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Measurement iBook

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Abbey's Fable

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Phoebe's Writing

Carys Fable Writing

The Race of the Century

Slow and steady wins the race!!!

The race of the century

Today we did a summary on the race of the century. We made a popplet that describes the main characters. In the race of the century the main characters are Flash Harry Hare and Tom Tortise.

Leaning tower of pasta

 On the 20.11.14 our class ruma weka was  doing a competition we had to make a leaning tower of pasta a leaning tower of pasta you might be wondering well we only had half an hour to create a tower out of pasta but how would it stick together well we used marsh mallows we did have some but our team mates ate them all  we had to  take it down five times because my team mate didn't like it and my other team mate ate most of the pasta and moaning about every one else I kept on breaking all of the pasta

Tower of marshmallows & spaghetti

This week in ruma weka we made a tower of marshmallows and spaghetti & this is what my group members made.

Homophones

This week we have been learning about Homophones and what they are.

Homophones are thing s that are sound the same but have a diffrence meaning like too,to and two they all sound the same but have a different meaning there is also Flower and Flour. Flower means like a rose and flour is the sort that you bake with. That's what Homophones are.

Homophones

This week we have been learning about Homophones and what they are.

Homophones are thing s that are sound the same but have a diffrence meaning like too,to and two they all sound the same but have a different meaning there is also Flower and Flour. Flower means like a rose and flour is the sort that you bake with. That's what Homophones are.

Homophones

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This week we have been learning about homophones. Homophones are words that sound the same but are spelt diffrently, here are some homophones 

One won 

Bean been

Hear hair hare 

Sun some

Knight night 

Fable Writing

Athalitics

Last week on Friday the senours and the middle snendakit went to do athalitics we had to get into our house colours.The house colours names were middle park,kinzington,ascot and bridge water.Then we went to go into our age groups then we had to run all the way to mr callerhan he was a long way to run.The year 4s went to Shot pot first then all the other groups went to the other activities lots of people are going to enter schools that was the best day ever because that the funest day ever .

Using our problem solving skills to share our thinking around maths

Using rounding and compensating to solve addition equations

Fable Writing

Technology challenge

Charlie jack.G Logan hunter William got a makeover by there group .The winner was JACK.G he look like flower girl. We did this because it was for a technology challenge for a flower parade.

Week 3 reminders

Middle syndicate production is this week on Tuesday and Wednesday. Remember middle syndicate students need to be in their classrooms by 5:45 pm hall door open at 6:00 pm

There will be no homework this week. Help goodwood love zero packaging lunches

Up and coming events life skills Fluor day Tuesday 4 November - gold coin donation - bring along your stuffed toy in costume as well

Ag day

This was ag day all weka's that did not have animals went to activates and they made thes things.

Contractions

Today it is Monday and we have been learning Contractions or we call them apostrophes and asqaushtrophes because they squash two words together to make one word. Here are some reasons why to use contractions.

You don't have to write as much

It's quicker to write one word then two words

Makes the word shorter

Here are some examples of a Contracton word.

Would not = wouldn't

I am = I'm

He has = he's

What's happening this week?

Today is Monday 20th of October and today is Ag Day. For Ag Day you can bring in a calf, a kid or a lamb. 

We are going to have a full reds rehearsal for Hooray for Goodwood Primary Day, our production for the middle syndicate.

Athletics training has started! We can't wear a skirt or a dress unless it has leggings or shorts underneath it.

The money sellers

My word problem

Dust mite

Charlie and Jack.G

The secret world of Dust Mites

Have you ever seen a dust mite?

Phoebe & Bella's Dust Mite Picollage

This is a collage about the amazing dust mities AKA Dust mites

Chek out our problem solving.

Goals for term 4

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Welcome to term 4

Welcome to Term 4. We are all pleased to be back and are looking forward to another busy and enjoyable term. We trust you all had restful and happy holidays with your family. Our focus for Term 4 is working together co-operatively and first up in week 2 is our annual Agricultural Day. All children who do not have animals will be involved in some Ag Day activity (more information later in the week). Bring on the sunshine! Just a reminder sun hats are compulsory this term.

