We've Got The Write Stuff

Quasia's Trip to Space

2011-12-18T12:27:00.001+13:00

Ata's Trip to Space

2011-12-16T12:10:00.000+13:00

Mua's Trip Around The Solar System

2011-12-14T10:42:00.000+13:00

Rave's Trip to Outer Space

2011-12-08T10:22:00.001+13:00

Do You Eat Grass?

2011-11-14T20:07:00.001+13:00

Limericks in G.I.

2011-11-14T19:51:00.001+13:00

Rosie and DJ On The Loose

2011-10-28T13:26:00.000+13:00

Learning

2011-10-27T09:08:00.000+13:00

I am learning to make a movie using clips that my classmates have recorded into imovie. I am using my teacher's laptop to do this and it is tricky dropping and dragging the clips into the right spot.

Finding Facts

2011-10-25T12:11:00.001+13:00

We took some time this morning to read through books and search online for information about our Solar System. We learned many interesting facts and are really excited about learning more.

A few simple facts ...

2011-10-25T11:39:00.000+13:00

Beaver Dam

2011-10-06T13:24:00.000+13:00

If You Go Into The Woods

2011-10-05T14:55:00.001+13:00

I Believe in Mermaids

2011-10-04T12:54:00.000+13:00

Canadian Flag

2011-10-04T12:53:00.000+13:00

Chewing Down Trees

2011-10-03T11:02:00.000+13:00

The Maple Leaf of Canada

2011-10-02T11:00:00.000+13:00

Large Rodents

2011-10-02T07:21:00.001+13:00

Symbols of NZ

2011-10-01T19:23:00.000+13:00

Pot of Gold

2011-10-01T07:19:00.000+13:00

Fine French Cheese

2011-10-01T07:17:00.000+13:00

I Believe in Fairies

2011-09-30T14:41:00.000+13:00

Building A Beaver Home

2011-09-30T13:11:00.000+13:00

Maple Leaf

2011-09-30T13:07:00.000+13:00

Canadian Beaver

2011-09-30T13:01:00.000+13:00

Canadian Flag

2011-09-30T10:07:00.001+13:00

Mermaids in Ireland

2011-09-29T13:09:00.000+13:00

Foxes

2011-09-29T13:06:00.000+13:00

NZ Symbol

2011-09-28T12:58:00.000+13:00

Someday...

2011-09-27T19:11:00.001+13:00

Kiwi Symbol of NZ

2011-09-27T12:57:00.000+13:00

Little Magic Men

2011-09-26T14:38:00.000+13:00

Going To France If I Get The Chance

2011-09-26T13:10:00.000+13:00

I'm not afraid!

2011-09-26T12:55:00.000+13:00

Can you do the Can-Can

2011-09-24T14:41:00.000+12:00

I Do Believe In Fairies

2011-09-23T14:29:00.001+12:00

Can-Can

2011-09-22T14:32:00.001+12:00

Sky Tower

2011-09-22T14:18:00.001+12:00

New Zealand Sheep

2011-09-20T12:58:00.001+12:00

Fun In New Zealand

2011-09-18T12:58:00.000+12:00

The Canadian Beaver

2011-09-16T12:42:00.000+12:00

Canadian Beavers

2011-09-16T10:21:00.001+12:00

Doing The Can-Can in France

2011-09-16T10:19:00.000+12:00

Learning About France

2011-08-20T15:33:00.002+12:00

Making Crepes

2011-08-17T15:03:00.002+12:00

Sione Handwashing Video

2011-07-28T12:31:00.000+12:00

Jennifer Handwashing Video

2011-07-26T12:29:00.000+12:00

Shirquera Handwashing Video

2011-07-26T12:28:00.000+12:00

Ata Handwashing Video

2011-07-24T12:27:00.000+12:00

Auri Handwashing Video

2011-07-23T12:24:00.000+12:00

Rebekah Handwashing Video

2011-07-22T12:21:00.000+12:00

Paula's Handwashing Video

2011-07-22T09:38:00.000+12:00

Kane's Handwashing Video

2011-07-20T09:36:00.001+12:00

Cezar Washing Hands

2011-07-18T09:35:00.000+12:00

Taniela Handwashing Video

2011-07-15T12:26:00.000+12:00

Rave's Handwashing Video

2011-07-15T08:00:00.000+12:00

Get Well Ms. Walker

2011-07-14T09:42:00.002+12:00

One of our favourite people at Pt England School is Ms. Walker. She takes us for "Circle Time" activities... which we thoroughly enjoy!!! We miss her and hope that she gets better soon. Quasia made a little picture to cheer her up when she visits our blog!

