Drama is a fabulous way to learn about strucutres using our own bodies and working together as a team. We have also been invovled in some awesome theatre drama games which we try to fit into everyday because its so much fun and hilarious to watch.

We are also working on learning dance moves to a very catchy tune. Come to our assembly 11 September to see our funky moves!!

Enterprise production

We had the most amazing experience sewing together a sample of of enterprise technology project. Many of us had never used a sewing machine before and although terrifying for some it was a challenge we are all proud of. We now have samples of our project to show during our presentations to gain funding for production ready for the market. It is very exciting!

Investigating strong ways to join materials for strength. Who did get the tallest structure? It took patience, team work and very lateral thinking.

Outdoor Structures

Developing some ideas about working together and how structures fit together for strength and durability in the weather.

Eco Hut

This term we are investigating the best way to construct an eco hut and discover what an eco hut means to different people.

Many very talented people are working on designs for the future and what future housing may look like. Others are looking to use very basic materials. Which designs do you like best?

Click on the picture to take you to a gallery of different back to basic materials and designs.

Do they inspire you?

Speeches

Having problems knowing how to present your speech with enthusiam and with humor? Check out this amazing montage of video clips of the master of all presenters. Our mentor and role model for public speaking - Steve Irwin.

Learning Fun!

Compete in fun, educational games against other kids from all over the World!

The Mighty Ripples

Do a dive bomb.
Watch the ripples go round and round.
Spreading from the wharf to the middle of the lake.
Skimming the rock disturbs the mighty water.
Cheer up the lake
Remember you're great
Ripples from the bomb
Going round and round
Protect our precious lake!

Faster, Faster!

Whizzing down the hill on my bike, faster and faster I go. Here comes the speed wobbles WHOOSH.... I fly off my bike, my eyes filling with tears. My chin felt sore. I walked over to my awesome mum. "Oh..no! You've grazed your chin." Luckily we were just down the hill from our house. Walking painfully up the sloped hill then rubbed some t-tree oil on my aching knee which was so sore. I started to feel a lot better and I was soon back out there riding again.

Oisins Future Time Machine

I took out the spark welder. The proto type is almost done! I thought after years of study on gravity and how it slows down time I had used the principals of gravity and anti-gravity to control time through technology to make the worlds first time machine. Future dreams for the world achieved

It's Great To Be Me

Sometimes I wish I was someone else, but it's great to be me!
I have my likes and dislikes as everyone can see
I like my showers, but sometimes I prefer the bath
I like to be alone but I also like a crowd.
I am quite sensitive so don't be too loud.
All of us are special, as you can see.
You like you, I like you, but I also like me.

BY APRIL

The water
Slowly the water
Hunched shouldered with a wrinkled face
Arms spreading wider and wider advances
Finger tips guiding the way
Past the dark banks and dark rocks of rivers
Up the short river from the lake
Slowly the water
Seeking seeking
Arms stretched shoulders hunched
Searching searching
Out through the river to the sea
Slowly the water
A blind man leaping the river

By Caitlin

The Big Win

At Lake Hayes one Sunday there was a rowing regatta and the small Wanaka rowing did wicked. I was one of the coxwain's and I won a medal in the women's open coxed quad in the #1 crew! Later on in the term there was the rowing prise-giving and I won coxwain of the year and I got a big shield for the year and a small trophy to keep for EVER! It all started when my dad convinced me to start coxing at about June 08. My first regatta was the Dunstan regatta and I did average.I'm really proud of my achievements

Buddies

As part of our celebration for World Environment Day we worked co operatively with our little buddies from Room 2 and Room 18. They came to our room and we worked together developing our pledges for the environment. The skills this revealed in the awesome students of Room 14 was of no surprise. Excellent communication skills, empathy for each others differences and supporting learning happening on many different levels. Very impressive!!! Well done Room 14. You are all stars and I am very proud of you.

Science Investigations

Air pollution, polluted water, natures recyclers and acid rain are some things we are investigating through science experiments. We make daily observations and discuss what we can and can't see happening. It has been vital to support our debates on environmental issues that we face here in New Zealand as well as around the world.

Green Lunches!

Check out how innovative we were with our green lunch boxes. We had to think about ways to protect our planet by reducing the use of throw away materials that our food comes in everyday.

World Environment Day Wearable Arts

Friday 5 June was World Environment Day
Everyone in Room 14 decided on celebrating this day by dressing up in wearable recyclable clothing, wearing earth colours and entering into a competition for the greenest lunch box. Wow did we have some fabulous ideas and creativity revealed. Take a look at some of the photos.
A website just for you - www.4million.org.nz

On Wednesday we were invited to the Wanaka Public Library to celebrate the wonderful books that have been selected for the NZ Post Book Awards. We had several stories read to us and really fun activities. The books were superb and we loved hearing them.
A huge thanks to the fabulous parents who supported us to make this visit happen.

Dress Up as Your Favourite Book Character Day
It is amazing what you can achieve with just a few items to create an awesome looking character.

Reading is such an important part of learning. This has been a fantastic way to acknowledge the importance of books in our lives and having fun with our learning.

Thanks for the support parents, for creating such awesome costumes

David Hill is coming to town - and our school!

We are sooo lucky to be a part of a writing workshop with one of New Zealands prominant authors.

Check out his website to gain an insight to his career as an New Zealand author before he comes to visit.

http://www.bookcouncil.org.nz/writers/hilldavid.html

Welcome to Term Two! I am so excited to be in Room 14 with such awesome learners. Please visit us and check out our learning and work posted on our blog by the children.