Athletics Day Pictures

Room 18 had a stunning day yesterday with Athletics followed by swimming. Everybody gave their very best at each station.
Below are some pictures of Room 18ers participating in the events.

Christmas @ Room 18

Room 18 is definitely in Christmas mode!

We've mailed off our letters to Santa Claus. We used our persuasive writing skills to convince Santa that we deserve presents! We also sent him our wishlists so that he'll know what to get us! We're hoping for a reply from Santa later this week or early next week.

As always, Ginger has been celebrating with us. Ginger came in this morning all decked out in garland, lights, and baubles!

Reindeer Snacks

Yesterday, Room 18 made reindeer snacks. Those students who had paid their baking fees were able to take them home. For those people who would like to make more reindeer snacks over the school holidays, here is the recipe...

Reindeer Snacks

Ingredients
3/4 cup of sugar
2 tablespoons of honey
125 grams of butter
1/4 cup of mixed fruit
2.5 cups of of popped popcorn

Method:
1) Melt sugar, honey and butter in a pan. Bring to a boil.
2) Simmer for 2 minutes.
3) Toss together fruit, nuts, and popcorn.
4) Pour butter mixture over fruit mixture and mix.
5) Put spoonfuls into paper cups.
6) Refrigerate for 2 hours.

Swimming

The Hobsonville School Pool is now OPEN. Room 18 has been invited to use it on Wednesday afternoon after our Athletics. Students have been given an option of using the pool if they bring their togs and towel on Wednesday.
Parents, if your favourite Room 18er is wanting to make use of the pool, please assist them with organising their togs and towel for Wednesday. (-:

Some parents prefer to take students home after Athletics. Wednesday IS a full day of instruction with the school open the usual hours, however, if you would like to take your Room 18er home at lunch, please let me know so I can avoid any panic!

Baking Day

This upcoming Monday (Dec. 7th), Room 18 will be making reindeer food! This will be taking place after Morning Tea @11am for about 30-45minutes. We'd love to have some help, so if you are a parent or grandparent of a Room 18er, please feel free to show up at the classroom doors for an 11am trip to the food tech room. (-:

Thanks,
Mr. Nash

Webcast 18

This is the first of our Christmas webcasts! We were racing the Morning Tea bell today, so this webcast is especially snappy!

Webcast 17

We have decided that this is OUR BEST YET!

Art Exhibition At The Trusts Stadium

Room 18 went on a trip today to the Trusts Stadium in Waitekere City! We saw lots of artwork done by many other students in West Auckland. We were also happy to see some artwork from Hobsonville students there as well!

Webcast 16

Joel P At Skytower

This is me up the Skytower. Alex got to go to see "Oliver" on stage so when we dropped her off with Mum we decided to go up to the top. Firstly we had to pay to get into the Skytower and when we were at the gift shop I heard one of our jump jam songs.
Secondly, it was so awesome at the lift because when I was getting up to the top I got to see a whole giant view. It was so fun.
Thirdly, when I got to the top I said to Dad, I'll walk around the whole thing and find him again and 'voila' I did it, I found him.
Lastly, I'll have to go back on my birthday and go into the café that goes round and round.
From Joel P