Showing posts with label writing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label writing. Show all posts

Sunday, 8 November 2015

Real Characters!

The students have been choosing writing workshops for literacy based on writing purposes. Here are some highlights from the students who chose character description in the first week of term four.



Me and dad both like cars. He has been talking about the new 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA and saying how cool the car is but I don’t think it even looks nice. I have been telling him about the new Dodge Challenger Srt8 Hellcat, he says it's too loud. Manasseh
Ethan’s blue eyes twinkle with a bit of deviousness. James
Panda and Ben adore walkies. Adrielle
I wouldn't call him a giant of a man but he sure is a man. Cameron
I like his ears, they are really funny, the way they flop up and down every time he runs. Suzanna
Of course other people say that their Mum is the best, but my Mum tops them by a MILE! Taylor
She'll play with anyone, even if it's a boy or a girl and if anyone comes to our house, Naisa's the one that will welcome you. Sameer
My mum thinks that she got run over by a car because she has got a bent tail. I think so too. Cody
She is always happy and when she comes home from her kindy, she will come running to me and hug me. Haris
My dad is so cool because he can throw really fast and can jump really high. Jordan
You really need to get to know Liam because he is a really nice person to be friends with and he is really kind too. Bodie
My Dad looked like a barbarian with his old mustache. He is almost fully BALD but my dad still looks good bald. Camden
You wouldn't believe how supportive my Dad is, he will be yelling at me whenever I am playing sport. Deegan
Ethan’s blue eyes twinkle with a bit of deviousness. James
My mum could give me infinite cuddles and her cuddles are the best cuddles ever. They bring me up when ever I am down. Josh
My nanny is a nanny you would LOVE, if she sees someone sad or crying she will make them laugh or smile. Come to her house and she will let you bake anything or she might even bake something for you! Julius
My Dad is kind and helpful. He tells me a lot of funny jokes and he is silly all of the time. Kayden
Julian cleans up after himself and recently he went up on a farm for docking to earn money for him to spend or save. Keighan
Maddie is a “shopaholic”, not just any shopaholic, the “biggest shopaholic” you will ever meet. She can shop till she drops. Kelly-Anne
Did you know Mum is a black belt in karate? So if she says you better watch out, you better watch out. Kiana
She has many nicknames. She is stinky.  She is a cat. When I first got this cat I thought it was a boy.  Well, at least that is what the person who gave it to me said.  However, when we took her to the vet, he said that it was a girl.  Since we had already given her a name, we couldn’t change it.  Most people would think that Zac is a him, not a her. Lachie
He’s probably one of the best hunters that I know of, but not as good as me. Liam Harmer
My cat is really really stupid. He runs across the tiles and slides into the fridge. Liam Hunter
My dad is not afraid of anything, even the big bad bulls running full speed at us. Instead of jumping the fence like me, he stands up and shows them his giant muscles. Liske
He has chocolate hair swayed to the side, styled with gel. Maia
She has twinkly eyes and a pretty singing voice. Monica
Monica is very kind and helpful. She does not make fun of people and she has a big heart. Amie
I like being Shivom’s cousin because he's nice and friendly. Nick
Mum's very funny when she plays football because she always toe-hacks it. Then she starts juggling and that makes me lol. Oscar W
He is always kind and nice and he is letting me call him whatever I want so I’m calling him Cam. Rosie K
The first time you see her she will jump on you and lick you right across the face like a dog drinking water. Shaydn
How she looks is simple, she is a very casual but a classic woman and she really only has two styles: One for round work and meetings, and one for round town and home. Tessa
My dad loves me all the time and I love him too. Toby
Shandah never lies and she is always there when you need her.That’s why she is the most best aunty you can ever have. Unique



Tuesday, 1 September 2015

Mickey To Tiki Tu Meke

We have been learning about different New Zealand artists across the arts. Here is a description of an iconic artwork by Dick Frizzell. It is written by Bella C.

Mickey to Tiki Tu Meke

This sketch is a transformation of Mickey Mouse to a tiki, It is designed by a artist named Dick Frizzell. It is called Mickey To Tiki Tu Meke. Dick Frizzell is a famous New Zealand artist who grow up barefoot in Hawkes Bay.

This piece of art starts out as Mickey Mouse then transforms in six steps into a Tiki. A tiki is something that is kiwiana and is often on a necklace.  There is a reversed version of this art that is Tiki To Mickey

The art tells us that there are similarities between NZ and Disney character.  I like this art because it is clever how he transforms one thing into another.  I chose this because it is one of my favourites from him.

Being happy and serious at the same time is something I find unique about it.  It is special to me because it was made by someone that went to the same school as me. And I believe I could do it too, with a little practice that is.

Bella

Sunday, 23 August 2015

Fun Run 2015

We have been training hard for the "Fun Run" in Rimu Hub and we're very proud of our results. Just look at that results table! 

