Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Last week we went to watch St Marys Production, which was very cool. On the way we called in to Christie Diamond Auto to sing Doug "True Kiwi Way" because he has sponsored our school on the 'ParentTeacherCalendarApp".
Arizona has finished her Genius Hour sewing with the help of Mrs Cross. She now knows about patterns, sewing straight, and making button holes.
These stunning lads have all been Eastern soccer representatives this term. They have played in a range of tournaments each weekend recently.
Duncan and Josh created this town during genius hour.
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Today we did some writing outside observing things from a place where we were sitting. Everyone did a great job with lots of specific language, but we've just posted a few here.
From
where I am
From
where I am, a row of pine trees dances around in the wind.
From
where I am, I can see a magpie hunting brown worms in the paddock.
From
where I am, patches of dirt lie in the green grass where grass grubs have
lived.
From
where I am, the Hokonui Hills are big, but dry.
By
Regan
From
where I am
From
where I am, a young sparrow is swooping majestically from tree to tree.
From
where I am I see the bright sun piercing through the dark looming cloud.
From
where I am, I can hear the native birds cackling noisily.
From
where I am, I can hear the crashing wind whipping through the waving branches.
By
Elis
From
where I am
From
where I am, a group of lambs waits silently with their mother.
From
where I am, I can see the tombstone of a once happy boy.
From
where I am, the wind blows bits of my sandy blonde hair.
From
where I am I hear the distant baas of little lambs.
From
where I am, I gaze dreaming of a far off land.
By
Jordan
From
where I am
From
where I am a single leaf sprouts from a tree telling me its spring.
From
where I am, I can see the fresh green paddocks from the farm nearby.
From
where I am, I can feel the cold westerly wind hitting my face, sending
goosebumps down my legs.
From
where I am I hear the loud thumping feet of the Middle class in their room.
By
JB
From
where I am
From
where I am, a small bird I cannot name flutters from branch to branch high in
the trees singing a sweet never ending song.
From
where I am, I can see rough bark covering an old tree and moss drapes around it
like a cosy coat.
From
where I am, green leaves let out a strong fresh smell as the wind passes
through them.
From
where I am a blanket of dry leaves, sticks, and dirt cover the earths surface,
making soft crunching sounds as I step on it.
By
Erika
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Thursday, September 3, 2015
This term we have been holding Genius Hour for a an hour each week. During this time each student chose their own project to work on. They had to choose a topic, research it, record evidence of thinking and creating, and present the final findings to the school at the end of term.
JB chose to explore art techniques, and he has created a painting.
JB chose to explore art techniques, and he has created a painting.
Monday, August 17, 2015
These are some examples of the writing we did today in class based on a poem called " As Long as..." There were so many good ones to choose from.
As long as…
As long as
the sun shines
There will
be fields of bright daffodils.
As long as
winds blow
Leaves on
trees will flutter.
As long as
water flows
There will
be a cool river to dive into on a hot day.
As long as
rain falls
There will
be wet rugby fields to get muddy on.
As long as
the earth spins
A new day
will begin.
As long as
the moon glows
It gives
the darkness an eerie feeling.
As long as
oceans move
Waves will
roll onto sun baked beaches.
As long as
clouds roam
Birds will
soar in the sky.
By Jake
AS LONG
AS…
As long
as the sun shines
People
will smile.
As long
as the wind blows
The
leaves will join my picnic.
As long
as water flows
The fish
will make that funny sound.
As long
as rain falls
There
will be rainbows.
As long
as earth spins
There
will be another day.
As long
as the moon glows
The
wolves will howl.
As long
as oceans move
There
will always be sharks.
As long
as clouds roam
People
will see pictures.
By
Duncan
AS LONG
AS…
As long
as the sun shines
Kids
will play with water guns.
As long
as the wind blows
Thistle
down will fly.
As long
as water flows
We’ll go
fishing.
As long
as rain falls
Crops
will grow.
As long
as earth spins
The moon
will make the tides gravitate.
As long
as the moon glows
Bon-fires
will be lit.
As long
as oceans move
We will
catch fish.
As long
as clouds roam
Rain
will fall and make puddles.
By Regan
AS LONG
AS…
As long
as the sun shines
Kids will
drink fizzy lemonade.
As long
as the wind blows
Pigeons will
scatter.
As long
as water flows
Fathers will
go diving for crayfish.
As long
as rain falls
Gigantic
waterfalls will tumble over mountains.
As long
as earth spins
New days
will begin.
As long
as the moon glows
A cheeky
kea will slide down the boat cover.
As long
as oceans move
We will jump
the waves.
As long
as clouds roam
You can
lie on the grass and gaze.
By Nathan
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