Christmas Parade

Once again Paihia School won the best float at the Paihia Christmas parade. But it didn't really matter if we won or not we had fun just participating in the parade and making our costumes. Some of us were sacks of pipis, others squaking seagulls and some of us were surfers with our surf boards.

Asthma

We learnt so much about how to care for our friends if they have asthma and how we can prevent ourselves getting asthma.

Pet Show

Well better late than never. W have had one of our i-pads unable to upload to our computer and youtube so many of our photos, imovies etc have not been visible. But we did have a fabulous Pet Show a School on 9th November. We had such a great variety of pets visiting our school and it is great to see what our friends are caring for at home.

Fern and Zaapharj's te huarere report

Fern and Zaapharj presented their weather report to the class. Next time they know they will have to speak louder.

Te huarere -Maya and Sammy

Sammy and Maya presented te huarere to their class.

Tahuri and Aston's te huarere report

Te Tahuri and Aston presented their weather report to the class.

SirChae and Jade's te huarere report

SirChae and Jade's weather report informed us what the weather could be in various cities and towns in New Zealand

Darcy and Yazmin's te huarere report

Darcy and Yazmin reported te huarere in te reo to our class. Yazmin was the news reporter and Darcy pointed to the towns and cities. They learnt how to speak with a louder, clear voice so the audience could hear and understand. Next time they are going to add weather symbols to their map.

Rocket Masters 2

Ayanda and Brisa wanted to show their experiment to their class and Te Awa class. They were so impressed after the experiment went so well without an audience, but when they first repeated it the experiment did not work they realised they had too much scum in the bottle so they refilled with fresh vinegar.

Rocket Masters 1

Brisa and Ayanda designed an experiment to blast a rocket into space. They used vinegar and baking soda that caused a chemical reaction. the first time the rocket exploded higher than the roof.

Birds

Together Sammy and Ricky-May created a book about Native New Zealand birds.

R.D.A. Thank you

Darcy loved going to R.D.A. so he wrote a thank you letter.

R.D.A. Thankyou

Ricky-May wrote a letter to R.D.A. to thank them for helping him this year.

Colours

Ricky-May wrote a story about colours with Zayed.

Animals by Thea and Ricky-may

Thea wrote a story with Ricky-May about animals.

Sea Creatures

We are learning to write books with text with Ricky-may using words from Level 1 so that he is able to read them.

Te huarere

We are able to present te huarere in Te Reo.

Te Huarere-Amelia and Yazmin

Amelia and Yazmin are able to present te huarere in Reo.

Aston and Ondreous's te huarere report

We presented te huarere in Te Reo.

Te huarere Archie and Pharell

Archie and Pherell presented a weather report in Te Reo.

Te huarere

We presented a weather report in Te reo about Te huarere

Te huarere

We are able able to present the weather in Maori.

Savannah and Yazmin's Te huarere report

We are able to present a weather report in Te Reo about Te huarere

Ebony and Jade's weather report

We are able to report the the weather Te huarere to our class in Te Reo

Te Huarere Jade and Ebony

We are learning to give a weather report in Te Reo

Thea and Maya's weather report

We are learning to report te Huarere in Te Reo

Flower Show

Teah and Maya created a video about our Flower Show to share with everyone.

Te Huarere

With Whaea Lisa we have been studying Te Huarere (weather) and we have been set a challenge to create weather reports. Here is the first one Tiana and Teah produced.

Healthy Snacks

during our Healthy Food Inquiry with Gina we identified healthy snack choices. Our class decided to make smoothies as a healthy snack.

Assembly 16th November

Our class produced their last assembly for the year where we shared interesting items we had been creating throughout this term.

Theas Science Experiment

W.A.L.T.

Creating with SCIENCE AND WRITING

I.A.L.T. create a video showing how we learn by creating science experiments. We also learnt to write Procedural text.

Science Experiments

We learnt how to write procedures in writing. We wrote procedures for our science experiments with a title, Goal, meterials, steps and conclusion.

Disco

W.A.L.T. write on a shared slide. We collaborated together  and retold the fun we had at the school disco.

