The Final Countdown

Kia Ora All,

It's been a huge term. Here's the heads up about the final week.

• Thanks for all those who responded to the 'what should we study for inquiry next term?' post. There were many great ideas, and I've picked the topic based on some of the suggestions. I'm looking forward to another great inquiry next term.
• Cross Country is this Wednesday at Collingwood. Shoes etc please!
• Parent/tchr interviews this Tuesday and Wednesday. Please ring Jane to book a time to chat, if you'd like to.
• The BTB Points Auction is this Thursday, you know the drill. If you don't know the drill, check this post.

Rock On,

Mr M

Maths - Measurement (making rainbow jelly)

Kia Ora All,

Last week, as part of our mathematics programme, we learnt about measurement: volume, centimetres, millimetres, millilitres etc. 

We started by predicting how many millilitres there were in various containers, talking about metric cups as opposed to just a regular cup, and things like that. Then we made a plan for a rainbow jelly by measuring a cup with our rulers and drawing a diagram of it. We planned the layers by drawing them onto our cup diagram and measuring the amount of jelly we would need to make them the right thickness using water and measuring cups. After that, it was all about mixing jelly, measuring it and waiting for it to set in between layers. 

Rock On,

Mr M

Planning

Finished Plans

Constructing

The Finished Product

Writing With Room 1

Kia Ora Koutou Katoa,

Last week we did some writing with Room 5, this week we had some Room 1 students in for a morning of writing while some of the other Room 1 students were off doing the Breakfast Quiz at the library. It was a great opportunity to get together and share our enthusiasm for writing. I enjoyed seeing how much the Room 1 students who were in my class last year have progressed since I last saw them write. It was another excellent opportunity to join forces in the never ending quest for writing greatness.

Rock On,
Mr M