Cutting some shapes

We have been working on our knowledge of shapes, especially plane shapes (no not the Airbus ones!) this morning Oscar helped run a lesson where a porowhita (circle) who we'd helped shape change into a tapatoru (triangle) now wanted to shape change again into a taparara (trapezium). 

Angus and Anika working out if the angles on a trapezium could help them to know if any sides were parallel.

We had to work out what the features or attributes were of each shape and then find a way to check if our shape matched that.

Natasha and Ella finding out how to shape-change their tapatoru into a taparara.

What do you think of our taparara/trapezium's?

Oscar leading the class in shape sorting

There was lots of discussion around what 'parallel' means. What do you think it means?

Mau Rakau update

Today we took some time-lapse videos of our Mau Rakau practice. We have been learning to hear the calls in Te Reo Maori and to have discipline (in handling our rakau) so that we look after each other.

This is a game we play to help us know which direction to go in:

Hockey Winners

Massive congratulations to Gladstone School's two hockey teams (Y5/6 and Y7/8) who competed in the South Wairarapa Hockey Tournament today at Clareville.

Both teams took out top honours and are the winners in their categories. Great sportmanship and skill from both teams!

What does Self-worth mean?

We have been looking at ways we can build self-worth in ourselves and others, while playing sports. Here are some of the ideas we had today after our PE session:

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What an adventure!!

This could end up being a long post, but bear/bare (never sure which one that's supposed to be) with us!

Today was EPIC! So for those of you who weren't there for the actual action, here's some virtual action for you:

First up we visited the Island Bay Marine Education Centre

Everyone getting into the 'touch tanks', Octopus and very sad Blue Cod :(

More exploring, the Headquarters, and Shark eggs!

Clockwise from top left: Summer's sells seashells by the seashore; dead seal on beach, Island Bay beach foraging; Blue-bottle jellyfish

There was a LOT to see and do here. We found out some interesting things about how living things 'adapt' to their environment. The phrase 'adaptation' came up quite a few times throughout the day.

Next we headed off to Carlucciland, which is an amazing sculptural mini-golf course that was and is being adapted using recycled and repurposed metal, concrete, stone and other assortments that people have decided to discard. They have changed a hillside environment and created an amazing place for everyone to enjoy.

Just a tiny portion of the sculptures and creations that can be found here

Gladstone School representing on the course

After a game of golf and some lunch we headed off to Wellington Zoo where we learned more about how living things adapt to their particular environments and how they each have a 'niche', whether it be prey, predator, protector...(what other roles do you think there are for living things to play?)

Ostrich, Giraffe, Pelican and Tuatara

We will spend the next few days putting together a video montage for you to watch too, so keep an eye on our blog and ask us lots of questions.

Science continued...

After the success of Room 3's Science presentations we are continuing with our Scientific investigations. Today we took a few daffodils and tried to work out what would happen if we put them in coloured water. Here's what happened after one school day:

Is this what you expected?

It's like someone coloured them in a bit!

These ones didn't like the taste of coloured water so much

Update regarding our Class Trip

Kia ora whanau, just a follow up from yesterday’s email regarding the change in our class camp:

- the day trip will be this coming Tuesday 8th September

- as this will just be a day-trip, it is not necessary to hold the family information meetings on Friday afternoon, so these are now cancelled.

Here is the notice again, for anyone who missed it:

1st September 2015

Kia ora whānau,

Due to unforseen circumstances there have had to be changes made to Camp Eco­Warriors. This will no longer be an overnight camp but with your support I am hoping we can still make it over to Wellington for a big day­trip (Tuesday 8th September) with the following schedule:

Scenario 1 ­ Fine Weather	Scenario 2 ­ Wet Weather
08:15 Depart Gladstone School 10:00 Island Bay Marine Education Centre  (1.5 hour programme) 11.30 Lunch (Fish and Chips at Island Bay Park ­ provided) 12.30 Carlucciland Mini­Golf/Art Centre 2:00 Wellington Zoo (2 hours) 4:00 Travel back to Gladstone (arrive back about 5.30pm)	08:15 Depart Gladstone School 10:00 Island Bay Marine Education Centre (1.5 hour programme) 12.00 Lunch and Play at Junglerama in Newtown (lunch provided) 2:00 Wellington Zoo (2 hours) 4:00 Travel back to Gladstone (arrive back about 5.30pm)

The cost of this day trip will be $50 which includes lunch (please provide your child with morning and afternoon tea and a full water bottle). For those who have paid the full camp fee, we can reimburse you the difference, or place the difference against your school account. Please advise below which you would prefer.

If you have not yet paid, could you please do so tomorrow to ensure we have the money available to go ahead with these plans. Thanks.

Even though our plans have had to change I hope that the activities listed above are enjoyed by the students and will help to strengthen their in­class learning about Ecology. If you are a parent supervisor for camp, could you please confirm with me that you are still available to support this

day­trip? I apologise if this has proved an inconvenience for you. I appreciate your help and support with events like this.

Nga mihi mahana,

Micaela Rutene 

Room 3 Teacher, Gladstone School

My name:

My child’s name:

Eco­Warriors Day Trip

(Please choose one option below)
I have paid my fees and would like to be reimbursed the difference in cost Yes

I have paid my fees and would like the difference put against my school account Yes 

Micaela Rutene

Gladstone School

micaela@gladstone1.school.nz