The kids have met their new teacher for 2010, they've taken home their report cards, and they're now happily at home enjoying the holidays. Room 18 now sits empty and bare for the summer, waiting for a new teacher to move in.
I thought I'd take the opportunity in this final blog post to thank...
The students. You have achieved so much success this year and have come so far with your learning. We've had a lot of laughs in Room 18 and it's been awesome to work with such great little peoples. So, thanks Room 18...you've been fantastic to teach!
The parents and caregivers. Your support, wonderful words, and interest in what makes Room 18 such a great place, has been lovely. Thanks for your help this year and it's been a pleasure getting to know you.
To you, the audience! You may be an Auckland-based parent or a student in Room 18...you may be a distant relative in Christchurch, or a grandparent in Bermuda/the UK/Korea...you may be a teacher in Egypt or a kid in a very remote part of India. I really appreciate how you've helped Room 18ers understand that their learning is so important that people from all around the world are tuned in with fascination. So for your interest and comments, thank you, audience!
Merry Christmas, everyone. All the best for 2010. (-:
Mr. Nash
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Interview With Mr. Hill
Our interview with Mr. Hill went very well! It took place in the final hour of school for 2009 in the food tech room. We even had extra audience members!
To listen to the interview and to find out more about Mr. Hill (A Y7/8 teacher), please select the interview from our podcasting box on the right-hand side of your screen.
To listen to the interview and to find out more about Mr. Hill (A Y7/8 teacher), please select the interview from our podcasting box on the right-hand side of your screen.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Downloading Webcasts
There have been several parents requesting instructions on how to download the Room 18 Online Webcasts that have been produced this year.
The easiest way is to download the free version of RealPlayer. This is a trusted piece of software and will not harm your computer.
Click here to download it: Realplayer Free Version
Once you have downloaded and installed it, you can head back here to Room 18 Online. When you move your mouse over a webcast, Real Player will make a pop-up button on the upper right hand corner of the webcast, offering you to download/save the video.
If there are any questions, please feel free to come in to see me, either on Monday, Tuesday, or early in 2010.
The easiest way is to download the free version of RealPlayer. This is a trusted piece of software and will not harm your computer.
Click here to download it: Realplayer Free Version
Once you have downloaded and installed it, you can head back here to Room 18 Online. When you move your mouse over a webcast, Real Player will make a pop-up button on the upper right hand corner of the webcast, offering you to download/save the video.
If there are any questions, please feel free to come in to see me, either on Monday, Tuesday, or early in 2010.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Webcast Finale 2009
This is the last of our webcasts this year. Our super spectacular Christmas Holidays episode!
Tune in for some special wishes and some groovy new Christmas music. (-:
Tune in for some special wishes and some groovy new Christmas music. (-:
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Athletics Day Pictures
Room 18 had a stunning day yesterday with Athletics followed by swimming. Everybody gave their very best at each station.
Below are some pictures of Room 18ers participating in the events.
Below are some pictures of Room 18ers participating in the events.
Christmas @ Room 18
Room 18 is definitely in Christmas mode!
We've mailed off our letters to Santa Claus. We used our persuasive writing skills to convince Santa that we deserve presents! We also sent him our wishlists so that he'll know what to get us! We're hoping for a reply from Santa later this week or early next week.
As always, Ginger has been celebrating with us. Ginger came in this morning all decked out in garland, lights, and baubles!
Monday, December 7, 2009
Reindeer Snacks
Yesterday, Room 18 made reindeer snacks. Those students who had paid their baking fees were able to take them home. For those people who would like to make more reindeer snacks over the school holidays, here is the recipe...
Reindeer Snacks
Ingredients
3/4 cup of sugar
2 tablespoons of honey
125 grams of butter
1/4 cup of mixed fruit
2.5 cups of of popped popcorn
Method:
1) Melt sugar, honey and butter in a pan. Bring to a boil.
2) Simmer for 2 minutes.
3) Toss together fruit, nuts, and popcorn.
4) Pour butter mixture over fruit mixture and mix.
5) Put spoonfuls into paper cups.
6) Refrigerate for 2 hours.
Reindeer Snacks
Ingredients
3/4 cup of sugar
2 tablespoons of honey
125 grams of butter
1/4 cup of mixed fruit
2.5 cups of of popped popcorn
Method:
1) Melt sugar, honey and butter in a pan. Bring to a boil.
2) Simmer for 2 minutes.
3) Toss together fruit, nuts, and popcorn.
4) Pour butter mixture over fruit mixture and mix.
5) Put spoonfuls into paper cups.
6) Refrigerate for 2 hours.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Swimming
The Hobsonville School Pool is now OPEN. Room 18 has been invited to use it on Wednesday afternoon after our Athletics. Students have been given an option of using the pool if they bring their togs and towel on Wednesday.
Parents, if your favourite Room 18er is wanting to make use of the pool, please assist them with organising their togs and towel for Wednesday. (-:
Some parents prefer to take students home after Athletics. Wednesday IS a full day of instruction with the school open the usual hours, however, if you would like to take your Room 18er home at lunch, please let me know so I can avoid any panic!
