Anna's trip to Europe

Here are some photos and info from Anna

"This week we've been touring the Alsace region in France. Here are some photos of the places we've visited.

The entrance to the Chateau du Haut - Koenigsbourg (a medieval castle)"

Juicy Writing

Superfreak by Brian Falkner

• Tell us about a part in this book that you have enjoyed so far?  
• How does the author hook you into the story.  
• Tell us something about the main character.  
• Make a prediction, how do you think the story will finish.  
• Finally, who would you recommend this book to?

Chinese Cinderella

• Tell us about a part in this book that you have enjoyed so far?  
• How does the author hook you into the story.  
• Tell us something about the main character.  
• Make a prediction, how do you think the story will finish.  
• Finally, who would you recommend this book to?

Once by Morris Gletizman

• Tell us about a part in this book that you have enjoyed so far?  
• How does the author hook you into the story.  
• Tell us something about the main character.  
• Make a prediction, how do you think the story will finish.  
• Finally, who would you recommend this book to?

The ghosts of iron bottom sound

• Tell us about a part in this book that you have enjoyed so far?  
• How does the author hook you into the story.  
• Tell us something about the main character.  
• Make a prediction, how do you think the story will finish.  
• Finally, who would you recommend this book to?

George's Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl

• Tell us about a part in this book that you have enjoyed so far?  
• How does the author hook you into the story.  
• Tell us something about the main character.  
• Make a prediction, how do you think the story will finish.  
• Finally, who would you recommend this book to?

Cupcake Challenge

Over the last fortnight we have been working on a persuasive writing campaign inspired by one of our blogging partners.  Have a look at our video to see the cupcake creations.

Whose cupcake looks the best? Which one tasted the best? Whose advertising campaign was most effective?

News report from 1981 about the Internet

Watch this video about the internet, made in 1981.

What does it tell us about how times have changed?  What were they right about? What did they get wrong?  How do you think we will be using technology in 30 years time (you will be in your 40s!) ?

Adora Svitak - What adults can learn from kids

So what does Adora say that adults can learn from kids?  Do you agree with her? Why?

How does she attempt to persuade her audience?

What does she do well in her speech?

Would the world be a better place if children ruled the world?  What would you do?

I wanna Iguana - a great example of persuasion

How does Alex persuade his Mom he should get an iguana?

Give an example of the persuasive devices Alex uses and explain how this is effective.

This book was written for younger children, is it still relevant to children your age? Why?

Can you remember a time when you successfully persuaded your parents to let you do something you wanted to do?

How else could Alex have persuaded his mom? Can you think of anymore arguments for getting an iguana?

Wednesday Project Fun

On Wednesday mornings we have been working on a variety of different projects as you can see from the pictures below.  

Students have been working on a collaborative art project, trying out some 'jovi artwork', making new cushion covers for an old chair and learning how to use 'Go Animate.  

What do you think of our projects? How have they gone for you? What have you learnt? 

          

                                                   

ASB Get Wise

Today we enjoyed learning about how to be money smart with Vanepale from ASB.  It was an awesome session that all the students enjoyed and were engaged 

    

What did you learn about being money smart from the session?  

Sefh's Go Animate cartoon

On Wednesday mornings the students have been completing a variety of projects.  David taught Sefh how to use "Go Animate"  

What do you think of his cartoon?

GoAnimate.com: The+haunted+bar by Benie boy


Like it? Create your own at GoAnimate.com. It's free and fun!

Powhiri for Mr Henderson

Yesterday Newlands Intermediate brought us our new principal, Brendon Henderson.  We held a formal welcome for him where we exchanged songs and welcomed him to Tawa Intermediate.

What did you think about the powhiri? Did you learn/see anything new? Is it important to have a powhiri? Why or why not?

Setting up for Term 3

I popped into school on Tuesday so sort out the furniture.  Heston came with me to see Stephanie.  Here are a couple of snaps of him hanging out (very cheekily on the couch) in our classroom.  Look how big he is now!  Have you spent time with your pets this holiday?  

You can also see my husband's arm leaning on Heston, he also came to school with me as his work was closed due to the earthquake.  The air conditioning unit had soaked everything!  Luckily he is back at work now.  Did any of your parents' have to stay at home after the earthquake? How many earthquakes and after shocks have you felt?

TIS Got Talent

Today we have something called TIS Got Talent. It's a talent show that only the most talented get to go to. To get to TIS Got Talent you have to be one of the most talented people in your syndicate. I was a judge at my syndicate's talent show and we had a lot of talented people but we could only let 4 people go through to the whole school one. I'm also going to be a judge for the whole school talent show and I think it will be really hard to find a winner.

