Room 2 Newsletters

During our time in the library Room 2 made some cool newsletters about our learning. We found images, facts and a title for our document (example: Room 2 Times, Sam's Storyline, Christina's Newsletter).  We used a really exciting programme called Pages and we can also create brochures, cards, invitations and letters.
  

Ki-o-Rahi

Room 2 had a fun-filled afternoon with Renee on Monday 10th March. She taught us about a traditional Maori game called ki-o-rahi. The story of Rahi's journey to find his wife, Ti Ara who was kidnapped and held captive in a volcano.  Along the way Rahi faced hardship and terrible danger including the taniwha who dwellt in the river.  Rahi was helped by the giant hokioi (eagle) and eventually he was reunited with his wife. The game of ki-o-rahi was invented as an agreement for peace between Rahi's tribe and the patupaiarehe who took Ti Ara.

Ki-o-rahi is a team game that we all enjoyed.  We loved being the taniwha, chasing after the kioma and ripping their tags off them and vice versa.  We are looking forward to learning more about the skills and tricks of the game over the next 4 sessions.  Kia ora Renee.

School Athletics Day Friday 7th March

We had an amazing day trying to break the records in throwing, running and jumping events. The best moment was the relays where our team, which includes John, Jacob R,Christina and Kehu, were the fastest class in Team Hillary. Then we faced Room 1 in the school relay where we came second. Overall it was a great day and everyone challenged themselves and encouraged others.

Learning in room 2

Term 1, Week 5 and learning continues to be the priority in Room 2.

These photos are showing small groups working on class displays of Digital Citizenship - the inquiry topic for Term 1.  We are creating a wondering wall filled with deep thinking questions relating to the topic. 

Enterprise learning in action

This is the Cleaning Machines Enterprise Group getting busy by offering their helping hands to wash staff members' cars for a fee of $5 per vehicle.  Matthew, Fa'avae, Peterina, Mareka and Isabella offers this service on Monday and Friday lunchtimes.  Their clients were very happy with the results.
Keep up the great work team.

Enterprise ad!

Have a listen to this ad that the Pet Service Group made today. 

Pet service ad!

Enterprise posters

Weeks  7 & 8 of Term 4.

In Room 2, we have been busy with making the most of all learning opportunities.  The Enterprise inquiry topic is very interesting and we are buzzing because we get to group ourselves into enterprise groups like business companies and actually learn how to plan, design, market and advertise a type of service.

Room 2's enterprise focus is 'Helping Hands' where we will provide services to groups in our local school community that will make their lives easier and more comfortable. This is an example of a poster from the Hospitality Group who are providing a service to make Christmas goodie bags for young children.
Enterprise groups in Room 2:
Pet Care Service - walking pet dogs around the school block $5 per dog between 3pm and 4pm Monday to Fridays.
Entertainment Group - teaching year 6 students how to play cool and fun games including learning cup stacking.
Cleaning Machines Group - offering a car washing service $5 per vehicle.