Camp Sketches

The task was to sketch one scene or special moment from camp.  Everyone did a great job!  Have a look at these wonderful examples:

Nearly There!

I wonder who will make our 2000th comment?  

Cricket

Today we had a cricket coaching session with Tim, from Manawatu Cricket.  The session was short and sweet, but he covered the main teaching points for catching and batting.  We all received a free gear bag too!  Thanks Tim!

High Jump

Many people would like to improve their skill and confidence in high jump.  This is something we'll work on as a class.  In the meantime, don't panic.  As long as you don't do what the poor lady in the video below does, you'll be fine!

Evidence

Yes, Miss Simpson did have a (little) swim at camp - so did all the other parents!  They were a very tough and brave lot to swim in the icy waters of Nydia Bay!  #evidenceforlisa

Word Clouds

Cody made a word cloud about spotlight - a very popular camp activity!

Jasmine and Blair both made word clouds about the fun we had at camp around the jetty:

Jetty Jumping!

Mr Alcock has sent along the video footage he took with his Go Pro camera at camp.  Check it out!

New Rock Tower Record

Congratulations to Jorja and Madison who have the new Halcombe School Rock Tower Record!

30 ROCKS!

Athletics

Today we started our athletics programme, and launched straight into high jump!  Even though we were a bit rusty and out of practice, it didn't take long for our skills to return.  

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Disco Time!

Nydia Bay

Yummy!

Today the gear we'd ordered with our Yummy Sticker points arrived - touch balls and cones!  Thanks again to all those who collected stickers - especially our top three collectors; Hannah, Caleb and Luke!

Castlepoint

Miss Simpson has had an awesome week away at Castlepoint with Room 5. Following this camp, there is an important announcement:

The new Halcombe School Rock Tower Record is... 23.  Congratulations Tyler and Jensen!  This beats the previous record of 15, which was built during the Room 6 camp to Turangi last year.  Will anyone be able to beat this new record?

Check out this cool video too - it will remind some of you of your sand duning experience at Castlepoint in 2012!  Sand.  Everywhere.

Flippaball Update

Flippaball is all finished for another year!  We had two teams in the local competition, and we've had great fun playing against other schools each week.  Thank you to our coaches; Mrs Alcock, Mrs Skelton, Mrs Ferris and Mrs Langtry.  Congratulations to both teams - you did good!  Check out the message below from Adie, the flippaball organiser:

Hiya Guys

Congratulations to all teams that participated in flippaball this year!  The placeholders for 2014 are as follows:

1st place – Colyton 1
2nd Equal – Halcombe Black
2nd Equal – Feilding Intermediate 1
3rd Place – Halcombe White

I will be sending out the certificates next week.  Unfortunately for the teams in second place, we are awaiting your placeholder ribbons so these will follow at a later date.

Thanks again for all your efforts in Flippaball this year.

Cheers
Adie