Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Master Chef Winners 2011
First Place Winners of the Master Chef cook off went to the Christopher Columbus group...
Yr 6 Treat 2011
Room 11 and 12 off for their Year 6 treat took a turn of events when Mrs Rolton started the treat with a candy cane treasure hunt at the Otepuni gardens...then yes we went to the movies...must see movie - Arthur's Christmas...
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
100 Word Challenge - School Fair
Having a School Fair for the first time was a wonderful experience. As the New River students could let their entrepreneurial skills shine. Our School Fair was truly amazing, hearing the laughter made me feel like I was over the moon. Having customers that are really excited about the School Fair is pretty Awesome! right?? I enjoyed the School Fair, I was really confident with selling our products and I knew that they would love it. We also made a raffle ticket, when we sold all the tickets we shouted to Mrs Rolton " WE ARE FINISHED" we were filled with happiness.
Written By Rebecca
Written By Rebecca
Thursday, November 24, 2011
School Fair - Advertising
Today Room 12 made a video to advertise our School Fair that will be held on Sunday 27th November from 10.30am-1.30pm. We will watch these videos from other schools and discuss these areas using the seven servants...
Design:
Information:
Interest:
Design:
Information:
Interest:
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Happy 11th Birthday Dezia on 11-11-11
ROBYN EDIE/FAIRFAX NZ
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: New River Primary School pupil Dezia Dixon turns 11 today. Ask Jamie Williams of Nightcaps just how long he has been waiting for 11/11/11. "Ages," he said this week, as the buildup for the most celebrated birthday of his life so far takes place. At a quick break from school at St Patrick's School in Nightcaps, the soon-to-be 11-year-old was pretty cool about the lucky number he was counting down to. He was looking forward to taking off for the day, to go go-karting with his friends and family, but the best part of turning 11 on 11/11/11 was the gift he was anticipating: a beagle puppy arriving from the North Island. Jamie said it was the best birthday gift he's received – an Xbox from his older brother was a close second though, he said. "That was cool, but this is better." Jamie's mother, Debbie Williams, said this was not the first time Jamie had hit a lucky number. Eleven years ago, Jamie featured in The Southland Times as the 300th baby born at Winton Maternity Home. The lucky streak has continued for two other children also celebrating their 11th birthdays today. Dezia Dixon, who attends New River Primary School, said having a special birthday was exciting, a little bit weird but special. She starts her birthday with a test for high school and then her mum plans to take her out for lunch. Ashley Johnstone, formerly of Edendale and now living in Blenheim, is celebrating her birthday with a trip to Hanmer Springs. The family moved to Blenheim in August and Ashley's mum had always envisaged a large get-together with family and friends around a bonfire had they not moved. She and husband Carl had figured out the milestone shortly after Ashley was born. Ashley, however, who goes to Rapaura School, had cottoned on in the past few months. She wanted a scooter for her birthday and said she and her friends at school thought the occasion was pretty cool. zToday also marks the anniversary of the Armistice that ended hostilities on the Western Front of the World War I. It was the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month when hostilities ceased on the Western Front in 1918.
Monday, October 24, 2011
We are the Champions
Yes we WON the RWC 2011
Were you a dedicated All Blacks supporter in the holidays? If you answered yes check the All Blacks Quiz below to confirm you are a dedicated All Blacks supporter...
Who did the All Blacks play in the Quarter Finals? What was the final score?
Who played the All Blacks in the Semi Finals? What was the score?
What teams played for the Bronze medal? Who won and what was the score?
What was the final score that won the All Blacks the gold medal on Sunday night?
How did they get that score? e.g. try, converted try, penalty
How many years ago did the All Blacks win the Rugby World Cup? What year was that?
Who did they play in the Final to win the Gold Medal?
What is the name of the RWC?
How long will we have the RWC for?
Who is your favourite All Black Rugby Player and why?