Making Apple Juice

2011-07-13T10:06:00.004+12:00

A couple of weeks ago, we made apple juice using a juice machine that Mrs. Barks brought to school. This is one of my paragraphs which describes what happened when we put the apples into the juicer.

Don't Forget To Wash Your Hands

2011-07-07T10:25:00.000+12:00

Happy Birthday Canada!

2011-07-01T10:27:00.002+12:00

Our teacher Mrs. Barks is originally from Canada. To celebrate July 1 - which is Canada's birthday, we had a special assembly and this is a video that she and her husband (who teaches in room 18) showed us. Both classes also got on stage to sing the Canadian national anthem and another song called "I am Canadian." Mr. and Mrs. Barks told us some great stories about camping in northern Saskatchewan with the bears and HUGE mosquitoes!

As if all of this wasn't already exciting enough, ... the Canadian Consulate and Trade Office in Auckland sent us some Canadian flag tattoos, pens, pins, and balloons!! Room 12 and 18 got to wear the tattoos and we gave the other items out as special prizes at the assembly.

Hope you enjoy this video as much as we did!!

Chuck It In The Bin

2011-06-23T14:02:00.001+12:00

Swimming

2011-06-13T14:03:00.001+12:00

Rave and Ata worked together on this bit of writing, but Ata was too shy today to appear on camera...maybe next time!

Hop On Over

2011-06-13T13:53:00.002+12:00

Simming At GI Pools

2011-06-13T13:51:00.000+12:00

Smelling Beautiful

2011-05-26T14:28:00.000+12:00

Rave is learning to add more detail to her sentences. She edited her writing with her teacher and here is what they came up with.

Remember to wash the bacteria and germs off your hands. If you don't, the germs will make you sick.

Squirt a bit of soap on your hands and rub them together until they are covered with bubbles. Remember to clean the backs of your hands and between your fingers. Dry them with a towel or a dryer.

Now that your hands are nice and beautiful smelling, you are able to eat because you don't have lots and lots of germs on your hands anymore.

Don't Forget

2011-05-25T14:22:00.000+12:00

Ofa is learning to write an introduction and to add detail to her sentences. She had lots of great ideas and edited her work with her teacher....here is what they came up with.

It is important to wash your hands because you might get sick from the bacteria if you don't.

First you have to get some soap and water and scrub your hands. Don't forget to scrub between your fingers and around your wrists. Rinse off the soapy bubbles and dry with a towel.

I hope all the girls and boys will wash there hands so they do not get sick.

I Hope You Remember

2011-05-24T13:36:00.000+12:00

Do you know why you need to wash your hands? People need to wash their hands so they can keep clean and stay healthy.

Make sure you wet your hands before putting soap on so that you can work up a good lather. Remember to scrub your palms, in between your fingers, and scrape under your finger nails. Don't forget to rinse completely until all the bubbles are gone. Dry your hands with a towel.

I hope that everyone remembers to wash their hands because I do not want anybody to get sick...because that might make me sick as well!

Don't Get Sick

2011-05-22T13:30:00.000+12:00

Sione is working on a piece of writing about hand washing. He is learning to write complete sentences that make sense and have extra details. This is what he has so far.

After you go to the toilet, you have to wash your hands. If you don't wash your hands and you eat your lunch, you will get sick from the germs.

Hey You

2011-05-22T13:28:00.001+12:00

Liku is learning to write an introduction paragraph. Check out his introduction for his written account of how to wash hands.

Hey you!! Don't forget to wash your hands after you use the bathroom. If you don't wash, the bacteria will make you sick.

Wash Properly

2011-05-21T13:26:00.000+12:00

Christopher worked especially hard on his writing this week and then edited it with a buddy...here's what the two of them came up with.

It's important to wash your hands after using the toilet because your hands will be covered in harmful bacteria.

You have to put water on first and then soap. Scrub between your palms, the backs of your hands, and under your fingernails. Rinse your hands until all the soap bubbles and germs are gone.

If you wash properly, you won't get sick from toilet germs.