French

This term Huia Syndicate has been doing some languages every Thursday before P.E. The three languages are Korean, Japanese and French. The language I'm in is French and I'm really enjoying it. In French we learn diffrent things like greetings, family names, foods, colours and numbers, we also learn how to prounce words correctly. One of the big things we have done in French is a presention for a fake family, so I could say that I'm Strawberry Shortcake, T.J Perenara is my husband, Juno is my daughter, Shelton Cooper is my son and Spider Pig is our pet, then I would have to say it in French. I know it sounds hard but once we actually learn a bit of French its easy. I really would really like to do French in college because one day I would like to go to France and go to resturant and cafe and actully speak French, I think that would be really cool to do with my family so I could speak for them and they could learn from me.

Japanese

Konnichiwa!

This term visitors from Japan, Iyo and Satoru, have been teaching us Japanese. We have learnt numbers, common expressions, and how to write Hiragana. It has been fun learning a different language. Here are some  photos of games we played:

Japanese Expressions:

Ohayou gozaimasu: Good morning
Watashi wa ____ desu: My name is ____
Arigatou: Thank you
Douitashimashite: You're welcome
Kawaii: Cute
Sugoi: Great
Kakkoii: Cool

Sayonara!

Funny Dancing by Thomas`

This is thomas, Room14s dancing addiction.

Intro to Rm 14

Here is a quick video introducing Rm 14 to you all.  Hope you enjoy it.

Raroa Sports Exchange

 

 

On Friday 5th of July, our top sports teams from our school went to Raroa Intermediate for a sports event. We play Raroa insports such as Hockey, Netball, Football, Rygby, Volley and Basketball.

The whole day on Friday we played sports. At the end of the day we found out the results and Raroa had won. But our school won three different games, Rugby girls, Basketball girls and Girls football.

 

Here are some photos of our sports exchange. What sports do you play?

 

 

 

An Awfully BIG Adventure

Last week there was a play called An Awfully BIG Adventure. It was about World War 1. It was funny. It was amazing. It was awesome. It was by capital E. We all loved it. Tawa Intermediate school was the first school to see this play. The play was about how World War 1 affected peoples lives. Like I said, The play was funny but many people died in World War 1. What did people learn about it?

Welcome to our quad blogging partners

Welcome to students from Dannevirke South School, Balmacewen Intermediate and Selwyn House Intermediate.

We hope you enjoy looking at our blog, we are looking forward to your comments.  Below are some comments from the students in Rm 14 telling you a bit more about our school, Tawa Intermediate.

Later on today we will have a short video for you to watch as well.

Happy exploring :)

Darlingheart Bake Sale

A week or so ago we had a bake sale to raise money for a charity called "The Darlingheart Foundation".  It was an awesome event that raised money for children in an orphanage in India.

Did you buy anything?  What was your favourite baked good?

Do you think we should do another bake sale next term? Or is there another way we could raise money?

World War Two Mini Inquiry

Over the last couple of weeks you have been finding out about the events of World War Two.

What have you found out so far?  What do you want to find out more about?

Documentary making

At the beginning of term 2 we went to see the film "I am eleven".  It was an awesome film that inspired us all.  Since then students have been working on their own documentaries, see the posts below for the results.

Hopefully you'll be impressed as I was, enjoy!

Producer's Doco

This doco looks at the support staff behind TIS.  It was made by Emma, Kate, Josef & Liv.

Writer's Doco - Life at TIS

This doco is inspired by the "I am eleven" doco we saw at the cinema at the beginning of the term.  It was made by Ben, Tyreek, Scott, Soana and Nathan.

Editor's Doco - '2012'

The editor's doco looks back at memories from 2012.  It was made by Eden, David, Jesse, Sefh, Christian and Rebecca.

 and Rebecca

Director's Doco - 'Technology'

This doco looks at the influence of technology in our lives.

It was made by Bernice, Chris, Anna, Mehara and Henry.

Film Crew's Doco - 'Huia'

This doco interviews the people who make up Huia syndicate.  It was made by Becca, Harrison, Charlotte, Thomas, Josh & Kate.

Thursday's storm

Woah, the storm on Thursday night was INSANE!  What was it like at your house? How did it make you feel?  What storm damage have you seen? How was your family affected? 

Here are a couple of pics of 2 fallen trees either side of my house.  

Heston thought it was very exciting, look how big he is! :) 

       

Matariki

Matariki starts this week.

What is Matariki?  