Parents, if your favourite Room 18er is wanting to make use of the pool, please assist them with organising their togs and towel for Wednesday. (-:
Some parents prefer to take students home after Athletics. Wednesday IS a full day of instruction with the school open the usual hours, however, if you would like to take your Room 18er home at lunch, please let me know so I can avoid any panic!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Baking Day
This upcoming Monday (Dec. 7th), Room 18 will be making reindeer food! This will be taking place after Morning Tea @11am for about 30-45minutes. We'd love to have some help, so if you are a parent or grandparent of a Room 18er, please feel free to show up at the classroom doors for an 11am trip to the food tech room. (-:
Thanks,
Mr. Nash
Thanks,
Mr. Nash
Webcast 18
This is the first of our Christmas webcasts! We were racing the Morning Tea bell today, so this webcast is especially snappy!
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Art Exhibition At The Trusts Stadium
Room 18 went on a trip today to the Trusts Stadium in Waitekere City! We saw lots of artwork done by many other students in West Auckland. We were also happy to see some artwork from Hobsonville students there as well!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Joel P At Skytower
This is me up the Skytower. Alex got to go to see "Oliver" on stage so when we dropped her off with Mum we decided to go up to the top. Firstly we had to pay to get into the Skytower and when we were at the gift shop I heard one of our jump jam songs.
Secondly, it was so awesome at the lift because when I was getting up to the top I got to see a whole giant view. It was so fun.
Thirdly, when I got to the top I said to Dad, I'll walk around the whole thing and find him again and 'voila' I did it, I found him.
Lastly, I'll have to go back on my birthday and go into the café that goes round and round.
From Joel P
Secondly, it was so awesome at the lift because when I was getting up to the top I got to see a whole giant view. It was so fun.
Thirdly, when I got to the top I said to Dad, I'll walk around the whole thing and find him again and 'voila' I did it, I found him.
Lastly, I'll have to go back on my birthday and go into the café that goes round and round.
From Joel P
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Interview Update
And the votes are in! In a close final day of voting, Mr. Hill had 7 more votes than Mr. Nash. Room 18 will be asking Mr. Hill for an interview sometime next week.
Interview Who should we interview? | |||||
| Mr. Hill | 49.2% | 120 | |||
| Mr. Nash | 46.3% | 113 | |||
| Mrs. Leitch | 2.5% | 6 | |||
| Mr. Couch | 1.6% | 4 | |||
| Mrs. Okkers | 0.4% | 1 | |||
total votes: 244 | |||||
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Interview Polling
You may have noticed the polling on the right side of our blog. This is for Room 18 students and their audience (YOU!) to vote on who would be an interesting person to have a chat with. Feel free to vote for your favourite! Voting closes this upcoming FRIDAY morning.
Mr. Nash
Mr. Nash
Parent Help
Parents,
We've finished 'Getting Muddy' in our Inquiry process with technology, and now we're launching into our 'Getting Busy' phase. This involves blenders, newspapers, filters, water, and a whole bunch of additives later on in order to make our own recycled paper. If you could spare your time to help us out on Tuesday from 10am-11:15am (our Inquiry/Library/Pod time) it would be appreciated. The students would benefit from some additional help during this very industrius time. Please see me if you can help out, even just as a one-off.
Thanks,
Mr. Nash
We've finished 'Getting Muddy' in our Inquiry process with technology, and now we're launching into our 'Getting Busy' phase. This involves blenders, newspapers, filters, water, and a whole bunch of additives later on in order to make our own recycled paper. If you could spare your time to help us out on Tuesday from 10am-11:15am (our Inquiry/Library/Pod time) it would be appreciated. The students would benefit from some additional help during this very industrius time. Please see me if you can help out, even just as a one-off.
Thanks,
Mr. Nash
Writing from Week 4- Should we perform plays in Room 18?
I think Room 18 should most definitely do more plays.
Firstly, some people have already done a play in front of the class. And it will be fair if other people get to do a play in front of the class as well.
Secondly, plays are sooo much fun.
Because there are lots of fun plays to do.
Thirdly, I think lots of people like plays, and the people that are not doing plays can listen to the very cool play.
Lastly, because people can come inside with a smile on their face because they have just seen a very cool play.
I think Room 18 should most definitely not stop plays!
By Anouska
Room 18 must definitely be able to do plays.
Firstly, I love plays because they are sooooo much fun!
Secondly, I like practising plays, even if we miss out on super silent reading.
Thirdly, I love performing plays, I don’t care if we have to start all over again and if the audience has to wait. I don’t care.
Lastly I don’t care if my group can’t be first to perform plays.
I like doing cool,cool,cool,cool,cool,plays.
That’s why I think Room 18 must be allowed to do plays.
By Ruby
Room 18 most definitely should not have plays.
Firstly, it would take forever.
Secondly, I’d rather not let everyone wet their pants or socks or shorts.
Thirdly, I hate plays!
Finally, everyone will get annoyed and very very angry.
I think room 18 should not have plays.
By Summer
Room 18 must definitely stop plays.
Firstly, if we had Ginger letters and the play was long, we would have to sit soooo long.
Secondly, if some people make mistakes they might start again, and that is bad because you’d have to wait sooo long.
Thirdly, if I want a movie of the Little Red Hen I will get a DVD.
Lastly, when we wait so long for the play, we might miss out on super silent reading.
I think room18 has to definitely not do plays ever again.
By Dimas
I think we must definitely do plays.
Firstly, plays are so much fun, and you don’t often get to do plays.
Secondly, it’s good practise for our reading, if there are really big words in the middle of the plays.
And that tells us that we did a really good job.
Lastly, it wouldn’t be fair for the people that didn’t get to do a play.