PRODUCTION
As you will be aware our production is coming up fast. We will be working hard in the first two weeks to ensure all students are ready for their big performance. All students in the Middle Syndicate are involved and you will see the Goodwood School community coming alive on stage through dance, drama and music. Our performance day is:

Wednesday 29th October

Matinee 1.30pm

Evening 6.30pm

Cost: Adults $5.00, 

Goodwood Students Free, Non Goodwood Student $2.00

Quality Colour Programme: Koha

Tickets are available from the school office.

END OF YEAR TRIP / CELEBRATION
We are planning an exciting end of year trip for the Middle Syndicate to Lake Karapiro to take part in archery, raft building, kayaking, orienteering and an aqua slide. This will be 
run by Sport Waikato and qualified 
instructors. The year 3 students will be going on Thursday 4th December and the year 4 students on Friday 5th December. The cost will be $15.00 per person. We will need parent transport and assistance for this event so please mark your calendar (sorry no pre-schoolers on this trip). 

HOMEWORK
Again this term homework contracts are for 1 week with new spelling words for each week. There will be no homework in week 3 due to Labour Day and production also homework will finish in week 8. It is your child’s responsibility to ensure they have their homework book back to school every Friday (for spelling tests and new words). If 
your child is away from school they need to ensure that they get their homework on their first day back at school. 

ATHLETICS
This term we begin by focussing on developing our athletics skills in the “Run, Jump, Throw” programme. Athletics Day is Friday 14th November at the Cambridge Athletics grounds. We have sports Monday, Wednesday and Fridays and expect children to be appropriately dressed to be able to participate comfortably (t.shirts, shorts and sunhat). 

PORTFOLIO’S
Please ensure you have commented in these and returned them to school by the end of week one so that we can begin putting in this term’s samples and assessments. Portfolios will come home again at the end of the year along with the final school report. 

SUNHAT POLICY 
Children are required to wear a sunhat that aligns with our school policy in terms 1 and 4. Children without hats are directed to play or sit in the shade during breaks and sports. New guidelines from the Cancer Society state that children should NOT apply sunblock before 11am, so that they receive adequate doses of vitamin D. We have supplies of SPF30 block at school for children to apply for lunch break and afternoon activities. 

INSULATION

Insulation is a fibre glass  that is used in homes to keep the homes warm here is a photo of our inquiry board here it is

 

Aquifer System

In ruma weka our group has been doing an inquiry on the Aquifer System. We have mad a model of two water tanks attached together by a pump. One has dirty water in it and it pumps water into the other tank to make it work. As the dirty water goes through our filter which is made from sand and gravel. This turns into clean water and drips into the bottom of the tank.

Sewage science

We made the structure with pipes,rope,tape,cardboard we had to do lots to problem solving. 

We cut the pipes with a saw to make it the right height. Now we are up to making the inside to the toilet. 

Telephones

Our inquiry group is focusing on phones and now we are taking them apart to see what's inside of them. Tom brang his sisters broken IPod to school so we all took it apart and Ms Copping gave us her old phone so we took that apart too. We have had lots of fun taking all the phones apart. The next thing we will try and find out is how sound waves travel through telephones.

S4Solar

This is our solar powed house.We have installed the insulation. And are making the roof for and about to install solar panels. We chose the house so we could share our learning about solar. Solar power runs by sun and can charge your car battery. Mr Solar known as Ben came in to weka and he gave us lots of information.

Lemon powered light bulb

This is a lemon powered light bulb that is powered  by the juice in the lemon. We did this  experiment  because we were interested  about how a lemon would power a light bulb. Our next step is to make a atom. We are going to present our learning using our ART smarts and acting.

Pic Collage

We have been writing character descriptions and exploring pic collage. Please have a look at all our character writing on 'celebrating our successes' and you will see all of Ruma Weka's amazing creations.

I have added a few tasters below. What do you think?

Week Four Book Week

One of the best weeks of the year has finally arrived!! Yes, you have guessed right, it is BOOK WEEK! Mrs Marsh has been busy organising special events so that we are doing something exciting everyday.

