Samuel Leads the Learning

Samuel had a turn at leading the learning in Room 8 on Friday when he shared a book he had found at the Pakuranga library.
Samuel identified that the book had many interesting adjectives and verbs, and as he read some passages from the book, students in the class told him what they thought the WOW words were.

Ashley, Amy & Jasmine

Nicole & Grace

Drawing 3-D shapes

Today we used some of the ideas we have been learning about to draw 3-D shapes outside.
In groups of 2 or 3, we practised drawing, watched 2 instructional videos, and then created our masterpieces in chalk in the playground. Have a look and see how we got on.


Drawing 3-D shapes on PhotoPeach

Celebration

Keeley received a certificate at the whole-school assembly on Friday. She earned it for her fantastic effort and learning in Maths this year.

Algebra

This week in Maths we looked at some basic algebra.
Sometimes a number is changed with a letter.
We talked about how both sides of the equation need to be balanced.

Maths

In Maths, we have been learning about measuring and what the perimeter of a shape is.
In groups, we used meter rulers to find the perimeter of Tree Island, Room 11 and the Junior Playground.

Basic Facts

This week our Basic Facts class average for the Friday test equalled our previous high of 86.

Measured It

This week we have been measuring.  Indoors and outdoors.  Not as easy as we thought it would be.

Measure That on PhotoPeach

Battleships

Today in maths we played live battleships in our class.
A grid was made on the carpet and we had to name a coordinate to take a shot at the ships.
Each student stood at the coordinates where they shot. They sat down if the shot missed and stood if their shot hit. We ended up sinking all the ships.

Finding Factors

Today a maths group was learning about finding the factors of a number.

Basic Facts

This week our Basic Facts class average for the Friday test was a new high of 86!

Raymond's Story

My Play Date with Daniel and Reuben

Beeb, beeb!” Today l’m having a play date with Daniel and Reuben. I was thrilled and couldn’t wait. l told my dad, “Drive faster!” Soon the cool car was as fast as a space ship! 5 minutes later there was a traffic jam but we eventually made a way out. Finally, we arrived and I said hello to Daniel.

As we were heading up the stairs I asked, “Where’s Reuben?” Daniel pretended he didn’t know. When we got up the stairs Reuben suddenly jumped out of nowhere and shouted, “BOO!”  Then Reuben was bursting with laughter.

Later we made our own bookmarks. We spent a lot of time making them and soon our hands were getting sore. Just when I wanted to make the third one the doorbell rang.

Ding, dong! The doorbell was as loud as a fire truck. Then I said, “Bye, bye,” to Daniel and Reuben.  

By Raymond

Basic Facts Class Average

Today our class average for the Friday basic facts test was 73.  

Samuel's Story

My Awesome Holidays

“Yay, wahoo,” said my sister. “I am going to beat this tough, spiky angry Ankylosaurus.”

“Samuel! Samuel. Come and help me beat this last Ankylosaurus! It’s nearly dead.”  

“Ok! Ok!”  

Oops, sorry. I haven’t told you what we were playing. You probably know what we were playing. It is, of course, Jurassic World. “I’m coming, I’m coming.” (Looking onto Felicia's iPad). I don’t think we could kill it in 67 hits so I’m sorry. That Ankylosaurus still has 210312 health points even if you are the terrifying tyrannosaurus rex, you only deal 3103 x 50 damage. “Ok! Ok!” “I’m not playinggggggggg!

Let’s ride our bikes to the park. 10 minutes later I sped off on my bike, putting my sister at my heels.

BY SAMUEL

Basic Facts Average

This week our Basic Facts class average for the Friday test was a new high of 83!

Great Writing

Today, when we were sharing our writing, we found some gems from the authors in Room 8.

Basic Facts Average

Today our class average for the Friday basic facts test was 80!

Basic Facts Average

Today our class average for the Friday basic facts test was 79.

Basic Facts Average

Today our class average for the Friday basic facts test was a new high of 79!