7 Wonders

Check out this National Geographic Site for kids:

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/stories/history/ancient-wonders/

The 7 Wonders of the World

Check out some of the Wonders of the world. What would you consider to be the 7 Wonders of Aotearoa?

http://www.7wonders.info/

The Great Battle - Zulu's V the British

Today the Bary Army came to Nayland Primary school. The Zulu's V the British in a great battle. Thank goodness there were no injuries!!!!!

Akomanga Wha - laying of the Mauri Stones for the new dental clinic

The Mauri stones were laid at the end of Term 3 ready to bless the foundations of the new community dental clinic that is going to be built at Nayland Primary School. Hannah and Kayla helped to turn the turf and Manu and Puna laid the stones. Members of Akomanga Wha and the maori Culture Group came to school early and helped Uncle Tahi to sing a waiata. Tu meke!!

Mask Parade - 2010

Kei te pai Mr Power for all the awesome work you put into this years Mask Parade - Most Interesting Interpretation Award.

Raising Money for the Red Cross

On the last week of school Tunisia and Hannah M wrote a letter to Mrs Gulbransen asking if they could have a mufti day at school. The money was to raise awareness about the people of Christchurch who had just experienced the terrible earthquake recently. The girls raised over $400.00 towards the Red Cross funds. Well done girls for thinking of others and for running the coin trail at school.

What have we been up to lately?

Home School Partnership

Home School Partnership Evening - Celebrating our achievements and E Learning.
What a wonderful and busy day. After school we had a Maori Culture practice from 3 - 5 and then we shared our Red Square performance.
After that some tamariki stayed on for the Home School Partnership evening. While the children had tea cooked by Mr Power some children were involved in sharing their achievements with the Maori Community.

• Lauren gave an amazing performance of her speech.
• Manu and Frano shared what they had been doing with Nayland kindy.
• Zac shared some information about Knowledge NET.
• Meihana and Bailey shared some of the things that have been learning in Room 2. They showed parents how they have been learning about Green Screen and how it linked into their topic work.

Kei te pai everyone for a great day!!!!

Welcome back Akomanga Wha

This week is mask parade week and we welcome Miss Watts to our classroom for 4 weeks. Our creature from the deep seas is the Giant isopod.....watch this space for more up dates and pics from last term.

What have we been up to lately?

We have been teaching the tamariki at Nayland kindy how to dance.

What have we been up to lately?

We went to the Theatre Royal to watch the ballet.
(sorry guys the video didn't up load).

What have we been up to lately?

Making space toasties. Say cheese Chris.

What have we been up to lately?

Making those famous Room 4 piklets! Emma open your eyes. How much baking powder are you putting there????

What have we been up to lately?

Variety Show!

Check out this really cool star wars site!

We are exploring the explored and unexplored above and below. This is a fun site full of activities based around the theme of Star Wars.

http://www.starwars.com/kids/

Two Moons on 27th August 2010

27th Aug the Whole World is waiting for.............

Planet Mars will be the brightest in the night sky starting August. It will look as large as the full moon to the naked eye. This will culminate on Aug 27th when Mars comes within 34.65M miles of earth.
Be sure to watch the sky on Aug 27 12:30 am. It will look like the earth has 2 moons.
The next time Mars may come this close is in 2287.

Read! Read! Read!

Here is another great reading site from Miss Williamson

READING PLANET

Snack Attack

At school we are learning about following instructions, body image, why we eat foods and what we eat. We have also been cooking in the classroom and learning about healthy eating. I found this website that you might like to read. There are some links to recipes and some good ideas for cooking at home. Time for a snack attack!

SNACK ATTACK

Read! Read! Read!

Want something different to read? Click onto this link and then complete the activities after.

WICKED - ZOO

Variety Show 2010

Variety Show Reminders:
Thursday morning - Senior syndicate practice
Friday (all day) - Whole school dress rehearsal
Monday - Maori Culture Group / Room 4 (meet at 6:45 for our opening item at 7:00, or item takes only 5minutes so parents only have to wait 20 minutes)
Tuesday night - Senior Syndicate Variety Show night!!!!!!!

Can't wait it's going to be so exciting!!!!!!!!!!! keep practicing!

Interactive Quiz to try at Home

This might be a challenge. Have a go to korero Maori.

Te Wiki O Te Reo Maori

Kia ora koutou. It's Maori language week!
In Akomanga Wha we are always celebrating Maori language but this week we want you to korero at home.

The theme this year is: Mahi Kai - the language of food.

So lets get started with some basic pronunciation first.




http://www.korero.maori.nz/forlearners/basics/pronunciation.html

Avatarize Yourself

Term 3's theme unit is about:
The Explored and the Un - Explored.....
Imagine another world out there similar to Earth.....
and a new Un - Explored planet with people just like us in Room 4....
Have a go at this and Avatarize yourself....this is what I would look like....hehe

http://www.avatarizeyourself.com/

Whale Rider - Witi Ihimaera

Whale Rider tells the tale of Kahu and her family's struggle to bring balance back to their Maori tribe. Check out Witi Ihimaera's touching novel.
This is another good read and on DVD too.

Paul Jennings - Unbearable

LITTLE BLACK BALLS

'What are these little black balls?' said Mum in a loud voice.

She was standing there holding a pair of my jeans in one hand and the little black balls in the other. I wasn't sure what to say. She wasn't going to like it. Mum usually checks the pockets before she puts my jeans in the wash. I should have emptied them. But I forgot. Now the jeans were all stained. "Well......' I began.

'Come on, Sally' said Mum. She thrust the little black balls under my nose. 'Out with it'.

I just looked at my toes for a bit. Then I took a deep breath. It was no good stalling. 'goat poo,' I said.

'Goat poo,' shrieked Mum. She threw the droppings on the floor and scrubbed at her hands with a towel. Then she turned on me with flaming eyes. I could tell that she was just about to do something silly. Like ground me for a month. Or stop my pocket money.

'I can explain,' I said. 'You won't be mad when I tell you what happened. Just give me a chance.' I took another deep breath and launched into my explanation.

Get into reading!!!!

Check out this site of Paul Jennings

http://www.pauljennings.com.au/