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| Caitlin and Jordyn working on christmas books |
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| Our awesome tree |
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| Pose Palm |
Thursday 11 December 2014
Sunday 23 November 2014
Emma' Most Memorable Camp
My most memorable moment at camp was the tree climbing. I felt ecstatic as I scaled the old gum tree. The rain pounding down on my black puffa jacket. The great gum tree towers over me as I yank myself higher and higher until I reached the very last wooden step.
My heart is pounding as I grasp hold of the last blue wooden step that was terrifically nailed in to the glistening white bark. I excitedly look around from the top, to see the roofs of the cosy bunk rooms and below my belay team straining on the red and blue patterned rope.
That was a moment I will never forget.
My heart is pounding as I grasp hold of the last blue wooden step that was terrifically nailed in to the glistening white bark. I excitedly look around from the top, to see the roofs of the cosy bunk rooms and below my belay team straining on the red and blue patterned rope.
That was a moment I will never forget.
R- Jay Camp reflection
My most notable part of camp was the forceful lazy river. Because Olly was driving me around like a chauffeur, while I relaxed.
Camp reflection. By Angus
My most memorable moment of camp was waking up in the morning putting our warm clothes on and having a massive snow ball fight with the friends in my tribe.I got absolutely drenched in wet water and snow .I also liked rock climbing because it was fun getting b-layed down the side of the step rock by someone in your tribe.
Saturday 22 November 2014
Super Star Parent Awards
BIG Massive Thank you to Parent helpers at the fair.
So generous with your time.The parent helper awards go to....
Jenny for picking up and setting up and dealing with tow ball issues effortlessly!
Jeannie and Kirsty for manning the bouncy castle throughout the evening.
Cam for taking it home and returning it, early this morning.
Also to Hamish and the other mystery dad, who came to my rescue and helped pack it away in the rain.
Sharon and Jodi for coffee and delivery.
You are all Awesome. I really did appreciate your time and support yesterday.
I thank you on behalf of all our class members and the school.
Tuesday 18 November 2014
Monday 17 November 2014
HELP HELP SOS Helpers for the fair
I know some of you are committed to other classes. However if you are not and find any spare time on the night please come over to the inflateable to relieve the 3 helpers we have. It will be much appreciated.
I only had 2 helpers offer from my note home yesterday, so if you are able to contribute 1 hr or even 30mins please put you name on the noticeboard outside the door or send a note in. No pick up or drop off helpers yet either. I have the bond for the pick up at Mitre 10 so see me if you can do this.
Im sure im speaking to the converted but this is a huge fundraiser, a massive undertaking by parents as volunteers. They need us all to do a little to help gain a lot. Please give your time if you can.
Thank you
Dionne
I only had 2 helpers offer from my note home yesterday, so if you are able to contribute 1 hr or even 30mins please put you name on the noticeboard outside the door or send a note in. No pick up or drop off helpers yet either. I have the bond for the pick up at Mitre 10 so see me if you can do this.
Im sure im speaking to the converted but this is a huge fundraiser, a massive undertaking by parents as volunteers. They need us all to do a little to help gain a lot. Please give your time if you can.
Thank you
Dionne
MLE. Parent Information Evening
So excited about our journey. Thanks to all the parents that came along tonight to listen, share and question. Hope it helps shed some light on the direction for future classrooms.
Google cars taking over the taxi driver. Wow, but I can see it becoming our reality in my lifetime.
Technology is moving fast!
Consider the in the last 5 years. The ipad or tablet became common place for us. We now have mini computers in our pockets. I wonder whats around the corner in the next 5 years.
Thought id share a moment during last term Inquiry looking at innovation, a discussion led to the students being shocked when they discovered that I was alive when the World Wide Web was introduced. Yes before the internet!
As you can imagine they really think i'm old now. However, they just couldn't understand a time without it, where as I remember, I couldn't understand how I would use it!
Reality is, innovation, fast devices, services, apps continually reshape the employment landscape and future for our children.
