Commonwealth Games Stadium Construction

Room 12 have just had their turn to research and create a Commonwealth Games stadium.  The first step was to research images of their chosen sport and mark them up with labels.  (See below.)

Next the children were asked to work together with other team members to construct a stadium venue that contained the features they found in their photographs.  As well as the stadium there had to be some kind of connection to other structures - a road, railway, bridge or tunnel.

Each child chose their sport and group members. The "world" was created in advance and a "host"   (i.e. a responsible child familiar with minecraft)  appointed by the teacher. Their job was to manage the team members' construction projects within the "world".

There were just a few rules. No sporting events were to be duplicated within a world; no Minecraft weapons were to be drawn (unless an indigenous animal indigenous to the world strayed onto the building site and endangered competitors, officials or media commentators).

The class was given a set of Success Criteria. And they were away.

'Go Spotty Day'

Hi Folks,

This Thursday we are planning on 'Going Spotty' to raise money and awareness of Melanoma.

This disease affects more the 4000 Kiwis every year.  Research has proven that early protection 'Slip, Slop, Slap and Wrap' is the best form of prevention... so by educating children at school and raising their understanding and awareness we are doing the best we can to prevent this disease.

Please come dressed on Thursday 27 March in 'Spotty Clothing' and bring a gold coin to donate to the foundation.  Be as creative as you can... there may be a 'spot prize' up for grabs!

Thank you for your support.  Room 12 and Miss Diana Weaver.

(PS any question please feel free to email me at dianaw@westernheights.school.nz)

                                                     

ICT Fun!

A few weeks ago Room 12 spent the day with Mr McLay using iPad's to make 'Word Photos'.  They also learnt how to open apps, save and store documents and use to 'Dropbox'.  The children thoroughly enjoyed their day and produced some awesome posters.

Harold and the Life Education Caravan

The Life Education Caravan spent 3 weeks parked up on the Middle School court right outside Room 12's doors.  We as a class visited the caravan twice.  We learnt about being a VIP and how we can take care of ourselves and maintain a healthy body.  The children enjoyed it very much and loved learning that Harold has a 'girlfriend'...

Oh Yes!! In Room 12 we are full of 'Personality!'

A few weeks ago the children were asked to pack a bag of 'treasures' that reflected both their personality and their culture.  The children thoroughly enjoyed sharing their chosen items with the class and teacher.  It was a great opportunity for their peers to see who shares a common interest with them or a common culture.  It was a big deal for some of the class to brave, use a big voice and clearly explain what and why they brought along their items.  All of the children did a fabulous job.

Fono

Xam

Vlad

Saphire

Leilani

Connor

Andy

Ella

Fynn

Sophie Hall

Noah H

Hoatian

James

Noah B-D

Havana

Maanvi

Quinn

Sophie L

Maia

Gabe

Veejay

Can you tell Miss Weaver who from Room 12 is missing?

Who has a common interest with you?

Who shares the same culture?

Swimming

Lelani

Gabe

Noah

Maia

Ella

Sophie Hall

Room 12 have really enjoyed swimming over the past 6 weeks of school.  

Although the seasons have changed, the weather so far in the afternoons has still been lovely and warm, definitely warm enough for those keen to whip on their togs and take a refreshing dip!  

Here are some great pictures of the children showing how they can jump, dive, swim or kick through a loop.

Hoatian

Fynn

Ella

Sophie Hall

Whose feet???

Xam

      

Great red boardies???

Gabe

Welcome to 2014, Room 12

Welcome to Room 12.  We have had a very busy first week and are looking forward to a fabulous term.  We have started swimming and visiting the Library.  Our swimming days are Tuesday and Friday and Library day is Wednesday.

We are looking forward to our Cornwallis trip next Tuesday the 18th of February.

In week one we started our maths focus on Statistics.  Here is our class graph of lunch box colours.

What can your child tell you about this graph?