Blog Comments

I.A.L.T. create a blog comment.

Paihia School Disco

We had fun at our disco. We really loved the Photo Booth but unfortunately it was getting darker and later in the evening.

Dragon and the Mice

I learnt how to create an animated Google Slide show today. It was a super day at school because we had so many children away.

Cheetahs

I learnt to create an animated Google Slide story today using png images. I also learnt how to flip images.

Karaka-Tree House

I learnt about the tree that my house is named after. I have a greater understanding of why we have had our houses named after trees that grow around our school. These house were created at the beginning of the millenium by the students at our school.

Rimu -House Tree

I learnt about the tree that my house is named after. I have a greater understanding of why we have had our houses named after trees that grow around our school. These house were created at the beginning of the millenium by the students at our school.

Pohutakawa-House Tree

I learnt about the tree that my house is named after. I have a greater understanding of why we have had our houses named after trees that grow around our school. These house were created at the beginning of the millenium by the students at our school.

Kowahi-My House Tree

I learnt about the tree that my house is named after. I have a greater understanding of why we have had our houses named after trees that grow around our school. These house were created at the beginning of the millenium by the students at our school.

The Rabbit and Wolf

I.A.L.T. create animated slide shows using Google Slides. It was great fun and I can't wait to create some more.

Cat Catastrophe

I.A.L.T. create an animated slide show telling a narrative story. It was great at school today as there were so many students absent so for a treat our teacher taught us how to create animated slide shows. I hope this happens a lot more.

Be Scared

I.A.L.T. create animated slide shows using Google Slides

Mouse Trouble

I.A.L.T. create an animated narrative slide show. I found this very difficult with my left hand only one hand as I have a very sore right hand and wrist.

The Hungry Shark

I learnt how to create an animated story with Jade. We inserted a background and a png image.

The Haunted House

Jade and I worked together to create an animated slide show.

The Hungry Rabbit

W.A.L.T. create animated stories using google slides.

Fruit Cross Sections

We created some cross section paintings of fruit using a new tool of cardboard to create the images. We scrapped, stamped, slid or twisted the cardboard pieces to give a different effect. We have been discussing healthy snack options after having Whaea Gina share information in our Energise programme.

3D Shapes and Hundertwasser Art

For visual art this term we have used Hundettwasser as our source of motivation. In Kawakawa there is a new fabulous art centre being built to remember him.

Matariki Walk

Before Matariki our class Te Tahuna walked up to the Treaty Grounds to participate in a variety of activities. We learnt so much and had a fabulous time. We played a variety of traditional Maori games, saw the trees we planted last year and planted some new seedlings in the bush. This year we even had shared kai with our tutors.     

Blog Comments

W.A.L.T. write comments on other people's blogs.

Our Sugar Information Padlet

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Whaea Cath

Whaea Cath

Whaea Cath was our teacher yesterday.
Mrs Neumam was away learning about
computers at Taipa. She is going to teach
us on Wednesdays this term.

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Harakeke Ika

W.A.L.T. create ika using harakeke. You will need to watch three videos as we could not fit all the instructions into one video.

Purerhua for Matariki

We created a purerehua on Matariki Day. Watch the video and you will see how we made them.

Matairiki

W.A.L.T. have fun as a class with our whanau on Matariki Day at school. We were set a challenge to find something we could create for Matariki to share with the school.

Personification as a Figure of Speech

W.A.L.T. use personifications in our writing. We know that these verbs normally describe something a person or human does but when we use personifications we compare other things to humans. Human-like characteristics are given to a non-human.

Brisa's Birthday At Paihia School

I created an imovie of my eighth birthday. I shared my party with my all my friends who are all in my class. We had a yummy chocolate cake to eat as well as some delicious orange drink. We all played pass the parcel and Mum wrapped up a present for everyone to keep. All my friends were so excited as some had never played pass the parcel before. We sang Happy Birthday in three languages, English Maori and my Mum's mother tongue-Norwegian. What a great way to celebrate a birthday. Now all the kids in my class are eight now as I was the youngest.

