Explorer Time

In the Whetu syndicate we have an amazing learning opportunity which happens each Tuesday afternoon. During this time we are able to explore a range of learning opportunities, such as weaving, kite making, drama, music, obstacle courses and much more.

 For this post you will write a comment about one of your favourite learning moments you have had during explorer time and why you enjoyed it so much.

Exploring wind energy using plastic bags and string.

 

Ambury Farm 2014

What an amazing time we had on our trip to Ambury Farm this week. We learnt about farm animals and how they help provide us with food and even got to meet quite a few. Mr Big, the female goat was Andrew's favourite.

We also went on a foreshore walk, saw some amazing lava flow areas and thousands of sea birds.

Write about your experience at Ambury Farm.

Our Amazing Library

We are very lucky to have an amazing school library at Balmoral. The students in Room 30 love to visit during our class time and explore the wide range of books we have on offer.

We now have a live link to the catalogue and you can visit it from home. Check it out! 

We have been reading a lot of Andy Griffiths stories in class and some of us have read Goosebumps stories as well. What are your favourite types of books? What are you reading at the moment? Let us know and we can all learn from each other.


 

Rich Task - What should we have for lunch?

Room 30 has had the chance to plant some vegetables with our gardener Jo. Here are some pictures of the students in action!

Welcome Room 30!!

Welcome to all new students and families of Room 30 2014!

It's going to be a great year of learning ahead. Be that socially or academically we have the right ingredients to make our learning journey fun, exciting and memorable.

This year, Room 30 will aim to keep our wonderful blog site regularly updated, and enhance our learning through the use of this online learning space. There are a few rules to remember though ... here are our blog guidelines.

In working with this blog and any other webspaces, all students need to ensure that they follow these important guidelines. They are designed to make sure that you enjoy these spaces.

• Only ever use your first name or a nickname when you are writing on this or other blogs or wikis.
• Never use any other student’s last name.
• Never post any personal information–such as your home or cellphone number or home address on this or any other blog or wiki.
• Never share any of your usernames or passwords with anyone and never log in as another student.
• Always tell your parents or teacher right away if you come across anything that makes you feel uncomfortable.
• Remember the “grandma rule” that anything you put on the internet could be read by your grandmother so only write things you could say to the nicest of grannies.
• Be a good online citizen and never write or post anything that could hurt anyone else.
• Always check with an adult if someone asks for your phone number or to meet you.
• Never make arrangements to meet anyone over the internet. Always talk to your parents or teacher if this is an issue.
• Make sure you publish only your own work. Don’t under any circumstances use other people’s work and call it your own.
• Make sure that you read over your writing before you post it to check the spelling and that it reads okay.

If you wish to change or add to these rules please post a comment with details of our reasons.

Use this first post as a way to introduce yourself and your family. Include - your first name only, the suburb you live in, your year level, your interests and hobbies, what makes you unique and special, your family information - how many brothers and sisters you have, maybe even something interesting about your mum and dad, and of course tell us what goals you want to achieve this year in the wonderful Room 30! 

Have fun and welcome to Room 30, 2014!!

Final Entry 2014 - Farewell and Thank You.

Room 18 is now on a well deserved holiday break. What a fabulous year we have had together - I will miss you all being my students; thank you for being amazing young people. This blog will remain open, so have a look through the old entries and reminisce, or post something new.

This is also the final post for this blog as a Year 5 and 6 class. I am now changing levels within the school and also classrooms, so I think it is fitting that I say thank you to all the Year 5 and 6 students that have contributed to this blog and offered their ideas and thoughts to it.

For all students of Room 18 - thank you so much.

The Westpac Chopper!

We have had an amazing visit from the Westpac Rescue Team in their helicopter. Some students and teachers (including Andrew) were lucky enough to get a ride. It was exciting for everyone all the same. What a great service Westpac Rescue offers to our country. Remember they need support from fundraising and donations to continue their services.