Today, we watched a film called the “Jandal Throw”. It was really funny and interesting to watch. The theme was about perseverance. Then created a Film poster to promote the film. Below is our reply to LS1.
Tēnā koe, LS1 this is room 5. Our favourite part of the film is when you tell us about not giving up. We loved how you used dialogue, camera shots and angles to make the film funny. We also really like the music too. How long did it take to edit the film?
Today we learnt how to make a digital Tapa cloth. We learnt how create special colours using gradient fill, add our black patterns. We found adding the black a little challenging. The part we like the most was creating our colours.
Today we learnt that media is created by people. The Creators choose what they want to share, they edit and refine their images or music before they share it with the world. In room 5 we are creators of what we post on our blogs.
Today we learnt that Media is all around us all the time. Media can inform, persuade and entertain us. We have a choice of Media we can use and when to use it. We learnt how to download our Google draw as JPG file to upload it to our blog.
Yesterday, our whole school came together for the annual Speech and Poetry Competition, and what an incredible day it was!
It was truly inspiring to see the confidence and courage of our students as they stood on stage and shared their powerful words. Each speech and poem was filled with passion, creativity, and meaning, showing just how much thought and effort everyone had put into their work.
This event was more than just a competition — it was a celebration of student voice, expression, and storytelling. For many, it was their first time speaking in front of such a large audience, and they shone with pride. The atmosphere in the hall was filled with encouragement, respect, and admiration for one another.
In Room 5, we proudly had Shahida represent our class with her wonderful speech about why reading is very important. She spoke with confidence and passion, reminding us all of the power that books and stories have in our lives. Ka pai, Shahida — we are so proud of you!
Every participant should feel proud of themselves, not only for their achievements but also for the way they supported and celebrated each other. It was a wonderful learning experience that helped our students grow in confidence, share their unique ideas, and inspire others with their words.
A huge thank you to all the teachers and whānau who supported the students in preparing their speeches and poems. We can’t wait to see how these young voices continue to grow and inspire us in the future!
Today we learnt how label a comment. We used and moved the labels into the right positions. We had to rote and flip them. We had to find a greeting, positive reply to the author’s message, helpful and thoughtful as well as asking a question and making a connection.
Today, we focused on practising our comments. We made sure we started with a greeting, introduced ourselves and replied with a specific positive comment about the author’s blog. We then added a thoughtful or helpful comment. A helpful hint is to draft your comments before posting.
Today, we focused on quality comments. Our Focus was Thoughtful. Thoughtful is were we can connect with the Author on similar activities they have shared with us. We also know that not all three elements will be in a comment. One skill we learnt was to rotate and flip the labels.
Today we created a comment card for our families. A helpful hint is to use your blog to take screen shots of your work. We would encourage of families to start their comments with a positive and specific comment on our blogs.
Today,Room 5 went on an exciting trip to the Auckland Museum—and what a fantastic day it was! From start to finish, we were full of curiosity, wonder, and excitement as we explored all the incredible exhibits.
We began our journey in the Weird and Wonderful Discovery Centre, where we got hands-on with animal specimens and natural objects. We observed animal skeletons, insect wings, bird feathers, and other unique features of living things. We made connections to our class inquiry about how plants and animals have special features to help them survive.
Next, we visited the World War I and II exhibitions, where we learned about New Zealand’s past and saw real uniforms, medals, and old equipment used by soldiers. The stories helped us understand how people lived in different times and how much things have changed.
We also explored the Tāmaki Herenga Waka (Auckland Stories) exhibit. We learned about the origins of Auckland, Māori and Pacific cultures, migration stories, and how people have shaped the city over time. It helped us feel more connected to our place and its history.
One of the highlights of the day was our volcano education session. Although the volcano room was closed, we had an awesome learning experience with museum educators. We learned all about how volcanoes erupt, and even did a fun science experiment using baking soda and vinegar to create a fizzy “eruption.” We also touched and observed different types of lava rocks, learning about their shapes, textures, and how they form.
Throughout the day, we also took part in a scavenger hunt, finding amazing things like a real mummy, the kiwi bird, the Bird Wall, traditional weapons, jewellery, and even a hidden Bart Simpson! We worked in teams, asked great questions, and showed awesome teamwork.
This trip helped us deepen our learning about living and non-living things, New Zealand history, natural science, and how people and nature are connected.
A huge thank you to all the parent helpers and the museum staff for making this day possible—and to Room 5 students for showing such confidence, curiosity, and excellent behaviour.
We came back to school with tired feet, full hearts, and so many new ideas for our inquiry and art projects. We can’t wait to show what we’ve learned!