Taylor couldn't run, so he took photos and created this video on the iPad. Visit his blog and leave him a comment. I think he did a creative job which captured the efforts of many students.




2015 Fun Run Results
Year 4 Girls fun
Year 4 Boys fun
1 Monica Sharplin    Takahe
2 Tyler Smith       Pukeko
3 Unique Rigby     Takahe
4 Bella Taylor     Pukeko
5 Aimee Osborne       Kea
1 George Taylor   Tui
2 Boston Dixon  Tui
3 Jordan Ross   Hoiho
4 Kayden Stowe  Hoiho
5 Declan Meads   Kea
Year 5 Girls fun
Year 5 Boys fun
1 Astella Tui
2 Aspen  Kea
3 Keisha Eagan Hoiho
4 Lake Paea  Hoiho
5 Jahzana Winiata   Tui
 
1 Diaz Davison  Pukeko
2 Rory Cameron  Takahe
3 Ngahere Greaves  Takahe
4 Logan Neis  Tui
5 Campbell Dean  Takahe
Year 6 Girls fun
Year 6 Boys fun
1 Jasmine Taylor  Tui
2 Leilani Williams  Pukeko
3 Emma Jarvis  Pukeko
4 Renee V   Takahe
5 Samontae  Tui
1 Corbyn Bloor  Kea
2 Jared Anderson  Takahe
3 William Wepa-Hazel
4 Liam Harmer  Pukeko
5 Connor McAneney  Hoiho
Year 4 Girls comp 3 laps 7:14
Year 4  Boys comp  3 laps 6:06
1 Ruby Hansen  Tui
2 Jasmine Bixley Kea
3 Ruby Langford Kea
4 Mya Wallace  Tui
5 Kalae Proctor Tui
6 Kaea Pomare  Tui
7 Skyla Halton Tui
8 Sienna Gamabarazzi McCarthy  Tui
9 Tia Dempsey  Hoiho
10 Isabella Ladd  Kea
1 Toby Mc   Tui
2 Camo Murphy   Takahe
3 Deegan Butcher  Hoiho
4 Mitchell Townsend Takahe
5 Bowen Steffert  Hoiho
6Jacob Johnson  Takahe
7 Callan Robson   Tui
8 Beau Heibner   Takahe
9 Jakob Whitnall  Takahe
10 Bradley Singer  Kea
Year 5 Girls comp   4 laps     9:02
Year 5 Boys comp  4 laps   8:15

1 Caitlin Astwood      Kea
2 Liske Halford       Takahe
3 Keighan Hikawai-McIntyre  Tui
4 Charlotte Reid  Kea
5 Claire Morrison   Hoiho
6 Izabella Hancz  Hoiho
7  Hannah Malcolm  Hoiho
8 Megan Orr  Tui
9 Bella Casson  Tui
10 Ruby Van Maanen  Tui

1 Ezra Morton  Hoiho
2 Connor Gallagher  Hoiho
3 Camden Bruce  Hoiho
4 Bodie Scott  Kea
5 Chris Walker Hoiho
6 Oscar Wilkinson  Kea
7 Camden Russell  Tui
8 Cameron Browning  Kea
9 Kevin Karena  Pukeko
10 Lucian Karaitiana  Tui
Year 6 Girls comp  4 laps  7:42
Year 6 Boys comp 4 laps    8:15
1 Aniela Apperley   Takahe
2 Kiana Pohe Pukeko
3 Adrielle Gillespie  Kea
4 Sophia Langford Kea
5 Maia Bassett Kea
6 Rosie Jones  Takahe
7 Shannon Hutchison
8 Tianna Rolls Pukeko
9 Shakayla Burton Kea
10 Emma Randle   Hoiho
1 Dylan Costello  Pukeko
2 Hugh Kilsby   Hoiho
3 Connor Derham   Tui
4 Caleb Johnstone  Hoiho
5 Jonathon Harbord Tui
6 Josh Stephens Takahe
7 Curtis Mc   Tui
8 Zayne Anderson   Tui
9 Tyler White   Pukeko
10 James Brown  Pukeko

Back in the hub, we reflected on the efforts of ourselves and others. It was wonderful to hear how well our students recognize the PRIDE in others. Here is a video of Hannah interviewing Liske about the Fun Run.




Kiana wanted to write a Moment in Time about her race and share it on her blog. She captured her race in vivid detail. Read about it here and leave a comment!

Friday, 21 August 2015

Netball World Cup by Sophia



    Here are some highlights from Sophia's amazing Netball Inquiry task. Her chant is super cool!

    My chant supporting the Silver Ferns.
    We are we are the silver ferns silver ferns
    We have girl power to the limit nobody is better than us
    We we rule the court like our fans get off your feet and clap your hands
    We are we are the Silver ferns Silver ferns
    GO SILVER FERNS!