That’s not fair because it would be sad for those people.
I think plays have to stay.
By Sophie
Room 18 must definitely have no more plays ever again
Firstly, I don’t want to see people wet their pants, because seeing people wet their pants is gross.
Secondly, if I want to see the three little pigs, I would see the movie.
Thirdly, I won’t get super silent reading for points.
Lastly, it’s not fair if another group is doing a play.
I think no more plays forever.
By Joel.P
We should most definitely be allowed plays as long as we like.
Firstly, In Term 2 in Madison’s other group, they got to do a play.
And it wouldn’t be fair if we don’t get to do a play.
Secondly, listening to plays is fun.
Thirdly, we could make a paper book of our own and copy and take it home so we can read it to ourselves.
Finally, if we listen we could make our own play with some words that the kids used in their play.
Room18 shall definitely be allowed plays forever.
By Jessica
Room 18 must not do any more plays.
Firstly, plays are very cool but some people might not like it.
Secondly, plays are not very cool because people want to go home.
I think room 18 has to definitely not do plays.
By Jordin
Room 18 must never do plays ever.
Firstly, when we do plays everybody has to be quiet.
Secondly, our group has only one book that is a play.
Thirdly, everybody has to sit down and fold their legs and their arms, and be respectful to everyone.
Lastly, checking the right words, this helps us with our reading.
Room 18 definitely should not do plays ever.
By Martin
I think Room 18 should do more plays.
Firstly, it is fun.
Secondly, everyone can do it.
Thirdly, because I like plays.
I think room 18 has to do more plays.
By Jean
Room 18 must not have anymore plays.
Secondly, plays waste time.
Thirdly, it makes us tired.
I think we should not have plays.
By Tiaan
We should definitely have no more plays!
Firstly, we don’t want to sit around all day.
Secondly, it is sooo long.
Thirdly, they might wet their pants.
Lastly, we can go home faster.
We must stop doing plays.
By Joel. W
I think we should definitely have more time off plays.
Firstly, it would take sooo long for your turn.
Secondly, we will miss out on our super silent reading.
Thirdly, we might be nervous in front of the audience.
Finally, we would be told to come back into the room.
That is why I think we should not do plays.
By Rachel
Room 18 must definitely not be allowed to do plays for ever.
Firstly, it wastes learning time.
Secondly, people will be nervous and they might wet themselves.
Lastly, I think we should have no more plays.
By Jayden
I think Room 18 should not do anymore plays.
Firstly, it would sometimes take sooo long we wouldn’t be able to do super silent reading.
Secondly, sometimes people get nervous and they have to start all over again.
Thirdly, people might wet themselves.
Lastly, it is bad because you have to wait a long time.
I think Room 18 most definitely should stop the plays.
By Savannah
I think we should most definitely have plays!
Firstly, it is fun.
Secondly, we might get to dress up.
Thirdly, it is cool to do.
Lastly we can bow.
I think we should have plays forever.
By Ciara
We should most definitely have no more plays.
Firstly, people will do something wrong.
Secondly, I don’t want to watch people wet themselves at school.
Thirdly, they will be crazy at the play.
I think we should have no more plays.
By Madison
Firstly, some people have already done a play in front of the class. And it will be fair if other people get to do a play in front of the class as well.
Secondly, plays are sooo much fun.
Because there are lots of fun plays to do.
Thirdly, I think lots of people like plays, and the people that are not doing plays can listen to the very cool play.
Lastly, because people can come inside with a smile on their face because they have just seen a very cool play.
I think Room 18 should most definitely not stop plays!
By Anouska
Room 18 must definitely be able to do plays.
Firstly, I love plays because they are sooooo much fun!
Secondly, I like practising plays, even if we miss out on super silent reading.
Thirdly, I love performing plays, I don’t care if we have to start all over again and if the audience has to wait. I don’t care.
Lastly I don’t care if my group can’t be first to perform plays.
I like doing cool,cool,cool,cool,cool,plays.
That’s why I think Room 18 must be allowed to do plays.
By Ruby
Room 18 most definitely should not have plays.
Firstly, it would take forever.
Secondly, I’d rather not let everyone wet their pants or socks or shorts.
Thirdly, I hate plays!
Finally, everyone will get annoyed and very very angry.
I think room 18 should not have plays.
By Summer
Room 18 must definitely stop plays.
Firstly, if we had Ginger letters and the play was long, we would have to sit soooo long.
Secondly, if some people make mistakes they might start again, and that is bad because you’d have to wait sooo long.
Thirdly, if I want a movie of the Little Red Hen I will get a DVD.
Lastly, when we wait so long for the play, we might miss out on super silent reading.
I think room18 has to definitely not do plays ever again.
By Dimas
I think we must definitely do plays.
Firstly, plays are so much fun, and you don’t often get to do plays.
Secondly, it’s good practise for our reading, if there are really big words in the middle of the plays.
And that tells us that we did a really good job.
Lastly, it wouldn’t be fair for the people that didn’t get to do a play.
That’s not fair because it would be sad for those people.
I think plays have to stay.
By Sophie
Room 18 must definitely have no more plays ever again
Firstly, I don’t want to see people wet their pants, because seeing people wet their pants is gross.
Secondly, if I want to see the three little pigs, I would see the movie.
Thirdly, I won’t get super silent reading for points.
Lastly, it’s not fair if another group is doing a play.
I think no more plays forever.
By Joel.P
We should most definitely be allowed plays as long as we like.
