Thursday 13th December
Today we decided on the order for our play performances.
10:15am - Spiderella
then - The Cheetah and the Sloth
then - Popsicle Girl
11:00 - 11:20 - Morning tea
11:30am - The Red Robin
then - The Brementown Rappers
then - Goldilocks and the Three Bullfrogs
Note: Times are approximate. We will be aiming to be starting at 10:15.
Following the conclusion of the plays we will have a shared lunch.
Let the good times roll.
Mr F.
Wednesday, 12 December 2012
Tuesday, 11 December 2012
Wednesday 12th December
Kia Ora all
Today we really got into our play preparation. Boxes were flying, paper was snipped and trimmed, colour pencils and crayons worked overtime as we finished off our props ready for performance day on Friday.
We also managed to finish off 5 of the flags. We only have a couple to go.
Tomorrow is PYJAMA DAY for those who wish to come dressed in their pyjamas. Students can either come to school dressed in their PJs or come in school uniform and change at school.
Conversely, those who don't wish to wear their PJs should just come along in their normal school uniform. It is not a mufti day, nor do students need to bring any money as a donation.
WINNING HOUSE- Trip to Halswell Pool
Students who are in Kowhai will have the chance to go to Halswell Pool on Monday for a fun day.
A permission slip was given out yesterday by the co-ordinator, Bryan Brown. This needs to be returned by FRIDAY. If this notice has gone walkabouts, please let us know so we can arrange for another copy to be sent home.
Click here to see the notice.
Kia Ora all
Today we really got into our play preparation. Boxes were flying, paper was snipped and trimmed, colour pencils and crayons worked overtime as we finished off our props ready for performance day on Friday.
We also managed to finish off 5 of the flags. We only have a couple to go.
Tomorrow is PYJAMA DAY for those who wish to come dressed in their pyjamas. Students can either come to school dressed in their PJs or come in school uniform and change at school.
Conversely, those who don't wish to wear their PJs should just come along in their normal school uniform. It is not a mufti day, nor do students need to bring any money as a donation.
WINNING HOUSE- Trip to Halswell Pool
Students who are in Kowhai will have the chance to go to Halswell Pool on Monday for a fun day.
A permission slip was given out yesterday by the co-ordinator, Bryan Brown. This needs to be returned by FRIDAY. If this notice has gone walkabouts, please let us know so we can arrange for another copy to be sent home.
Click here to see the notice.
Monday, 10 December 2012
Tuesday 11th December
Today at 10:00 - 10:30 Room 12 went to the hall for a blow test.
We got split into groups of 3 and started to rotate around and play some musical instruments.
We had a piece of paper that had some faces on it. When we finished playing the instrument we colored in the smiley face of where we thought we were at playing the instrument.
HERE ARE SOME OF THE INSTRUMENTS WE PLAYED:
The Flute
The clarinet
The Saxophone
The Trumpet
The Trombone
Tuned Percussion
Percussion - Drums
Bass Guitar
There were some kids from a different school who helped us play the instruments.
If they thought we were good at playing the instrument they gave us a little sticker.
Some of them were really hard like the Saxophone because you had to cover you bottom teeth with your bottom lip and make a buzzing sound.
When we had finished playing the instruments the lady asked who liked playing a different instrument.
BELOW ARE SOME PICTURES OF US PLAYING THE DIFFERENT INSTRUMENTS:
Dominic, Riley and Jayden playing the drums
Honor, Sam.W, Jake and Josh playing the Flute
Ella, Bella and Fenella playing the clarinet.
Today at 10:00 - 10:30 Room 12 went to the hall for a blow test.
We got split into groups of 3 and started to rotate around and play some musical instruments.
We had a piece of paper that had some faces on it. When we finished playing the instrument we colored in the smiley face of where we thought we were at playing the instrument.
HERE ARE SOME OF THE INSTRUMENTS WE PLAYED:
The Flute
The clarinet
The Saxophone
The Trumpet
The Trombone
Tuned Percussion
Percussion - Drums
Bass Guitar
There were some kids from a different school who helped us play the instruments.
