Poppy is keeping Mia's seat warm while she is away. Here is Poppy watching Ghostishocks and the Haunted Socks!!
Thursday, 26 June 2014
Poppy the Dog
This morning Mia came and visited her class for a little while. It was great to see Mia, we have been missing her.
Poppy is keeping Mia's seat warm while she is away. Here is Poppy watching Ghostishocks and the Haunted Socks!!
Poppy is keeping Mia's seat warm while she is away. Here is Poppy watching Ghostishocks and the Haunted Socks!!
Tuesday, 24 June 2014
Continuum of Opinions
This morning we looked at an article on Stuff about a Year 11 student in the North Island who has been suspended from his school because he didn't follow the rule of boys not having long hair.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/10151570/Kicked-out-of-school-for-having-long-hair
After reading the article and discussing it, we had to stand on a continuum from strongly agree to strongly disagree and then justify our reason for standing where we had chosen to stand. It really got R12 thinking!
Jake strongly agreed that he should have been stood down because the rule had been set by the school and he had been aware of it and chose to break it. Ruby felt strongly that he should not have been stood down because he should have had the right to wear his own hair in the way that he chooses. She thought that boys and girls should have equal rights.
It was great to hear the children expressing really strong and differing opinions very clearly, and being respected by the others in our class. We had a discussion around rules at school and at home which was also interesting.
What do you think?
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/10151570/Kicked-out-of-school-for-having-long-hair
After reading the article and discussing it, we had to stand on a continuum from strongly agree to strongly disagree and then justify our reason for standing where we had chosen to stand. It really got R12 thinking!
Jake strongly agreed that he should have been stood down because the rule had been set by the school and he had been aware of it and chose to break it. Ruby felt strongly that he should not have been stood down because he should have had the right to wear his own hair in the way that he chooses. She thought that boys and girls should have equal rights.
It was great to hear the children expressing really strong and differing opinions very clearly, and being respected by the others in our class. We had a discussion around rules at school and at home which was also interesting.
What do you think?
Louis the Tae Kwon Do Exponent
Last week Louis did a grading at Cardinal's Tae Kwon Do. He earned his red belt (the one before BLACK!!) He had to remember patterns of movement, kicking on pads, as well as lots of sparring fights.
Louis has been doing Tae Kwon Do for about five years. Ms Saxon is really excited that she might get invited along to see him gain his black belt in the future!
Congratulations Louis, we won't mess with you!
Louis has been doing Tae Kwon Do for about five years. Ms Saxon is really excited that she might get invited along to see him gain his black belt in the future!
Congratulations Louis, we won't mess with you!
Jake the Clarinet Player
Our amazing musician Jake, has auditioned to play in the special concert band as part of the Christchurch Schools Music Festival. Yesterday he heard that he has been accepted! This is a massive achievement as only a small number of students from all over Canterbury are selected.
Jake will be sitting his Grade 4 clarinet exam later this year.
Congratulations Jake! We are all so proud of you.
Jake will be sitting his Grade 4 clarinet exam later this year.
Congratulations Jake! We are all so proud of you.
Monday, 23 June 2014
Thursday, 19 June 2014
Ghostishocks and the Haunted Socks
"This Oscar - winning film, starring the amazing actor, Louis Hobson, is now being brought to New Zealand cinemas in incredible new 4D effect.
With stunning special effects, this graphic thriller is sure to go down as a horror-loving teenage favourite."
Are you keen to see the fabulous Room 12 movie? And the others from our school? Get your tickets now, forms come home today.
I have to say I am excited! I am so glad that I teach in this area of the school where we have absolute superstars who are able to lead every step. Findlay and Jake, amongst many others, have been total rockstars during this learning. Thank you all and HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!
With stunning special effects, this graphic thriller is sure to go down as a horror-loving teenage favourite."
Are you keen to see the fabulous Room 12 movie? And the others from our school? Get your tickets now, forms come home today.
I have to say I am excited! I am so glad that I teach in this area of the school where we have absolute superstars who are able to lead every step. Findlay and Jake, amongst many others, have been total rockstars during this learning. Thank you all and HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!
