We're Jamming!

Yesterday we made jam as part of our inquiry. We made blueberry jam.  Scott was going wild in the kitchen. This is our "creating" part of the inquiry. We're looking forward to celebrating and sharing our learning. 

By Pippa

Probability

         

Today for maths, we talked about probability. We thought what it would be impossible, possible and certain that we would see at Worser Bay Beach today. 

It would be impossible to see a snowman and an alien, possible to see a jellyfish and a submarine and certain that we will see sand and seawater.

Earthquake Drill

Today we had an earthquake drill. We knew to "Drop, Cover and Hold". We had to stay there until the gorgeous Civil Defence lady in the hard hat, came to tell us that it was "All clear".

Raising Agent Inquiry

We are planning a presentation to show the results of our Raising Agent inquiry. We are ready to share what we have been doing with other students so that we can celebrate what we have done!

Jack and the Beanstalk Writing

As part of our inquiry about change, we will be growing plants. In literacy we have been retelling the story of Jack and the Beanstalk. We will be putting some of these on display during the week. Come in and have a look!

Writing by Evan

 

Writing by Jasmine 

Writing by Sammy C

Best Digital Resource – Finalist: Nicola Stevenson, Tautoru Blog

We got an award that said we are in the finals of a competition for the best digital resource by Interface. This is because we have an awesome blog. We got excited when we heard about it [Nic especially]. We have had so much fun making the blog.   

By Eva

From the newsletter: 

WE ARE SO PROUD OF NICOLA - CONGRATULATIONS!!
INTERFACE is a magazine for ICT educators and our committed Nicola is a finalist in the ‘Best Digital Resource’ category. 

"....The standard of entries was very high and you have done extremely well to reach the final five. You should be very proud of this and the work you are doing.

We’ll be officially announcing the finalists on our website this morning (https://interfaceonline.co.nz/meet-this-years-finalists-and-vote-for-your-winners/) and in the November issue of the magazine, which comes out early next week. I’ve also attached a ‘Finalist’ logo that you are welcome to use. INTERFACE readers will be invited to review the finalists’ entries and vote for their favourite (and, yes, you can vote for yourself). These results will go towards determining the final placings....." 
(From the editor)

SO PLEASE CHECK IT OUT, SUPPORT NIC and VOTE!!!!

Spanish and Friday Choice Afternoon

On a Friday afternoon, students can choose what they learn. This year we have been very fortunate that Maria has given up her time to teach us Spanish. These students chose to be part of this group. 

Today we learnt about things in the kitchen through song and dance. 

Here is the song that we learnt:

Students have also started to run their own workshops. Last week one of our students ran a workshop about how to draw a superhero.

Today a couple of our students ran a gymnastics workshop.

We are loving the learner agency. It's very exciting!