COVID19 - Lockdown Diary of Events
LOCKDOWN - Day 9 - Wednesday 1st April
April Fools Day!
No it is really me camping at home during the lockdown and trying to keep myself entertained by pitching the tent outside the backyard and ready for a sleep out under the stars tonight.
Today is a relaxing day and trying to enjoy the good weather and sun under these difficult times not only in New Zealand but also around the world.
Keep safe and unite with your family!.

LOCKDOWN - Day 8 - Tuesday 31st March
Last day of March and trying to catch up on last-minute summer clean-up jobs around the house.
Firstly mowed the lawns in the morning. I really enjoy mowing the lawns and it takes me away from all the other stuff going around us at the moment.
Secondly completed washing the back of the house and finishing of waster blasting the decks around the house. The water blasting was interrupted with a shower of rain lasting 1 hour ... a good chance to have a break and resume after the rain passed away.
LOCKDOWN - Day 7 - Monday 30th March
Today started water blasting the front of the house ... washing the house down and cleaning the windows.
Our neighbours have been very supportive during the lockdown, and we are all looking after each and more importantly, we have time to speak to each other every day. 
Our neighbour kindly offered his water blaster and worked most of the day cleaning and washing and giving our home a facelift. It looks like a million dollars! It is amazing what a bit of a haircut and some lipstick does to the look of the house.

COVID19 - Lockdown Diary of Events

LOCKDOWN - Day 6 - Sunday 29th March 
Today another day to keeping to a daily schedule recording of 30minutes of exercise, read a book, laugh, game, hobby, 2litres of water.The game today was pentague and finishing the day with a 20minute cycle in the garage and a 20-minute running circuit around the backyard. Still working and updating and completing the Distance Learning for the students of my class. Very happy with the effort and work undertaken to complete the teaching and learning resource when the students return to Distance Learning on Wednesday 15th April.

LOCKDOWN - Day 5 - Saturday 28th March
Today our dog was stung by a wasp in the morning. After making the sure dog had recovered ... 30 minutes later I was stung also by a wasp, prior to the truck transporting 2 cubic meters of firewood. Exercise today was transporting the firewood into the garage. Further progress is being made on the Distance Learning resource. Will update and place a link of the resource after the break!
LOCKDOWN - Day 4 - Friday 27th March
Today was the first day of the official lockdown at home. Started the exercise of the 20-minute bike ride and 15-minute run-up and down the drive following the rules of social distancing. This was after spending the entire day preparing for Distance Learning in 2 weeks' time after our rescheduled school holidays starting on Monday.
LOCKDOWN - Day 3 - Thursday 26th March
Today was another day at school to help and support those community members who are classified as 'essential workers'. Happy to help and support and do my bit under these unprecedented and difficult times in New Zealand and globally.
LOCKDOWN - Day 2 - Wednesday 25th March
Today at the request of the Prime Minister we were asked to go to school to help and support those 'essential workers' who had children and go to school, although we did not have many and or any students at school. We have two days to prepare before the official isolation and family members to be in their bubble.
LOCKDOWN - Day 1 - Tuesday 24th March
Today our school community feeling anxious, with 1 third of the students attending school today. Late in the afternoon, New Zealand received the news from the Prime Minister about schools that will be closing in the next two days and as per midnight on Wednesday New Zealand would be in lockdown.

COVID19 - Lockdown Physical Exercise

Good Evening New Zealand
LOCKDOWN
Trying to do things when in a lockdown. Started to train every day with a 20-minute run, up and down the driveway and following the 2 metre distancing, although our dog ignored the social distancing.  Following the run I do a 20-minute bike ride in the garage. Keep safe, kind and united.
Bye for now ... need to do my COVID 20 training - called Cardio Oxygen VO2max Interval Development  20

Running down the driveway

Still Running

Bike Ride

Schools Out - 31st March to 14th April

Good Evening Students of Room 7
School is OUT!
School holidays and you ALL deserve a break from these unprecedented times in New Zealand and globally. Those students looking for something to do after spending time with your family check out the class site. https://sites.google.com/wesleyprimary.school.nz/room-7/distance-learning
On the site there are the following things to you can do:-

1. Listen to David Williams - click the links for the audio stories
2. Audiobooks - select from a selection of 40
3. Epic - select the website, use the code provided and select your name and START to read books of your choice
4. School Holiday activities include home tasks and maths facts
5. Distance Learning Activities from Thursday 26th to Friday 27th March
6. Garden to Table - check out the site and the recipes you could make with your family. https://sites.google.com/wesleyprimary.school.nz/room-7/gtt

A reminder your school holidays start on Monday 30th March to Tuesday 14th April.
Please remember you are not expected to run your day like a school day during the holidays. Enjoy the time with your family and let every experience be something you all learn and enjoy from.
Please look after yourself and be kind to your family.

Distance Learning - Day 3 - Friday 27th March 2020

Good Evening Students of Room 7
THANK you to those students who have started Day 1 and Day 2 Distance Learning and recorded their work in a document labeled Distance Learning saved in their Inquiry folder.
I have created your Day 3 Distance Learning Activity labeled. Please check the site for details. https://sites.google.com/wesleyprimary.school.nz/room-7/distance-learning
If you need support and assistance I will be online from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm tomorrow. Also available to do a Google Hangout during these times.
A reminder your school holidays start on Monday 30th March to 12th April, and I will not be online to answer any of your questions, although I will be checking my emails regularly. 
Please look after yourself and be kind to your family.

Distance Learning - Day 2 - Thursday 26th March 2020

Good Afternoon Students of Room 7

THANK you to those students/parents who have collected their 'learning packs' today. The school is now closed.

I have created your Day 2 Distance Learning Activity labeled. Please check the site for details. https://sites.google.com/wesleyprimary.school.nz/room-7/distance-learning

Day 2 is about using Epic and logging in using the website and class code rit79513 and select your name.

You now have access to a large library of books to read during the school holidays.

Those who have not started look at the task/activity labeled Day 1.

If you need support and assistance I will be online from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm tomorrow. Also available to do a Google Hangout during these times.

A reminder your school holidays start on Monday 30th March to 12th April, and I will not be online to answer any of your questions, although I will be checking my emails regularly. 

Please look after yourself and be kind to your family.

Thanks

Distance Learning - Day 1 - Wednesday 25th March 2020

Good Afternoon Students of Room 7

THANK you to those students/parents who have collected their 'learning packs' today. They are available to be collected tomorrow at the school office.

THANK's to Belinda and Lofa for responding to the first email sent yesterday and completing the first part/activity.

I have created your Day 1 Distance Learning Activity labeled. Please check the site for details. https://sites.google.com/wesleyprimary.school.nz/room-7/distance-learning

When you are doing your 'Distance Learning', please create a Google document labeled Distance Learning and save it in your Inquiry folder and share it with me.

When you have completed the Reading, Writing, Maths and Technology tasks send me a reply using this email. All work/activity must be completed in your Distance Learning document with links etc i.e. when creating Google Drawings etc.

If you need support and assistance I will be online from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm tomorrow. Also available to do a Google Hangout during these times.

A reminder your school holidays start on Monday 30th March to 12th April, and I will not be online to answer any of your questions, although I will be checking my emails regularly. 

Please look after yourself and be kind to your family.

Thanks

Week 8  - Distance Learning

These are unprecedented times in New Zealand and especially in education.

So the students from Room 7 are ready for 'distance learning'

Check out our Kea Room 7 site. 

https://sites.google.com/wesleyprimary.school.nz/room-7/distance-learning

As our famous Prime Minister Jacinda Arden said in these unprecedented times 'be kind'.