Swept Up

2011-05-20T12:58:00.001+12:00

Faith edited her writing with the teacher and worked really hard to include details which would make it more interesting for an audience.

I watched the news and saw that there was a tornado in Albany. Did you watch it?

During the terrible tornado which sounded like a rumbling, roaring, jet plane, things like trampolines, swing sets, and lawn furniture were swept up and tossed around. Cars with children inside were overturned and smashed.

Terrible and Shocking

2011-05-20T12:43:00.000+12:00

There was a shocking and terrible tornado up in North Shore!

Like all tornadoes, it started with a storm and a funnel cloud. Things like cars, trampolines, trees, roofs of houses, and garages were lifted up and overturned.

Luckily, it did not hit AUCKLAND!

Clean, Soft, and Smelling Good

2011-05-19T13:33:00.000+12:00

Kane worked hard and had some great ideas about giving instructions for proper hand-washing. He worked with his teacher to edit....here's what they came up with.

Did you wash your hands before you had your lunch? It is so important to wash away bacteria and germs. Once your hands are wet, grab some soap and start scrubbing. Make sure there is no dirt, grease, or oil between your fingers or on the backs of your hands. Rinse under the tap and dry them with a clean towel.

When I wash this way, my hands feel clean and soft. They smell good too!

Handwashing Demo

2011-05-18T19:48:00.002+12:00

This is Taniela and Quasia's first time filming their own video. Taniela was on the camera while Quasia was the lovely demonstrator!

Swept Up in the Swirling Winds

2011-05-18T11:02:00.003+12:00

Karmana is learning to add details to his sentences to make them more interesting for his audience.

There was a terrible tornado in New Zealand which caused a lot of damage. I saw it on the news.

The tornado swept up trampolines, trees, cars, and roofs in it's powerful, swirling winds.

Local News

2011-05-18T10:56:00.003+12:00

Auri is learning to make his sentences more interesting by changing the beginnings and adding more detail.

Did you hear about the powerful tornado that hit Auckland? If you didn't, watch the news and they will tell you all about it.

Devastating Tornado

2011-05-18T10:53:00.002+12:00

There was a devastating tornado in Albany. The tornado was so huge and deadly that one person died and many others were injured.It was so powerful that it swept up cars and uprooted trees.

North Shore Tornado

2011-05-17T08:01:00.003+12:00

Paula worked really hard to edit his paragraph with his teacher.

It was a horrible day in North Shore when the funnel cloud formed into a tornado. When the tail of the cloud touched the ground, the tornado started to move and left a path of destruction. I saw it on the news.

I hope it does not happen again.

Eating Chocolate

2011-05-11T12:28:00.000+12:00

I was so excited that it was going to be the holidays! I went to Silvia Park mall with my mum and sister to get my Easter eggs. On Easter morning, I gobbled up my eggs and my Monopoly chocolates. They were so delicious that my taste buds felt they would burst with the intense flavour.

Playing Rugby in the Back Yard

2011-05-10T12:27:00.000+12:00

What a fun day I had in the holidays. I played rugby with my brothers in the backyard. We enjoyed kicking the ball and tackling each other. We had a lot of fun!

Heavenly Chocolate Cake

2011-05-09T08:24:00.001+12:00

In the hlidays it was so exciting to go to my Aunty's house. My cousin made a chocolate cake. I saw it inside the fridge and it was covered with chocolate chips and sliced bananas. It looked and smelled so delicious. As I took a massive bite, I felt like I was in heaven!

Easter Egg Hunt

2011-05-06T12:21:00.001+12:00

Finally the school holidays were here! I got to do lots of fantastic things. I got to search for Easter eggs in the house, and can you believe it...there were some hidden in the bath tub! But the ones in the tub were wet and I just left them alone. My school holidays were the best!

Holiday Program

2011-05-06T12:19:00.003+12:00

During the holidays my brother, sister, and I were so happy that we were able to go to the holiday program at the basketball hall in Tamaki! When I got inside, I started to play some games with my new friends. We all had a great time.

Trip to MOTAT

2011-04-08T15:16:00.002+12:00

We went on our first field trip of the year...and WOW...we had a GREAT TIME!!! We participated in "The Great Race," where we had to read clues and follow instructions to learn about how people lived long ago.

