Athletics Day

Well done to everyone for a stirling effort today. From what I've heard there was a lot of success. A special congratulations to our boys and girls relay teams - they are the Year 6 CHAMPIONS!!

Does anyone else feel like singing this song?  

Queen, We Are The Champions

Camp Gear List

Hi all, 

We're off to Hanmer Springs on Monday (29th of October), please ensure that you help your child pack. 

Year 5 & 6 Hanmer Camp Gear List - 2012

NB all items named please

General Gear

• Warm sleeping bag or bedding
• Pillow
• Beach towel and bath towel
• Toiletry supplies: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, towel, face cloth, tissues, sunblock, etc.
• Plastic bags for dirty clothes
• 2 tea towels
• Plate, cup, bowl, knife, fork & spoon
• 2 plastic bags for dirty clothing
• Light day pack (school bag)
• Torch
• Drink Bottle

Clothing

• WATERPROOF raincoat
• Warm polar fleece (School one is good if needed)
• Pyjamas
• T-shirts and jerseys (something warm)
• Shorts (2 pairs) and trousers (2 pairs)
• Lots of socks (at least 4)
• Underwear (several changes)
• Beanie, cap
• Sunhat
• 2 pairs of shoes
• Jandals
• Swimming Togs & towel
• Biscuits / Slice / Cakes etc for supper
• Pen/pencils

      

      Optional

• Camera
• Slippers
• Playing cards
• Board game
• Book

• NOT ALLOWED
• Cellphones
• Money
• Jewellery
• Electronic games/ipod/ etc
• Sweets 

 

Tick off as you pack WITH your child.

Hello Everyone...

I am stunned to realise that we are in Term 4 already. 

As you can imagine, this will be a VERY busy term. We have athletics, the Fair, summer sport, camp, ERO, Heaton Intermediate testing and visits, PAL, Leavers Assembly .... and this is on top of our normal programme. Because of this please make sure the homework book is signed each day and that you expect the same high standards from the fine students of Room 27.

HATS: Please make sure that there is a named hat at school from day 1. The sun is getting higher in the sky now.


I hope to see you all as the term unwinds. 

Mr. Isherwood

Hello Everyone

What a busy last few weeks it has been - inside and outside of the classroom. We've started our new mathematics unit, Measurement and we will be continuing this next Term as there's so much happening! The students have written some fab-tastic narratives over the last few weeks. We'll be sharing these on our Blog once everyone has finished publishing.

On another note, It is great to see how 'animated' the teaching profession and general public is over the Government's plans, and I remain hopeful that common sense will prevail. In the meantime, I hope that every student enjoys a well earned rest. I am looking forward to camp, plays, reciprocal reading, cricket, athletics and a whole lot of other fun learning activities in Term 4!

On Monday, the school Talent Quest took place. Keziah placed 3rd in the Senior Competition - a massive effort. Keziah sang, unaccompanied, 'Ordinary People' by John Legend. It was an absolutely incredible performance! Also, congratulations to Finn, Anna and Katie for making the Talent Quest Final. They performed John Lennon's song 'Imagine'. I truly stirring rendition of one of my all time favourite songs.

Today for our Big Day Out, the syndicate went bowling! Check out the cool videos and photos!

I love bowling!

'Give PEACE a chance'

Bowling is harder than it looks!

Calm and collective

S T R I K E!

Why does the ball keep missing the pins?

Calm and collective - Take 2

This is a lot like getting a High Five from a Junior

Check out my three arms!

The stitch, Elliot?

Hmmmm

SHOWDOWN!

Who farted?

Calm and collective - Take 3

Harrison: "This is my lucky one!"

Zac and Curtis thought this was a Giant Jaffa

Have an enjoyable and safe holiday!

Ka kite ano,
Mr. Isherwood

Class Meeting Minutes

HERE IS WHAT WE DISCUSSED AT OUR CLASS MEETING:

1. LAST WEEK WE ENJOYED: 

Sking 

2. IN WEEK 10 WE ARE STILL GOING TO IMPROVE:

our patience

3. AT CLASS MEETING THE CLASS TALKED ABOUT:

Song Selection (Jorja)

Lozzy (Jess)

Class Slender Man (Joseph)

Looking After Ginger Bread Men (Roisin)

Mr Ish Only Picks One (Finn)

Head Catch (Sammi)

Daily Questions (Joseph)

Points (Anna)

Brain Busters (Roisin)

The top groups in Week 10 were:

1st:  Glue Sticks (23,034,500points)

2nd:  Soonies (21,038,000 points)

3rd:Team Awesome (20,020,000 points)

4th: Tiny Blue Kittens (4,000,000 points) Mr. Ish's slaves!

Terrific Times Tablers in Week 10 were:

 N/A

Sensational Spellers in Week 10 were: 

Katie,Jorja,Anna,Alexa,Iseabella,Pieta,Jessica,Elliot,Aston,Finn,Jesse H,Joseph,Sammi

Stupendous Certificate Earners:

 N/A

By Deputy Chair, Ben Harding

Poetry Recital Competition...

Room 27's Poetry Competition will take place on Wednesday, the 5th of September!

Please make sure your child has a poem ready to recite!

Poetry Presentation Rubric

Student:			Date:
Title of Poem:
Category	Allsort Success	Aeroplane Success		Willy Wonka Succes
Posture and eye contact	Posture needs improving (slouching or fidgeting), does not look at the audience.	Stands up straight without fidgeting and makes some eye contact with the audience.		Posture is relaxed and confident; frequent eye contact with the audience.
Preparedness	Required text or multiple prompts to recite poem.	Required less than two prompts to recite poem, would have benefited from more rehearsal.		Poem known by heart and obviously rehearsed to improve presentation.
Expression and pace	Poem was rushed and/or more expression in voice required.	Pace of presentation was satisfactory and expression in voice was used.		Excellent use of expression and pauses used to create dramatic effect and/or convey emotion.
Clarity of voice	Often cannot be understood OR mispronounces more than two words OR voice is too soft to be heard.	Speaks clearly and distinctly and volume is loud enough to be heard.		Speaks clearly and distinctly all of the time, uses volume effectively.
Enthusiasm	Little or no use of facial expressions, body language and/or props.	Using facial expressions, body language and/or props, possibly overenthusiastic.		Effective facial expressions, body language and/or props used to generate a strong interest in the presentation.
Listens to other presentations	Does not appear to be listening and/or makes distracting noises or movements.	Listens attentively most of the time.		Listens intently.
Teacher:	Additional Comments: