Term 3

Term 3 has arrived and we are all surprised at how much we have grown this year. Here is a photo of use now ready to leap into learning in our new term. This term we are learning about space with the theme Guardians of the Galaxy.

Term 3 Immersion

This term we are learning about Planet Earth and Beyond. Our focus is on how the sun and moon support us here on earth. Take a look at our immersion movie.

Fairy Bread Recount by Kristopher

On thursday we made fairy bread. first we washed our hands and put one glove on. After that we got a piece of bread.we got a knife.we buttered the bread.we put some different kind of sweet and crunchy sprinkles we got a shape cutter or something’ and shaped it like a star.when know one ate a piece of the bread i was sneaky and i took I bite of it my friends were going to tell on me.but chaun took a bite to we asked miss Davis if we could eat it now chuan was eating the whole thing very fast. Me and siua were like wow he must be a hunguest. It was fun making it and i hope we do it again.

Have a look at my blog.

Jezer is a Star!

This term Jezer explained how he is a Star. We think you are awesome Jezer.

today am learning to be a star.

A Creative Animation

This is Atawhai's wonderful animation.

We made a tamarereti video  to celebrate the seven matariki stars.I hope you like it. 

Technology of Kites

Israel's Reading activity. This term we have been learning about technology and making kites. We have made a range of kites and discussed the technology. This is Israel applying his knowledge from what he has read.

This week we are learning about Maori Technology.So far it is so cool learning about this. 

Goal Setting

At the end of the term we write about what we are proud of and set goals for next term. This is Keyana's reflection. Have a look at her blog for more of her amazing learning. 

I am a star.

These are my wish's and why I am a star.

Fairy Bread by Kitione

Last thursday we were making fairy bread.first we put the bread on the plate next we buttered it. later we put sprinkles on our bread . I am so hungry that I just want to eat my fairy bread .

After we were finish I had so much fun and was my best thing I did . it tasted sweet and crunchy.  it was for matariki.

See Kitione's blog for more awesome learning. 

Chaun's Tamarereti Movie

Chaun's Movie about the story of Tamarereti. See Chaun blog here.

i am learning about how tamarereti was afraid of going past the lake.

Teingoa's Tamarereti Story

This term we have been learning a lot about the story of Tamarereti. Teingoa retold the story in his own words. Well done Teingoa. 

A long  time ago there was a village next to a lake. When it was very dark people didn't go outside because they could not see. But there was a boy called  Tamarereti who was a brave warrior. One morning he was so hungry. He went fishing and got lots of fish. Then the wind went away so he just went to sleep and waited for the wind to come back. Later the wind came back and took Tamarereti to a different island. It was getting dark so he ate the fish and after he was finished he did not know where he was and he knew

the taniwha would come and eat him.

He took some shiny pebbles and threw them in the sky so he could see. When he was back at home he went to sleep. Then he woke up when it was morning because someone was at the door. It was Ranginui. He came and said to Tamarereti “thank you for lighting up the sky.” The end.

Hendrix Ran Away!

Last week Hendrix applied his knowledge of prepositions to create his own story with picture of himself. He used screencastify to record his story. Great work Hendrix, Room 14 and Miss Davis are proud of you.

This we learnt about prepositions and we wrote a story based on our book. 

We are Stars!

Last week we wrote about how amazing we are and the things that make use a Matariki Star. This is Angelica's wonderful I am a Star poster. Great work Angelica we know you will achieve all your goals. 

                           Today we were writing about our self and how we are stars this is mine.
See Angelica's blog for more of her awesome creations.

Kharizma's Movie

This term Kharizma work very hard to create an exciting animation. She drew all the picture and wrote the script. Her animation retells the story of Tamarereti and how he put the stars in the sky. 

Great animation Kharizma. To see more of Kharizma's creative work check out her blog. 

A fun last day of term!

Today Room 14 had the movie and popcorn they had earned with all their hard work this term. We started off the day by icing biscuits and decorating them with some lollies. We also decorated cups for our popcorn. After morning tea we watched the movie Meet the Robinsons. This movie linked to our term theme of Now That Is Thinking! We enjoyed thinking about what is possible when we think, create and keep moving forward. We also learnt that we often learn more for failure than success. If something doesn't work the first time as creative inventors we must keep trying and designing to achieve success.

Orienteering

This term Room 14 have had orienteering for Kiwisport. We learnt all about using maps and had fun running around the school to find exciting new things.


Today it was raining so we put together cut up maps in small groups. We all enjoyed orienteering and hope we get the chance to do it again soon.

Hula Dancing

 Today we had a wonderful group of dancers come from a school in Hawaii. It was great have a group so passionate about sharing their culture with us. We hope you enjoy the movie as much as I enjoyed the show.

Flying our Kites

Room 14 have been waiting and waiting for a windy day to fly our kites. But we never got one. So sadly we had to made our own wind by running. Today we took our kites outside and ran around the court to see if we could make them fly.

We really enjoyed testing our kites and now we have taken them home to wait for a windy day to see if they will fly without running.

A Special Visitor

This morning Gabby brought a special visitor to Room 14. It was a seven week out bunny called Tiger. Tiger happily hopped around the classroom and Room 14 really enjoyed petting Tiger.

Thank you so much to Gabby and her Family for bringing Tiger in to visit us.

Tamarereti Animation

This term we have been creating animation about the Tamarereti Matariki Story. This is Kiarah's wonderful animation. We hope you enjoy the story.