We have been talking about what being a SMILER means.
We "dressed up" as Smiler Sam - with a sunhat, backpack, learning tool box, compass and trusted kid badge - and took these photos to go with our writing. See the real finished product in the classroom. The children loved it! Don't they look great!
S - Self Motivated M - Making sense of the world I - Independent L - Love of life long learning E - Effective communicators R - Resilient How are we SMILER's?? I am self motivated. I use my initiative and shut down the computers at the end of the day without being asked. (Ben) I am self motivated. I get on with my writing and stay focused even when other people around me are disruptive. (Mason) I am trying to make sense of the world. When I do Maths with Tamani we talk about the question and the answer and how we worked it out. (Jack) I am trying to make sense of the world. I think before I act. (Jared) I am independent. I am always focused and hardworking and ignore people who talk to me when I am working. (Ashley) I am independent. I always finish my work on time and never have to finish it at morning tea or lunchtime. (Tai) I have a love of life long learning. I am excited when we learn new things. (Tamani) I have a love of life long learning. I am excited about coming to school because I want to learn new things. (Ben) I am an effective communicator. I speak clearly. (Summer N) I am an effective communicator. I show initiative by helping Kristie with her Reading work. (Emily) I am resilient. I tried hard to do my work even when I had a broken arm. (Summer C) I am resilient. I didn’t get the part I wanted in my groups’ play but I just got on with it. (Issy)
My name is Angela Jones (Mrs Jones). I have been teaching at South Hornby School for 20 years. I have taught new entrants through to Year 5. I am the leader of the Middle Syndicate team of 4 classes of Year 3 and 4 students. I love my job!