Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Thursday, June 25, 2015
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Keeping our wind trap clean
D3's inquiry question is...
How can we improve and sustain a healthy school environment?
We decided to interview two important people in our school, Mr Eley and Miss Capstick about current issues in our school. We also asked them what they do to keep our school healthy. They do many helpful things around our school!
We found out that a current issue in our school is RUBBISH! We wanted to take action...
How can we improve and sustain a healthy school environment?
We decided to interview two important people in our school, Mr Eley and Miss Capstick about current issues in our school. We also asked them what they do to keep our school healthy. They do many helpful things around our school!
We found out that a current issue in our school is RUBBISH! We wanted to take action...
A
current issue in our school is rubbish because it is flowing from the streets
and from around the school to D block and is getting trapped outside our classroom because we
have a wind trap.
Our
solution is that we are having a class sweeping roster for in the morning and
afternoon. There are two sweepers and one person shovels up the rubbish.
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
D3's World Environment Day
D3 celebrated World Environment Day by coming up with individual pledges to look after our environment. A pledge is a promise.
D3 came up with some of these pledges...
I pledge to:
Our class pledges to do our part to protect the environment and work toward a healthier Earth for future generations.
Have a look at our awesome work that we did with Mrs Sole
D3 came up with some of these pledges...
I pledge to:
- use a bucket to collect rain water to water the gardens
- give my old toys away to other people, instead of throwing them away
- turn off the light when I leave the room to save power
- have shorter showers to save water and money
- keep rubbish in my pocket until I find a bin
- put rubbish in the right bin
- reuse materials
- turn of the tap while I'm brushing my teeth
- make sure I turn the tap off properly
Our class pledges to do our part to protect the environment and work toward a healthier Earth for future generations.
Have a look at our awesome work that we did with Mrs Sole
Hareruia
D3 have learnt a new waiata this term called "Hareruia". We love singing a waiata every day for our morning routinte.
Mrs Salim and Mrs Sole think we sound beautiful!
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
A cool new haircut in our classroom!
Look at this awesome new haircut that belongs to one of D3's students!! What is on the back of his head?! Can you recognise a famous building?
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Lively Leaves!
We used an iPad app called Pic Collage to design these posters which show the process of creating our amazing sculpture.
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Ghost Cat and Other Spooky Tales
Written by James Preller
A scary new house.
A horrible monster hiding in the closet.
An imaginary friend that does very bad things.
And a cat that lurks around every corner even though it's dead!!
These are just a few of the things that go bump in the night inside the pages of this creepy collection!
Look inside it you dare . . . .
A scary new house.
A horrible monster hiding in the closet.
An imaginary friend that does very bad things.
And a cat that lurks around every corner even though it's dead!!
These are just a few of the things that go bump in the night inside the pages of this creepy collection!
Look inside it you dare . . . .
Freckle Juice
Written by Judy Blume
Nicky has freckles. They cover his face, his ears, and the whole back of his neck. If Andrew had freckles like Nicky, his mother would never know if his neck was dirty. But how exactly do you get freckles? For fifty cents, know-it-all Sharon has the answer - a secret family freckle recipe.
Nicky has freckles. They cover his face, his ears, and the whole back of his neck. If Andrew had freckles like Nicky, his mother would never know if his neck was dirty. But how exactly do you get freckles? For fifty cents, know-it-all Sharon has the answer - a secret family freckle recipe.
Phineas and Ferb
Written by Lara Bergen.
Lights-Candace-Action.
Phineas and Ferb's sister, Candace, is determined to be the next super American pop teen Idol star.
But her plans for fame are foiled when Phineas and Ferb hit the stage with their band. Then Candace's dream of becoming a famous movie star turns into a nightmare when Phineas and Ferb are chosen to direct her in her breakout role.
Lights-Candace-Action.
Phineas and Ferb's sister, Candace, is determined to be the next super American pop teen Idol star.
But her plans for fame are foiled when Phineas and Ferb hit the stage with their band. Then Candace's dream of becoming a famous movie star turns into a nightmare when Phineas and Ferb are chosen to direct her in her breakout role.
Make me the Flowergirl
Written by Pamela Freeman
Megan has always wanted to be a flower girl.Sshe knows she would be perfect at it. Now her Aunty Kat is getting married. Is it Megans turn this time?
Billie B Brown
Written by Sally Rippin
Billie has broken her arm! It's going to be the best story ever for show and tell. Especially if she adds in a crocodile. . . .
Billie has broken her arm! It's going to be the best story ever for show and tell. Especially if she adds in a crocodile. . . .
Boris On The Show
Written by Andrew Joyner
It's the Hogg Bay Show and Boris is excited. He has entered everything from Best Pumpkin to Best Pet, and he's even baked his own carrot cake. Boris wants to win first prize. But Frank the sheep has other ideas ...
Can Boris save his cake and the show?
It's the Hogg Bay Show and Boris is excited. He has entered everything from Best Pumpkin to Best Pet, and he's even baked his own carrot cake. Boris wants to win first prize. But Frank the sheep has other ideas ...
Can Boris save his cake and the show?
