Some of us learnt about parallel lines and perpendicular lines. We also talked about what a perimeter is. That it is the distance around the very outside of an object.
Thursday, 9 November 2017
SUMDOG NZ Competition
We took part in a SumDog National Competition. Out of 38 schools that participated, our class came 5th, which we think is pretty good.
Some of us learnt about parallel lines and perpendicular lines. We also talked about what a perimeter is. That it is the distance around the very outside of an object.
Some of us learnt about parallel lines and perpendicular lines. We also talked about what a perimeter is. That it is the distance around the very outside of an object.
Tuesday, 24 October 2017
ELECTION 2017
Rangimarie Island now has its own coalition government. Yes, that's right! We held an election with leaders of parties campaigning (even balloons were in the mix).
The results were...
Ruru Party 16/44 votes
Helping the Environment Party 11/44
Farmers Opportunity Party 10/44
Safety Party 7/44
Because no party had more than half the votes, leaders had further talks about a coalition.
In the end the decider was Ben, leader of the Safety Party. He went with Ruru First to form a coalition.
The results were...
Ruru Party 16/44 votes
Helping the Environment Party 11/44
Farmers Opportunity Party 10/44
Safety Party 7/44
Because no party had more than half the votes, leaders had further talks about a coalition.
In the end the decider was Ben, leader of the Safety Party. He went with Ruru First to form a coalition.
Sunday, 17 September 2017
The Naming of Our Island - "Rangimarie"
The Process
We voted on our favourite 5 island names, which narrowed 21 names down to just 10.
From here we used a thinking tool called an "elimination chart"
See pic below...
And the winner... Rangimarie Island (Rangimarie the Maori word meaning "Peaceful").
Votes could only by cast against each new pair of names.
A great tool if you find you are really having difficulty deciding between your options.
We have also nearly finished painting...!
We voted on our favourite 5 island names, which narrowed 21 names down to just 10.
From here we used a thinking tool called an "elimination chart"
See pic below...
Votes could only by cast against each new pair of names.
A great tool if you find you are really having difficulty deciding between your options.
We have also nearly finished painting...!
Wednesday, 30 August 2017
Sunday, 27 August 2017
ROMERO BRITTO artwork
We have studied an artist who originally grew up in Brazil and later in life moved to Miami USA.
He combines elements of cubism, pop art and graffiti painting in his work, using vibrant colours and bold patterns as a visual expression of hope and happiness.
He combines elements of cubism, pop art and graffiti painting in his work, using vibrant colours and bold patterns as a visual expression of hope and happiness.
Te Whare Ruru Assembly
On Friday it was our turn to host assembly. Here we are sharing some of our power writing with the school.
Monday, 14 August 2017
Life Education Mobile Classroom
Our sessions with Mike and Harold were really enjoyable. Lots of learning around the idea of Identity.
Please comment on this post as to what you learnt from these sessions Te Whare Ruru students.
Please comment on this post as to what you learnt from these sessions Te Whare Ruru students.
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