Outstanding Athletes
Both Chloe and Louie have been amazing at representing our school in sporting events this year.
Louie and Chloe have both represented the school at:
Canterbury Swimming Championships
Canterbury Duathlon
Canterbury Triathlon at Pegasus
Canterbury Cross Country at Halswell.
To be selected for each of these events, they needed to be in the top few athletes from our zone schools (approximately 10 nearby schools).
Fantastic efforts Louie and Chloe, I look forward to seeing you possibly representing Canterbury and New Zealand in the future!
Canterbury Swimming Championships
Canterbury Duathlon
Canterbury Triathlon at Pegasus
Canterbury Cross Country at Halswell.
To be selected for each of these events, they needed to be in the top few athletes from our zone schools (approximately 10 nearby schools).
Fantastic efforts Louie and Chloe, I look forward to seeing you possibly representing Canterbury and New Zealand in the future!
Monday, 16 June 2014
BEDMAS
I bet some of our families can remember learning what BEDMAS means when they were at school!
One of our maths groups has been learning about this order of operations today.
One of our maths groups has been learning about this order of operations today.
Telescope Writing
This morning we looked through a kaleidoscope and read a poem about a magical telescope.
Chloe
I invented a special telescope
That could see anything
As I peer through
I see my future coming
Past all my problems
And school.
Me standing, looking, having fun
Fountains sparkling like fresh lemonade
Horses galloping
The sun reflecting on the green house.
I turn my telescope
More to see
As I see a girl
Staring at me
I think it could
Be me.
Ruby
I invented a telescope
It let me see anything
Everything seemed so clean.
I peered through my telescope
I leaned to the beyond
I saw a waterfall glistening
In the sun.
Dreams from everywhere came to the beyond
Stars, milky ways and planets.
I saw tropical fish
Tropical waters
With shimmering scales
I saw the beyond.
The Beyond
Amelia
I invented a special telescope
That lets me see into the beyond
Past all my problems
And putting them behind me.
I took my telescope to the top of a mountain
And peered through to see what I could see
Me playing in a waterfall
Trickling down my back.
I turn my telescope
Colours changing, spiraling down
Clouds floating past
Mountains blanketed with crisp, white snow.
Flashing colours all around
Flowers blooming in every direction
Grass swaying gently in the breeze.
The Thirty Seventh Dimension
Adam
I found a magic telescope
That could see through many stones
Once I peered down the slender eyehole
And discovered the unknown.
Behind the cliff of Egyptian stone
A land of magic hid
Where colours turned and tumbled
In rolling hills of fear.
Further through this vibrant village
Floating isles hovered
Above a void of nothingness
Or that's what it seemed to be.
Turning up towards the sky
Unknown species migrate
Waiting for the dim moonlight
From the thirty seventh dimension.
The Telescope
Finn
I invented a telescope
One that could see round the world
I took it to the wide open field
So I could see a castle
Standing tall and thick with moldy stone brick.
I'm wondering if there is treasure inside
I look a little to the right to see such a sight
Mountains and valleys
And in one open space
I see me.
Ngaire
Lightning bolts
Golden and shining
Dancing with my fears
Pushing them away
Spinning through the stars.
Rain,
As the clouds are struck
Fiercely
And they cry,
In despair,
Of their pain.
Trees
Crashing to the ground
As the air
Becomes green
With the falling leaves.
Waterfalls
Tumbling
White with foam
The waters churn
As I watch through my magic telescope.
Chloe
I invented a special telescope
That could see anything
As I peer through
I see my future coming
Past all my problems
And school.
Me standing, looking, having fun
Fountains sparkling like fresh lemonade
Horses galloping
The sun reflecting on the green house.
I turn my telescope
More to see
As I see a girl
Staring at me
I think it could
Be me.
Ruby
I invented a telescope
It let me see anything
Everything seemed so clean.
I peered through my telescope
I leaned to the beyond
I saw a waterfall glistening
In the sun.
Dreams from everywhere came to the beyond
Stars, milky ways and planets.
