Macro Photographs

This week we learnt about taking photographs using the macro function on the cameras. This means we can get really close to what we are taking the photo of. It also means that the background is out of focus (all blurry).

Once we have learnt these skills then we can use photographs to tell stories. That is why a lot of the photographs are taken looking over the shoulder of the characters. Can we see what they are looking at? What might they be thinking?

Term 3

Welcome to term 3!

It is great to see everyone back looking healthier than the end of last term. Everyone has enjoyed catching up with their friends again in Room 1. We have a new friend, Jackson, who will be with us for the next two weeks.

Another busy term on the way, for both teachers and students.

In maths we will be starting with Statistics, then moving on to Fractions, Proportions and Ratios part of the Number strand.
For writing we are beginning with recount writing - telling stories about ourselves. Later this term we will use what we have learnt to write factual reports/recounts.
A big focus will be swimming which begins at Huia Pool in week 3 (15 August) for two weeks. We will be swimming every day.

I will also look to use some of the skills I learnt at the ICT conference the staff went to in the first week of the holidays in class.

Red Nose Day

The last day of term was Red Nose Day organised by the school council (well done guys!) to raise money for Cure Kids. Everyone was encouraged to wear red clothes and red noses for the day.

Even the teachers wore red noses - some in their own special way.

Learning In Action Photo Competition

We had 2 invited judges come to school and judge the best photos in different year groups that show Learning In Action. They had to choose 4 photos from year 0, 1, and 2; 4 photos from year 3 and 4; and 4 photos from year 5 and 6.

These 12 photos are being put with the best photos in each of these age groups from the schools in our IT cluster in an online gallery. The schools are Plateau, Maoribank, Mangaroa, Boulcott, Maranatha, Normandale, Kilbirnie and Lyall Bay. 

Congratulations to Sara, Maia and Joe who's photos were selected in the top 4 for year 3 and 4. Check out their great photos then follow the link to check out the best from the other schools in our cluster.


Online Gallery

Joe

                   Maia                                                  Sara

Charlie's Trip

Charlie went for a trip with his family to the South Island. A highlight was a ride on a jet boat at Hamner Springs. Here are some of the photos he shared with us. Can you spot him on board?

 

Learning In Action

We have been taking photos of Learning In Action for a school competition. It's great how many of our photos show students working together to learn.
These are the photos the students have chosen to enter into the competition.

Learning in Action on PhotoPeach

Te Wiki o te Reo Maori - Maori Language Week

Check out this song to help with pronunciation in te Reo Maori.

The Māori Alphabet