Students view of our collaborative classroom

Here is a quick video star that a student created at the end of term 3.  I only just discovered it on the iPad so enjoy viewing our collaborative classrooms from a students point of view, and what their self selected mixed ability level groups look like.  As a teacher it was very interesting to see what students see, and how the class interact with learning tasks, each other and me.

Enjoy.

Certificate winners in Week 11 Term 1 2016

 Below are the winners of Room 5 & 6's certificate winners this week.  We had a number of students who got certificates for excellence in attendance.  Well done, this attendance is what has been helping you reach your learning goals this term.  All of you have made such fantastic progress in all areas.  Mrs Stevenson and I can't wait to see what you can achieve next term!

Duffy Assembly

Today we had our schools Duffy Assembly.  Mollie and Jake had to collect their books from the visiting musician who came to present this terms books.  He played us some cool songs on his phone and sang for us too.    He was very inspiring and we enjoyed meeting him.

At the end of the day we all got 2 books, so, we will have some great reading to do over the holidays.  Mrs G said she wanted to borrow lots of our books for the holidays but we all were keen to take them home to share with our families.  Mrs G made us a deal that we should email her photos of us reading our books in the holidays.

Ngarino and Teziah learning to share.

Here are a few photos of Ngarino and Teziah learning to share and enjoying learning alongside each other without Teacher Aide and Teacher support.  Well done guys, these are great skills to learn.

Athletics - High Jump

Today Gina from Project Energize came to our school again.  We work on how to jump in different ways.

• We learn't about how to Jump with 2 feet together and how we needed to bend our knees, hold our hands behind us and spring up, using our arms, to help us propel us upwards.  
• We also learn't about how to do a scissor kick.  Here are some photos of Room 6 having fun with their learning.

ENJOY!

Favourite books this week.

At Ohaeawai School we doing the 'Hells Pizza Challenge' for reading.  Each week Room 5 & 6 will talk to Mrs C and tell her about their favourite library story for the week.  Here is a little snip of what the children said this week.  

Well done Heidi, Joe, and Taylor for taking the interest in learning how to use iMovie.  I can't wait until I see the ones you make by yourself!!!

Sequencing publishing - Kayla

This publishing uses time sequencing words to sequence my story.  In my story I used first, next, finally, and last.

Sequencing publishing - Piata

This publishing uses time sequencing words to sequence my story.  In my story I used first, next, and finally.

Sequencing publishing - Cash

This publishing uses time sequencing words to sequence my story.  In my story I used first, next, and finally.

Sequencing publishing - Taylor

This publishing uses time sequencing words to sequence my story.  In my story I used first, then and finally.

Sequencing Publishing - Kate

This publishing uses time sequencing words to sequence my story.  In my story I used first, second, and finally.

Sequencing Publishing - Cameron

This publishing uses time sequencing words to sequence my story.  In my story I used first, then, then, and then.

Sequencing Publishing - Sione

This publishing uses time sequencing words to sequence my story.  In my story I used first, next, next, and finally.

Sequencing Publishing - Christopher

This publishing uses time sequencing words to sequence my story.  In my story I used first, next, and finally.

Sequencing Publishing - Jaxon

This publishing uses time sequencing words to sequence my story.  In my story I used first, next, and then.

Sequencing Publishing - Buster

This publishing uses time sequencing words to sequence my story.  In my story I used first, next, and finally.

Sequencing Publishing - Frank

This publishing uses time sequencing words to sequence my story.  In my story I used first, next, and third.

Sequencing Publishing - Mollie

This publishing uses time sequencing words to sequence my story.  In my story I used first, next, and finally.

Hockey skills with Brad

Today we were learning about how to play Hockey.  It rained the whole time but we had so much fun!

We learn't how to hold our hockey stick and that we need to keep the 'hook' on the ground.  We had heaps of fun playing 'rob the nest' which helped us learn how to keep the ball close to our stick.

Project Energize - Athletics Practice

Today Gina (from Project Energize) came to work with our classes.  

We were learning how to throw different objects.  We practiced throwing shot-put, discus and Nerf (which is the same as a Javelin).  Some of us were really good at it, some of us think we need to keep practicing, but we all had fun.