Squiggling Worms

2011-04-01T15:32:00.002+13:00

We recently read a book about a king who didn't want to get out of the bathtub to go fishing with his knight so he turned his tub into a fish pond instead. Here are a couple of sentences that Cowan wrote to describe what was happening in the picture.

The King was fishing inside the tub. The squiggling worms were escaping from the side of the tub.

Rainy Day

2011-04-01T15:31:00.003+13:00

Sione had written a paragraph about a rainy day, and his writing group worked with him to edit it....here's what they came up with.

I was so excited when I saw that it was raining outside! I went to my mum to ask if I could go out to play. She said, "Yes my dear boy you may go out."

Scary Looking King

2011-04-01T15:28:00.002+13:00

Liku wrote a couple of sentences about a picture from one of our favourite stories - Kingbidgood's In The Bathtub.

What a scary looking king who changed his bathtub into a pond so that people could go fishing. There was a frog peeking over the lily pad and a slippery, slimy, snail trying to escape from the bath tub.

Champions Never Give Up

2011-03-14T13:00:00.000+13:00

This is our first movie this year that was made for PENN. Hope you enjoy it...we had a lot of fun making it!

Moose On The Loose

2011-03-04T15:42:00.002+13:00

Our teacher is from Canada and she found out that there were two moose loose in a Canadian city! We put together a few pictures to show you what moose look like...and a little surprise about what they like to do for fun! Enjoy!

Mrs. Burt The Singing Sensation

2011-03-03T15:56:00.004+13:00

Mrs. Barks had a silly dream about Mrs. Burt playing a piano. Isn't that crazy? Well this is how it started. We all had to go to the hall for assembly. After we were all seated in our place, all of us were waiting to see who the person was that was going to perform. The students and parents were all surprised when they saw Mrs. Burt play the piano. Soon she started to sing...it was beautiful like magic. When Mrs. Barks came to school the next morning, she told Mrs. Burt about the dream. Mrs. Burt said she knew how to play the piano and that when she was little, she had to sing and play. Isn't that crazy?

Quasia and Keis - authors
Sarah - illustrator

Amazing

2011-03-03T08:05:00.000+13:00

Mrs. Barks, along with some of the girls in room 12 went out last Thursday at lunch armed with a video camera! They decided to film girls at Pt. England School and then put together a little movie in honour of them. Hope you enjoy our amazing girls.

Update on Room 12

2011-03-02T20:34:00.005+13:00

Hi everyone. We thought you'd be interested to know how hard we have been working this week. It is testing week here at Pt. England School! We are busy writing tests in math, writing, and reading. Our brains are starting to feel very sore and tired. The good news is that tomorrow is Thursday and we get to practice our baseball skills with Cola - a real, professional baseball player who is teaching us the game!!!

Zala Runs For Her Life

2011-03-02T20:24:00.003+13:00

Ok, this needs some explanation. Cezar and Taka worked really hard to make this animation - our class's second attempt at this sort of still shot animation. We used the green cloth in hopes of green screening in a forest background. However, we soon realized that we had too many shadows - caused by the wrinkles in our green cloth, and the green screen didn't work. We decided to show it to you anyways, and it is back to work for us - to get it right in attempt number 3.

This animation is based on the story "Zala Runs For Her Life." It is about a family of mice who are almost a dinosaur's lunch.

Carol's Evil Cat

2011-02-24T10:06:00.003+13:00

Taniela and Kane read a story called "Carol's Catastrophe." It was about a kitten who was destroying everything in Carol's bedroom. The cat even bit her!! The boys gave it red eyes to show what an evil cat it was. Hope you like it.

Enjoying My Time With Ms. M.

2011-02-24T08:20:00.000+13:00

Father Bear Goes Fishing

2011-02-23T15:36:00.004+13:00

Liku has been working hard to become a better reader. Listen as he reads "Father Bear Goes Fishing."

Escape

2011-02-22T16:17:00.003+13:00

Rave read a story about a dog named Bear who figured out a way to get out of his fenced backyard. This is what Rave thinks that Bear was thinking after his escape.

Library Rules

2011-02-22T15:58:00.001+13:00

Quasia read a story called, "Joining The Library." Here is a list of rules that she thought would be important for a Library.

Dance Competition

2011-02-20T15:58:00.001+13:00

Dancing With Ms. M.

2011-02-20T15:56:00.001+13:00

My Time With Ms. M.

2011-02-19T15:53:00.000+13:00