Ginnie is putting all the info and the links to tonights slideshow presentation on the school website if you wanted to check it out. Really interesting stuff.
Google cars taking over the taxi driver. Wow, but I can see it becoming our reality in my lifetime.
Technology is moving fast!
Consider the in the last 5 years. The ipad or tablet became common place for us. We now have mini computers in our pockets. I wonder whats around the corner in the next 5 years.
Thought id share a moment during last term Inquiry looking at innovation, a discussion led to the students being shocked when they discovered that I was alive when the World Wide Web was introduced. Yes before the internet!
As you can imagine they really think i'm old now. However, they just couldn't understand a time without it, where as I remember, I couldn't understand how I would use it!
Reality is, innovation, fast devices, services, apps continually reshape the employment landscape and future for our children.
Ginnie is putting all the info and the links to tonights slideshow presentation on the school website if you wanted to check it out. Really interesting stuff.
Sunday 16 November 2014
Camp
Hanmer Springs camp was awesome! Thank you Thank you.
Thank you all the parents for sending your kids, it was a huge few days of learning.
Learning outside the classroom, they all learnt a little more about each other and a lot about themselves.
Trying new things and pushing through thoughts and feelings of fear and worry to take risks, to trust those around them and climb higher. Literally - Tree climbing was so memorable. So many thought they couldn't go higher, but pushed themselves and did. Well done all of you.
I have some really special moments watching the climbers. Fear changed to determination and success. Wow!
It was so wonderful to see the children working outside the classroom walls, many were able to shine and highlighted for me a variety of strengths and confidence in a range of different situations and contexts.
It even snowed on Tueday night, which was a real treat for me!
They all loved the pools, especially the night swim, the steam rising off hot pools in freezing outside temperature and mood lighting were just magical.
We are making i-movies for camp so will be posting for you to view when they are finished.
Thank you all the parents for sending your kids, it was a huge few days of learning.
Learning outside the classroom, they all learnt a little more about each other and a lot about themselves.
Trying new things and pushing through thoughts and feelings of fear and worry to take risks, to trust those around them and climb higher. Literally - Tree climbing was so memorable. So many thought they couldn't go higher, but pushed themselves and did. Well done all of you.
I have some really special moments watching the climbers. Fear changed to determination and success. Wow!
It was so wonderful to see the children working outside the classroom walls, many were able to shine and highlighted for me a variety of strengths and confidence in a range of different situations and contexts.
It even snowed on Tueday night, which was a real treat for me!
They all loved the pools, especially the night swim, the steam rising off hot pools in freezing outside temperature and mood lighting were just magical.
We are making i-movies for camp so will be posting for you to view when they are finished.
Thursday 16 October 2014
Holiday Reading
http://scholastic.co.nz/schools/bookclub/summer.php
Thought some of you might like this Book club for summer reading, win your booklist! great incentive to keep reading.
Thought some of you might like this Book club for summer reading, win your booklist! great incentive to keep reading.
Wednesday 17 September 2014
Continents of the world
Use this to help you locate and label the Continents of the world.
Click the link
http://www.softschools.com/social_studies/continents/map.jsp
Try this one for other activities and knowledge
http://www.softschools.com/social_studies/continents/
Click the link
http://www.softschools.com/social_studies/continents/map.jsp
Try this one for other activities and knowledge
http://www.softschools.com/social_studies/continents/
Tuesday 16 September 2014
Capital City Challenge
We are learning to recall the capital cities of countries.
This link can help test your knowledge
http://www.knowledgeadventure.com/games/world-capitals-quiz/
This link can help test your knowledge
http://www.knowledgeadventure.com/games/world-capitals-quiz/
Monday 15 September 2014
Runathon
What an effort. I am very proud of our whole class performance at the Runathon fundraiser on Friday. It was a very hot 20 minutes.
Well done to all the runners. Here are some photos from the afternoon. Thank you to the extended whanau for the sponsorship, and to the Room 23 runners for your superb efforts to run as many laps as you could.
