Year 6 Graduation

We are currently preparing for our end of year poroporoaki (farewell) for our amazing Year 6 children, with the event occurring on the 9th December 2011.

It is during these times that we realise how much learning, how many great friendships, and good times the children have had here during their primary school years. It is a time to be reflective about our learning journeys  and a time to look forward to many new adventures.

Year 6 - what is a great memory you have of your time at primary school?

We are the champions!

Will the All Black win against France be one of those events that you will remember exactly where you were and what you were doing in years to come?  Did you celebrate this Rugby World Cup in a memorable way?  Did you have a World Cup experience during any of the tournament?

WELCOME BACK TO TERM 4

This term will be a very busy term, filled with many other events that may be memorable to you.  Some will centre around sport, while others will be more academic.  For the Year 6 students, Poroporaki is going to be one of those occasions.

Write a blog comment about either an event you are looking forward to this term, or perhaps about a memorable moment for you about the Rugby World Cup. 

Always be ready to shout "Go the Mighty All Blacks!"

Ulearn 2011 ARTRAGE, GIMP and PICNIK

During the school holiday break 5 teachers from Balmoral School will be attending the Ulearn 2011 conference held in Rotorua. Suzanne and Andrew are running a workshop on their use of Art Rage, GIMP and Picnik with students.

 Here are some examples that they will be sharing with other teachers:

 Picnik Link
 Media Fire Link
 Che Yourself Tutorial
 Change Hair Colour Tutorial
 Basic Introduction to Layers

Rugby World Cup 2011

In Room 18 we have been very excited due to the amazing celebrations happening during the Rugby World Cup. We have had flags hanging in our room, and have been supporting not only the All Blacks but other teams from around the world that are competing. 


Watch this video and answer these questions with detail.


1. What is your favourite team at the Rugby World Cup and why?
2. Explain what you will be doing during the Rugby World Cup?
3. What do think the Rugby World Cup will mean to New Zealand? 

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.