Add a comment sharing something you know about the Matariki celebrations.  Then use the internet to find out more.

Don't forget that you can comment on each others comments.  

Footie in Thailand

We watched this video in class this week.

What interested you about it?

Is it a good example of a documentary? Why or why not?

The story of Rick and Dick Hoyt - Team Hoyt

Here is some inspiration for the cross country, if these guys can do this, then anyone can run 3km!




What is the key message from this video?  What emotions does it invoke in you?

What has been done well in this documentary? How has the film maker told the story?

Do you know of any other inspirational stories like this (people who have overcome great adversity) ?

What inspires you in life?

Chris Hadfield's Space Oddity

Astronaut Chris Hadfield has just returned to earth from space.  Watch the music video he recorded before he returned:





What do you think about the video? What does it tell us about space?  What questions do you have about space?

Now watch the short news article to find out a bit more about Chris:




Do you think Chris is sharing an important message? Why or why not?

If you were an astronaut what would you like to try to do in a space ship?

Finally, if you want to know how to be sick in space, watch Chris's next video! Yuk!




What do you find most interesting from this video? Do you think it is worth watching?

"I am 11" responses

What did you think of the film? What would you score it out of 10? Why?

Who is your favourite 11 year old?  Why?  Has this changed from your initial thoughts when we watched the trailers?

What has stuck in your mind from the film?  Is there anything that you are still thinking about?

What would you like to find out more about from the film?

What made you laugh/cry/cringe in the film?

I am Eleven Screening

Only 2 days until we go to see the documentary "I am eleven".  Have a look at the trailer below:

Do you remember any of the kids from the trailer? What made them memorable for you?

What would you do if you could change the world?

Why do you think the film maker decided to talk to 11 year olds? 

How do you think this movie fits with our school topic of globalisation?

Globalisation Shared Lunch

What a great effort with the shared lunch, so much delicious food from all over the world.

Who tried something new today?  What was it like? Where was it from?

What was your favourite food? Why? Where was it from?

Poetry Readings

Again, a little delayed but here is a medley of some of the poetry work we have done; poems being read aloud by famous authors and Rm 14 sharing their own poetry.


What did you think about poetry at the start of this unit?

What have you learnt about poetry?

What did you enjoy?

Which poem do you like best from the video?

Can you recommend a poet or type of poetry to other intermediate age students?

Measurement

A bit late but here is a very short film showing some of our measuring practice.

What did you learn during our measurement unit?

What did you get better at?

Why is this an important skill?

Legoman - USA

We watched this film about Nathan Sawaya - Legoman.

He said lego is "The toy that never ends".  Do you agree or disagree? What other toys could be described liked this?

People said he was "crazy to make the leap" from lawyer to lego artist,especially as this involved a big drop in pay.  What do you think?

When does a lego model become art not just lego bricks?

Which is your favourite model? Add your thoughts and answers as comments below this post. If you like check out advice on how to write quality comments on Rm 15's awesome blog.

Finding out more about the Wahine disaster

David's Banner

'It's as easy as... ' by Charlotte

It’s is as easy as meeting One Direction It is as easy as growing up And making friends at a new school Getting good grades in high school Getting snails to eat apples Getting a cow to speak Getting a horse to be your slave Having a pet pig Getting my brother to be nice Getting your enemy to be your tutor Getting ben to lay a hen Getting a hen to lay a ben

'The boy who liked to bite' by Josef

I know a boy you likes to bite, with his razor sharp teeth, his mouth is like a shark is mouth He eats mices and dices but he is still thinner than a piece of rice, he looks like ices with a fiery hair He has a sister who likes to drink, she even drank water from the toilet blow at her school His name is Crunch Munch Small Boy the 3

'A boy called Ben' by Ben!

Once upon a time there was a boy called ben he had a pet hen the hens name was ren and he has a pen then ben got his hen and his pen and went to the shop at the shop he meet a man called ken after ten minutes ben went with ren to the swing at the swing there was a guy called bing he could sing the ring of fire then bing said bye and ben said bye and then ben died

'It's as easy as...' by Zac

It’s as easy as... It’s as easy as a chicken, making a yummy dinner. It’s as easy as a turtle, being a sprints winner. It’s as easy as a goat, driving a car. It’s as easy as a snake, opening a jar. It’s as easy as a toad, making it rain. It’s as easy as Harrison, not being a pain.

