Growth Mindset

We've been discussing the importance of having a positive mindset.

We've watched the following videos in class to help us with our discussions.

To watch the video about the Learning Pit, click here.

Adding time and Reading time

We've been solving problems involving time.

As some students are not yet confident adding time, this link will be useful.

Maths is Fun - Add and Subtract time

If your child needs help reading time, this will be useful.
What time is it? Learning to read the time.
What time is it?

Units of time:

1 minute = 60 seconds

1 hour = 60 minutes

1 day = 24 hours

7 days - 1 week

52 weeks = 1 year

365 ¼ days = 1 year

1 Decade = 10 years

1 century = 100 years

1 millenium = 1000 years

Haiku poem

We will be writing Haiku poems soon to describe a special place.

To learn about Haiku poems, use the link below.

Haiku poem

Bio Poem

Task: Write a Bio-Poem to help us get to know you better. Use the structure as shown below. We will discuss the success criteria in class.

Bio Poem

I am … (First name)

(3 words that describe you)

Lover of …

Who is able to ...

Who feels ...

Who wonders ...

Who fears ...

Who would like to ...

Who dreams …

Who believes…

Who hopes ...

Last name..

Example:

I am Joseph

loyal, patient, respectful

Lover of anything that makes me laugh.

Who is able to work on my own car (thanks youtube)

Who feels on top of the world

Who wonders what challenges the new year will bring

Who fears what will become of this world if good people keep quiet

Who would like to take his family on an extended holiday

Who dreams of winning Lotto

Who believes that all people can succeed if they’re willing to persevere

Who hopes for World Peace

Du Plooy

WILF:

• Plan and create your own bio poem.
• Plan and draft in your writing book.
• Edit and proofread.
• Self - and peer assess.
• Show your Traffic light and Next step(s)
• Present/publish using your google doc.

National Walking School Bus week

This week is National Walking School Bus week:
We will be having a theme each day and national competitions to promote the walking school bus.  Prizes will be given out during the week

Monday - Funky Feet

Tuesday - Bring a friend or family member
Wednesday - Whole school giant walk - and Hilarious Hat day.  We want to see as many students as possible walking from the Domain

Thursday - Be Bright Be Seen - come as colorful as possible :-)

Friday - Be part of the walking school bus during the week to find out what Friday will be :-)

Anyone not registered can do so next week at the domain or in the office.  We leave from the domain at 8:30 sharp each morning.

Thanks

Esther

Whakawhanautanga with balloons

Keeping the balloon in the air for as long as possible while holding hands can be challenging and requires lots of communicating. And it's a lot of FUN as well!!

Our topic this term is WHAKAWHANAUTANGA, which is, in a nutshell, about establishing links, connecting with each other and relating to people. This is part of our process of getting to know each other and to feel comfortable around each other - BREAKING THE ICE! 

Welcome

Welcome to Room 16!

Hello Everyone.  Hope you had a fantastic holiday with your families and friends. I've been making the most of the summer as well. My family and I've made good use of the local beaches.

Enjoying the waves at Orewa Beach

Flying fox at Long Bay

I am looking forward to working with you all as part of our Room 16 team. 

The year will be full of challenges, as always, but I am confident that we'll be able to overcome them together.