Tuesday, 9 December 2014

HB Triathlon Champs

It was another successful year for the Room 6 children at this mornings Hawke's Bay Triathlon Champs.
YEAR 6 RESULTS
1st Chloe
3rd Jack

1st Girl Team - Lily N, Lily S and Phoebe
3rd Girl Team - Elise, Hirani and Lily N
2nd Boy Team - Max, Shae and Blake
2nd Mixed Team - Tessa, Finn and Thomas
















Optimist Yachting

Room 6 had a perfect day for learning to sail yesterday.  A gentle westerly gave the children the opportunity to build confidence and skills early in the day.  During the afternoon, the sea breeze gave the more adventurous the opportunity to test their technique.










Monday, 1 December 2014

CHB Primary School Cycling Medallists

Katelyn finished in 2nd place in 9-10 year old girls and Chloe finished in 2nd place in the 11-13 year old girls in the 4 round series.


Food for Thought

As part of the Food for Thought programme, Room 6 was allocated $60 to spend at 4 Square.  The groups of children had to plan their meal within a $10 budget.  Check out their personal blogs for more detailed photos.





Life Saving Skills

It was a chilly start to the week as Room 6 children were instructed on life jacket fit and use!
 
 
 






Friday, 28 November 2014

4 Square Visit

Room 6 children visit 4 Square this morning to put their lessons about reading and understanding food labeling into practise.  They have also prepared a healthy lunch with a limited budget.
 









Wednesday, 12 November 2014

Bike Safety Week

Some of the experienced cyclists volunteered to run the circuits for the bike safety practicals. They used their experience and skills from some of their previous courses to plan and deliver lessons for the rest of the senior syndicate.
Instruction time

Walking was sometimes safer on the slippery slope
 
Slow biking - balance is the key!

Off track!




Road starts

 
Mounting/dismounting
 

Frocks on bikes
 
Personalised instruction


A laid back approach

road start in action