'Without you...' by Becca

Without you... Without you I’m like space with no planets, without you I’m a body with no bones, like christmas without santa, like computer without a keyboard. If I don’t have you it would be the queen without a crown, roast pork with no crackling, don’t leave me because without you I’m just nothing! If you're not by my side it would be like fireworks with no sparks, if you’re not by my side it would be the sea without water, shoes with no souls, a class that doesn’t learn and a car without wheels. So please, please don’t leave me, or I won’t be anything you see.

'It's as easy as playing cricket' by Christian

Its as easy as playing cricket or bowling the ball on the wicket. Its as easy as bowling a ball or practicing batting in the hall. Its as easy as holding a bat or wearing your helmet as a hat. Its as easy as holding the seam or bowling the ball like a beam. Its as easy as wearing a pad or facing someone that is bowling mad! Its as easy as playing cricket.

'My Best Friends' by Kate

My best friends You can trust them even if you fall you can talk to them and they won’t interrupt these caring animals don’t care if you wear glasses or braces They will always be there for you no matter what they understand what your saying you have a connection with them them like nothing else They are my passion they are my life they are horses

It's as easy as by Chris

It's as easy as telling the moon to come out at day Or running and walking on top of a lake. It's as easy as Spinning around a thousand times Or telling an orange to turn into a lime. It's as easy as hugging a grizzly bear Or going into a giant troll's lair It's as easy as Driving a car with no wheels Or trying to run in tall high heels It'a as easy as Running around in the dark I'm bored now, let's go to the park.

Love by Bernice

Love is red, white and pink The colour of romance. It tastes like chocolate, dissolving in your mouth. It smells like roses, freshly picked for you. It looks like hugs and kisses, When you meet and depart. It sounds like music, Playing softly in the background It feels like Valentine's day Every day

Poetry in Rm14

We have been looking at lots of different poems over the last few weeks. Check at the next posts for examples of our own poems

Mt Ruapehu Trip!

Last week 26 students and four parents and two teachers went up to Mt Ruapehu for five days. They did around 45 minutes a day not everyday, the first day we arrived at school at 8:30am and left school at 10:00am then we stopped in hunterville and had lunch and a play on the famous dog statue then stopped in oakune and played with the giant carrot, then we finally got to the lodge, the lodge was cool thanks to the parents and teachers that came on the trip. Now Josef from room 14 will write something. I liked was the water fall and the hot pools.

Tech Challenges

Every week we do a Monday challenge. The first week we had to make the tallest tower out of marshmallows and spaghetti. The second challenge we did had to make an accessory for someone in your team to wear at the catwalk at the end. Last weeks challenge we made we made paper aeroplanes to see who's flew the furthest and who's was the prettiest. This week we had to make cubic meter frame out of newspaper.

Here are some photos to show how much fun we had!

Harlem Shake Rm14

Athletics Day 2013
On the 25th of February 2013 the whole school participated in the annual event 'Athletics Day'.
Across the school there were groups of different colours: Huia - Blue, Piwakawaka - Green, Toroa - Purple, Kakapo - Red and Poukai - Pink. It was a great day to have athletics day because the sun was out and the clouds had disappeared. We were all seperated into groups and travelled to each activity in those groups for the whole day. The activities were Long Jump, Discus, Shotput, High Jump, Sprints and Vortex, It was a good day and I'm sure everyone enjoyed it.

Poetry

This week we have been looking at poetry. We did emotional poetry like this.

Harrison the emotion

Harrison is purple.
Harrison tastes like salty sweat.
Harrison smells like Lynx.
Harrison sounds like a duck.
Harrison feels like a squishy marshmallow.

By Harrison

Anger

Anger is red like a fire, burning infinitely.
It tastes like a chilli pepper burning in your mouth.
It smells like smoke blowing in your face.
It looks like an angry bull charging at you.
It sounds like someone yelling at you.
It feels like you're being back stabbed by your friends.

By Chris

Sadness

Sadness is blue like the rain clouds.
It tastes like cold hard bread.
It smells damp and dark.
It looks like the very last Harry Potter  movie.
It sounds like crying.
It feels like harsh wind trying to blow you down.

By Anna

A good classroom

The first few weeks in Room 14

PE

Making Pancakes

Sewing our stationery pouches

Welcome to 2013 in Room 14

So what's been happening so far in Room 14 - We have new furniture and are enjoying experimenting with it. The hokki stools are a big hit. - We have been doing a variety of team building and get to know you activities - We have been doing heaps of assessment. - We are planning a documentary on Waitangi Day. - We have been making some art work about ourselves, pictures to follow soon. Tomorrow we are looking forward to making pancakes and finding out more about why we make pancakes on Shrove Tuesday.