Reflection: Term 1, 2015

Term 1:

We did a lot of things this term. We went to Butterfly Creek, we had Touch and Cricket lessons, we had the Madd Workshop, we had Kiwi Can, we sang for the Malama Honua voyage, a charity show came, and we did so much more. This term has been so fun and educational at the same time.

In Reading, we have rotations with Mrs Tofa, sometimes we write about current events, and sometimes we read a book and then answer comprehension questions. My goal in reading is to move up at least 2 sub levels and to read more non fiction and history books.

In Writing, we have been writing recounts and explanation writings. My goal in writing is to use more emotive and root words.

In Maths, the teachers changed the way that they teach it. What Mrs Tofa now does for maths is that she has one group working with her, and she gives the other group a maths question to work out independently for 10 minutes. Then she gives us 5 minutes to share our strategy with a buddy. When we have done that, she tells us to share our strategies to the group. After that, we do maintenance.

In Inquiry, we were studying about dinosaurs. That was why we went to butterfly creek.  After the trip, we started our research about what we wanted to find out. We got put into groups of 3 or 4 to work together and find a way to present it.

We also have been having the Madd workshop, and kiwi can. Madd workshop on Wednesdays, and Kiwi can on Thursdays. At Madd workshop, we are learning about how to be an anti-bullying school. At Kiwi can, we have been learning about positive relationships.

Mrs Raj, our deputy principal, took some very lucky people to watch a cricket game at Eden Park. The match was South Africa versus Pakistan. Our school was going for South Africa. That was a pretty cool opportunity, and we had a fun day.

But that is only some of what we have done this term. If you told me to write everything we did and everything we learnt, it probably would of taken 1 or 2 weeks.

This term has been pretty educational, and fun at the same time. I would like to say a big thanks to the teachers and students for being a part of it all.