Firstly, In Term 2 in Madison’s other group, they got to do a play.
And it wouldn’t be fair if we don’t get to do a play.
Secondly, listening to plays is fun.
Thirdly, we could make a paper book of our own and copy and take it home so we can read it to ourselves.
Finally, if we listen we could make our own play with some words that the kids used in their play.
Room18 shall definitely be allowed plays forever.
By Jessica
Room 18 must not do any more plays.
Firstly, plays are very cool but some people might not like it.
Secondly, plays are not very cool because people want to go home.
I think room 18 has to definitely not do plays.
By Jordin
Room 18 must never do plays ever.
Firstly, when we do plays everybody has to be quiet.
Secondly, our group has only one book that is a play.
Thirdly, everybody has to sit down and fold their legs and their arms, and be respectful to everyone.
Lastly, checking the right words, this helps us with our reading.
Room 18 definitely should not do plays ever.
By Martin
I think Room 18 should do more plays.
Firstly, it is fun.
Secondly, everyone can do it.
Thirdly, because I like plays.
I think room 18 has to do more plays.
By Jean
Room 18 must not have anymore plays.
Secondly, plays waste time.
Thirdly, it makes us tired.
I think we should not have plays.
By Tiaan
We should definitely have no more plays!
Firstly, we don’t want to sit around all day.
Secondly, it is sooo long.
Thirdly, they might wet their pants.
Lastly, we can go home faster.
We must stop doing plays.
By Joel. W
I think we should definitely have more time off plays.
Firstly, it would take sooo long for your turn.
Secondly, we will miss out on our super silent reading.
Thirdly, we might be nervous in front of the audience.
Finally, we would be told to come back into the room.
That is why I think we should not do plays.
By Rachel
Room 18 must definitely not be allowed to do plays for ever.
Firstly, it wastes learning time.
Secondly, people will be nervous and they might wet themselves.
Lastly, I think we should have no more plays.
By Jayden
I think Room 18 should not do anymore plays.
Firstly, it would sometimes take sooo long we wouldn’t be able to do super silent reading.
Secondly, sometimes people get nervous and they have to start all over again.
Thirdly, people might wet themselves.
Lastly, it is bad because you have to wait a long time.
I think Room 18 most definitely should stop the plays.
By Savannah
I think we should most definitely have plays!
Firstly, it is fun.
Secondly, we might get to dress up.
Thirdly, it is cool to do.
Lastly we can bow.
I think we should have plays forever.
By Ciara
We should most definitely have no more plays.
Firstly, people will do something wrong.
Secondly, I don’t want to watch people wet themselves at school.
Thirdly, they will be crazy at the play.
I think we should have no more plays.
By Madison
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
WEBCAST SPECIAL: HALLOWE'EN EDITION
BOO! We've got a frightening edition for you to watch today! Watch out for skeletons and witches, haunted houses and spooky sounds. This webcast will have...you...SPOOKED!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Webcast 11
We've started adding some new features this term. See if you can spot the differences! Our host for Webcast 11 is also celebrating his 7th birthday today! Happy Birthday, Joel W!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
TERM 4
Hurray! It's the start of a new term. The kids (and I!) were happy to be back today.
Please take this time to ensure that your favourite Room 18er is coming to school in proper uniform. While it may be tempting to postpone any uniform purchases until the start of next year, please remember that it is for your son/daughters safety that they come in correct school uniform. Yes, this a BIG reminder for all to help make sure that school hats are at school EVERY day. Students will be missing out on fitness, playtimes outside covered/shaded areas, P.E., etc if they are without sunhats. It is the responsibility of the students themselves to make sure they are remembering their sunhats, but sometimes a little help from Mum/Dad goes a long way! (-;
Please take this time to ensure that your favourite Room 18er is coming to school in proper uniform. While it may be tempting to postpone any uniform purchases until the start of next year, please remember that it is for your son/daughters safety that they come in correct school uniform. Yes, this a BIG reminder for all to help make sure that school hats are at school EVERY day. Students will be missing out on fitness, playtimes outside covered/shaded areas, P.E., etc if they are without sunhats. It is the responsibility of the students themselves to make sure they are remembering their sunhats, but sometimes a little help from Mum/Dad goes a long way! (-;
Mind Mapping
Room 18 used the "What If?" Thinking Key today for our introduction into the world of paper-making. This term we will complete our year of Inquiry under the theme of 'Survival'.
At the bottom of the blog, the mind map of Room 18's thoughts should appear. This is our starting point. We will hopefully be adding to this throughout the term.
Mr. Nash
At the bottom of the blog, the mind map of Room 18's thoughts should appear. This is our starting point. We will hopefully be adding to this throughout the term.
Mr. Nash
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Our Inquiry
In Term 3, we were looking at the changes that can take place in biomes. At the bottom of the blog, the students have completed a 'VoiceThread'. The students chose to share some of the things they've learned about either the polar biome or the desert biome. You can click on the pictures of each student next to the VoiceThread picture to hear what they have to say.
Mr. Nash
Mr. Nash
An Email To Mr. Nash
Dear Mr Nash,
For my birthday my brother and I went to TV3.
We watched the News being recorded. We then went to look at C4. (the music channel)
We got to meet Alasdair, Hillary and John Campbell. They were all very kind to Matthew and me. They love having visitors and said that we could come back again. They were very happy to have us there at TV3.
