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Fair Art

Here is our class art being auctioned at the fair to raise money for school.

Healthy Harold

Hi guys,
Check out Harold's latest website.  It's called Healthy Harold and lets you search for information.  The link is on the side bar, but it's on this post too!

Healthy Harold

Josh's Healthy Lunch Slideshow

Rm 6 Fair Art

This term we have used dandelions as our subject for art.  We have learnt how to draw dandelions and turned our favourite pencil drawing into a card.  We have painted dandelions using paintbrushes, dish brushes and even some thumb prints.  Dandelions was also our subject for our canvas that will be sold at the Allenton School Fair next weekend.  After several practice ones, the class voted on what they liked best and then we got busy painting.  The children all had a turn painting parts of the canvas and their thumb prints make up the dandelion head.  We are mighty proud of our effort and hope it raises lots of money for our school.

R6 mazes

Maths Challenges

Hi everyone,
I hope you have been getting in the spirit of maths week and doing the family challenges.
Click on this link to go to the maths week site.  There are some great maths games in the bottom half of the page.  There are also some cool extra problems.
Janine :)

Maths Week 2017

Snow

Hi everyone,
Have you seen some of the snow falling today?  It has been very cold!  Maybe you have gone somewhere where there is lots of snow?
Comment below if you have been enjoying the snow.
Miss Barker :)

An Invitation to You!

Week 9 FINAL WEEK of Challenge Homework

Woo hoo!  The last of the Challenge Homework was presented today in Room 6.  We encouraged tamariki to spread the challenges out over the term and produce quality challenges rather than a last minute attempt.  This teaches children important time management skills and it was wonderful to see so many who were able to do this.  A big thank you to whanau who have supported, encouraged and helped with these challenges.  Next week those who completed their 4 challenges will recieve a special treat for going the extra mile!  Ka pai everyone :)

 Suction magic using water, coins, a match and a jar.  Wow!

 A science experiment to grow salt crystals. Incredible results!

 Lots of healthy eating ideas here.

 A clever camouflaged hermit crab ( and a snake too).

 Ever wondered how to make sherbet?  We found out how and even got to try some...

 Camouflaged lizard hidden in the grass.

A homemade paper mache volcano that came to life with some baking soda and vinegar.  Awesome!

Week 8 Challenge Homework

Another week of creative and interesting presentations from the tamariki in Room 6.  Remember next week is the last week to complete these challenges.

 Lego model for Your choice and country study about Germany.  We learnt to count to 3 in German (eins, zwei, drei)

 Do you know how to work out the age of a tree?  We learnt about this and also the food groups and how teach one is important for our bodies.

 A lion in the African savannah.

 A scientific experiment to show how to make rainbow patterns.

 A delightful true story about getting new glasses.

Meringue anyone? Who can remember which country these tasty morsels originate from?

Tying Shoe Laces

Bubble Machine

A day out with the Beanie Boos

Week 7 Challenge Homework

Mrs Marshall was once again amazed at the effort and variety of Challenge Homework presented this week.  Special thanks to the parents and caregivers who provide support and encouragement for the children.

 A family tree presented in the form of the family marae.

 Your choice - ice block stick construction.

How to make Mexican Tortillas and authors for two new books.

 Diary of weekly chores and a poster about France. 'Bon jour!'

 Your choice - drawing, How to make Italian pizza and the author of a new book.

Share a new skill with your class : we learnt about trace making and were all taught how to make a trace.  We even got to try ourselves!

Mihi Mai (for marae visit)

Week 6 Challenge Homework

Week 6 of Challenge Homework and we were in for a treat (or two)!  Lots of extra effort being put into completing this term's challenges and a definite highlight of Mrs Marshall's week :) . Please make sure regular reading, spelling and maths practice is still completed.

 Outstanding character description and illustration (your choice)

 Lego fidget spinner (your choice) and some delicious home baking

 Bula! Impressive country study

 Healthy lunch ideas and a detailed family tree

 Family tree, Country Study (Zimbabwe) and some delicious Japanese sushi for us all to try - thank you!

Can you spot the camouflaged animal in this model?

 Cupcake princess! Home baking for us all to enjoy. Thank you!

 Healthy meal ideas

Step by step homemade pizza from Italy! Yum!

Talented Artists

As part of our learning activities for Samoan Language Week, we looked at how Samoan Siapo are traditionally made.  We looked at and discussed lots of the patterns and designs that are used.  Using these geometric designs and bright colours we created our own art work.  It is on the board at the back of the hall, so next time you are there, make sure you check it out.

Cross Country 2017

Well done Room 6!  With all your training you were able to complete this years Cross Country and we are super proud that some of our students finished in the top 6 in their age groups.

We're ready to race!

Year 3 girls

Year 3 boys

Year 4 girls

Year 4 boys

Outstanding Effort in training - Room 6 award went to Aliyah!

Week 5 Challenge Homework

 Fancy some ideas for a healthy breakfast?

Check out this cool Science Experiment! Mentos and Coke! Here's what you need, how you do it, what will happen and why!

 Ever wanted to learn about Ireland?  Super presentation on this poster!

Can you spot the chameleon in its environment?

Your choice - Lego pyramids!  Ancient Egypt was the inspiration for this model.  Also a Mini-Book story adapted from the 'Wonky Donkey".

Samoan Language Week 2

Here are links to some traditional Samoan legends.

How Fire Came to Samoa

The Magic Seashell

Why do we learn other languages and cultures?

“By learning an additional language and its related culture(s), students come to appreciate that languages and cultures are systems that are organised and used in particular ways to achieve meaning. Learning a new language extends students’ linguistic and cultural understanding and their ability to interact appropriately with other speakers ... Through such interaction, students acquire knowledge, skills, and attitudes that equip them for living in a world of diverse peoples, languages, and cultures.”

The New Zealand Curriculum, p 24

Samoan Language Week 1

To celebrate Samoan Language Week, we are learning some Samoan songs.  We know that music is a way that cultures are shown or expressed.

Week 4 Challenge Homework

Check out the quality Challenge Homework produced by these Rm 6 stars this week.  They all completed these challenges in addition to their weekly reading, maths and spelling homework!  Very well done :)

Cross Country Training Diary and Chores for 2 weeks!

Research a country and present a poster to teach your class about that country.

 Your choice - Leaf/Flax skirt

 Model of a camouflaged polar bear in their environment.

Your choice - Lego castle

Teamwork

Love seeing Middle Area students working together so happily.  The Middle Area sandpit is a popular place to play with friends and practise communication skills.