Te Kohanga 2017

Today we had the pleasure of listening to freelance A rthor , Sarah Johnson. Sarah shared with us what it is like to be an author in NZ and gave us some tips on how to create incredible pieces of writing. Sarah has written books such as; Wooden Arms, The Bold Ship Phenomenal, Ella and Ob and many more. http://www.sarahjohnson.co.nz/index.html

This morning we were greeted by Ruma Tui and Korimako for 'Buddy Class Breakfast and Stories'. We were very lucky to have Mrs Chapman and Gill help us with milo and toast. Te Kohanga loved sharing breakfast, stories and their writing with you.

We were very excited to have the editor Charlotte Gibbs visit us today and share the journey of Toitoi and how it became an established company. Toitoi is an excellent way for children from the ages of 5-13 to publish their writing and/or their artwork. These journals are published quarterly and filled with NZ treasures. I have attached the link to provide you with some more information about submissions.

Wow, what an exciting week ahead, we have planned. This  week we will be very busy with a focus on book week and math week! Please make sure you keep up today on the Goodwood App as well as keep an eye on the class blog for reminders. We will try our best to have the Explorers to update the blog with photos each day. Monday I wonder what this weeks challenge will be... Keep an eye out Monday to see what it might have been. Seniors will be in the hall with a book editor named Charlotte, from Toitoi Please take part in the family math challenges - there will be prizes Tuesday First block Te Kohanaga will be sharing their space with their buddy classes Korimako and Tui to drink milo , eat toast and share a story. Please bring along your p yjamas, teddy bear, a mug and your favourite story to share. We will also be having our Senior Book Quiz that afternoon. Wednesday We will be having the Author  Visit. This year Sarah Johnson, who has written books like...