Puppets in learning

Last week the students each presented a puppet show as a culmination to a series of work we had been doing on unusual celebrations. The challenge was to present their information in an exciting puppet show. The students worked in groups to create their stages, puppets, scripts and finally to perform. Enjoy!

Syndicate Assembly Week 6

Peer Mediators

·      The following students will begin their Peer Mediator training this week:  Sophia C, Emily B, Holly F, Nina O, Scott L, George, Joshua T and Anthony B.

Library Award

·      Congratulations to Georgia Alexander for receiving the ‘Silver Library Award’

Notices

·      There have been a number of notices handed out over the past few week e.g. Tennis, CZ Hockey and ASB Girls football.  These need to be returned top Mr. McMillan ASAP…tomorrow!

Playground

·      There have been a few issues in the playground during ‘break times’ recently (this is feedback from students).  These include: people kicking balls away or throwing it away during basketball games, flying fox not being shared, banning of people from games, dishonesty in games or not following the rules of a game e.g. going out when out, and people being inside when they are supposed to be outside. 

*It is important that we, first, acknowledge that these things are happening and then make the necessary changes.  The Year 5 and 6 students are the role models, on this side of the school, and need to make sure they make good choices as this sets the example for others. 

*REMEMBER…look after each other, especially the younger students of the school.

Schoolgen

·      Meeting at lunchtime on Tuesday for the ‘Schoolgen’ team

Basketball

·      There will be a summer league in Term 4 (afterschool competition).  If anyone is interested in playing in this league see Mr. McMillan @ morning tea today.

Polyfest DVD

·      The Polyfest DVDs have arrived.  They will be handed out, to those who ordered them, today.

Howie Value

·      Congratulations to the following students:

Self-Confidence – Jake I, Harper and George

Commitment – Fergus, Emily J and Auriel

CZ Hockey

·      Trainings: Wednesday – Boys, Thursday – Girls, Friday - Combined

Level 3 Introduction example

This week the students were given their 4 week homework task. Each part is broken down into different weeks. This week the students are expected to complete their introduction and photo page. As a class we started to create our introductions exploring what a level 3 introduction looks like (below). The level 3 introduction needs to answer the following questions.

• What is a celebration?
• Why do families, communities and cultures have celebrations?
• Why is it important for people to celebrate in a range of different ways?
• How do celebrations bring people together?

Introduction

A celebration is a time when your family comes together to celebrate an important event.

Families, communities and cultures come together to celebrate because of their beliefs, for entertainment or to catch up with their family and friends.

It is important for people to celebrate in different ways because it is good to have variety and that way people can celebrate according to their personal beliefs.

Celebrations can bring people together because they are fun and are something a lot of people can celebrate despite any differences they might have.

Syndicate Assembly Week 5

Nau mai haere mai!  Welcome to Week 5!!  We are half way through the term.  Keep up the GOOD WORK

Disco

·      The disco on Friday night was awesome, you can see some pics on the class blogs

·      ENGARI…there was an issue with people losing money as well as some money being stolen.  REMEMBER Mr. Bird’s message, from the recent school assembly, about being responsible.  ALSO theft is a serious issue…if anyone knows anything about this please see Mr. McKay.

Junior area

·      A reminder...there are to be NO ‘running games’ played in or around the junior courtyard area.  If any Y5/6’s are found playing these games during break times, consequences will be applied immediately.

Tennis Competition in T4

·      Information about this competition is still to be confirmed

Dance Splash

·      The final practice will be this Thursday.

 

SchoolGen

·      There is a ‘SchoolGen’ team meeting tomorrow.  Roles will be assigned.

CZ Hockey

·      Boys team practice on Wednesday, girls team practice on Thursday and both teams to attend a training on Friday

Library Awards

·      Congratulations to the following students who have been awarded the ‘Bronze Library Award’: Sophia Cave and Evie Wilson

HOWIE Value Awards

·      Well done to Sam R and Harry B for receiving ‘Self Confidence’ awards and Finn M for receiving the ‘Commitment’ award.

Disco Fever

Good times at the Y4-6 school disco on Friday night:)

Unusual Celebrations

Today we looked at unusual celebrations. The students were shown a couple of photos of each celebration and had to guess:

• What is the celebration?
• What happens during the celebration?
• Why does is happen?
• Where does it occur?

They then had to combine there answers with others and reach a consensus. The 6 celebrations are below. What do you think your answers would be to these questions?

Syndicate Assembly Week 4

‘Tazer Game’

·      This game is not to be played!

Jump Jam 4 Star Jam

·      Wednesday 13^th August

·      Gold coin donation

·      Raising money to help students with disabilities

ICAS Maths

·      ICAS maths is on Tuesday @ 9.30am in Room 15

CZ Hockey squads

·      The following students have been selected for the Central Zone Hockey tournament on Tuesday 2 September (postponement Thursday 4 September):

Girls Team

Chelsea

Evie W

Samantha

Lea

Tessa (C)

Tilly

Charlotte. M

Emma. L

Nina

Shannyn

Emily. J

Boys Team

Joshy

Theo

Lucas

Fergus

Daan (C)

Seb

Tom. G

Sam. M

Maz

Library awards

·      Congratulations to the following students for receiving the ‘Bronze Library Award’: Cella C and Dan W

Y5/6 Tennis

·      There is a tennis championship in term 4.  All those tennis players, girls and boys, who are ranked (or play for a club) are to meet with Mr. McMillan next Tuesday

SchoolGen

·      A ‘SchoolGen’ leadership team will be established this term.  If you are a ‘creative person’ with ‘good presentation skills’ and are willing to work hard to develop actions for school sustainability, meet Mr. McMillan in Room 15 at morning tea today.

Dance Splash

·      If you want to perform with poi at Dance Splash and need some material to make it, see Mr. Chadwick.

‘Tall Tales’ Production poster comp

·      All entries need to be submitted by next Monday

HOWIE values: Commitment and Self-confidence

·      Congratulations to the following students:

Ilya, Tom G, Luca C and Emma L (Commitment award)

Bennett (Self-confidence award)

‘The Kick’  (http://tvnz.co.nz/the-kick/6028427)

·      Mr. McKay’s message…something that, I think, came through quite strongly in the dramatic behind-the-scenes true story of All Black Stephen Donald and the penalty kick that saved the 2011 World Cup is that you should ‘work hard, be ready and your time will come!’