We play a warm up our brain game, order the alphabet

Force experiment

We are learning how forces make a rocket fly

Sounds of objects that fly

More science! Writing up our rainbow report.

Successful pirating

What did we think we knew about pirates? They were heroes. They had parrots. They got treasure.

Did we know any famous pirates? Captain Hook( I thought they said Cook), Blackbeard, Jack Sparrow.

When did olden day pirates live? 10,000 years ago. Olden days.

Are there pirates today? NO! ME HEARTIES!

Looks like we have lots of room to learn about pirates. A shame Pirate day is only once a year. If you want more pirates in your life try this:

http://pirate.monkeyness.com/online_pirate_translator

Students following instructions on Pirate Day! Aaaarg

Science! Skittles! What's going on?

Students are learning to observe and report on what they see. They are learning to make guesses and hypothesis on what happens next.

Maori Langauge Week

Students have been learning elements of Whare Tu Toa Ke waitaha Mau Rakau for Maori langauge week. The video shows their training. Students have or will hopefully be able to perform in front of their teachers and/or class to show their skills. Kia Kaha.

Duffy books assembly in our new hall!

Can you answer these questions?

Where was she from?

What did Mr Spears have?

Who is Mr Betts?

Aaradhya is using a vocabulary game to expand his word knowledge

This term the school has been doing lots of experiments