Shane Bond!!

We were so lucky to have Shane Bond, a world famous cricketer and proud Cantabrian, come in to talk to us today. We learned that Shane can bowl at 150 kilometres per hour (km/h) - 1 1/2 times faster than the fastest speed cars are allowed to go! The wonderful team at the National Bank put on a free lunch for us, as well as each child receiving a cool mini cricket bat, National Bank cap and Black Caps poster! Thanks to Eli's mum, Jo, for winning such a wonderful prize for us all!

 Eli with retired Black Caps bowler Shane Bond

 Trying out our new caps!

Getting our new gear signed by Shane!

A special guest....

We have a VERY special guest coming in to Room 20 for lunch and a game today! We will add some photos later, watch this space.............................

Quadblogging has reached Room 20!

Our class has started 'Quadblogging' with 3 other schools around the world. We will be completing challenges with our buddies, and learning how to write wonderful comments in writing.

I have added the blogs of our Quadblogging buddies, to the right of the page for you to have a look at. Next week, we will be learning about our buddies from Trull School in the UK.

Happy blogging!

Spider Dioramas!

What was ANZAC cove previously called?

During our discussions about the origins of ANZAC day, some wonderful questions were asked by you all! Harriet asked what ANZAC cove, in Gallipolli, was called before April 25, 1915. This was an easy one to find on google. ANZAC Cove was previously known as Ari Birun. It was renamed shortly after the Gallipoli landings.

Welcome to Room 20

Our classroom is fun to be in.

It's full of art!

You can find out information on the walls about spiders at the moment.

We have really cool books to read in the class library section. The classroom is cool to be in. We have lots of educational games to play with too! Thanks for visiting!

ANZAC day Wednesday 25 April

Tomorrow is ANZAC day, marking the 97th anniversary of the ANZAC's landing at Gallipolli, as well as marking a day where we remember all of those (soldiers, nurses, orderlies, other important roles during conflicts, and family members of those serving) who have sacrificed for our country. We particularly remember those who have made the greatest sacrifice when they have lost their lives.

We learnt today about the landing at ANZAC cove, the poppies in Flanders Fields, and the history of ANZAC biscuits. We then made some biscuits and ate them - yum!

I hope you all have a lovely day tomorrow. If you can, head along to one of the dawn parades to show your support for those who have fought for our freedom (and other peoples too).

"They shall not grow old, as we that are left to grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them."