Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Meet Our Grandparents

We thank all those grandparents who were able to join us last Thursday in Room 4. We had an enjoyable morning singing waiata, sharing our learning and spending time together making craft activities with our grandparents.

For me, it was truly a delight to meet all the many grandparents and special loved ones who play such an important role in the lives of the students’ I teach. Thank you for giving up your time and joining us.













Friday, March 26, 2021

Kids Can Fundraiser - Dress up as your Role Model

This term we have been learning about role models. We have been thinking about 'who' our role models are and most importantly 'why' someone is our role model. On Friday March 26th our whole school raised money for the KidsCan charity by dressing up as a role model they admire.

Room 4s Role Models



A ballerina...

An astronaut and a nurse

A builder and a policeman


Friday, March 12, 2021

When I Grow Up....

I'm absolutely loving this weeks art and writing around the theme of "When I grow up"... Some of Room 4s students are very clear about what they what to be when they grow up, while others instantly changed their minds. If you look closely you will see that some of the pictures don't quite match the writing! We had a lot of fun with this topic and it generated lots of interesting discussions.










Friday, February 12, 2021

Swimming At Last!

This week there was much squealing and delight as Room 4s tamariki splashed about in our newly retiled swimming pool.


Making a giant whirlpool














A Fun First Few Days!

The tamariki in Room 4 have had a fun first few days getting to know each other. Together, we brainstormed our class treaty promises and rules to ensure we have a happy, kind environment to do our best work in this year.




Monday, February 1, 2021

Kia ora! 2021!

Kia ora koutou.

Ko Rachael Tyler taku ingoa.

My name is Rachael Tyler and I am looking forward to being your child's teacher this year. 

This is my ninth year teaching primary school students and my third year teaching at Hamilton East School.

I am the leader of the Kākāpō Hub (Rooms 4, 5 & 6) which is part of the overall Kowhai Team.

Please feel welcome to drop into class and say hello or to look for me at the gate after school. 

I look forward to getting to know you all this year. 

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

This weeks publishing - a volcanic theme starting to erupt!

I went to the roller-skating rink yesterday.
By Amelie

I went to Australia and saw a volcano.
By Elisha

I saw a volcano with smoke in the weekend.
By Kareena

I see a volcano erupting.
By Florence

I like lava because it has nice colours.
By Trinity

I like playing with Ziggy on the volcano.
By Bede

I see an erupting volcano.
By Lucy

I see lava running down the mountain.
By Ameliah

I see a volcano.  It is smoking.
By Tova

I see a volcano.
By Ryder


I went on the plane and saw a volcano.
By Ikaika

I see a shaking volcano.
By Ziggy

You can be a worker and work in the mines.
By Eion

I see an active volcano.  There is a house on the volcano.
By Tyson

I see smoke in the volcano.
By Oceanaia

I saw a volcano.
By Ashleigh

I saw smoke in the volcano.
By Alyssa

See the volcano.  Look and look, “Oh no”! said Maxine

I went on a plane and saw a volcano. By Karlton

I went on a plane and saw a volcano in Taupo.  I climbed the volcano.
By Cohen