Movie Details:

This movie is based on the book we are reading in class at the moment.  Ryan H's mother kindly shared the details if you are interested to see the movie with your family.

Collaborative Artwork

Lots of discussions here..

Collaborative Art work - some of our marbled paper drying.

Collaborative Art Project

Here we are learning how to make marbled paper using shaving cream.

Room 1 loved the feeling of the shaving cream and spent time playing with this. 

We had a few attempts and failures:  This was all part of the learning process and made for great discussions.

Out of our mistakes we created other textured paper to use for our project.

In the middle of this we had a fire drill - it was a very exciting day!

More photos to follow. 

Our school leaders:

Sharing how room 1 can be an angel 😇.

Please help us with bringing a small unused unwrapped item to School next week.

Our Maths Today

How Many Fingers?

What strategies did you use?

Are thumbs classified as thumbs?

MOTAT

On Tuesday we visited MOTAT, New Zealand's largest transport and technology museum.
We discovered how far things have come since settlers first came to New Zealand and explored the way technological development has transformed the way we live now, and will continue to impact our lives as we move towards the future.

Learning is Fun!

Today Leo and Declan C presented their Culture presentations.
Leo made everyone Afghan biscuits, a New Zealand sweet treat. Some people had never tried them before and all agreed they were delicious. Thanks again Leo.
After their presentations we participated in a Kahoot the boys had made, to see what the class had learned from their presentations.
Well done boys, awesome presentations, you rock!

Sewing Poppies

Last week ... cooking.

This week ... sewing!

Room 1 have made poppies using felt, a material that nobody had seen or used before.
We used a black button for the center of the poppy, so we learnt how to sew a button on, using a needle and cotton.
There was a small group that were keen to learn more sewing skills so worked during lunch time to sew the small poppy onto the large one. We will be using the poppies to do an art activity.

ANZAC Day

Today we had Declan C and Ryan J speak to us.

Declan C shared photos and his knowledge when he travelled to Ypres (Belgium), Arras (France), Vimy Ridge (France) and Dunkerque (France). His photos showed bunkers, tunnels, bomb holes, sniper holes, graveyards, a Canadian monument and more. Room 1 was fascinated when Declan explained how close enemy trenches were, so close that the soldiers could shout to each other!

Ryan J was interested in a discussion that Austin began about the soldier Desmond Doss. Ryan went home and read about him on the internet. He told us that Desmond Doss was an American soldier in World War 2 who was a conscientious objector so he didn't carry a gun. He was awarded America's highest award for his bravery and courage under fire. Well done Ryan J.

Yum scrum - ANZAC Biscuits

Room 1 read a story about soldiers from New Zealand receiving biscuits in food parcels sent to them from home while they were serving overseas. 

The food in the parcels had to be long-lasting as it took two months to arrive on ships that didn't have refrigerators. ANZAC biscuits do not contain egg which would've gone off and were also hard to find in wartime. The biscuits were first called "soldiers' biscuits", but after Gallipoli, they were renamed ANZAC biscuits.

Our biscuits we baked today were delicious! We made six batches. Everyone ate so many that we only have one to take home, although that may not last until 3.00 pm!

Metre Squared Project

We have completed our survey of the plants and animals living at the Farm Cove 'beach', Tamaki Estuary just down from Fordyce Avenue. The University of Otago is encouraging everyone to participate in the long term monitoring of their own environment.
Room 1 had a fabulous time, discovering mud crabs, sand shrimps, rock oysters, mud flat whelks, sea snails, worm trails, cockles, large horn snails, water clams and northern tuatua. It was disappointing to see litter. It was all collected, put in a black rubbish bag and bought back to school.

Thinking Skills - The Hat Challenge

Year 5 students were commissioned to design a hat or fascinator that would be suitable for an audience with the Queen. It had to look good (form) and fit well (function).

The only materials our milliners were able to use were sheets of newspaper and Cellotape.

They had and hour to design and construct their creations for this most auspicious event. They had to co-operate, be innovative, and adapt their designs as they encountered technical and design-based obstacles.