Career Day

Over the last wee while we have been looking at the cost of moving out of home, and what sort of income is required to meet daily living expenses. It has been a real eye opener for some students and there may be a few people living at home longer than they thought! The next part of this was to look at career paths. Students have explored a career of interest to them, using the careers NZ website quizzes to help. Today they ran a career day for students from Tawhirimatea. Careers ranged from working at Rebel Sport to marine biologist, pilot to vet. We had authors, architects, rock musicians, you tube bloggers, a Prime Minister, screen printer artists and early childhood teachers. Plus a whole lot more. Personal trainer was a popular exhibit, as was anything that had a hand out. Students who produced pamphlets quickly ran out and the year 6 students asked really great questions.

Playing with 3d

Circumference problems

This week we have been trying a variety of tasks that involve using circumference.

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Inspiring writers

Recently we watched this video by Dai Henwwood sharing his experience of writing and coming up with a story starter to inspire others.  Well, we love really cool story starters too, so we had a go at coming up with our own inspirations for other writers out there.

Tiana and Aroha
Sophie T
Dara and Akasha
Anna, Freya, Bella
Piper
Alex and Kayla
Lizzie

Delroy, Neco and Sophie

Nina and Mariah
Hollie and Lucy  (black screen but clear audio)

If any of these inspire you to write, please share your stories.  We'd love to hear them.

What If Ground Was Jelly?

What If Ground Was Jelly?

I wake up feeling good and when I open my blinds, what a surprise.

I see the ground turning to jelly!!

Bounce Bounce.

Heading to school.

Fun and excitement.

Finally arriving at school.

I feel a little hungry and forgot to bring lunch

Sit there thinking what to do?

That’s it, jelly!

I see bite marks in the ground.

Munch. Munch.

Yuck!!

That’s the last time I eat ground jelly.

Springing home laughing.

Friends as happy as can be.

I get home and say thank you world .

“You're welcome, earthling.”

By Anna

Pool party

This week, students from Rāwhiti came and enjoyed themselves at the pool party run by some amazing year 8 students as part of our fundraising. 

Our Tangaroa leaders did a superb job of organizing the event right from the word go and everyone enjoyed the games, prizes and fun in the pool. 

Thanks to everyone who came along and supported us!

Tino pai o koutou mahi!