Top laps went to Angus who managed to run 22 laps. Awesome Angus, must have had something to do with Grandad cheering you on with wallet in hand! Thanks Grandad!!!
However, he was not the only record breaker. Some great individual PB's were also made.
A lot of our class ran 12 laps or more.
Zippy Zoe Zoomed. Zoe impressed with 7 Laps!
Sorry more Photos will be added tomorrow.
Well done to all the runners. Here are some photos from the afternoon. Thank you to the extended whanau for the sponsorship, and to the Room 23 runners for your superb efforts to run as many laps as you could.
Top laps went to Angus who managed to run 22 laps. Awesome Angus, must have had something to do with Grandad cheering you on with wallet in hand! Thanks Grandad!!!
However, he was not the only record breaker. Some great individual PB's were also made.
A lot of our class ran 12 laps or more.
Zippy Zoe Zoomed. Zoe impressed with 7 Laps!
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| Angus is off |
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| Luca |
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| Steffen |
Using the tools. Looking good.
Each student had a focus to improve mathematical drawing.
A huge improvement in the students ability to use rulers has been seen by all. Drawing and measuring accurate shapes, showing examples of symmerty and reflection. Kai pai. Focus achieved!
Symmetry and Symmetrical shapes and patterns
We can share our ideas and discoveries with the group and we can learn from each other, as we observe what each other do and say .
Wednesday 27 August 2014
LINK term 1-3
GO TO........ Click the photo to access the pervious blog, as it has all the website learning links.
Maths: Geomerty Unit
Here is the Mystery Identification Task.
This week we have been learning to recognise, draw and identify properties of 3D shapes.
Under the pieces of material are a variety of 3D shapes. Students had to describe the shape to the group using the specific language required.
Groups need to Identify the number of Faces, Edges, Corners (Vertices) and ask further questions until they correctly identify the shape.
Not only did this secure knowledge of the 3D shapes, it provided opportunities to visualise and question. For the speaker it continues to enhance oral language skills having to be very concise in their descriptions.
This week we have been learning to recognise, draw and identify properties of 3D shapes.
Under the pieces of material are a variety of 3D shapes. Students had to describe the shape to the group using the specific language required.
Groups need to Identify the number of Faces, Edges, Corners (Vertices) and ask further questions until they correctly identify the shape.
Not only did this secure knowledge of the 3D shapes, it provided opportunities to visualise and question. For the speaker it continues to enhance oral language skills having to be very concise in their descriptions.
Classroom Poetry Competition
Thank you all students and their supporters at home for your efforts in learning to recite a poem of length.
You overcame nerves to showcase what you had prepared. Well done!
I was so impressed, as I watched you for the first time, particularly at the level of confidence. For those reciting their own poems, I must say, I was 'wowed' by the true poets who emerged within the room.
Thank you all.
The winners in the classroom Competition were:
Niamh, Luca, Libby, and Swastik. All entered into the Senior Final.
Congratulations.
You overcame nerves to showcase what you had prepared. Well done!
I was so impressed, as I watched you for the first time, particularly at the level of confidence. For those reciting their own poems, I must say, I was 'wowed' by the true poets who emerged within the room.
Thank you all.
The winners in the classroom Competition were:
Niamh, Luca, Libby, and Swastik. All entered into the Senior Final.
Congratulations.
Poetry Finals
Congratulations to Niamh and Luca on achieving 3rd equal in the Senior Poetry finals this week. Well done!
Sunday 17 August 2014
Spelling
New words will be generated from spelling errors in writing found in marking. It is important the students can secure the spelling of current vocabulary, the words they are using on a daily basis. Sometimes words will be given around our topic of study too or particular words that have relevance to the weeks learning. Any extension from here will be reverted back to the existing lists. But limited to 12 words a week. A spelling notebook will come home with the words for the week.
Thank you
Thank you
Wednesday 13 August 2014
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