Raapa 16 Whiringa-a-rangi

In writing we are finishing our procedure writing. We have been writing instructions for making our clay tea pots. Today we took photos of our tea pots and imported them into our writing.

Today Constable Chopper came into our class to talk about bike safety. He told that we should wear a helmet because it is the law and that safe helmets have a special silver sticker. Special features of a helmet are the sticker, pad, and visor, because you can't wear a baseball cap under you helmet. We found out that our bike has a serial number that is at the bottom of the crank. You need to tell the police the serial number if your bike gets stolen. Cyclists have to give way to cars and bikes on their right, because that's the rule for cars too. Jennifer added up all the offences and penalites a cyclist could get if they didn't follow the law it would coast $795!!! That's A LOT of pocket money!!!

Ramare 30 Whiringa-a-nuku

"Our Zac wears Black!"

Today is black out day where we get to wear black. We are wearing black to support Zac Guildford who use to go to Greytown School and is new an All Black. He has been selected to play for the All Blacks to play in Tokyo tomorrow. It is also a day for students to realise that if we work hard, train, do our best and never give up we can achieve our dreams.

The Wairarapa Times Age reporter cam to school and took a photo of some of us as well as Miss Simpson, Miss Pearse and Ms Burt. We might be in the paper tomorrow or Monday.

We also sent Zac a fax. We all signed it.

Go the ALL BLACKS!

pet day

On 21st of october we had pet day and people brung there pets and you could bring horses, rabbits,cats and dogs and alot more. My cat got 1st place for care and atention
and he got highly comended for best looking

Athletics

Ratu 20 Whiringa-a-nuku

For the first 5 weeks of this term Karaka syndicate will be practicing athletics on the south field in preparation for school and Inter-school athletics later in November. We practiced sprints,longjump and highjump.

Today, was meant to be PET DAY. Pet Day had to be cancelled because of the weather. So Pet Day will be tomorrow. Our pet day art and crafts are set up in the hall. We hope that the weather will be fine for tomorrow.

A Dogs Day

Last Friday, Miss Pearse brought Mr Darcy, her black labrador dog to school. It was great fun having him at school. We got to do our work with him and some of us got to take him for short walks around the field. He has very soft fur and ears and he likes to be patted.

Kiwiana SCAMPER

In between rehearsals we have been using Kidpix to SCAMPER kiwiana items. We Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Minimise/Maximise, Put to other uses, Eliminate, Rearrange kiwiana items to create new ideas.

Karaka Show - Kiwi Treasures

Hi. This term we have been rehearsing for our show called Kiwi Treasures. The show is all about being a New Zealander, a kiwi! It has been alot of fun...and hard work too!!! Yesterday we performed for the school. It was great being in costume and doing it for real. Tonight is out main show. Our families have been given tickets.

Jump Rope for Heart

Today it is Jump Rope for Heart. All the classes are taking turns to skip with skipping ropes. Room 11's time is at 1.30 and we are skipping with our buddy class Room 1. I hope the weather is fine when it is our turn because it looks like it might rain. I hope it doesn't. We also get to skip to music. It is loud, we can here it now!

Netball Finals

On Saturday Greytown B were playing netball in Masterton on court 3.
They were playing Wainuioru wildcats they won 6 14 Greytown B have faced them before and lost by 1.
Greytown B won there grade they got best defence trophy and a trophy for winning are grade yay.
Our teacher's were there to support us. Miss Pearse, Miss Simpson and Miss Burt and they wished Samantha a happy birthday.....
It was a really fun and awsome day...............

Art time

Ramare 28 Here-turi-koka

This week in Room 11 have been doing art prints with Mrs McNab from Aratoi (Art Gallery in Masterton). First of all we had to draw a composition of three kiwiana objects. Then we placed a clear piece of plastic over there art. Next, we had to get a really sharp nail and scratch over the lines of our kiwiana composition and scratch into the plastic. When they done that they went over to Room 15 to print them off.

Ratu 18 Here-turi-koka

A very foggy start to our day at Greytown School. Later today we will be going to the library to exchange our books and then after lunch some of us will be working on the the production and practicing what we have to say and do on the stage. When we are not practicing we will be working on SCAMPER where we have to substitute, combine, adapt, minimise/maximise, put to other uses, eliminate or rearrange 2 kiwiana items to make something new. We will put some photos up of our creations when we have finished!

Ratu 16 Pipiri (Tuesday, 16th of June)

Last week Georgia and Giorgia went to the boiler room to ask Mr Andrews, the school caretaker about how our school is heated in the winter time.

We talked to Mr Andrews about coal, the heating of the school and how he likes working with the boilers.
Giorgia took some photos of the boiler room and me trying to lift the the coal and I took one of her.The coal is very heavy and the cheapest way of heating the school.
Greytown school buys Pea coal because its the cheapest.
We asked Mr Andrews what is it like to work in the boiler room?
He said"it is cool but you have to be careful in there.

Weekend sports

Over the weekend many of us were involved with sports, here are some results.

Saturday Greytown strikers played Martinbourgh in soccer. Greytown won 5-0. Jordan scored 4 of the goals.

Around the same time, Greytown Fireball (Hockey) faced Hadlow and won 4-1.
Greytown (Netball) won 12-2 with DPS Tactics at Kurinui and Greytown played rugby at the Greytown rugby club.

Rahina 15 o Pipiri (Monday 15th of june)

This term our focus is on Electricity. We have been making circuits and learning about the different sources of energy generation.

Over the last few week, students' have been making new discoveries around the topic of electricity, and have come up with questions about the topic.

They are now currently researching their questions, and finding out new information in their area of interest.

We have groups working on "Which electricity is the best in terms of cost and environmental impact" to "How much electricity is the school using and areas where we can save on power".

In week 10, the students will be sharing their keynote presentation on their findings to the Karaka Syndicate.

Room 11 will also be recording the progress of our inquries and other events happening in our classroom while reflecting on their new learning, daily on our class blog site.

Week 8 is Teacher-Student-Parent conferences, where the students will be able to discuss and showcase their learning from the last two terms.

An email from Adam

Hi Everyone,

We are having a great time. We stayed with Mum's friend for 3 nights and
saw lots of animals. Mums' friends house had an outside shower & toilet.
Jacob got bitten by a jumping ant and had 2 leeches on his feet. We saw
heaps of wallabies in the backyard and Mum saw 2 tawny frogmouth owls on
the ledge of the toilet!!

Today we are going to Dreamworld & White Water world. When we went to the
beach the waves were huge but the water was warm.

The weather here is beautiful and warm - going to be 29 degrees today saw
on tv that Mstn is going to be wet & cold.

Jacob & I have emailed you last week but not sure if you got them as the
internet was a bit slow at Mum's friends house.

Hope you aren't working too hard. Off to catch the bus now.

From Adam & Jacob

Ramare 20 o Poutu-te-rangi

This week we did Jump Jam and we are learning about diasters and sign language. Today we have golden time. For golden time we are going to play pass the parcel.

Rapare 19 o Poutu-te-rangi

Welcome to Room 11' s blog site. Over the year students will be recording their thoughts, reflections on their learning and special events happening. We also have students who travel around New Zealand and the world, they too will be able to add to this blog.
We hope that you will enjoy reading our blogs.