Cool Homework and Writing

I thought it would be nice to share with parents some cool work. Last week students were asked to create a poster on five environmental issues, tell me want they are about and give a simple solution. I really enjoyed some of the interesting solutions students came up with. I really liked the way Shantalia presented her work. It showed me pride and excellence. Well done Stantalia. 

If you get a chance look at the cool writing in our blogsite. Taylor and Keira's writing is amazing.

Our Module of Learning

For our first module of Inquiry Learning we are looking at environmental concerns and how we can make a change.

Room 7 have come up with a title for our learning.

Swimming in Pollution

The earth protects us so we must protect it!

Students are working together to develop a series of questions. They are brainstorming ideas, leading questions and then they will find out the answers. They will also develop new questions for further investigation.

Week 6 Homework Champions.

Tena Koutou. These students showed a lot of PRIDE in their presentation. They made sure there were very few errors, their handwriting was tidy and they followed the instructions given. Well done.

Our smiley Room 7 homework champions!

“Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need. ”  Kahlil Gibran

For those who didn't complete your homework this quote from a man who struggle with his learning as a child. Remember I ask is that you try - if you don't try and expect congratulations or silence you are asking too much from me.

"Insanity is doing the same thing, over and over again, but expecting different results." Albert Einstein

Week Seven Homework

Showing PRIDE in our Environment

Our current module is on the environmental issues affecting our planet. I want students to identify five environment issues and explain why and how they are affecting us, animals or the planet. I also want students to think of a simple solution to each problem.

·         One page

·         You can use computers.

·         Tidiest work. Show Mum or Dad your ideas before you publish. Check spelling and capital letters.

Homework Champions

Well done to Joshua, Shantalia, Destiny and Georgie for your wonderful homework. The four of you showed wonderful commutment to completing your project to your highest standards. I really like your presentation, information and you looked liked you spent quality time finishing the task. This week I am expecting you all to step up and show me your best presentation and information. Plan your work before publishing - make sure you show your parents before handing it in.

Week 6 Homework

Well done to everyone who created their poster on our class whakatauki. This week your mission is to share five people who you believe demonstrate Excellence, Pride and Spirit. They don’t have to by famous but you need to make sure you can explain why they should be selected as role models. Don’t use anyone you used last week.

·         A poster on one page.

·         Write one paragraph for each person explaining why they are a role model.

·         You can only use the computer to print their image.

·         Get Mum or Dad to give you a list of five people they see as role models for you.

Week 6 Spelling

Yellow	Red		Blue		Green
Regan Caitlyn	Georgie TruLee-Crystal Caleb Jacob Keira	Johnny Pacey Taylor Cleveland Starlah-Rose Destiny	Ngawai Reign	Shantalia Harshvir	Psyris Joshua Iroam
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Swimming Taboids

We had a great afternoon of taboid sports in the pool. Well done Tane Matua on winning.

Tawhirimatea - t-ball champions

Congradulations to Tawhirimatea for winning t-ball. It was a great competition with Tawhirimatea defeating Rongo in the final. Well done to there sports captains - Regan and Keira - for organising their teams. Well done Hine on your catch that won the game!

Week Five Homework

Whakatauki Ruma Whitu

Kaua me te waewae tutuki engari ma te upoko pakaru.
(Persevere with determination don't be put off by small obstacles)

This week I want you to design and create a poster for our whakatauki.

• You are to publish this in your homework book. One page only.
• No computers allowed - must be by hand.
• No highlighters are to be used!
• Your tidiest publishing.
• Plan and draft before you publish - remember your homework must reflect your best work.
• Write a sentence (anywhere on your poster) telling me what you think our whakatauki means - give me an example.

This is due with your spelling and reading log.