Character descriptions

Enjoying reading some of our character descriptions about Notable People from New Zealand and around the world.








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Good luck Girls!!!

Next Tuesday at 1.30pm, Maia, Ella, Bella-Rose, Sophia, Brooke, Aimee and Olivia will be representing 4LOJ in the cross country final at Dilworth School.

We wish them the best of luck!!!

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Dean Jo Kelly-Moore comes to Dio!

The Reverend Jo Kelly-Moore loves coming to visit us at Dio and was very happy to return today to discuss her journey towards becoming a the Dean at Holy Trinity Cathedral.

The Reverend Jo originally trained as a lawyer and travelled overseas. She decided to return to University to study Theology (what we believe about God) for 3 years.

After studying Theology, Jo decided to become a priest. She helps organise baptisms, weddings, funerals and even helped to build a house on the Cathedral forecourt.

Jo went to University for 9 years.





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Ivan Trofimoff

This morning Ivan came to see us to talk about his journey to become the first Mexican and Latin American to walk to the North Pole.

I saw:
Ivan's enormous, toasty-jacket.
His large, furry floppy hat.
His velvety pink mittens

I heard:
How to choose snow for an igloo
How dangerous finding your way across the ice.
Ivan's description of dancing, musical Aurora Borealis

I felt:
Scared for the Norwegian who fell through the ice.
Nervous for Ivan when he crossed the ice bridge.
Inspired by Ivan's perseverance when people laughed at him.

Thank you Ivan for speaking to us about your exciting journey to become an Arctic Explorer.

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The amazing Dr Paul Moon comes to visit Year 4!

Dr Paul Moon is notable person because he is a famous historian. He writes about New Zealand's history. "I liked how he was humourous and how he showed us the weapons," said Grace.

"I think it was amazing how he got the God stick and axe handed down to him through different generations," thought Imogen

Dr Moon sharing his stories (Aimee)

Mr Moon showing us the God stick" (Dyna)

The sharp and scary axe! (Saranee and Ella)

Zoe thanking Dr Moon.

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Responses to Maria's visit

We used the Life card app to publish our quick thoughts about Maria Tuataia's visit Year 4.

The medals were quite heavy!

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Notable person in the future ???

We watched this amazing Sunday Programme clip that related to our 'Sharing the Planet' and 'Where we are in Place and Time' inquiry.

We responded by looking at the characteristics and actions of 12 year Charlotte Thomas who met her adopted orang-utan Dora.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

This Week's Episode of DJTV

Spelling Bee Competition

Congratulations to Bella-Rose and Sophie for representing Y4 in the competition today!















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Maria Tutaia visits Dio!

Today Maria Tutaia came in and spoke about her experience as a Silver Fern netball player.
We even go to hold 2 of her GOLD medals.






Thank you to Zoe's Mum for organising this!
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Harvest Festival

Thank you for your generosity today! The Anglican Trust for Women and Children will be so happy when they receive your gifts.











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