A SPECIAL THANKS!

On behalf of Room 5 ,I would like to thank Rhondda and Sue ,our volunteer parents who helped supervise groups in our class during our recent visit to the Wigram Airforce Museum.
I also want to thank Margaret and Melanie our special teachers as well.
Without their help ,this excursion would not have happened.
Your time ,help and support has been much appreciated.
Thank you again.
Grace

JUNIOR NEIGHBOURHOOD SUPPORT AWARDS

We are very proud of Railynnetta and Christian who received the JNS awards this week.
Congratulations Ray and Chris!
We are very proud of you.

A NUTRICIOUS VISIT TO WIGRAM AIRFORCE BASE-Eating for Health and Energy through a Fun Experience

Air Force Museum

On the 27th of August, Room Four and Five, went on a bus for our special trip to the Airforce Museum to learn special foods eaten by  the RNZAF pilots and what they  had in their ration packs to keep them healthy in emergency situations.

When we arrived at the Airforce Museum we were excited because it was the biggest museum some of us had ever seen! First we put our bags and coats in the locker before we went to sit in front of the Roll of Honour which was just about 4 metres of heart breaking memories for families. We were amazed that so many people in the Air Force died in wars.

 Chris welcomed us with “KIA ORA” and then he explained the programme.

Afterwards Chris explained the ground rules, which were to use inside voices, no running and always to know where the fire exits are. He also told us that if we needed guidance through our scavenger hunt and work facts, we needed to go and talk to the helpers in proper blue air force suits.

 

 

 

 

Room 5 children were the first group to do the Scavenger Hunt.

In the Atrium we had to find a huge list of names  which we  found  on the wall called the roll of  Roll Of Honour. It contained the names of all the RNZAF personal who died in wars from 1914-1946.

 The first place we went to visit   was the Horizon Gallery where we had four items to locate, including a large Mascot teddy bear called Henry.

There were several displays where we could see RNZAF uniforms and many other interesting items, including a man that was working on a plane engine.

When we found our answers  to our questions we went in to the huge Aircraft Hall, were we had to findmore about  different kinds of Aircraft and engines?

We saw planes which were built in the 1930s like spitfires, which were used in the Second World War to defend bombers.

There was even a Douglas C-47B Dakoka which was used in 1953 to carry the Queen and other important people, also a Grumman TBF1 Avenger which had wings that could fold, so it could move through smaller spaces.

 

 

 

AIR FORCE MUSEUM CLASSROOM

On Wednesday the 27of August 2014 room4 and 5 went to the Air Force Museum in Christchurch. When we got there we got to learn about what the people in the war used when they had nothing to eat and what they had to cook.

We went into the education classroom to learn about the Ration packs. Chris our tour guide talked about the extraordinary roll of honour which is when we saw the names of all the people who died during the war. Chris talked about what we were doing with the ration packs outside. After a while we got into our group and plan. Everyone had to do something to work as a team. We worked cooperatively and soon we knew our role in the challenge.                        

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the classroom our instructor, Chris showed us a seventy year old real ration pack that was from world war two. In the ration pack was a block of chocolate just in case the soldier was tired and the block of chocolate had lots of sugar in it and that would give the soldier lots of energy to keep on going. Another thing that was in the ration pack were several little tablets that could  be dropped into dirty, contaminated water and to  cleanse the water so it could  be drunk by the soldier. 

Our 30 Minute Challenge

When we did the challenge the rules were that we had to heat three foods, everyone had to drink, all food had to be gone and also,we had limited water. The hardest part of all was that we only half an hour. We had to pretend that we had that we were running from the enemies in the war and we weren’t allowed to leave any trace or mess or else our enemies would know that we had been there.

We started by organising the way that we were going to cook our food and make sure it was the best use of our time .We began with our two minute noodles for a rushed preparation they was  very delicious. 

Next we cooked sweet and sour. Chris shouted out ,”20 minutes to go!” Railynnetta put the beef stew in which was sweet and sour. Roan and I did not really like it but Madeline loved it.

