knees. I was devastated. I was scared that my mum was going to throw it out but it is still in my wardrobe.
When I am 8 my Mum will throw it out because it is too small.
~ by Scarlett, T23

I remember when I lost my ted. My brother put it in the bin then I found it. I was happy. It is cuddly. It is brown and it has a black nose. It is very soft. On his hand, he makes a noise. It is funny and loud.
~ by Jourdain, T23