Andy Roid
Written by Felice Arena
Andy's just a regular kid with a normal, everyday life. Or is he? Why is a sinister scientist out to kidnap him? And who are his parents really? He's about to find out, but this superhuman secret will change everything!
Andy's just a regular kid with a normal, everyday life. Or is he? Why is a sinister scientist out to kidnap him? And who are his parents really? He's about to find out, but this superhuman secret will change everything!
Mr Birdsnest and the House Next Door
Written by Hannah Shaw
Elmo and his sister love to play in the jungle house next door but then mean old Mr Birdsnest moves in. Will the jungle house be out of bounds forever?
Elmo and his sister love to play in the jungle house next door but then mean old Mr Birdsnest moves in. Will the jungle house be out of bounds forever?
Granny Superstar.
Written by Jan Dallimore
Our granny needs supervision day and night. She is a walking catastrophe. Talk about kids getting into regular trouble. Granny is a thousand times worse... Two stories. One book. Lots of laughs.
Our granny needs supervision day and night. She is a walking catastrophe. Talk about kids getting into regular trouble. Granny is a thousand times worse... Two stories. One book. Lots of laughs.
BOY VS BEAST BATTLE OF THE WORLDS
Written by Mac Park
Kai Masters.
High-tech border guard and beast battler.
Kai must face the beast from the rock world.
Will he need more than his X-Archer T10 to win against the hurl attacks?
Hey Jack The New Friend.
by Sally Rippin
Jack has found a lost puppy! It is so cute. But can he convince his mum and dad to let him keep it? Read the story and find out all about it.
Thursday, March 19, 2015
The Adventures of TinTin Danger at Sea
Written By: Christine Mayer
TinTin, Snowy and captain Haddock are on the hunt for hidden treasure! But their enemies are hot on their trail. Can the trio survive an attack at sea? It is up to TinTin to save the day!
TinTin, Snowy and captain Haddock are on the hunt for hidden treasure! But their enemies are hot on their trail. Can the trio survive an attack at sea? It is up to TinTin to save the day!
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Oh no! It cracked...
Oh no, it cracked! Why do you think this happened?
What could we do to change the cement mixture so that it doesn't crack next time?
The Big Reveal!
The cement leaves had dried... It was time for the big reveal!
What do you think?
Do you see why we had to use leaves with big veins?
They will look fantastic when we add paint!
What do you think?
Do you see why we had to use leaves with big veins?
They will look fantastic when we add paint!
Making our leaf sculptures
D3 had to choose leaves with big veins for our sculptures. I wonder why?
First we placed the leaves in the sand with the veins facing up. We wore gloves to protect our hands, then we scooped up the cement and put it on top of the leaves. D3 thought the piles of cement looked like cow pats!
Then, we left them to dry...
First we placed the leaves in the sand with the veins facing up. We wore gloves to protect our hands, then we scooped up the cement and put it on top of the leaves. D3 thought the piles of cement looked like cow pats!
Then, we left them to dry...
D3's Cement Leaf Sculptures
D3 went for a walk through our living classroom to come up with ideas for sculptures that we could make. We went on the computer and looked at different sculptures made from different materials. We really liked the sculptures made from cement.
Ms Bottica and Primrose brought a few cement sculptures to school to show us. They had made them! We were fascinated by the leaf sculpture. We decided we wanted to have a go at making them too!
Ms Bottica came to school to help us create our sculptures.
First, we had to find leaves around the school. Ramsey found a great silverbeet leaf in the junior school's vegetable garden.
Once we had collected all of the leaves we went back to class to get started.
Ms Bottica, Jonathon and Soheel put sand in big green crates for the leaves to dry on.
Jonathan lifted the big bag of cement powder outside. Ms Bottica poured cement powder and water in a bucket and mixed it together.
D3 thought the mixture looked like a sloppy cake mix.
We had to wear yellow gloves to protect our skin from the cement. The cement was ready and so were we! Take a look at our next post to see how they turned out.
Ms Bottica and Primrose brought a few cement sculptures to school to show us. They had made them! We were fascinated by the leaf sculpture. We decided we wanted to have a go at making them too!
Ms Bottica came to school to help us create our sculptures.
First, we had to find leaves around the school. Ramsey found a great silverbeet leaf in the junior school's vegetable garden.
Once we had collected all of the leaves we went back to class to get started.
Ms Bottica, Jonathon and Soheel put sand in big green crates for the leaves to dry on.
Jonathan lifted the big bag of cement powder outside. Ms Bottica poured cement powder and water in a bucket and mixed it together.
D3 thought the mixture looked like a sloppy cake mix.
We had to wear yellow gloves to protect our skin from the cement. The cement was ready and so were we! Take a look at our next post to see how they turned out.
Hot Air Balloon Art
At the beginning of the year D3 read one of Mrs Salim's favourite books, "Oh, the Places You'll Go". We decided to make hot air balloons for a display in our room. We had to imagine that we were in a hot air balloon so that Mrs Salim could take a photo of us to glue onto our art. Check out our fabulous vivid and dye art!
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| Artwork by Ramsey, Nishita and Amalani. |
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