Week 9 - part 2

But wait there's more . . . 

1. NYLD
2. Class Dojo

Coming up in Term 2 (Week 3) is a chance to attend National Young Leaders Day (NYLD) conference in Palmerston North.  We aim to take 10 children to the event.  The children will need to complete a short application form if they wish to attend - see below for ideas.  We will also have some fundraising activities to subsidise the costs.

The children last year got to hear from Brylee Mills.  Her story, in brief, can be seen here

Some things to think about:

1. Outline your involvement in Leadership at Haumoana School
2. What particular attributes do you have that enable you to be a successful leader.
3. How would you like the younger children at our school to view you as a Senior in Year 6?
4. Who has influenced you in your role as a developing leader and in what way?
5. What do you hope to gain by attending the Young Leader’s Day?
6. How would you like to make a difference in our school as a leader in 2017?

This week, we will also be continuing with the Class Dojo perseverance series.  View episode 2 below.

Perseverance Episode 2

Week 9

Welcome to Week 9

Last Tuesday we had a visit from Milla's uncle to share his adventures kayaking around the Svalbard Archipelago.  The children were entertained and inspired by his contact and near misses with the wild life and the hardships encountered in the Artic adventure.  We got to see some superb photos of the hostile environment.  Thanks Jamie!

Congratulations to the Room 6 orienteering group.  All completed their first competition at Splash Planet without 'miss punching'.

This week will see 7 children attend the Beach 5s on Thursday - thanks in advance to Cambell and Mel for transport and supervision.

We will continue to work on division in maths with the warm up activities based on place value.  Ask your child to explain the photo below.

In language, we will be letter writing and continue with a focus on commonly misspelled homophones.

There will be a cricket notice out this week. (Game Wednesday Week 10)

Deci Pipes

Today in maths, we were using 'deci pipes' to help visualise decimal numbers.  Homework this week on IXL is Q2, Q3 and Q4.

This video on Khan Academy here may help.

Week 8

Last week's Habit of Mind award went to Jacob for 'taking risks to improve his maths'
The children created and published their sea poem on their blogs, which look fantastic.


Week 7
In maths, we will be working on division.
In writing, we will be completing a story using 'story starters' by New Zealand celebrities.
Check out this week's starter here.
We will also be investigating homophone use and the difference in meanings and spelling.
With Class Dojo, we will be looking at perseverance.  You can watch the latest video "The Dip" here

We have also subscribed to Kiwi Kids News http://kiwikidsnews.co.nz/ and will be competing a weekly quiz on current events.


Coming up
Orienteering Sprints Champs - Wednesday evening
Beach Fives - next Thursday
Interschool cricket - Week 10

Week 7

Last week at the mid-term assembly, four children were rewarded with 'Term One' certificates. Congratulations and well done on a positive start to the year.

Liam – Persisting to complete tasks.

Saylor – Asking questions to clarify her understanding.

Harry – For taking risks and asking questions to enhance his learning.

Anthony – Using past knowledge to improve his understanding.

Kudos also to Malakai, for answering an incredible 370 questions on IXL last week, and Alex, for the top score on Class Dojo.

The children produced some fabulous 'Onomatopoeia Pop Art' which she now be displayed on their blogs. Photos below and individual photos should be on the children's blogs.

Congratulations also to all children who represented the school enthusiastically at the Interschool swimming competition.  There were many placings. Haumoana School ended up in fourth position.

Week 7

Growth mindset - Mojo puts it all together -  Episode 5

In writing, we will be writing a 'sea poem' which will be able to be published in a range of ways.

In maths, we will continue with multiplication as well as investigating decimal numbers e.g. 'how many' tenths in 5.6?

Coming up

Orienteering Sprint Champs - next Wednesday

Beach Fives - Week 9

Interschool cricket - Week 10

Maths - Rounding

Many children identified that 'rounding numbers' was a concept that they needed to learn.  We have been working on this today at school and will continue tomorrow.

Here are a couple of links to assist their learning.  Practice is available on IXL (A.6)

Rounding explained
Rounding to 10 and 100
Decimal rounding

Week 6

Week 5 review
Parents - Thank you for taking the time to discuss your child's learning at the interviews. Please keep in touch if you have any concerns.
Awards
We missed a week so two children received awards at last Thursday's assembly.
Milla for working interdependently to achieve common goals.
Kylie for displaying a 'Growth Mindset".

We found our champions for the Interschool swimming sports.  Well done Scarlett and Alex.
Congratulations also to Rimu for their overall win on the day!

Room 6 met up with their buddies from Rooms 1 & 8 on Friday afternoon to play board games.  This was a very successful session with the Year 6s showing what a caring bunch they are. Photos below.

We are fortunate enough to have Miss Lees (a candidate teacher) helping out in our class for the rest of the term.  Amongst her other tasks, she will be taking maths groups.

Week 6

• Interschool swimming sports on Wednesday at Clive pools. We require parent support and transport for this event.  Please return notices to me ASAP.

The children should all have their blog live.  If they have not shared it with you, please ask and also follow by email so you can get regular updates.  Links will soon be published on the Room 6 Blog.

This week's learning includes

Class Dojo - Episode 4  - "The World of Neurons" which can be viewed here.
Writing - Instructional writing using origami as inspiration.
Maths - continuing multiplication as well as addressing gaps in knowledge that the children have identified.

Homework
Reading - Remember to keep reading and completing the Reading Log.  Those who have reached 25 nights need to hand it to me to sign this week.
Spelling - Please let your child have a chance to practice their words before being tested.

1. Try 3 or 4 focus words per night
2. Write out the syllables in different colours
3. Chunk the sounds from the word.

Maths - IXL questions.  There will be 3 or 4 targeted concepts to practice every week.  These should be written in the homework books.

Coming up

Orienteering Champs - Sprint event at Splash Planet on 22 March  - notices out soon.
Practice this Thursday and Friday.  Please contact me for details.

Cycle Skills

The Iway Cycle Skills session on Tuesday was an opportunity to learn and practice new skills. 

We will be using these skills to compete in a skills competition later in the year as well as teaching the younger children cycle skills