What are tidy numbers?

1+9=10
2+8=10
3+7=10
4+6=10
5+5=10

To work out  7+5 try  7+3=100
then add 2 more

To work out  12-8 try 12-2=10

then take 6 more off the 10 i.e 10-6=4


This way we can stop counting on or backwards on our fingers.

Harder problems can be done this way also eg 23-7.  Take 3 off the 23 then you have come down to a tidy number of 20.
You now need only take 4 more off. 10+6+4 =20

Let's try 14+8. We know that 6+4=10,

so 14+6=20 then add 2 more to get 22

LOOK for tidy numbers.

Neve's Smiggles Video

Earthquake Anniversary Day

Please come and visit the tree and plaque inside the school gate

Ashley School Swimming Sports

Room 5 children in the width flutterboard event

Art Classes on Collage

We are planning to finish our beach collages over the next two weeks

Lesley's visit about Kate Valley Landfill

Waikuku Beach

On Tuesday of last week the junior school went to Waikuku Beach to learn about safety in the water and sunsmart. It was a great day in the surf. There were powerful waves and we had lots of fun.

Welcome to Room 5 for 2012

Welcome back to a new school year. We have a wonderfully small class of just 22. This year we are going to be involved in a production in term 3.


Coming up this term are our swimming sports. Children who are 8 years old can participate in width and length events. It is not compulsory to participate if you are not yet ready.