We sketched the wharf and the details of the wharf like the lamp post, the wood used, the benches etc.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Rona Warf
This afternoon Room 13 took a walk down to Rona Wharf. We practiced our sketching using different lines and shading.
We sketched the wharf and the details of the wharf like the lamp post, the wood used, the benches etc.
What a beautiful day it was!
We sketched the wharf and the details of the wharf like the lamp post, the wood used, the benches etc.
Zone Netball tournament!
Monday, July 26, 2010
Inquiry
In room 13 our Inquiry unit has been on Eastbourne and the History of Eastbourne. We visited some landmarks (The Rec, Rona Warf and Ballinger gardens) today and found out some facts, these are some of the facts Room13 found out:
· In 1921 the borough council commissioned a new 1,500 passenger ferry from Scotland. It cost about 45,000 pounds/$100,000.
· For residents and visitors, Rona-bay Warf has always been a great place for fishing, watching the sunset and even taking wedding photos!
· Ballinger gardens were built in 1978.
· The Rona bay Warf was a Treasure because it was used a lot.
By Harry and Elliott
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Inquiry
Inquiry
Our big idea for the year is ‘A taste of town planning.’ To start the term we will be focusing on the past, learning about what Eastbourne used to look like 100 years ago. In particular, we will be looking at what type of community facilities were available for people to use. We will be investigating why the resources have changed or ceased to exist over time. This will lead into looking at the future and thinking about what kind of facilities we would like to see in Eastbourne for community use. The students will be surveying different members of the community to gauge their opinion and present a proposal for a new development.
We will also be focusing on the Key Competency ‘Relating to Others’ throughout this inquiry unit.
We recording some of our questions on our wondering wall.
Our big idea for the year is ‘A taste of town planning.’ To start the term we will be focusing on the past, learning about what Eastbourne used to look like 100 years ago. In particular, we will be looking at what type of community facilities were available for people to use. We will be investigating why the resources have changed or ceased to exist over time. This will lead into looking at the future and thinking about what kind of facilities we would like to see in Eastbourne for community use. The students will be surveying different members of the community to gauge their opinion and present a proposal for a new development.
We will also be focusing on the Key Competency ‘Relating to Others’ throughout this inquiry unit.
We recording some of our questions on our wondering wall.
Character Writing
This term for writing we are focusing on writing quality character descriptions. We have been discussing what makes a great characterisation.
We discussed as a whole class what makes a good character in a book, movie or even comic strip.
Characters we came up with were Spiderman, Aslan, Homer Simpson, The Twits, Batman the list is endless.
We discussed good metaphors and similes and came up with some great ones! Here are some pictures of Room 13 doing literacy work
We discussed as a whole class what makes a good character in a book, movie or even comic strip.
Characters we came up with were Spiderman, Aslan, Homer Simpson, The Twits, Batman the list is endless.
We discussed good metaphors and similes and came up with some great ones! Here are some pictures of Room 13 doing literacy work
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Matariki
This is an awesome video we watched to explain Matariki to us :
http://www.matarikievents.co.nz/uploads/video1.html
http://www.matarikievents.co.nz/uploads/video1.html
What is Matariki?
Matariki is the Maori name for the group of stars also known as the Pleiades star cluster or The Seven Sisters; and what is referred to as the traditional Maori New Year.
Matariki is the Maori name for the group of stars also known as the Pleiades star cluster or The Seven Sisters; and what is referred to as the traditional Maori New Year.
When is the Maori New Year?
The Maori new year is marked by the rise of Matariki and the sighting of the next new moon. The pre-dawn rise of Matariki can be seen in the last few days of May every year and the new year is marked at the sighting of the next new moon which occurs during June. This next occurs on 5 June 2008.
The Maori new year is marked by the rise of Matariki and the sighting of the next new moon. The pre-dawn rise of Matariki can be seen in the last few days of May every year and the new year is marked at the sighting of the next new moon which occurs during June. This next occurs on 5 June 2008.
What does Matariki mean?
Matariki has two meanings, both referring to a tiny constellation of stars; Mata Riki (Tiny Eyes) and Mata Ariki (Eyes of God).
Matariki has two meanings, both referring to a tiny constellation of stars; Mata Riki (Tiny Eyes) and Mata Ariki (Eyes of God).
Why is Matariki important?
Traditionally, depending on the visibility of Matariki, the coming season's crop was thought to be determined. The brighter the stars indicated the warmer the season would be and thus a more productive crop. It was also seen as an important time for family to gather and reflect on the past and the future. http://www.taitokerau.co.nz/matariki.htm
Traditionally, depending on the visibility of Matariki, the coming season's crop was thought to be determined. The brighter the stars indicated the warmer the season would be and thus a more productive crop. It was also seen as an important time for family to gather and reflect on the past and the future. http://www.taitokerau.co.nz/matariki.htm
Room 13 are making information posters on Matariki using information we found from the Carter Observatory and School Journals ......... Wait and see!
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
ZONE CROSS COUNTRY
WOW! What a fantastic event Zone Cross Country was yesterday. Mr Hull did such an amazing job at getting all the Year 4-6 children ready for it.
Well done to the 13 children in Room 13 that went to the event. A big congratulations to Matthew who came 1st in the cluster and he will be going through to Interzone!
Cross Country is a major event and I am quite in awe of you all!
Awesome effort!
Well done to the 13 children in Room 13 that went to the event. A big congratulations to Matthew who came 1st in the cluster and he will be going through to Interzone!
Cross Country is a major event and I am quite in awe of you all!
Awesome effort!
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