The Helicopter

Yesterday we were deafened by the sound of an enormous helicopter coming down just outside our classroom. We all raced to the window just in time to watch it land on the domain opposite the school. The whole school went outside to get a closer look, then we were invited across the road to see the helicopter close up. One of the helicopter crew talked to us and answered our questions.

The helicopter was there as part of Operation Katipo, an exercise involving armed forces from a number of countries such as Australia, Tonga, the United Kingdom and Fiji. The helicopter could hold 16 people in total, including four crew members, and the armed forces were practising a rescue of injured people, airlifting them to safety.

Later on we were all outside again as the helicopter took off. The trees and bushes shook violently and grass clippings came bowling towards us across the car park. As the helicopter rose into the air, the downdraught whipped our faces. We all stood there waving to the soldier who had talked to us earlier; he was now casually standing in the open doorway of the helicopter, waving as it flew off into the distance.

You can see how big the helicopter is compared to us.

Kiwi Creche Visit

Awahono School Pet Day 2017

Grey District Library Poetry Competition

Solly entered the Grey District Library Poetry Competition in August and won first prize in his age group with his poem, "The Magic Box", which was inspired by a poem of the same name by Kit Wright. Well done, Solly, for writing a great poem, and for entering it. Here is his poem in a slide show:

Midland Line Cross Country

Sophie's Word Problem

Sophie has been learning how to add and subtract in parts, using a number line to help her.
Here is Sophie's explanation of how she solved her two word problems:

About Me

Room 5 Rules

We came up with ten things that will help us to be successful learners in Room 5.

This is Room 5, 2017!

We are a Year 4/5 class of 18 students.  There are nine Year 4 students and nine Year 5 students.  The Year 5 children are doing a great job showing their younger buddies how to operate their new Chromebooks.

Year 4's Exciting Start in Room 5