Enviro Centre Fun

 Room 7 students really enjoyed spending one and a half days in our beautiful enviro centre. Shelter building proved popular along with lots of games, art and written language activities. A great way to spend time in the outdoors.

Fun Run

 Fun times for all today as students took part in the fun run activities organised by our wonderful Year 8 students. Lots of great activities and lots of laughter. Thank you to everyone who helped make the day a success.

Ranfurly Shield

Oakura Students were very fortunate to have Paul Tito visit yesterday with the Ranfurly Shield. All students were very excited to see the shield up close and to hear all about the history of the shield. Thank you very much Paul for a wonderful experience.

Athletics

All the Year 5 & 6 students were lucky enough to have coaching today for high jump. It was a great session. To practise the scissor jump, students tried jumping over skipping ropes first.

Timirand Swim Safety Lessons

 The Year 6 students were lucky enough to take part in 4 swim safety lessons all funded by Timirand. Students learnt valuable skills such as how to tread water, boat safety and how to tow a patient. An awesome programme. Thank you Timirand.

Year 5 & 6 Science Fair

Catherine was our single representative at the Year 5 & 6 science fair. She created a fantastic project about the future sources of energy. Well done Catherine.

Year 5 & 6 Science Fair

We are so proud of Catherine, who entered the Year 5 & 6 science fair. Student's had to come up with a project based on future energy sources. Catherine focussed on windmills and their use to produce energy. Good luck for the judging part Catherine.

Fraction as division lesson with Beckham

Room 7 Models - Ideas For A New Playground

Room 7 had a great time designing and then making 3 dimensional models of their ideas for a new playground in front of the existing Room 6, 7 and 8. There are some great ideas that meet the criteria of having a playground that is fun, safe, colourful and suitable for all ages groups and abilities.

Coastal Cross Country

Once again the Oakura Students demonstrated our school values while competing in the Coastal Cross Country event at Omata. Although the course was challenging, all students tried their very best and achieved their personal goals.
We were proud of each and every one of you.

Cycle Skills Training

All Year 5 & 6 students were lucky enough to take part in cycle skills training. Having a correctly fitted helmet is very important so that our brains are protected.








The 'slow race' proved a challenge with students having to ride as slow as they possibly could across the courts. The winner was the last person to get to the other side. Well done to Allie.

Science in Room 7

 In room 7 we have been learning about the importance of including vegetables in our diet. We also discovered that you can grow a new onion plant just by planting the pieces that is cut off the bottom of the onion and often thrown away. We also discovered that mushrooms grow from spores.

Year 5 & 6 Interschool Final Games

 Yesterday our 3 year 5 & 6 interschool teams played their final games at Saint Jospeh's School New Plymouth. All 3 teams finished as 'runners up' in the competition after three very close games. It was a pleasure to watch all three games - the level of skills the team members displayed was amazing. Well done to everyone involved.

People Savers Course

Room 7 students were lucky enough to have Nicki along from the Red Cross to guide them through the People Savers course. The DRS ABC was emphasised throughout the day and students learnt about the importance of tilting an unconscious person's head back to ensure their air way is unblocked.
At all times students need to consider their own safety.

Measuring angles using a protractor

If you are unsure how to use a protractor watch this Maths Antics video to help with your understanding.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n3KZR1DSEo

Science in Room 7

Room 7 students soaked an egg in vinegar for 3 days. They discovered the acid in the vinegar reacted with the calcium in the egg shell. This reaction created carbon bubbles. After 3 days, the egg shell had almost completely dissolved. Now we have the 'shell-less' egg soaking in a sugar solution. What will happen we wonder?

Year 5 & 6 Interschool Semi-finals competition

 The Year 5 & 6 interschool teams proudly represented their school today with the netball A team playing against Puketapu, the football team playing against Waitara East and the rugby team playing against Inglewood.
All students played their absolute best and all three teams came away with a win.
Finals here we come!

Leisure Focus - Creating Board Games

The Year 5 & 6 team had a great afternoon yesterday playing their games that they had created. Some students made up indoor games while others created outdoor games. All agreed it was a fun afternoon and they enjoyed the wide range of games. A great way to finish our study on the importance of leisure and pleasure in our lives.

Govett Brewster Art Gallery

 Room 7 students were fortunate enough to attend a session at the art gallery to learn about the history of film animation. Len Lye used pictures to make early movies. We had a look at old film strips and had a go at creating our own art to put inside a zoetrope. It was a great session which involved lots of hands on learning. A big thank you to our parent helpers and to Chris who ran the session.

Interschool Games Against Coastal Taranaki

Once again our students represented their school very well with everybody playing well as a team. We came away with some great results. Well done to our supporters and our wonderful coaches. You help make interschool games a very rewarding experience for everyone involved.

Puanga Activities

Room 7 and Room 5 students worked together to create a piece of art that reflected some information they found out about Puanga. The students had fun creating different art designs for kites as during the Maori New Year, kites are often flown. This is because the kite represents a connection between the Earth and heaven.

Rippa Rugby Champions

I am so proud of this team - the winners of the Year 5 & 6 Taranaki Rippa Rugby competition. They played their absolute best and made their coach, Mike, their teachers and their parents very proud.
Wellington here we come. Wahoo!

Teachers Vs Students Rippa Rugby

On Friday the teachers played an amazing game against the Year 7 and 8 students in a game of Rippa Rugby. All played well and the teachers came away with a good result!

QR Code Scavenger Hunt

Our Year 5 & 6 students really enjoyed using ipads to find QR codes located in secret locations around the school environment. Working in teams, once they found the codes, the students had to scan them with their ipads to reveal a question related to fractions and ratios. Well done to the winning team - a novel way to practise our maths skills.

Ratios

This week your homework focuses on ratios. If you are unsure about how to solve problems that involve ratios, copy and paste the link below and view the Maths Antics clip to help with your understanding.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ2nYUBVvqI

Enviro Centre Ceremony

The whole school was lucky enough to take part in a a tree planting ceremony with Matua Clive in the Enviro Centre today. The ceremony involved karakia and waiata and was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Interschool Games Against Frankley School

 A great afternoon of games against Frankley School. All students played really well and thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. Once again a big thank you to the team coaches and supporters. You are amazing.