Speech Writing Time

Room 14 have begun working on their speeches and have created digital learning objects on the things they need to think about when presenting a speech. They also came up with ideas that they could discuss in relation to their personal speech topic. Here are a few examples of what some of the children have come up with:

Snookle in a Jar

We just love book week! It is a great opportunity for us to hear lots of short stories, create window displays, dress up, and just do everything book! Here are a selection of animations that some children created of a 'Snookle in a Jar.' But what is a Snookle in a Jar? What do you think?

Wacky Hair Day

Belfast School earned enough tokens for positive behaviour in the playground, that they got to have a wacky hair day.
Here are Room 14 with their wacky hair styles!

More Coding Games

OMG Tech Values Game

For Technology Week last week, Room 14 were set a challenge to create a 'values based game' using code. The challenge to create a game where people had to pick up rubbish. Here are some of the games they created.

https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/311382297/editor

World War 1- Thanks School Kit!

Room 14 enjoyed researching about significant places and artifacts in relation to World War 1. Each artifact was in relation to someone who served in the war. We learnt about their stories..... here are some examples of their mahi.

Get NZ Writing

School Kit do an amazing job supplying Kits to Classrooms throughout NZ. We were so fortunate to be a part of Get NZ Writing 2019. We are hoping to develop connections with our buddy class at St Josephs School in Pukekohe, not only through NZ Post, but also through the digital format. Here is Room 14, working collaboratively to complete their postcard puzzle!

Pass the Action

Room 14 did a warm up game as part of their circle time. Just like Chinese whispers, but with body actions, we needed to pass the actions from one person to another. Could we get it all the way down the line? Watch and see!


https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hpdbY_w-Ji0gPl1oU0x5Hog_WvAyG73O/view?usp=sharing

Geometry Challenge

Using devices for learning helps with engagement and also helps the children successfully create some fantastic pieces of work. Have a look at these two examples that two students created. The children had a number of shapes that they had to use to create a 'Robo- Animal' of their choice.

Circuit Training with Mr Simpson

The children are setting goals in relation to their personal fitness and recording their progress. Mr Simpson has set up a circuit which the children work through, spending one minute at each of the stations. Russian Twists, Step Ups, Star Jumps, Burpees, Soccer Passes, tennis ball throws and shuttle runs are all part of this circuit.

Here is a video of the children in action.

Chapter Chat- 'Wonder'

Room 14 have been reading the book 'Wonder' and been participating in Chapter Chat. Check out our school lockers that we made. We learnt how to create 3D cuboids and then decorated and designed our locker as if it belonged to Auggie.

Impromptu 'Chick' visit

Harry brought in his three baby chicks on Wednesday. The children were full of questions and it was great to be able to meet them. The chicks have fantastic names! Thanks for bringing them in to see us.

Coding with the help of Verizon Connect

We have been incredibly lucky to have between 3-5 Staff from Verizon Connect come in to help Room 14 students with Coding each week. The buzz and engagement in the Room has been fantastic. We look forward to sharing some of our projects with you throughout the year.

Dragon's eye

Room 14 have been drawing Dragon's eyes as part of their Art. They are learning about how to use line for effect and about colour graduation. The concentration and quality of work is fantastic. They are taking their time to produce their best work. Well done Room 14. Watch this space for the finished pieces.

It certainly has been hot!

The first couple of days of school have certainly been hot! We have loved being able to swim every day, with our swimming lessons beginning tomorrow!