We really enjoyed watching TV3 being recorded. It was fun sitting in the News Presenters Chairs!
From Chloe
Bye Mr Nash we will see you after the holidays.
Webcast 10
Mr. Nash, Ginger, and Cookie Muncher have been on holidays. Sorry for the delay in posting the latest webcast!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Ginger's Adventure With Callum
When Ginger got home we had a teddy party on the trampoline. Ginger made lots of new friends. After that, we had dinner at McDonalds. Ginger liked the chips. Ginger listened to me reading my book and then I took him to bed and had cuddles.
Ginger's the best.
By: Callum
Ginger's the best.
By: Callum
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Picture Perfect
FLASH FLASH
Dear Room 18 Parents/Family,
Have you ever wanted to have a picture taken with an international superstar?
NOW IS YOUR CHANCE! (-:
You've probably heard your lovely tv show presenter come home saying "Mum/Dad, you may have seen me in such amazing shows as....ROOM 18 ONLINE WEBCAST #9 today". Well now is the time to have YOUR 15 minutes of fame in the spotlight with them.
Hobsonville Primary School is offering you the opportunity to have your photo taken with your favourite Room 18 superstar (we're assuming your favourite Room 18 superstar is your son/daughter/family member)!
With an absolutely sky-high standard of photo taking, "Positive Negatives" will be available onsite in October during our Car-boot Sale on Saturday, October 17th.
Positive Negatives offers free photo sittings and gives you the opportuntity to purchase your favourite photos based on the negatives they give you to keep.
To have your beautiful/long-lasting/great memory/adorable/perfect opportunity photo captured next month, you'll just need to make contact with Chloe on (09) 416-6522 within the next 7 days to book a time. Photos are VERY reasonably priced.
Say Cheese!
FLASH FLASH
Letter To Ginger
Dear Ginger,
I need to tell you something. I really miss your squeeky paw and your furry lips and your cuddles. I miss you coming home with me, Ginger. I know other people like having you but I was wondering if you would like to come home with me?
From: Chloe
I need to tell you something. I really miss your squeeky paw and your furry lips and your cuddles. I miss you coming home with me, Ginger. I know other people like having you but I was wondering if you would like to come home with me?
From: Chloe
Monday, September 21, 2009
A New Addition!
Room 18 this week welcomed a new student. All the way from Australia!
The class has been very excited to have Callum join us. Keep yours ears open for Callum's start in podcasting, and tune into our upcoming webcasts to see him joining in!
WELCOME TO ROOM 18, CALLUM! (-:
The class has been very excited to have Callum join us. Keep yours ears open for Callum's start in podcasting, and tune into our upcoming webcasts to see him joining in!
WELCOME TO ROOM 18, CALLUM! (-:
Friday, September 18, 2009
Have-A-Go Day
Have-A-Go Day is this Monday. Students should have all paid their $1 to partcipate.
If Monday turns out to be a wet day, the save date is for mid week.
Cheers,
Mr. Nash
If Monday turns out to be a wet day, the save date is for mid week.
Cheers,
Mr. Nash
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Webcast 9
Another great show! We're now trying to engage and hook our audience in by looking at the camera when we present. We have already achieved success with introducing ourselves, using a big clear voice, and keeping the 'umms' away.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Anouska's 7th Birthday
On my birthday i invited Sara, Chloe,Emma, Madison and My cousin Cody. we went to mini golf. It was in the dark, but to get in the door we had to solve the riddle. It was fun. then we went to my house and we played pass the parcel and statues and we also played twister. After that we made sponge bob photo frames. And after making very cool photo frames we had very yummy cake.
By Anouska
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Webcast 8
Our webcasting skills keep getting better and better! We're really proud of this webcast episode. Unfortunately, our sound cut out near the end. Ugh!
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Art Session
Our arts session with a visiting master artist is on MONDAY morning! Room 18 students (those who have paid their $4 already or by Friday at the latest) will be taking part in a hands-on workshop at the school auditorium designed to greatly improve their drawing skills.
Sadly, students who have not brought in their $4 will be remaining in a classroom and will miss out on this very exciting and worthwhile opportunity. I sincerely hope that all students are able to attend.
Mr. Nash
Sadly, students who have not brought in their $4 will be remaining in a classroom and will miss out on this very exciting and worthwhile opportunity. I sincerely hope that all students are able to attend.
Mr. Nash
Monday, September 7, 2009
Week 7 Report Writing- Cats
Room 18 has now taken on all the main learning intentions of the report writing. Students know they are successful with their writing when they have:
1) a title
2) an introduction as their first sentence.
3) organised ideas into paragraphs.
4) added a conclusion at the end of their writing.
Cats
Cats are one of the most popular, craziest, and laziest, funniest pets on earth.
A cat has four paws or legs. They are fluffy like a tiger, and they have one tail.
A cat can see in the dark.
Cats are the greatest in the world.
By Summer
Cats
Cats are one of the most popular, craziest, laziest, funniest pets on earth.
A cats fur colours are ginger, black, white and they can be in patterns or stripes. They have sharp claws that can scratch people.
Cats can see in the dark with their green eyes.
Cats are clever because they can climb trees and dogs can’t. Cats can be big as paper.
We can find cats at the pet shop or on the road if they are lost. You can find your own pet at your house.
Cats could have three whiskers on each side.
There are different types of cats like cat in the hat, tigers, leopards and cheetahs.
Cats are cool!