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Westpac Banking Visit
On Thursday Mrs Shaw came into Room 12 to tell us about banking and opening a savings account at Westpac. We had lots of questions for her to help us understand more about saving money.
In our class this term we have had our own cash books and money bag. We have been learning how to write money in, money out and the total amount of money we have.
We checked out the Westpac website and found some fun games that will help us learn more about the saving money.
Check out the website:
Go to Managing your Money
Then go to kids' space and play some of the cool games they have for us kids to play.
http://www.westpac.co.nz/
In our class this term we have had our own cash books and money bag. We have been learning how to write money in, money out and the total amount of money we have.
We checked out the Westpac website and found some fun games that will help us learn more about the saving money.
Check out the website:
Go to Managing your Money
Then go to kids' space and play some of the cool games they have for us kids to play.
http://www.westpac.co.nz/
Maths Changeover - Time
This week we are learning about time in our numeracy changeover class. Mrs Rolton has put an analogue and a digital clock face onto Rm12's blog page.
Which clock can you read?
Which clock face can you read the best and why?
How many seconds in a minute?
How many minutes in an hour?
How many hours in a day?
How many hours in a week? What multiplication strategy did you use to answe that question?
Which clock can you read?
Which clock face can you read the best and why?
How many seconds in a minute?
How many minutes in an hour?
How many hours in a day?
How many hours in a week? What multiplication strategy did you use to answe that question?
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Scotland arrives in Southland
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| Room 12 have completed their Banner |
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| Heading upstairs at Invercargill Airport |
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| Attaching the Banner for all to see |
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| Wow doesn't it look fantastic?! |
We had so much fun and discovered these things about Scotland...
The Scottish flag has a navy blue background and a white cross. It is called the St Andrew cross or Saltire. It is one of the oldest flags in the world, dating back to the 12th century.
A Scotsman wears a kilt that is made out of tatan. Tatan designs belong to clans - we think clans are like a family or iwi.
The Loch Ness Monster is a mysterious unidentified freshwater creature. We think this is like a myth, it might be like a taniwha.
QuadBlogging
Well it is all very exciting - we have been allocated the schools for our QuadBlogging journey that will go to the end of the school year. We will be visiting, commenting and hopefully making some other connections like Skyping with the following schools in the world.
High Lawn Primary School
England
Horwich Parish
United Kingdom
Jefferson West Elementary School
United Stateof America
Check out our World Map and see where in the world these schools are. You could extend your knowledge with some research of their Flag, Population, National Anthem, National Symbols, time zone and what season they are in at the moment.
Also are any of these countries participating in the Rugby World Cup?
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Te Reo Maori Formal and Informal Greetings
Today we are learning to identify formal and informal greetings.
Informal:
Kia ora (Hello) Haere ra (Goodbye) Morena (Morning)
Formal:
Tena koe (hello to one person) Tena korua (Hello to two people) Tena koutou (Hello to many)
Ata Marie (Good Morning) Ahiahi Marie (Good Afternoon)
No reira tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa (therefore greetings, greetings, greetings) Rebecca and Shyann
Monday, August 29, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Kapa Haka Ropu Polyfest
It was truly amazing - He Kakano o te Awa Hou. Last Friday at Polyfest The seedlings of New River Primary for the first time preformed as a ropu. Junior and Senior students were outstanding with the support of Simon Kairau, Mrs Brown, Mrs Harden and Mrs Rolton. Also a big thank you to the parents and grandparents that came back stage to help with our kakahu. Homai to paki paki koutou :-)
Discovery Time - Dance Around the World - Rugby World Cup
Last Monday at Discovery Time our theme was Dance Around the World - Rugby World Cup. Because the Rugby World Cup is in New Zealand this year we have themed all our Discovery Time Activities around The Rugby World Cup. This will help us to understand about the Rugby World Cup, it's participants and countries they come from.