Paihia School Bush Track

W.A.L.T. create an imovie about a trip to the Paihia Bush Track. We visited the source of the river.

Matariki Walk

W.A.L.T create an imovie about our trip to the Treaty Grounds to be involved in some Matariki activities.

To and From

W.A.L.T. create an i-movie to retell our trip to the Treaty Grounds. We learnt to plan our movie, write the text and insert images. We worked together as a team collaboratively. We had a fabulous walk up to the Treaty Grounds alongside our beautiful beach at Paihia. We were lucky to see so many birds,a frog and amazing native trees. We are so lucky to live in such a paradise.

R.D.A. in June

W.A.L.T. create a book about our trip to R.D.A. at Waimate North on Tuesday. We love our horses and all the people that help us.

Te Awa

W.A.L.T. create a video of our trip up to Te Awa.

Pharell's Dog

I.A.L.T. insert an image on a Google Drawing and label the parts of the dog.

Frog with labeled Parts. Amelia

I.A.L.T. use a Google Drawing to insert an image and them label the parts of the animal (frog)

Assembly 8th June-Zaapharj and Yasmin

W.A.L.T. present another exciting assembly where we all spoke and presented one part each. We had to learn what we were going to say to present our part. This is our third assembly for the year. We have had such wonderful feedback from so many other students in the school not to mention our proud parents and whanau. We are so proud that Zaapharj and Yasmin were able to create such an animated assembly with Maya's support.

Onomatopoeia

W.A.L.T. use onomatopoeia in our writing. An onomatopoeia is a figure of speech that sounds like the objector action it refers to. We also learnt how to insert a callout , insert a frame, colour and a word in BOLD font.

Puppet Show

W.A.L.T. create a puppet show to get the message across that we should not put down others by calling them nasty names. We should only use names that others like you to call them so we do not hurt their feelings.

Feeling Frightened

W.A.L.T. create a puppet show to how bullies can make you feel frightened. We have to show Kaha and care for each other so the bullies stop their bullying.

Bullying (not stealing)

W.A.L.T. create a show to demonstrate that stealing is a form of bullying.

Puppet Play demonstrating Inclusion

W.A.L.T. create a puppet show to demonstrate how to include everyone in our work and play.

Nane Calling Puppet Show

W.A.L.T. to create a puppet show about putting other down by calling them names. We learnt to speak in clear loud voices and speak to the audience.

Puppet Play Bullying by teasing

W.A.L.T. create a play using puppets to get an anti-bullying across. Our message was that we should not tease others especially if they are already sad.

Puppet Play "Put Downs"

W.A.L.T. create a play using puppets to get the bullying message across that we should not put others down We should always make others feel good about themselves.

Puppet Play about name calling

W.A.L.T. use puppets to share a play we have written about bullying in the form of name calling and how we can overcome it.

Alliteration

W.A.L.T. use alliteration in our writing. This figure of speech repeats the same initial letter in a sentence.

Similes

W.A.L.T. to use figures of speech in our recounts. We practiced by creating a shared Google Slide so that we could write a simile for each letter of the alphabet.

Ayanda's bag art

I.A.L.T. design a bag for a Countdown competition using New Zealand fauna and flora.  Countdown are phasing out one use plastic bags and replacing them with environmentally friendly reusable bags. As part of our Inquiry we are concerned with the consequences and damage plastic bags can do to the environment's flora and fauna.

Yazmin's bag art

I.A.L.T. design a bag for a Countdown competition using New Zealand fauna and flora.  Countdown are phasing out one use plastic bags and replacing them with environmentally friendly reusable bags. As part of our Inquiry we are concerned with the consequences and damage plastic bags can do to the environment's flora and fauna.

: Thea's bag art

I.A.L.T. design a bag for a Countdown competition using New Zealand fauna and flora.  Countdown are phasing out one use plastic bags and replacing them with environmentally friendly reusable bags. As part of our Inquiry we are concerned with the consequences and damage plastic bags can do to the environment's flora and fauna.

Maya's bag art

I.A.L.T. design a bag for a Countdown competition using New Zealand fauna and flora.  Countdown are phasing out one use plastic bags and replacing them with environmentally friendly reusable bags. As part of our Inquiry we are concerned with the consequences and damage plastic bags can do to the environment's flora and fauna.

: Amelia's bag art

I.A.L.T. design a bag for a Countdown competition using New Zealand fauna and flora.  Countdown are phasing out one use plastic bags and replacing them with environmentally friendly reusable bags. As part of our Inquiry we are concerned with the consequences and damage plastic bags can do to the environment's flora and fauna.

Darcy and Ricky-May's Bike Ride

W.A.L.T. ask questions and listen to Mrs Neumann's brother Paul ans his wife Lee talk about their trip around the world on their BIG bike. We were lucky to sit on the bike.

 My Bike Ride First I was as scared as a shivering jelly. It was as loud as a lion. As I went to sit in the seat it was as squishy as jelly. It rode off as fast as a cheetah. It flew as light as a bee.





 I went to go on the bike. The bike was big. The motor bike was lots of fun.

Bailey's Simile

Bailey’s Simile

I’m as big as a fox,

I’m as agile as a monkey,

I’m as brave as a lion,

I’m as bright as a button,

I’m as busy as a bee,

I’m as hungry as a wolf,

I’m as playful as a puppy,

I’m as swift as a deer,

I’m brown as a berry,

I’m as clever as a Doctor,

And I’m as brave as a lion.

Shark Nets

I.A.L.T. read a story and locate information and write it in my own words. I used a Google Drawing and inserted a n image and text boxes.

Shark Nets

Shark nets can be dangerous as they can catch turtles, whales, dolphins and
stingrays. Sharks are dangerous near beaches so people catch them in nets.

Teah's Learning Map

I.A.L.T. create a Learning mind map to show who I learn from and who I help learn. I also learnt how to insert double ended arrows, images, photos and labelled boxes.

Rippa Rugby

W.A.L.T. create a video using the imovie app to share our learning. Noah from Sport Northland taught us many skills so that our class could practice Rippa Rugby as a team and use the new skills together of passing, scoring tries, nifty footwork, ripping tags and working together as a team.

Animal Groups by Joseph

I.A.L.T. read to find information in the text. Today I read a book about the groups that animals live in to keep them safer.

Thanks Roni

Today my family bought some chocolates and flowers for Roni for all the help she has given my sisters and myself over the years. We really appreciate her help. Thanks Roni.

Thank you Rotary

Thank you Rotary for our Dictionaries

W.A.L.T. create cards to thank the Rotary for our fabulous dictionaries. We are going to use our dictionaries to check our spelling, find the meaning of words, find the parts of speech and new exciting words.

Mr Halliday -thanked by Joseph

Today I learnt how to create a card to thank a special helper at Paihia School.

Caretaker-Mr Halliday

W.A.L.T. create thank you cards using google slides. Mr Halliday is working at our school while Riccardo is away. I learnt how ti insert a variety of images.

Gina -Our R.D.A. supporter

Today is International Support Staff Day. We celebrated it by creating cards for all the support staff in our school who help us learn in so many different ways. Check out the cards that we have made for some of our supporters.

 

Support Worker Librarian -Shirley

Today is International Support Staff Day. We celebrated it by creating cards for all the support staff in our school who help us learn in so many different ways. Check out the cards that we have made for some of our supporters.

Morse Code

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I.A.L.T. write messages using morse code.
Can you read this message Mum, Dad, Zoe and Josh?
As part of my reading unit response about A.N.Z.A.C. Day
I chose to investigate morse code so I have challenged
my family and principal to solve this sentence.
My principal, Mrs Lindsay, solved it in about ten minutes.
Can you beat her?

Ricky May's Spider

I made a spider with 8 legs, 2 body parts, and 2 eyes. I am not scared of it and it like sitting on my shoulder.

Campbell Park Camp

W.A.l.T. create videos using Trailor on our ipad. Please see what fun we had at camp.

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 Campbell Partk Camp Video.MOV

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