Patterning in maths

We have been learning how to copy and continue a repeating pattern. 

We had fun exploring patterning with some of our maths equipment.

Maesi-Jane made a rainbow pattern with the peg boards.

Collins made a pattern with the beads on a string.

Mikaere-Jay made a really LONG pattern with the unifix cubes. 

His pattern was as long as his entire body!

Phoenix made two different patterns with the unifix cubes.

Reuben made a coloured pattern with some of the members of the family set.

 

Strike Musical Show

Today Strike Percussion NZ came to perform at our school with their drums and marimba. 

And one of the band members played an electric violin (a stringed instrument). 

It was an amazing, interactive, high energy show and at times it was very loud!

Sir and Mr Masters had a "teacher drum battle" (a competition).

Some of our students got to have a turn at playing the instruments too.

Who knew that a flame-thrower could be turned into a musical instrument?!!!!!!!

 

Welcome to Term 3!

Welcome back to our 7 "old" students and to our 12 "new" students in Te Pihi. Here we are looking very smart on day 1 (We had a false fire alarm during lunchtime so we took the opportunity to take a class photo!)