Discovery Time - Dance Around the World - Rugby World Cup on PhotoPeach
Discovery Time - Dance Around the World - Rugby World Cup on PhotoPeach
Duffy Books - Role Model Assembly
We had two Senior Students from Aurora College share with us their experiences with reading at our recent assembly. We are grateful for the Duffy Books we get each year and love to hear older students and authors talk to us about reading throughout the year.
THANKS - Duffy Books :-)
Duffy Book - Role Models on PhotoPeach
THANKS - Duffy Books :-)
Duffy Book - Role Models on PhotoPeach
Junior Master Chef - Queen Elizabeth I
Junior Master Chef - Queen Elizabeth I on PhotoPeach
Last Thursday Queen Elizabeth put their culinary skills to the test. They were the first group of five to prepare a meal for judges. The winning group will be given a cook off opportunity where they will prepare a meal for their judges from a mystery box at the end of the term.
Last Thursday Queen Elizabeth put their culinary skills to the test. They were the first group of five to prepare a meal for judges. The winning group will be given a cook off opportunity where they will prepare a meal for their judges from a mystery box at the end of the term.
Te Reo Maori Alphabet and Vowel Sounds
We are learning to...
Read and say the Maori alphabet, vowels and letter sounds.
Check out the Youtube clip to help you learn.
Read and say the Maori alphabet, vowels and letter sounds.
Check out the Youtube clip to help you learn.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Rm 12 Junior Master Chef
Junior Master Chef has inspired our oral language oppotunities this term. This week is the 1st week of Room 12's Junior Master Chef Competition. Each week our oral language groups will work with Mrs McKee who is a whiz in the kitchen.
The 1st week the team plans and the 2nd week is cook off time.
Team Queen Elizabeth I is the first team to take to the chopping boards and whip up a scrummy creation.
Each team will keep thier viewers up todate with their plan, cooking and judging results.
All the best to the Rm 12 Junior Master Chef Competitors!
Friday, August 12, 2011
In the Weekend
In the weekend on Saturday my Nana came to watch my rugby game out at standpoint rugby grounds. It was the day to beat Marist. Most of as thought that we could not beat them in the first half of the game because the score was 31 to 10 we had 10 but after a team talk we said we can beat them. Then in the second half we didn't miss any of our tackles.
By Motai
By Motai
Kapa Haka Ropu Polyfest Practice
The Kapa Haka Ropu have been practicing their items, which they will perform at Polyfest next week. The audio recording has a lot of sound interference. When listening to the audio make sure you are close by to your volume button. Enjoy what you can and Mrs Rolton will investigate the technical side of using Audioboo before sharing more items with you all.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
In the Weekend
In the weekend my Dad came over to see Ariana and I because he loves me and I made him a description on space. I went to see Dad yesterday, Dad has a sore leg I miss my Dad, my Dad is amazing. I have fun with my Dad, at my Dads house we watch television, play games and we go to the park and we run to the dogs and last but not least we go places to see some amazing things. What I like to do at my Dads sometimes is go out for tea and go swimming for fun.
By Anakie
By Anakie
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Brodie's Acrostic Poem
Brave all the time
Red is my favourite colour
Oranges are yummy to eat
Drawing is my favourite pass time
I love Ice-cream
Easter is a great time of year
Elisara's Acrostic Poem
Eating fat is bad.
Lion's eat meat.
Insect small and big.
Snake's are dangerous.
Awesome people are awesome.
Rugby is good for boy's and girl's.
Animals are very interesting.
Lion's eat meat.
Insect small and big.
Snake's are dangerous.
Awesome people are awesome.
Rugby is good for boy's and girl's.
Animals are very interesting.
