Team 3 - Term 2 2012

New High WireNew High Wire
On Wednesday 13th of June we had a builder come in to build a new high wire for us. We had him come in because our old high wire was getting very old and wrecked. Everyone is very pleased because our new high wire is much higher than our old one and it is also much safer and it is a different colour as well. It is like a blue kind of colour now and everyone really seems to love it so if you ever see the high wire make sure you go and have a go!!!
Author: Rosie
 
Swimming in Team 3Swimming in Team 3
This term we have been having swimming lessons at Karori Pool every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We have 3 groups and then we have 3 supervisors within those groups. In one of those groups we have to do 6 lengths for a warm up and then another 8 for the lesson. In another group we have to do 3 lengths for a warm up and then we do around 4 lengths for the lesson. Then in another group we do 1 length for a warm up and then we do 3 lengths for the lesson. Some of the groups (if they have time) do 1 length of caterpillar, dolphin dive or butterfly.
Author: Rosie
 
Character DescriptionsCharacter Descriptions
In Team Three we have been writing character descriptions on members of our family or our pets. At first we made brainstorms with photos of people and then we brought in a photo of the person we were going to write about and made a brainstorm about them. We learned about visible and invisible features. Once our brainstorms contained enough information we started writing our first draft. This took us about half an hour. Then we did one or 2 more edited copies until we were finally happy with the result. Here is a photo to show you how they ended up.
Author: Tini
 
Geometry in Team 3Geometry in Team 3
In Team 3 we are doing geometry for maths. We got string to make shapes and patterns with. For example, we did the two of diamonds, the cup and saucer and some others.
Author: Callum
 
Website StudyladderWebsite Studyladder
In Team 3, some people have been given a membership on Studyladder. It has different games to do with different subjects in learning, including maths, literacy, science and some others. You get to make an avatar and have a rewards room. In your rewards room you get stuff like toys and pets with money from completing games. Also from completing games and activities you get reward points that give you get certificates and trophies. You have a user name and password to log in to you account.
Author: Callum
 
Library DisplaysLibrary Displays
In the Northland School library our beloved librarians Rachel, Jane and many other students come up with jaw dropping displays for all ages. A display is where, in a corner of the library Rachel, Jane or student librarians set up a display about a series, author or subject using fitting materials and books. Displays are made to get people interested in the books that are there and also slightly explain why the other students and classmates should read them. Soon there will be a display about fairy tales set up by Rachel. Overall the library displays are useful, cool and decorative to the Northland School library.
Author: Tini
 
Sun ArtSun Art
This term we have been doing sun art. First we had to draw a design on paper and then we had to draw four more. Once we had drawn four we chose our best or favourite sun. Once we had chosen our sun we had to start colouring it in. Then we had to trace our suns onto the calico with sharpie. Once we had done that we had to colour them with dye. We used the colours that we liked and that we thought went well together. When we had coloured them with dye we added some final touches and they now are looking amazing so make sure to look out for them in your child’s classroom!
Author: Rosie
 
ASB VisitorASB Visitor
A member of the ASB bank came to us to talk about money and how we save with a budget and interest. The school enjoyed his funky personality and clever thinking. We also learned many cool rhymes, songs and dances to remember important things like asking your parents first!
Thank you ASB!! We learned a lot!
Author: Tini
 
NS Cross Country RaceNS Cross Country Race
At the Northland School cross country we have heats. Those heats are separated into groups of year 5 boys, year 5 girls, year 6 boys and year 6 girls. Then we start the race with a big bang of Mr Edwards’s (the principal of the school) wood clappers. Once the race has started every one needs to run a route which goes like this:
We run around Northland Park field, go up steps which lead to Seaview Terrace, run along the footpath until we get to the zigzag path and run back to the field and do it 2 more times! And then the first 6 get into Western Zones and the people who came 7th and 8th will be reserves.
Author: Rosie
 
Anzac Day HaikuAnzac Day Haiku
In Team 3, we are writing Anzac haiku poems to commemorate Anzac Day. We also created a special piece of art to put our poems on. For our art we used a rising sun (dawn), soldiers, grave stones and poppies.
Author: Callum
 
Character Clue BagsCharacter Clue Bags
In Room 11, we are making character clue bags. We choose a person in our family, and then gather some items that would not give that person away, like a pen, a whistle and a scarf. We give clues so people can take guesses on who the person is.
Author: Callum
 
Colgate Carton Collection RaceColgate Carton Collection Race
There is $70,000 dollars’ worth of sports equipment to be won if we collect enough empty Colgate toothpaste cartons. So we really want to beat the other schools that are doing the challenge. There are special boxes all over the school to put your cartons in so remember to buy Colgate and keep bringing in those cartons. You can find more information at www.Colgatecartonrace.co.nz ! There are 50 days left starting from 10/05/12 so keep on collecting!!!
Author: Rosie
 
Cross Country TrainingCross Country Training
At the start of Term 2 we have been having cross country training. This is practice for our actual cross country which is going to be happening on Tuesday 15th May. If you get into the places 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th or sixth then you can qualify for the Western Zones but if you come 7th or 8th then you will count as a reserve if someone cannot make it.
Author: Rosie
 
Visit to Otari Wilton BushVisit to Otari Wilton Bush
This week we had a trip to Otari Wilton Bush. We learned about insects and the water clarity and the temperature of the Kaiwharawhara stream. We also looked at different insects e.g. cased caddis flies, stoneflies and Mayflies. We had a bush walk through Otari, it was really fun! We saw lots interesting trees such as: a rimu tree, a Silver fern and lots of other native New Zealand trees. We really enjoyed this trip and we thank all the parents and teachers that came and experienced this wonderful trip with us!
Author: Rosie
 
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