By Emma
Cats
Cats are one of the most popular, craziest, laziest, funniest pets on earth.
We can see them outside, pet shops, or the SPCA.
A cat had 1 tail and 2 ears, and paws and legs.
A cat can be a type of animal like a tiger, lion, a book cat in the hat, leopards and a cheetah.
They are clever at climbing trees and they are good at climbing, basketball shooter and then they slide down the basketball shooter like a fire engine pole.
Cats are the funniest cats on earth.
By Dimas
Cats
Cats are one of the most popular, craziest, laziest, funniest, pets on earth.
Cats have whiskers, and cats have many colours. Cats have tow ears and they also have four legs. Cats are fluffy as a tiger, and also as soft as a teddy bear. Cats have sharp claws to help them to scratch.
You can a cat at the SPCA and at the pet shop and on the street if they are lost.
They are good at climbing trees.
Cats are great animals.
By Savannah
Cats
Cats are the most popular, craziest, laziest, funny pets on earth.
There are lots of cats in the world like lions, leopards, cheetahs and cats.
We can find cats at the SPCA, and at people’s houses, under houses, at the pet shop, and on the street if they’re lost.
Cats fur colour is ginger, black, white.Their eyes are green.They have a rough tongue. Cats are great.
By Sophie
Cats
Cats are a type of animal that make good pets.
Cats have white sharp claws that sometimes scratch.
Cats have 1 tail and 4 paws or legs, and 2 pointy ears.
By Hayden
Cats
Cats are one of the most popular, crazy, lazy, funny pets on earth.
There are many types of cats like cheetahs, tigers, cat in the hat, lions, and leopards.\
You can find a cat at a pet shop, SPCA, on a street if it’s lost, peoples houses, outside and under houses.
Cats have one tail and four paws. Cats have sharp white claws that can sometimes scratch.
Cats are clever because they can open doors if they can reach if it’s close to it. Cats are very good for seeing in the dark.
Cats are not clever because they fall in the toilet.
Cats are very beautiful.
By Ruby
Cats
Cats are one of the most popular, crazy, lazy, funny pets on earth.
Cats have one tail and two little eyes. They have four paws and four legs. They also have two pointy ears. Cats have white sharp teeth and sometimes they even bite.
There are types of different cats like lions, tigers, cat in the hat, cheetah’s even leopards.
You can find cats at the pet shop, at the SPCA, on the side of the street if they are lost, and you can even find them at people’s houses, outside or even under people’s houses.
Cats are very good at seeing in the dark.
Some cats are very clever because they can open doors if they can reach it. Cats can also be very funny because a cat goes outside and climbs up to the top of a netball hoop and slides down it. It will also be very funny if a cat sat in a basket and fell out.
Cats are one of the most favourite animals in the world.
By Anouska
Cats
Cats are a type of animal that make great pets.
Cats have one tail. Cat’s fur colour is black, white and brown. Cats run up trees. Cats scratch people and they do not like dogs.
By Sara
Cats
Cats are a type of animal that make good pets.
Cats have one tail, whiskers, and patterns. Cat’s eye colour is green. Cats have 4 paws or legs. Cats have a rough tongue.
Cats can be funny because cats are clever. They are good at seeing in the dark.
Cats are clever because cats can climb. Cats say meow.
Cats can be found in a pet shop, on the street if lost, people’s houses outside, under houses.
By Martin
Cats
Cats are one of the most popular, crazy, lazy, funny pets on earth.
There are many different cats, like leopards, lions, tigers, cat in the hat.
You can find cats at the SPCA, on the street, and under houses.
Cats can see in the dark. Cats have 1 tail and a rough tongue.
Cats are the best animals.
By Joel. P
Cats
Cats are animals that run away from dogs. Cat in the Hat is a type of cat, tigers and lions are a type of cat.
Cats are funny. They have four paws or legs. They are good at seeing in the dark.
Cats are the best animals in the world.
By Dylan
Cats
Cats are animals that climb trees.
There are many cats. There are lions, tigers, panthers, cheetahs, leopards, and cat in the hat.
You can find cats in the SPCA, pet shop, street if lost, peoples houses, outside, under houses.
Cats are the best pets in the world.
By Jamie
Cats
Cats are animals that run away from dogs.
We can find cats at a pet shop, SPCA, on the street if lost.
Cats have rough tongues, 4 paws or legs, and 1 tail.
Cats can be funny some cats look in toilets.
Cats are the best pets.
By Ciara
Cats
Cats are animals that run away from dogs.
Cats can be tigers, Cheetahs, panthers, and leopards.
They are clever because they can jump.
Cats are the best pets in the world.
By Joel. W
Cats
Cats are a type a animal that make good pets.
Black cats are medium sized. Cats have whiskers.
Some cats are great animals. Cats can unlock a door.
Cats are cool animals.
By Tiaan.
Cats
Cats are one of the most popular, craziest, laziest, funny pets on earth.
Cats have many whiskers that are brown, ginger, and black and white which are cool. There are different kinds of cats in the world like tigers, cat in the hat, cheetahs, leopards, lions.
The best place to find a cat is under a house and on the street, SPCA, at the pet shop, or outside.
Cats have 4 paws and 2 ears.
Cats are the best animals on earth.
By Madison
Cats
Cats are one of the most popular, craziest, laziest, funniest pets on earth.
They are good at seeing in the dark. Cats are fluffy.
Cats are not clever because they can climb into toilets.