In the Weekend
In the Weekend (Saturday), My Uncle and my cousin from Samoa arrived at Dunedin Airport. So we went to Dunedin Airport, It was big. We waited for maybe 3 minutes and then they arrived we were so happy and joyful because we haven't seen them since 2002. My Uncle Feagaiga gave me $3 to play games with my cousin, we played shot gun. Then we brought cookies it was yummy. We made our trip back and my cousin was kind. Finally we were at home and my Aunty and Grandma were waiting for us to eat lunch because it was 12:11. We ate toast with bacon and egg it was yummy. We went to the bedroom and talked because we don't really know each other, because when were in Samoa my cousin wasn't born and shes only 7 years old. I felt really whakahirihiri (excited) because they were really kind and I had to share my room with my cousin, all we did was sing songs (church songs). Then on Sunday we got shocking news. Do you want to know what the SHOCKING news was? Well my cousin got married and we didn't even know because when we rang to talk to my Grandma in Samoa they said that they were busy because of my cousins wedding. That's my Amazing Weekend.
By Rebecca
By Rebecca
Monday, August 8, 2011
Art with Mrs Priscott - Term 3
This term in art with Mrs Priscott we are learning...
Advertising on a poster about our school fair such as
* Rides, activities / games, prizes, food and make overs etc
* Planning / making borders before cutting out like a teddy bear or a ferris wheel.
* Planning / making borders before cutting out like a teddy bear or a ferris wheel.
This is the criteria for our posters:
* Colour,bold bright,borders and beautiful
* Making borders for our advertising posters.
* Colouring in borders.
Term 3 Art on PhotoPeach
By Bronwyn and Dezia
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Welcome to Quad Blogging
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This term we are quad blogging at New River Primary. We are very excited about quad blogging because our class will have an audience for the work we put on our blog this week. Have fun looking around our blog, voting on our polls and commenting on our work.
Quad Tahi: (Support Teacher Jazz)
Room 12 http://room12nrp.blogspot.com/
http://superreadersroom12nrp.blogspot.com/
Room 13 http://room13nrp.blogspot.com/
Room 7 http://room7nrp.blogspot.com/
Room 3 http://room3nrp.blogspot.com/
Room 4 http://room4nrp.blogspot.com/
Week Beginning: Focus Class
Mon 8th August Week 2 12
Mon 15th August Week 3 3
Mon 22nd August Week 4 13
Mon 29th August Week 5 4
Mon 5th September Week 6 7
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Monday, August 1, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Sunday, July 24, 2011
I am an Effective Self Manager
The last two weeks Room 12 have been learning to become Effective Self Managers. Check out the steps to become an Effective Self Manager...
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Thursday, July 14, 2011
Ponsonby School Fair - Juniors
What did Posonby School advertise they would be having at their School Fair?
Farm Animals, pony rides - Kirsten
Fun rides, live music - Elisara
Art and Crafts - Mia
Foody Treats - Ollie
Silent Auction - Vailo
Mechanical Bull Rides - Leah
Fun rides, live music - Elisara
Art and Crafts - Mia
Foody Treats - Ollie
Silent Auction - Vailo
Mechanical Bull Rides - Leah
How effective was this advertising?
People singing, the scenes flicked quickly, text on the screen, whole school and lots of people, the main singer had personality plus - expression and humour.
I really want to go to the school fair because...
Bull rides, some of my favourite things are there said Elisara, it sounded interesting.
How could you improve this advertising?
It was great the way it was!
It was great the way it was!
Ponsonby Primary School Fair-Seniors
What did Posonby School advertise they would be having at their School Fair?
Selling...Food - Aidan Go-Kart Rides - Bronwyn Mechanical Bull Riding - Theissen
Plants - Dezia A band
How effective was this advertising?
Yes because they were creative with paper drawings and information. Groovy music was playing in the background.
I really want to go to the school fair because...
They are going to have Go-Karts and Farm Animals - Anakie and Logan
The mechanical bull was a creative activity as you wouldn't see this at a lot of school fairs - Rebecca Brody
How could you improve this advertising?
Instead of black and white sketches use colour - Bronwyn
Someone talking - Theissen
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
How does a director make a successful production?
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| Stage Director - Miss Bradley |
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| Music Director - Mrs White |
Interview with Mrs White...