If they thought we were good at playing the instrument they gave us a little sticker.
Some of them were really hard like the Saxophone because you had to cover you bottom teeth with your bottom lip and make a buzzing sound.
When we had finished playing the instruments the lady asked who liked playing a different instrument.
BELOW ARE SOME PICTURES OF US PLAYING THE DIFFERENT INSTRUMENTS:
Dominic, Riley and Jayden playing the drums
Honor, Sam.W, Jake and Josh playing the Flute
Ella, Bella and Fenella playing the clarinet.
Wednesday, 5 December 2012
Thursday 6th December
Kia Ora all
Today we did a full dress rehearsal of our cultural dances for the gala. Hopefully the weather will be on our side with the sun out and shining.
We spent quite a bit of time today painting our flags. Most of the paint managed to end up in the right place. although the carpet does have some 'rainbow' patches. The paint is water based poster paint which will wash out.
We also got into our 'play' groups and started the process of perfecting our script and thinking about how it will be presented. There was a lot of fantastic team work, problem solving and CARE vaues on display. Well done everyone.
I have even scored myself a role as a duck, the Lazy Duck. I am excited about performing and am gong home to practise my lines this evening.
See you tomorrow.
Mr F.
Kia Ora all
Today we did a full dress rehearsal of our cultural dances for the gala. Hopefully the weather will be on our side with the sun out and shining.
We spent quite a bit of time today painting our flags. Most of the paint managed to end up in the right place. although the carpet does have some 'rainbow' patches. The paint is water based poster paint which will wash out.
We also got into our 'play' groups and started the process of perfecting our script and thinking about how it will be presented. There was a lot of fantastic team work, problem solving and CARE vaues on display. Well done everyone.
I have even scored myself a role as a duck, the Lazy Duck. I am excited about performing and am gong home to practise my lines this evening.
See you tomorrow.
Mr F.
Sunday, 2 December 2012
Monday 4th December
Here we go with week 8.
Tomorrow and Wednesday we will be making flags for the gala and our classroom.
Today students took home one of 3 plays we read today. Tomorrow we get ourselves into 'play groups' and begin the process of choosing which play to perform and the all important costume and set design.
Today I received a little 'gift' - two unicycles. Not actually for me to tell you the truth - rather they are for the school, but I have been dropping hints for about 3 years. We will take them out and see what happens tomorrow. Many schools in Japan have unicycles, and while I was there I tried in vein to ride for more than 10 metres unaided - didn't work out too successful. No doubt students will be on them and away riding in a matter of minutes.
Here we go with week 8.
Tomorrow and Wednesday we will be making flags for the gala and our classroom.
Today students took home one of 3 plays we read today. Tomorrow we get ourselves into 'play groups' and begin the process of choosing which play to perform and the all important costume and set design.
Today I received a little 'gift' - two unicycles. Not actually for me to tell you the truth - rather they are for the school, but I have been dropping hints for about 3 years. We will take them out and see what happens tomorrow. Many schools in Japan have unicycles, and while I was there I tried in vein to ride for more than 10 metres unaided - didn't work out too successful. No doubt students will be on them and away riding in a matter of minutes.
Monday, 12 November 2012
Tuesday 13th November
Kia Ora all
Wow! I am sitting here still amazed at the effort Jonathan put into his South Korea presentation. The animated clips such as the plane moving on the screen was brilliant and the movie clips of the Kings and Queen's gardens was fantastic.
Unfortunatley we had a few technical issues with the display of the powerpoint on our new TV but I will get that sorted out as soon as I can.
I have added a copy of the powerpoint presentation onto the United Nations of Room 12 page. I had to convert it to a video, which makes the slides go quickly. Also, you can't view the animated clips or mini videos. Sorry about that, but this is the limit of my technical knowledge.
Today we started off with a bit of a sing-a-long. We listened to, and then sang along to, Live Forever by Oasis, a famous English band. We also listened to a version sung by Stereophonics - Mr Forman's favourite Welsh band.
If we can get the singing and playing of instruments humming along, we might be able to throw in a performance at the Rising Stars Got Talent - kind of like half time entertainment. But I will need to ask Miss Tait is that is OK.
Students in group 2,3 and 4 have read ( and group 3 and 4 have brought a copy home tonight) an African folktale. Like most folktales, it has a moral, or a message. Tomorrow students will begin some activities based on this. It is all glued in ready to go.
Oh, and there will be time to do some independent country research.
Tomorrow afternoon room 9 will be with us in the afternoon. We are going to do some reading in the garden, sport on the field, and some gardening.
See you all tomorow
Mr F
Kia Ora all
Wow! I am sitting here still amazed at the effort Jonathan put into his South Korea presentation. The animated clips such as the plane moving on the screen was brilliant and the movie clips of the Kings and Queen's gardens was fantastic.
Unfortunatley we had a few technical issues with the display of the powerpoint on our new TV but I will get that sorted out as soon as I can.
I have added a copy of the powerpoint presentation onto the United Nations of Room 12 page. I had to convert it to a video, which makes the slides go quickly. Also, you can't view the animated clips or mini videos. Sorry about that, but this is the limit of my technical knowledge.
Today we started off with a bit of a sing-a-long. We listened to, and then sang along to, Live Forever by Oasis, a famous English band. We also listened to a version sung by Stereophonics - Mr Forman's favourite Welsh band.
If we can get the singing and playing of instruments humming along, we might be able to throw in a performance at the Rising Stars Got Talent - kind of like half time entertainment. But I will need to ask Miss Tait is that is OK.
Students in group 2,3 and 4 have read ( and group 3 and 4 have brought a copy home tonight) an African folktale. Like most folktales, it has a moral, or a message. Tomorrow students will begin some activities based on this. It is all glued in ready to go.
Oh, and there will be time to do some independent country research.
Tomorrow afternoon room 9 will be with us in the afternoon. We are going to do some reading in the garden, sport on the field, and some gardening.
See you all tomorow
Mr F
Sunday, 11 November 2012
Monday 12 November
Kia Ora all
Today we moved back to addition and subtraction.
Most students completed a sheet where we highlighted ALL the strategies for add/sub/mult/div and fractions that they have covered.
We will be reviewing these, as well as working on the strategies that have not been covered.
We also did a basic facts grid - and will be doing these each day to increase our speed and accuracy.
In the afternoon Isabella shared some more interesting facts about Taiwan.
We learned that Taiwan used to be called Formosa, from the portuguese sailors who named her Ilha Formosa - Beautiful Island.
We also learned that Taiwan is made up of the main island of Taiwan and 21 other small islands. In fact, we learned that another word for made up of is comprised. That's called a synonym - a word that has the same or similar meaning.
Taiwan
The Taiwan reading is now in the United Nations of room 12 page.
South Korea
Tuesday is South Korea day. Jonathon will be sharing facts about South Korea, teaching us a few Korean phrases and teaching us a traditional Korean game.
Kia Ora all
Today we moved back to addition and subtraction.
Most students completed a sheet where we highlighted ALL the strategies for add/sub/mult/div and fractions that they have covered.
We will be reviewing these, as well as working on the strategies that have not been covered.
We also did a basic facts grid - and will be doing these each day to increase our speed and accuracy.
In the afternoon Isabella shared some more interesting facts about Taiwan.
We learned that Taiwan used to be called Formosa, from the portuguese sailors who named her Ilha Formosa - Beautiful Island.
We also learned that Taiwan is made up of the main island of Taiwan and 21 other small islands. In fact, we learned that another word for made up of is comprised. That's called a synonym - a word that has the same or similar meaning.
Taiwan
The Taiwan reading is now in the United Nations of room 12 page.
South Korea
Tuesday is South Korea day. Jonathon will be sharing facts about South Korea, teaching us a few Korean phrases and teaching us a traditional Korean game.
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