Internet News

For Inquiry this term Jahrell, Jadaleigh, Constance and Kensington researched the internet.  Their big questions was 'how has the internet made our lives better or worse?'.  They have made a slideshow, and a news program to answer the question and here is their finished work.

Advantages and Disadvantages of the Internet

If I was a Queen, By Jadaleigh

A few weeks ago we imagined what it would be like if we were Kings or Queens.  We had to choose three rules and explain why we would choose them.  Here is Jadaleighs finished work.

Wally's Lastest Adventures

Wally has been very busy over the past few months, going to Rainbow's End, Birthday parties and just spending time with the families of Room 4 children.  Here is a video showing what he has been getting up to.

I am a Soldier in the War, By Jadaleigh

Jadaleigh has used google presentations to publish her story about being a soldier in World War 1. Please leave her a comment and let her know what you think.

Read to Someone

As part of the daily five program we have been learning how to read to a buddy.  Our buddy listens to us read and summarises what they heard.  We then ask each other questions to check our understanding before swapping roles.  Here are some photos of our first buddy reading session.

History of Waitangi Day

Last week we worked in a group to research and prepare a presentation about Waitangi Day.  Here is Kaitati, Perenara and Jadaleigh's completed movie.  We hope you enjoy it.

Waitangi Day by JKP from Kirsty Macfarlane on Vimeo.

Rights and Responsibilities

We had a great time getting to know each other last week and discussing our rights and responsibilities as members of the Room 4 community.  We ready to start learning and we know it is going to be great year.  Here are the rights and responsibilities we came up with as a class:

In Room 4 everyone has the right to:

• Be treated with respect.
• Have different opinions and beliefs.
• To learn and to teach.
• To feel safe and welcome.
• Use the classroom equipment.  

In Room 4 everyone has a responsibility to:

• Treat other people with respect and kindness.
• Come to class prepared to learn everyday.
• Follow instructions.
• Let others work without disturbing them.
• Do their best work..
• Be a capable and independent learner.
• Look after and share our classroom equipment.
• Make sensible choices!  

We have also been completing some team building activities. We know that as a part of team we need to support and encourage one another to ensure that we are all successful. Take a look the photos below to see what we got up to.