Is it hard being a director?
Sometimes.
How do you know if things are running smoothly?
When people know there lines and practice.
What would you do if someone isn't ready or on time?
There is someone on both sides of the door so they know when to go on.
How does tickets and advertising make a production successful?
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Interviewing Mr Wakelin...
What process are used in Advertising and why are they important?
First we had to look at other designs and come up with our own design to figure out what we wanted. Once we designed a draft we looked at what would get the attention of the costumers.
Did the students help and what job did they do?
Yes they did. They helped put the poem together using comic life. They also had the choice of layout (design) How long did it take and was it hard work?
About a week. If you didn't know how to use comic life I think it would be hard, but it was pretty easy really. Interviewing Miss Irvine...
What were the main things that you and the group used to make the tickets and why were they important?
Computer-Pages. I used Sleeping Beauty website for guidelines-There was rules of how it had to look.
Did the students help and what job did they do?
Not this time.
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| Ticket for Thursday Night performance |
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Advertising Poster |
How do actors and dancers make a production successful?
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Interview with Mrs White...
Why doesn't Malificent dance on stage?
Interview with Brody Miller - Prince Phillip
How many times a day do you practice?
I start practice every week!!
Interview with Elisara Kuresa.....
How many time did you get your parts right?
8 nights!!
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Maori Language Week
http://voicethread.com/share/2137040/
Last night I found this amazing retell.
Can you tell me who the main characters are in this story?
What did the fish turn into and why?
In this mural what did they use to represent stars?
Last night I found this amazing retell.
Can you tell me who the main characters are in this story?
What did the fish turn into and why?
In this mural what did they use to represent stars?
Friday, July 1, 2011
Sleeping Beauty - Inquiry
Mrs Rolton is trying a new picture search called wylio.com
Check out my picture and answer my questions...
Who is this in the picture?Princess Aurora - whole class What is she doing? why?
She is sleeping because she had a curse put on her and she pricked her finger on a spindle - Motai and Theiseen
What is she waiting for?
photo © 2007 Casey West | more info
(via: Wylio)
She is waiting for a kiss from her true love because it will break the spell - Mia
Why is she holding a rose?Waiting for her true love - ChelseaSo she can look pretty - TheissenShe may give it to the Prince - KirstenHer name is Briar Rose - Theissen
How does sound and lighting make a successful production?
How does Stage Settings make a Successful Production?
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Interview with Mrs Bradley...
Why are the stage settings so important to have in a production?
Because it gives the audience more experience about the story.
What is the job
Gives visual information.
How long does stage settings take to set up?
All term part time,a few hours one week.
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Why do Costumes make a Successful Production?
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Interview with Mrs Rolton...
Why do you need costumes?
so the audience can see who the characters are.
Why do you need to have cool costumes?
so then the audience can enjoy the characters ters and the characters represent the feelings and movement.
How do make Malificent into a dragon on stage?
instead of having it on her head
Mrs McGillivray and miss bradly
put it on a stick for her to hold up.
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| King Stephane, Prince Phillip and King Hubert |
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
Jimmy's House
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On the 25th of June I went to my best friend's house. When I got there I hopped out of the car and Jimmy was there. When I got inside his room it was covered in logo, so I helped him tidy up.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Discovery time
My group and I got out a big sheet. Then planned on the whiteboard, then we did a draft and drew with pencil because we might make a mistake. Then we drew a pond, New River Primary, round about, train track, car parks, rugby park and golf course. Then we painted the train
Discovery Time Streets
For Discovery time I Drew a picture of a road and some grass then I panted it I didn't get time to finish it so I am going to draw schools, houses, parks, shops and things you normally see around town with felt pens.
By Bronwyn
By Bronwyn
Tracy Ayto - Ballet Performer
ICED ELEGANCE: Tracy Ayto competes with her piece ``Ice Maiden'' in the barefoot dance, 13 years, class of the Southland Ballet Competitions.
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