Getting Ready for Kapahaka -Wednesday 5 September

AFRICAN DRUM LESSONS by Lingas,Jack S ,Solomon and Joel.

Who teaches us drums?

 Anton teaches us drums.

When do we play the drums?

We play the drums every Wednesday.

What kind of drums are they?

We play the Jamba and the Dun duns.

Why do we play the drums?

To push out all the bad things in life and to give the earthquakes a rumble back.

Where do we play the drums?

 In Room 4 –thanks Mr McInnes.

What have we learnt?

Play Oompa Loompa rythm , the earth rhythm and lots of warm ups to get our brains functioning.

SPEECH COMPETITION 2012

28 August 2012

Dear Parents    

Students learn to write in a variety of ways in Room 5 and now have the chance of making a choice in the speech competition this term. We have discussed how to write a speech and brainstormed titles in class. The students have selected titles they want to write about and may need some help and guidance from you. Speeches must be in their own words.                    

Here is an outline of how the speeches will be judged. I am sure the following guidelines will help with your child’s speech preparation. Speeches will be heard at the end of week 9 .First place getter at each level  will speak at assembly in week 10.

PRESENTATION

·           Is there  a gripping introduction?

·           Is the content clearly ordered?

·           Does  the conclusion bring the speech together?

·           Is the  speaker enjoying  the delivery?

there effective eye contact?

SPEAKING VOICE

·           Is each word clear? (diction)

·           Can you hear the speaker well? (volume)

·           Does the expression vary?

·           Are the main ideas emphasised?

·           Is a rhythm and momentum maintained? (pace)

SUBJECT

·           Is the subject well known?

·           Does the speech have a logical tone?

·           Does the speech follow a logical order of events?

·           Does the speech stick to the topic?

·           Are quotes used?

POSTURE  (During Competition))

·               Is  the speaker relaxed?

·               Is there good use of eye contact?

·               Is the face interesting and alive?

·               Is the body language used

APPEAL

·               Would the audience want to keep listening?

·               Is there something to learn something?

·               Is it motivating?

·               Is it appealing  or entertaining?

·               Is the speech interesting?

Thanks for the support  helping them practise and memorize their speeches.

Grace

OLYMPIC DAY SPORTS -Friday 24 August.



Room 5 in Action at Kiwi Sports.



Our Olympic Experience

On the 24th of August our school had an All Blacks day.  At 11.30am it was time for Kiwi Sports, Kathy showed us some warm ups. Next  we played kick it. Kick it was very fun.It was a bit like baseball but we had to kick the ball instead of hitting it with a bat. It was a fun day-a day of excellence,respect and friendship
. Room 5 hopes they continue to use thes values from now on.

A CLASS REPORT 

Kapahaka /Olympics Day Assembly - Friday 24 August.

As soon as the bell rang this morning at 9o'clock,the whole school went to the Mission Centre for the Kapahaka assembly.The Kapahaka group sang some Maori and Samoan songs.The boys did a haka.

Next Cathy Baker talked to us about her Olympic experience in 1984 in Los Angeles

As soon as the bell rang this morning at 9o'clock,the whole school went to the Mission Centre for the Kapahaka assembly.The Kapahaka group sang some Maori and Samoan songs.The boys did a haka

Next Cathy Baker talked to us about her Olympic experience in 1984 in Los Angeles
 Jack.

We did actions for the Samoan song. Va’ai played drums at the beginning of the assembly to line up   the Kapahaka children. In two more weeks, we are going to the CBS arena to perform in front of everyone. 

Lingas

 

Then someone very special who teaches us PE skills ,Cathy Baker came talked to us about her Olympic experience. She represented NZ as a hockey player  in 1984.They went to Canada and practiced for three weeks. When they finished  they flew all the way to America to compete with 5 other nations including Australia.

Laverton. 

Cathy told us all about her time at the Olympics as one of the woman of the New Zealand hockey team. She told us that they were very generous and let her have free food and meals whenever she wanted whether it was three o’clock in the afternoon or two o’clock in the morning. She told us how she traded badges with the other teams and national team jerseys. She also told us about her competitor’s passport and even showed us. It was one of the best experiences in her life.

Freya

 Ms French and Denise are amazed - they cannot believe they are actually holding the 1984 mascots and medals .

Cathy Baker's experience was inspiring for our whole school. She told us to not give up our dreams and that there was probably a future gold medalist right in this room. I think everyone learned a lot from Cathy Baker. When I am older I want to go to the Olympics for hockey as well.

Tatiana 

I liked Cathy Bakers advice. I think it was funny when she talked about the lollies. I really liked her badges, they were cool! I also liked the cool mascots she showed us, I like the New Zealand one the best!

It was a great assembly marking our Olympics Day. It was lovely that some parents came.

R5 enjoyed wearing their medals to the assembly- we are all champions.