Everyone took a little sip of water from our drink which we  we mixed with a Lemon Sports drink mixture.Afterwards Railynnetta washed all the dishes, pots and utensils with a bucket full of water and dishwashing liquid.Finally we put away everything that we didn’t eat and cleaned up the mess.We told Chris that we had finished and it turned out that we were the first team to complete the challenge.It was a great experience and we were glad not to be shot down by the Aussies who were hunting us.

By Finn and Railynnetta.                                     

 

 

KIAN VISITS THE USA

Kian had a great time in LA and San Fransisco for three weeks. He had plenty to tell us and show us on his return last Monday.Kian the Zoo-keeper.

 

On July 31 Connor, dad and I went on a 12 hour flight to San Francisco and stayed for six days. Next we  went on a hip hop tour around the city and went to Alcatraz. 

In California we  stayed for six days and went to LEGOLAND, Knott’s Berry Farm, Disneyland and San Diego zoo. 

In  the last five days I flew on Air United to Hawaii and stayed at the Hyatt. The submarine ride underwater in the sea was awesome and the helicopter ride around the island was incredible.

 It was the best holiday of my life.

By Kian.

 

OUR ASSEMBLY ON MISSIONS

Our Mission – Receive the Spirit, Be a Witness.

Can we make a difference in the world by doing our bit to ensure that every child has enough clean water, food, clothing, shelter and love? 

 

 

A Reading from Mark 12:41-44 by Madeline.

 

 

Prayers of the Faithful- Letone, Naomi, Talia, Elizabeth and Harley.

 

 

 

 

 

Praying Hands for Missionaries by Elisah.

 

Our mission is giving help  to  other children in Aotearoa and the world who are  in need.

 

 

Whakatauki

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou,
ka ora ai te iwi

With your food basket and my food basket

he people will be fed.

 

 

Jesus, servant of all,

The rich man went away

Because he could not share

His possessions with the poor.

Help us to know that people

Are more important than things.

May we follow your teaching

And share with people in need.

Amen

From Bless this Day by Patricia Mathson                                                                                

 

THANK YOU ROOM 5 AND MRS BELL

Dear Children

I was very touched by your amazing cards, your thoughtfulness and your kind words.It was very nice of Mr McInnes to deliver your mail.
 As you can see I am feeling a lot better than I was last Monday and Tuesday. Nurse Maude visits me daily and she is doing an excellent job to help my recovery. So are Cobie and Archie.
I am sure your assembly preparation is going well and that you will make me very proud on Friday.
Remember to keep taking photos of the wonderful things you are doing at school and especially of your assembly on Friday.
A special thanks for your leadership at the Assumption Mass last week-I heard some awesome things about your organisation and singing.
Look after Mrs Bell and Mrs Grant. I miss you all too.
I shall be back next Monday.

God bless
Mrs Reddy

YEAR 5-6 SPEECH COMPETITION 2014

15 August 2014

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 to inform, entertain or persuade. We shall be discussing how to write a speech and what it involves.. The students need to select titles they want to write about and may need some help and guidance from you. Speeches must be in their own words. They have a selection of topics ,as discussed with you at the interviews, and I shall be asking them to give me their titles soon.                  
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 in week 8 and first  place getters will speak at assembly in week 9.

PRESENTATION

·           Is there  a gripping introduction?

·           Is the content clearly ordered?

·           Does  the conclusion bring the speech together?

·           Is the  speaker enjoying  the delivery?

           Is 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-learnt off by heart?

·           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

·               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?

 

Cue card should be made after the speech is learnt off by heart.

Thanks for the support and interest you have in your child’s learning at school.

Best wishes

Grace.

Parent- Teacher -Child Conference

 

Thanks to all the parents of Room 5 for coming to the interviews last week. .The discussions were most positive and your support has been much appreciated. Together we can move forward in ensuring the best learning for your children.

God bless
Grace

 

 

 

COLLABORATIVE LEARNING IN ROOM 5

It is great to see such enthusiasm and cooperative learning in Room 5 this week .It involves reading ,writing and research .The students are seen here to be busy using a variety of resources  and discussions to find answers to their questions  to complete their assigned group tasks in the study around SPORTS FOR LIFE and some aspects of THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES.

A special thanks to Mrs Ackers ,Mrs Grant and Ms Grice for joining in and helping us out  last Friday.

It is still a long way off before completion but you will be invited to have a look at our display before the end of term.