Cats are the greatest in the whole wide world. You can find cats in the wild, in the SPCA, on the street, and in people’s houses.
Cats are good pets.
By Rachel
Cats
Cats are a type of animal that make good pets.
Their colours are ginger, black and white.
They are good at opening things.
By Jordin
Cats
Cats are one of the most popular, crazy, lazy, funny pets on earth.
We can find cats at the SPCA, and other places like pets shops.
Cats can be tiger, lions, and even cat in the hat that is fluffy and cheetahs that are fast. Cats have one tail.They are good at seeing in the dark. They can only see black and white. Cats have many whiskers that are white and pointy ears on their face. They are furry all over the place. Their fur colour can be ginger, black, or white. The fur can be striped or it can be a pattern and the pattern can be different colours.
Cats are the loveliest animals in the world.
By Jessica
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2) an introduction as their first sentence.
3) organised ideas into paragraphs.
4) added a conclusion at the end of their writing.
Cats
Cats are one of the most popular, craziest, and laziest, funniest pets on earth.
A cat has four paws or legs. They are fluffy like a tiger, and they have one tail.
A cat can see in the dark.
Cats are the greatest in the world.
By Summer
Cats
Cats are one of the most popular, craziest, laziest, funniest pets on earth.
A cats fur colours are ginger, black, white and they can be in patterns or stripes. They have sharp claws that can scratch people.
Cats can see in the dark with their green eyes.
Cats are clever because they can climb trees and dogs can’t. Cats can be big as paper.
We can find cats at the pet shop or on the road if they are lost. You can find your own pet at your house.
Cats could have three whiskers on each side.
There are different types of cats like cat in the hat, tigers, leopards and cheetahs.
Cats are cool!
By Emma
Cats
Cats are one of the most popular, craziest, laziest, funniest pets on earth.
We can see them outside, pet shops, or the SPCA.
A cat had 1 tail and 2 ears, and paws and legs.
A cat can be a type of animal like a tiger, lion, a book cat in the hat, leopards and a cheetah.
They are clever at climbing trees and they are good at climbing, basketball shooter and then they slide down the basketball shooter like a fire engine pole.
Cats are the funniest cats on earth.
By Dimas
Cats
Cats are one of the most popular, craziest, laziest, funniest, pets on earth.
Cats have whiskers, and cats have many colours. Cats have tow ears and they also have four legs. Cats are fluffy as a tiger, and also as soft as a teddy bear. Cats have sharp claws to help them to scratch.
You can a cat at the SPCA and at the pet shop and on the street if they are lost.
They are good at climbing trees.
Cats are great animals.
By Savannah
Cats
Cats are the most popular, craziest, laziest, funny pets on earth.
There are lots of cats in the world like lions, leopards, cheetahs and cats.
We can find cats at the SPCA, and at people’s houses, under houses, at the pet shop, and on the street if they’re lost.
Cats fur colour is ginger, black, white.Their eyes are green.They have a rough tongue. Cats are great.
By Sophie
Cats
Cats are a type of animal that make good pets.
Cats have white sharp claws that sometimes scratch.
Cats have 1 tail and 4 paws or legs, and 2 pointy ears.
By Hayden
Cats
Cats are one of the most popular, crazy, lazy, funny pets on earth.
There are many types of cats like cheetahs, tigers, cat in the hat, lions, and leopards.\
You can find a cat at a pet shop, SPCA, on a street if it’s lost, peoples houses, outside and under houses.
Cats have one tail and four paws. Cats have sharp white claws that can sometimes scratch.
Cats are clever because they can open doors if they can reach if it’s close to it. Cats are very good for seeing in the dark.
Cats are not clever because they fall in the toilet.
Cats are very beautiful.
By Ruby
Cats
Cats are one of the most popular, crazy, lazy, funny pets on earth.
Cats have one tail and two little eyes. They have four paws and four legs. They also have two pointy ears. Cats have white sharp teeth and sometimes they even bite.
There are types of different cats like lions, tigers, cat in the hat, cheetah’s even leopards.
You can find cats at the pet shop, at the SPCA, on the side of the street if they are lost, and you can even find them at people’s houses, outside or even under people’s houses.
Cats are very good at seeing in the dark.
Some cats are very clever because they can open doors if they can reach it. Cats can also be very funny because a cat goes outside and climbs up to the top of a netball hoop and slides down it. It will also be very funny if a cat sat in a basket and fell out.
Cats are one of the most favourite animals in the world.
By Anouska
Cats
Cats are a type of animal that make great pets.
Cats have one tail. Cat’s fur colour is black, white and brown. Cats run up trees. Cats scratch people and they do not like dogs.
By Sara
Cats
Cats are a type of animal that make good pets.
Cats have one tail, whiskers, and patterns. Cat’s eye colour is green. Cats have 4 paws or legs. Cats have a rough tongue.
Cats can be funny because cats are clever. They are good at seeing in the dark.
Cats are clever because cats can climb. Cats say meow.
Cats can be found in a pet shop, on the street if lost, people’s houses outside, under houses.
By Martin
Cats
Cats are one of the most popular, crazy, lazy, funny pets on earth.
There are many different cats, like leopards, lions, tigers, cat in the hat.
You can find cats at the SPCA, on the street, and under houses.
Cats can see in the dark. Cats have 1 tail and a rough tongue.
Cats are the best animals.
