Wednesday 31 August 2016
Friday 26 August 2016
Thursday 25 August 2016
How long is a minute?
This week in maths we have been exploring how long a minute is. We found out that 60 seconds makes a minute. We estimated, then checked how many different things we could do in a minute.
Next we are going to learn to tell the time to the hour and half hour.
At home it would be great if you could support your child's learning by stating the time when certain things happen especially if it is on the hour or half hour. For example: "Look! It's 8 o'clock, time for bed" or " It's 5:30, time for tea"
Next we are going to learn to tell the time to the hour and half hour.
At home it would be great if you could support your child's learning by stating the time when certain things happen especially if it is on the hour or half hour. For example: "Look! It's 8 o'clock, time for bed" or " It's 5:30, time for tea"
Theo's report on the opening of our new playground.
This week Mrs O's writing group were practising writing a report. We pretended we were news reporters reporting on the opening of our new playground. If you would like to see more of our news reports make sure you click on the 'Our Writing' tab at the top of your screen. It will take you to our writing blog.
Monday 22 August 2016
Caine's Arcade
Today we watched a short film called Caine's arcade
It has inspired us to:- encourage others
- Keep on trying
- Never give up
- Be creative
- Make connections
- Try new things
Friday 19 August 2016
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra Visit
Five members from the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra came to play for us today.
The told us about their instruments and played some pieces for us.
We were very impressed!
The told us about their instruments and played some pieces for us.
We were very impressed!
Canterbury Rugby Player Visit
We had two Canterbury rugby players visit us this afternoon.
They have adopted Halswell as their school for the season.
Can you find us in here?
Thursday 18 August 2016
Halswell School Maori Language Week
We have been having lots of fun focusing on things Maori this week.
We have been learning how to do a simple pepeha. Ava and Ming Xuan made this sock puppet video to show a pepeha.
The pepeha is the way to introduce yourself in Maori.
We have been practicing our counting in Maori.
Our favourite event was the 'Whanau Afternoon' where we went to different studios in family groupings(Year 1-8) and made different things.
Thanks to Mrs Baxter for organising the week!
We have been learning how to do a simple pepeha. Ava and Ming Xuan made this sock puppet video to show a pepeha.
The pepeha is the way to introduce yourself in Maori.
We have been practicing our counting in Maori.
Our favourite event was the 'Whanau Afternoon' where we went to different studios in family groupings(Year 1-8) and made different things.
In Ti Kouka we made Rakau.
Thanks to Mrs Baxter for organising the week!
Tuesday 16 August 2016
What does the SPCA do? by Sienna K
Look on our writing blog to see what other children have learnt about the SPCA.
Monday 15 August 2016
Richard and Myrtle from the SPCA visit Ti Kouka
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| We found out the five things all animals need to have. |
Animals are like us, they have feelings too. Listen to the song we learnt.
Did you know you can join the Critters Club?
Friday 12 August 2016
Thursday 11 August 2016
Wednesday 10 August 2016
Monday 8 August 2016
Can you help us?
We are trying to find out why Greece always gets to be the first country in the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony. Can you help us?
Sunday 7 August 2016
The Ned Show
On Wednesday we watched the Ned Show. The messages were Never give up. Encourage others. Do your best. The presenter, Jessie, was extremely talented with her yo-yo and performed many tricks while telling stories. It was an entertaining show with powerful messages.
Friday 5 August 2016
Wednesday 3 August 2016
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