    All of the Silver Fern’s players and one of their main positions.
    GS Bailey Mes    Image result for bailey mes
    WA Grace RumessenImage result for Grace ramessen
    GD Casey Kopua
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    GS Malia Paseka Image result for malia paseka
    WA Shannon Francois Image result for shannon francois
    GD Katrina Grant Image result for Katrina grant
    GA Jodi Brown Image result for Jodi brown
    C Laura Langman Image result for laura langman
    GK Phoenix Karaka Image result for phoenix karaka
    GA Maria Tutaia Image result for maria tutaia
    WD Kayla CullenImage result for kayla cullen
    GK Leana Image result for leana de  2015
    De Bruin


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    My NWC Artwork


    New Zealand Vs Uganda Report (written by Sophia)

    The game is under way with New Zealand starting with the ball and straight away it is a turn over. It gets to the Uganda goal GS, shot and GA got the rebound and stepped out, so it was NZ ball. After NZ shooting a few goals Shannon Francois made a excellent intercept, delivering a great pass into the goal circle, with Malia Paseka shooting a great goal.  After these first few minutes of the game Uganda has had great defence keeping the shooters out of the way for NZ.  

    Down the other end Karaka has made a lovely intercept leading to a great goal being shot for NZ. NZ having great teamwork with Jodi Brown making the ball stay on the NZ side. There has been nice pressure by the silver ferns making Uganda struggle and go off side.  There was a lovely save by the Uganda C but NZ still manage to get the ball with 2 nice strong passes down the court to the NZ shooters.  There has been great defence by both teams with a injury time out in the middle. Uganda have been doing some risky moves by shooting and passing with one hand.  What a great pick up by Laura Langman! At the end of the first quarter New Zealand came out winning 20-3.

    Uganda have came back on the court really strong ready to play another quarter.  Uganda has a new GA on and that has made a big difference by shooting more goals and straight away. After that Uganda have the ball with a 2 -0 start in the 2nd quarter.  Uganda had a very unlucky step but a nice pick up by Uganda after.  There were lovely passes by NZ making Jodi Brown shoot an amazing goal. Uganda centre pass went right into the hands of Malia Paseka and a centre pass does not normally go into the opposition GS hands. At the end of the 2rd quarter 39-16 with NZ leading and Uganda having a better quarter than their first quarter.

    There was a short pass by Uganda so it was a turn over to NZ which went out of court. Then Uganda stepped so it was NZ ball again. A lot was going on! On the Uganda side they had a lot of stepping in the circle and NZ was hustling.  There was lovely passing by Uganda but WD on their side got a warning by the referee. At the end of the 3rd quarter, New Zealand was still leading 56-24.

    Maria Tutaia is coming onto the court to play her 100th game for the Silver ferns.  Great ball by Maria Tutaia shooting but the ball fell out of the hoop but rebounded, making a quick pass to Malia Paseka. Great intercept by the Uganda GK but she was unlucky and it was NZ ball. GK for NZ, Karaka, made a big pass to Laura Langman who just missed it. There was a nice rebound by Leana De Bruin making the ball go down to the NZ shooting circle with a goal on its way. The final shot was by NZ.The final score was 76-33 to New Zealand at the Sydney Olympic park. Both teams had never met before.

    To see all of Sophia's post, visit here. She would love a quality comment.

    Friday, 14 August 2015

    Blogger of the Week: T3 #1

    Blogger of the Week returns again! This time we celebrate with a new logo. What do you think?

    Blogger of the Week Logo

    Hugh's well presented Lorde poem for Literacy / Arts
    The first Term 3 Blogger of the Week goes to Hugh. Hugh has been getting more creative with the "create" part of Learn, Create, Share!

    Kia kaha, Hugh!

    Please give Hugh a quality comment. He deserves it!

    Our proud Blogger of the Week!

    Thursday, 13 August 2015

    A-Z Advice


    A-Z ADVICE by GEORGIA, LISKE & SOPHIA

    Act like each day is your birthday

    Believe in yourself

    Creativity is a wonderful trait to life

    Don’t worry it will be fine

    Enjoy what you have before it disappears

    Family before friends

    Great things will happen if you believe

    Happiness is an inside job

    Imagine you're a star

    Just think that no ones watching

    Knowledge is helpful

    Look at the bright side

    Make wishes
    Never give up

    Open your eyes to change the world

    Push yourself even though it's hard

    Quotes are inspiring

    Race to your wonderful place

    Stay in your happy place

    The best is yet to come

    Under the moon is like spotlights shining on you

    Views can be the best sight you could ever see

    Wrong things are better than right things.

    XOXO is love

    Young, wild & free

    Zipping your mouth is a good way of getting yourself out of trouble