By Joel. P
Cats
Cats are animals that run away from dogs. Cat in the Hat is a type of cat, tigers and lions are a type of cat.
Cats are funny. They have four paws or legs. They are good at seeing in the dark.
Cats are the best animals in the world.
By Dylan
Cats
Cats are animals that climb trees.
There are many cats. There are lions, tigers, panthers, cheetahs, leopards, and cat in the hat.
You can find cats in the SPCA, pet shop, street if lost, peoples houses, outside, under houses.
Cats are the best pets in the world.
By Jamie
Cats
Cats are animals that run away from dogs.
We can find cats at a pet shop, SPCA, on the street if lost.
Cats have rough tongues, 4 paws or legs, and 1 tail.
Cats can be funny some cats look in toilets.
Cats are the best pets.
By Ciara
Cats
Cats are animals that run away from dogs.
Cats can be tigers, Cheetahs, panthers, and leopards.
They are clever because they can jump.
Cats are the best pets in the world.
By Joel. W
Cats
Cats are a type a animal that make good pets.
Black cats are medium sized. Cats have whiskers.
Some cats are great animals. Cats can unlock a door.
Cats are cool animals.
By Tiaan.
Cats
Cats are one of the most popular, craziest, laziest, funny pets on earth.
Cats have many whiskers that are brown, ginger, and black and white which are cool. There are different kinds of cats in the world like tigers, cat in the hat, cheetahs, leopards, lions.
The best place to find a cat is under a house and on the street, SPCA, at the pet shop, or outside.
Cats have 4 paws and 2 ears.
Cats are the best animals on earth.
By Madison
Cats
Cats are one of the most popular, craziest, laziest, funniest pets on earth.
They are good at seeing in the dark. Cats are fluffy.
Cats are not clever because they can climb into toilets.
Cats are the greatest in the whole wide world. You can find cats in the wild, in the SPCA, on the street, and in people’s houses.
Cats are good pets.
By Rachel
Cats
Cats are a type of animal that make good pets.
Their colours are ginger, black and white.
They are good at opening things.
By Jordin
Cats
Cats are one of the most popular, crazy, lazy, funny pets on earth.
We can find cats at the SPCA, and other places like pets shops.
Cats can be tiger, lions, and even cat in the hat that is fluffy and cheetahs that are fast. Cats have one tail.They are good at seeing in the dark. They can only see black and white. Cats have many whiskers that are white and pointy ears on their face. They are furry all over the place. Their fur colour can be ginger, black, or white. The fur can be striped or it can be a pattern and the pattern can be different colours.
Cats are the loveliest animals in the world.
By Jessica
A New Pet
Room 18 now has a new virtual pet! You may have already seen it...it's a dog! We're writing about dogs this week for our report writing. (-:
Mr. Nash
Mr. Nash
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Joel P and Ginger
Ginger and I had such fun this weekend. Look what we did on Fathers Day.
We had a cool day.
From Joel P
Friday, September 4, 2009
Writing- Week 6
Fire fighters
Fire fighters are people that fight fires.
Fire fighters are people.
Fire fighters use their hose.
Fire fighters are careful people.
By Tiaan
Fire fighters
Fire fighters help people get out of buildings that have fires in them.
Fire fighters wear special helmets to keep them safe. They also wear special boots to keep them safe.
They have to move quickly to get to the fires. They slide down poles to get to their fire engines.
By Ruby
Fire fighters
Fire fighters are people that save humans and animals.
They wear special clothing when they go to fires.
They have a boss to tell them where the fire is and they can talk through a special speaker that is called a radio. They slide down a pole to get to the fire engine.
By Chloe
Fire fighters
Fire fighters are people that help people get out of fires.
Fire fighters have a hose to put out the fires. They move quickly in the fire.
Fire fighters save people in danger. They slide down the pole to get to the fire engine. Fire fighters also have a little radio to speak to each other in the fires. They have a boss to tell them where the fire is.
Fire fighters wear special clothing. They wear special boots and special helmets to keep them safe.
By Anouska
Fire fighters
Fire fighters are grown ups that put out fires.
Fire fighters wear special helmets. They’re not bike helmets. They’re yellow that have hidden masks that keep them safe.
Fire fighters have very loud fire engines. There are lots of fire engines in
They slide down a big pole that is silver. The fire engine has a blue siren.
By Jessica
Fire fighters
Fire fighters are people.
Fire fighters have to move quickly to the fire. To be a fire fighter you have to be a grown up.
They have a boss to tell them where the fire is.
By Joel.P
Fire fighters
Fire fighters have to move quickly to put out fires.
They wear special clothing and masks to keep them safe.
By Rachel
Fire fighters
Fire fighters help people get out of danger.
Fire fighters need masks to defeat the fire. They wear special clothing like boots and masks.
By
Fire fighters
Fire fighters fight fires.
Fire fighters turn off the fire. Fire fighters have to be careful. Fire fighters have to wear special boots. You need to be older when you want to be a fire fighter.
Fire fighters wear special clothing. Fire fighters need a hose. They can put fires away. Fire fighters use a radio. Fire fighters have engines with sirens and buttons. Fire fighters need to be safe.
By Martin
Fire fighters
Fire fighters are people that put out fires.
You have to be old to be a fire fighter. They use a hose too.
By Jordin
Fire fighters
Fire fighters are people that put fires out.
Fire fighters have a boss to tell them where it is.
They use a radio to tell where it is.
They save people that are in buildings of danger.
By Hayden
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