Maths

Today in maths we looked at how adding consecutive numbers in triangular adding circles changed the total by 8 each time. We also found a range of patterns including odd & even numbers.

Celebration

Well done to Jerry and Chloe who were awarded certificates at the School Assembly today. Keep working hard and showing the Sunnyhills caring attitude!

Basic Facts

Our class average for the Friday basic facts test was a new high score of 81!

Teach The Teacher

 Today Rosie taught the class how to make their own stickers. She demonstrated what to do and helped students to create their own personalized stickers. Carolyn was the helpful assistant. All the students enjoyed making their own stickers.

The materials needed to make the stickers are baking paper, clear tape, plain paper and something to draw and colour with.

Dojo Point Winners

Well done to the Dojo Point winners for this week:
Gina, Rosie & Lily!

Dojo Point Winners

Well done to the Dojo Point winners for the last week of term:
Rosie, Gina, Nolan and Max!

Art Exhibition

Basic Facts

Our class average for the Friday basic facts test was a new high score of 80!

Matariki

Samantha made this presentation after she had completed some research about Matariki.

Matariki

Lily made this presentation after researching Matariki.

Sunnyhills Students are Helping to Raise Awareness About Threats to our Bee Population

Sunnyhills students have been drawing bees for High Tide in Howick to help highlight how our bee population is under threat.  We are helping to raise awareness about how the use of sprays that contain GLYPHOSATE  which are being sprayed around Howick streets/kerbs, beaches and playgrounds are believed to be damaging to bees.  

We are losing bees at an alarming rate - possible reasons include the loss of flower meadows, the crab-like varroa mite that feasts on their blood, climate change, wasps attacking bee hives and the use of pesticides.  

How can we help?  Do not apply chemical pesticides or herbicides - instead use Neem Oil, boiling water or steam, salt or use organic products.  If you see a wasp nest have it destroyed.  Contact the council (ACC) and ask them to stop spraying Glyphosate.  

Matariki

Rosie did some research by reading books and looking at some websites to find information about the Maori celebration of Matariki. Here is her presentation.

Dojo Point Winners

Well done to this week's Dojo Point winners:
Sonia, Samantha and Isabelle!