I saw tropical fish
Tropical waters
With shimmering scales
I saw the beyond.
The Beyond
Amelia
I invented a special telescope
That lets me see into the beyond
Past all my problems
And putting them behind me.
I took my telescope to the top of a mountain
And peered through to see what I could see
Me playing in a waterfall
Trickling down my back.
I turn my telescope
Colours changing, spiraling down
Clouds floating past
Mountains blanketed with crisp, white snow.
Flashing colours all around
Flowers blooming in every direction
Grass swaying gently in the breeze.
The Thirty Seventh Dimension
Adam
I found a magic telescope
That could see through many stones
Once I peered down the slender eyehole
And discovered the unknown.
Behind the cliff of Egyptian stone
A land of magic hid
Where colours turned and tumbled
In rolling hills of fear.
Further through this vibrant village
Floating isles hovered
Above a void of nothingness
Or that's what it seemed to be.
Turning up towards the sky
Unknown species migrate
Waiting for the dim moonlight
From the thirty seventh dimension.
The Telescope
Finn
I invented a telescope
One that could see round the world
I took it to the wide open field
So I could see a castle
Standing tall and thick with moldy stone brick.
I'm wondering if there is treasure inside
I look a little to the right to see such a sight
Mountains and valleys
And in one open space
I see me.
Ngaire
Lightning bolts
Golden and shining
Dancing with my fears
Pushing them away
Spinning through the stars.
Rain,
As the clouds are struck
Fiercely
And they cry,
In despair,
Of their pain.
Trees
Crashing to the ground
As the air
Becomes green
With the falling leaves.
Waterfalls
Tumbling
White with foam
The waters churn
As I watch through my magic telescope.
Thursday, 12 June 2014
World Cup 2014
Louis is supporting England and Brazil.
Jake is supporting the Netherlands.
Nguts is supporting Japan.
Fritha is supporting England, Germany and Brazil (she seems to be sitting on the fence!)
Chloe is supporting England.
Adam is supporting Spain and Brazil.
Sophie is supporting England.
Amelia is supporting England.
Maia is supporting Argentina.
Argentina and Brazil are the favourite, followed by Spain and Germany. Who are you supporting?
Jake is supporting the Netherlands.
Nguts is supporting Japan.
Fritha is supporting England, Germany and Brazil (she seems to be sitting on the fence!)
Chloe is supporting England.
Adam is supporting Spain and Brazil.
Sophie is supporting England.
Amelia is supporting England.
Maia is supporting Argentina.
Argentina and Brazil are the favourite, followed by Spain and Germany. Who are you supporting?
Tuesday, 10 June 2014
Charlie Chaplin
Today we were introduced to the brilliance of Charlie Chaplin...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8RkNHmSgns
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2dmV2-zxNg
Why are these so funny? What made him such a genius? How could we create a silent movie???
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8RkNHmSgns
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2dmV2-zxNg
Why are these so funny? What made him such a genius? How could we create a silent movie???
Some High Fives
By Ngaire
Some people in Room 12 deserve a high five at the moment for being awesome...
Elizabeth has learnt heaps of her times tables and has been reading soooo many books.
Emily has been learning all her times tables by sitting on the loo and memorising the chart on the door!
Allan is improving heaps at everything!
Jaden has been working really hard and showing everyone how clever he really is.
Kyan is really focused and has written an amazing fairytale.
Isabella, Bonni and Finn have been having a go at working as part of the squares maths group and have been working really hard.
Fritha and Ms Saxon have been doing good teaching!
Keep up the great work everyone, high five!
Some people in Room 12 deserve a high five at the moment for being awesome...
Elizabeth has learnt heaps of her times tables and has been reading soooo many books.
Emily has been learning all her times tables by sitting on the loo and memorising the chart on the door!
Allan is improving heaps at everything!
Jaden has been working really hard and showing everyone how clever he really is.
Kyan is really focused and has written an amazing fairytale.
Isabella, Bonni and Finn have been having a go at working as part of the squares maths group and have been working really hard.
Fritha and Ms Saxon have been doing good teaching!
Keep up the great work everyone, high five!
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