Other words for said

When writing dialogue or what people/creatures say try using these words instead of said-

• explained
• says
• shouted
• answered
• yelled
• replied
• exclaimed
• whispered
• cried
• said excitedly
• demanded
• mumbled
• reminded
• asked
• questioned

Maths at Home

Kia ora whanau, 

If you are looking for ways to help your children develop their maths skills at home then pop on to the NZ Maths site. This Ministry of Education website has numerous suggestions about ways in which you can use everyday experiences such as shopping to help teach your child mathematical skills. The link to the website https://nzmaths.co.nz/families

Once there, take a look at the introductory video.

Number Strategies for Multiplication and Division

Below are a set of posters that describe the ways that students progress through the Multiplication & Division Number Framework.  These are strategies that students use to answer and solve Multiplication and Division problems. You can practice these strategies at home with your child.

Number Strategies for Addition and Subtraction

Below are a set of posters that describe the ways that students progress through the Addition & Subtraction Number Framework.  These are strategies that students use to answer and solve Addition and Subtraction problems. You can practice these strategies at home with your child.

And a few more Literacy avo pics'

Celebration of Literacy

Today Room 20/21 were very excited to have some whanau come and join us after lunch in a celebration of all things literacy.

The afternoon started off with some silent reading of a chosen book and the chance to do some spelling practice on our chromebooks with the 'Spell-Write online' learning tool.

Next, Rm20/21 came together where Mrs Roach introduced a easy and interactive video which showed how to create a fun and simple bookmark. As there had been lots of reading happening this year and during literacy week Mr Makris and Mrs Roach had noticed some people were beginning to turn the corners of their pages to mark where they had read.

All together everyone viewed the video while Mr Makris modelled his fine listening and paper folding skills. Each student was then able to get their chromebook and view the video which was sent in an email and begin creating their bookmark.

Here is the link if you would like to create one:
Bookmark clip

Here are a few shots from the afternoon:

Room 21 action shots- Flaxmere Water World Swimming lessons

Last week the whole  learning community of  Heretaunga RoaRoa Haumako had the privilege of receiving individual class swimming lessons. Each class was split into three ability groups and received expert coaching by trained swimming instructors. Having swam during term 1 this was fantastic to see huge improvements in all students confidence and ability in the water rise.

Here are some action shots.

MAY THE FORCE (4th) BE WITH YOU! Star Wars Staff Dress up fun- 4th May 2017

Lots of Learning at Flaxmere Water World Swimming lessons this week.

Morning, Maths, Magic

Wow! It was fantastic walking into Room 19 this morning and seeing a number of motivated children and their whanau working together. Morning maths is a great way to practise with a range of teachers, classmates and whanau different maths problems.

Here are few action shots.

Greer and her younger sister collaborating to solve a problem together with materials.

Mrs Roach and Kirnpreet teaming up.

Great seeing lots of whanau getting involved.

 Some thinking and pair sharing happening.

A range of different level problems for everyone to attack.

Morning Maths details.

Karakia

Karakia practise recording link

Karakia

Whakataka te hau ki te uru, Whakataka te hau ki te tonga. Kia mākinakina ki uta, Kia mātaratara ki tai. E hī ake ana te atākura, he tio, he huka, he hauhunga Haumi e! Hui e! Tāiki e!

Cease the winds from the west,

Cease the winds from the south,

Let the breeze blow over the land,

Let the breeze blow over the ocean,

Let the red­ tipped dawn come with a sharpened air, A touch of frost, a promise of a glorious day.

Hockey Training

Just like the children in Room 20 with Mrs Roach the super, skilful, students of Room 21 loved learning about and gaining new hockey skills. These sessions were a fun way to introduce hockey to beginning and more experienced players. 

 

Who is this new kid????

Welcome Corey Prentice.

Room 21 has been very lucky in gaining one more fabulous student for 2017. Corey has come from Eskdale Primary School. Corey has written a few things about himself.

All about me

My favourite sport is rugby. I play for Eskview rugby club. My friend at my old school was Tristin. At that school we had a big pool. I have built a fan before. I used to live with my sister, mum, dad and my 2 uncles. My favourite thing to do is play on my slider. 

On every corner i do skids and games on my Xbox 1. I like art, play Basketball  and like movies. Sometimes we walk to McDonalds on my slider and Bella my sister goes on the bike. We sometimes go and walk at the park and eat at McDonalds. At home i like to watch tv.

Hockey Skills Training

Great fun has been had playing hockey!
 There are some real stars that have been showing fabulous hockey skills.
They would be fantastic playing in one of our Frimley School hockey teams.