Google Cardboard Expedition

Today the Laughing Llamas had an amazing experience with Google Cardboard. We had an opportunity to experience virtual field trips in a very fun way. Some of the places we visited via Google Cardboard were China- the Great Wall of China, the Olympic Park, India- the Taj Mahal, the Outer Universe and Egypt. We explored ancient monumental architecture, planetary system etc. 

The Llamas thought it would be great to use this experience for writing. So we wrote 'A Moment in Time'. We imagined ourselves present in India or China at that very point in time.

Our sentence starters were:

I saw...

I felt...

I heard...

I wondered...

It was amazing to see what everyone came up with and we can't wait to publish them on our blog. Watch this space!

Mathematics- problem solving challenge

Check out Llamas working together as a team to solve challenging maths problems. It was amazing to see the robust discussions, oral language and good listening that took place.

Writing Superstars

Last term our inquiry topic was 'Flight'. The Laughing Llamas integrated topic into reading and writing. For our writing experience we imagined we were kites and used our senses to describe what we saw, felt, heard etc. It was amazing to see how well students used descriptive words to express. Ka pai! Llamas

Hindi Oratory Competition

On Wednesday Neha (Year 6) took part in a Hindi Oratory Competition held at Papatoetoe High School. It was amazing to see the caliber of students presenting their speeches in Hindi. 

We are so proud of you Neha!

Duffy Show

Today we had Duffy show at school. It was so much fun. The presenters emphasised the importance of reading. Reading makes us smarter, helps us understand what's happening around us, and helps us to use our imaginative skills to understand the story better and bring characters to live.

Trip to Motat

On Tuesday Year 5 students went to MOTAT.

MOTAT stands for Museum of Transport and Technology Auckland

It was amazing to see ancient planes and trains.

Llamas learnt heaps about forces of flight. They are weight, light, thrust, and drag. We can't wait to unpack more and explore the forces need for flight.

 On our way to MOTAT

 Check out this massive selfie booth.

Tram ride to the aviation building 

Llamas enjoying and bonding with one another 

All using listening ears 

Tongan language week

Friday marked the end of Tonga Language week. We are truly blessed to learn about the various different cultures at our school.

As a class we made our Tongan tapa using paper, pastels and dye.

Flying kick

Hey everyone! Check out Tovo's flying kick!

Tovo had the highest flying kick in the Laughing Llamas. Well done Tovo

Kiwi Kids News

This is a fabulous website full of local and international current affairs. Have your child read the news and answer the relevant questions.

This is the link

http://www.kiwikidsnews.co.nz/

Basic facts

Hey everyone!

Use this cool website to practise your basic facts

Remember the key is to answer as fast as possible!!!

http://www.prototec.co.nz/maths.html

Maori language week- challenge 5

Check out our video

Llamas have done an amazing job!

Maori language week: Challenge 2

Hey everyone!

Here is our response to challenge number 2

Tae kwon do lesson 1

Check out the Laughing Llamas doing Tae kwon do 

Today Llamas learnt how to defend themselves

Kitiona showing his self defence

What a great learning experience!!!

Trash 2 Fashion 2015

On Thursday we had Trash 2 Fashion at school. The Llamas produced an awesome, unique garment made entirely of newspaper. Our model was Reipae who not only took a risk to walk on the runaway but showed confidence and pride. We also won the supreme award!!! Check out the photos.

Well done Llamas!

Trash 2 Fashion

Hey everyone! Check out our Trash 2 Fashion

The materials we used to make our art newspaper, sticky tape and string. It was so fun to see everyone contributing and having fun.

Celebrating success

Congratulations to Talia and Junior on receiving their Mindful awards.

What a blessing!!! Feed the Need

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday the whole entire school receives yummy, hot lunch. Courtesy of Feed the Need

Samoan language week: Challenge 4

Check out our final challenge for Samoan language week!

Samoan language week: Challenge 3

Wow! Check out these up-coming actors!

The Laughing Llamas are proud to present challenge 3.

Story time

Today we had a lovely guest from Room 18 who read an entire story in Samoan. It was amazing to see how confident she was reading to the Laughing Llamas. 

Have a look!

Samoan language week: Challenge 2

Challenge accepted!

Have a look at our video! Todays challenge was to say...O a mai oe? (How are you?) Manuia fa'afetai (I am good thank you) in Samoan.

Is that Mr Kumar? It's Lenn

Sasa dance

The Laughing Llamas learnt sasa dance today. It was a bit challenging to learn the tricky dance moves, but it was super fun and something new to learn. Thank you to the Year 6 sasa expert who came into show us the choreography. The whole entire school will be performing the sasa dance on Friday. 

Samoan language week: Challenge 1

This week is Samoan language week. Everyday there will be a challenge for students to complete. This is todays challenge, check it out!

Celebrating Success

Have a look at the Laughing Llamas celebrating their achievement!

Anzac Day

On Thursday, with much pride and honour, the Laughing Llamas observed Anzac Day. We explored the significance of celebrating Anzac through reading, writing and topic. We all worked together to make a poppy wreath for the Anzac service held at Rowandale School. Check out the photos!

Duffy Book

The Laughing Llamas proud to receive their Duffy Books!

Superstar Llamas

Congratulations Daynnan 

Well done Mya on receiving a Mindful award

Amazing work Tovo