Monday - Grandparents and Dad’s reading time followed by morning tea at 10.30am

Come down and read with your children and grandchildren.

Tuesday - Pyjama Party! Wear your PJ’s bring your favourite book and cuddle up with a buddy from your Buddy Class to read.

Wednesday - Dawn McMillan Author Visit at 10-10.30 and 11- 11.30 Middle Syndicate.

Thursday -  At 11.45- 12.30 class groups will move to different classrooms to listen to other staff members read their favourite books.

Friday - Dress up as your favourite  book character for the parade at 9.00. There will also be a quiz at 12.00. The quiz  will be based on popular children’s literature and books read throughout the week. House points will be awarded.

Also each day before and after school the library will be open so that you can purchase books from the Schoolastic Book sale.

Abbeys Description

Wanted

Have you Seen the devious, nasty croc called Gwen? She lives in the Oak Wood Swamp that reeks so much your nose may fall off! Gwen has terrifying yellow eyes and a very long tail which is about 15cm long. Her body is a mix of green, brown and yellow. Above her eyes are little bumps and her snout is about 10cm long. Her nostrils are so little they're hard to see. Gwen's teeth are whiter then white and look like blades. Her tongue is as yellow as the sun and she was last seen lurking in the city down James Street. She is wanted for biting and eating over 12 people each day. Don't be her friend because she is very rude, a stalker and mean so be careful because she is always starving. So if you see her contact Oak Wood watch on 9254210. Remember don't get too close or else her wide snout will go snap and you'll be sorry you got close to her.

By Abbey

Caitlins Description

Thursday 24 July

Wanted Description

WANTED!!!

Have you seen the deadliest crocodile in the land? 

She lives in one of the grubbiest, stinkiest swamps in a forbidden part of the Amazon. She has white, razor sharp teeth and a strong jaw that she uses to clamp down on her prey. She has beady eyes and bumpy, scaly skin that is as shadowy and as camouflaged as the rainforest jungle. Beware, and don't be fooled by her ghastly tricks to gobble you up. She really is a creepy, vicious ferocious crocodile who would eat you up at any time! If you do see her I advise you that you should not call out that she should go to jail, just stay calm and quietly call the police. If you do it loudly she will probably you and gobble you up in 2 seconds flat and then walk off like nothing ever happened. She loves lying in the sun and she walks slowly. When she is catching he prey she stalks about and tries not to be seen. If I had her as a pet I would feel frightened towards her because she is always on the way for a tasty looking nibble to munch on! 

Written By Caitlin

William Report

WANTED

Have you seen the deadly man eating croc that lives in the murky swamps of the Amazon . You Will know it is him because of glistening eyes and his razor sharp teeth. He is wanted for slaughtering every body in the British army. The men had guns but his rough skin repelled the bullets. Do not under estimate the speed of the deadly croc. He was last seen taken over a British tank and driving away if you find him RUN FOR YOUR LIVES. Once you are safe call the galaxy Police on 0800838383.

By William

                                                                                                                                                                          

Holiday

In the holiday I went to the Barrier  and I went fishing off the rocks and I caught a snapper.

Shape Art

During this week we have been learning about 2D and 3D shapes. There is 2 Rs and a T, the first R stands for reflection and the second R stands for rotation and last but not least the T stands for translation. Here is some of our art we have done so far! Thanks for reading! :D

Welcome Back to Term 3!!

WOW I can not believe how fast this year is going. We are already well into the second half of the year with only 18 more school weeks before the year school year is through.... Very scary. We have lots of exciting events happening this term just a few are listed below;

Production preparation - performing early term 4
Week 1 - Maori Langage week
Week 2 - Student led conferences (please make sure you book a slot online)
Week 4 - book week
Week 5 - X country
Week 7 - Town X country
Week 9 - Mihi Whakatau

As you can see the weeks are filling up quickly.

Please remember to return your child's internet policy form back to school as soon as possible.

Many Thanks

Thomas Edison

Steve Jobs

Albert Einstien

Alexandra Graham Bell

Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen