Doodle for Google 2011

Room 18 is working to enter this years 'Doodle for Google' competition. The theme is 'My Wish for New Zealand', and already we have had some very creative designs.

Here is a link to the Google outline that you can use or go to the official site and download the resources here.

What is democracy?

We have watched this video in class and taken some notes about it's main points. For this task you must answer these questions in a clear and sensible way. Try to explain your thoughts in detail, so that any reader can understand your points.

1. What do you think the children in this clip are saying about democracy?

2. What is your personal reaction towards the children's ideas?

3. How does democracy apply in your life?

We are back!

Room 18 students returned to school today with smiles on their faces and ready to learn many new things.

This term our focus topics are:

Reading - comprehension.

Maths - measurement, fractions, decimals and percentages.

Writing - letter writing, argument, and later this term explanations.

PE - continuation of our syndicate sports and fitness activities.

Rich Task - systems within the structure of justice and rights.

Arts - drama.

Along with news board, spelling, music and technology we look forward to a busy and eventful term.