Puzzles for learning

Currently in Maths we are focusing on Geometry, today we experimented with shapes by using a simple tangram model.
We worked in groups of three to rotate the shapes so they worked together to form other shapes. 
At first we all thought it was 'too hard', but pretty soon we started to get the hang of it and were trying more and more shapes.

If you want to have a go for yourself try these Tangram Puzzles online.

Friday Flash

This week in Room 10's weekly round-up.
What an exciting week in preparation for the beginning of the construction of our new Early Childhood Centre here at Glenbrae.
We have been learning the haka to perform at the pōwhiri of the sod turning next Thursday morning.
Beginning at 8am, we will have a special sausage sizzle breakfast and opening ceremony. It has been heard through the grapevine that Ministers and Politicians may even be there for the event!
We are going to be learning about the upcoming election and political cycle so this may be a great learning opportunity for us.
We hope you can make it for the opening!

We started our new round of House Sports today, Mrs Parker took Netball, with the game result being a draw. The teams were also even for sportsmanship and fairplay. The deciding factor was that Kauri players had more people in their house coloured T-Shirts, so won by 1 point. Remember to bring your house coloured t-shirts next week to earn your house more points!


Certificates this week went to Edwina, Gemima, Eseki, Baden, Nikita and Atelaite. Well done learners!

Shake it up!!

Monday's Museum visit was an exciting day, we got to explore the World War I and II exhibit's the Land and Sea, Weird and Wonderful, Wild Child, Dinosaurs and most importantly the Volcanoes and Geology exhibit. The Volcano exhibit and the volcano room were really valuable to us because our inquiry topic this term is Shake it Up!! Where we are learning all about natural disasters such as earthquakes and volcanoes. 

We learned a lot about lava flows and different volcanic rock types, then practiced sorting them. 

 














In the Volcano house we watched a simulation video which explained a series of earthquakes and a new volcanoe that had erupted. The room then shook following an explosion and there was another video about the potential effects if there was to be a natural disaster right here in auckland. Our next steps are to learn how to be prepared if there is an earthquake or volcano. Stay tuned for more learning in this area!

Term 3 Week One Friday Flash

What a great first week in Room 10. 

We have started our latest inquiry topic 'Shake it Up!' We are learning about Natural disasters such as Earthquakes, Tsunami's, Volcanoes and Floods. We will be learning about how these events occur and also what to do if they occur. 

Te Wiki o te reo Māori 
It is Māori language week this week! The kupu o te wiki, word of the week is apōpō, tomorrow. 
Ka kite apōpō, see you tomorrow. 

Next week's word is heihei, chicken. 
Kei te kai heihei tātou?
Are we having chicken?


As part of Māori langauge week we also practiced, karakia (prayer), waiata (song), and haka. We also learned how to make Poi. 

Next week we will be practicing procedural writing, "How to make Poi" 

Monday this week we had our final round of clubs. Mrs Parker's Japanese club celebrated with a traditional meal of sushi (where we got to practice using our chopstick/hashi/箸)
This coming Monday, the whole senior school is off to the museum to learn more about volcanoes. Luckily we will have some extra time to explore the many other exciting things they have there. 

We start our next round of clubs in week three, stay tuned for more exciting options and opportunities. 

Holiday Quizzes

Want something to keep your brain challenged over the holiday break? 
Try some online quizzes. 
Be sure to post your results and a link to the quiz so others can compete too. 

I just completed the Cartoon Quiz with a score of 80% - can you beat it?


You could always try some Braintraining too!
Quick fire maths problems. 
Remember that this symbol " / " means divided by. I just scored a personal best!

Blogger of the Month

Every month we showcase a different blogger from Room 10 as BLOGGER OF THE MONTH! This person has been either insightful, investigative, eager, in-depth, imaginative, hard-working or all of the above.... June's monthly blogger was measured differently this time. Mrs Parker and Mrs Raj think that it's important our blogs are read and have a real authentic audience, therefore we decided the person with the most page views would win.

Congratulations JEROME! 

Jerome is also participating in the school holiday's Blogging Superstar challenge! Keep him motivated (and the other Room 10 Bloggers) by commenting on their blogs.Remember a quality comment is positive, helpful and thoughtful.  Happy Holidays Everyone.

You can find our other Room 10 blogs here

Blogging Superstar Challenge

Glenbrae Senior School invites all of their children to take part in a blogging superstar challenge over the July school holidays.

  Keep busy over the writing over winter wet weeks in the July school holidays.

Topics you might blog about
Log a summary of books or newspaper article you read Add your thoughts and opinions about it. A recount of a family activity An update on a sports game you have watched or played Blog a recipe you have cooked! Brag about your levels achieved on video games Post your score on online quizzes Include a link to the quiz so others can compete. Research another country - share your learning. Keep track of extreme weather happening around the country BE CREATIVE!
Make it interesting
Check your spelling Add photo’s and screenshots Use diagrams and pictures. Ask the reader a question or give a challenge to complete.

Keep yourself busy and become a brilliant blogger this school holidays.
Remember there are computers available at Glen Innes and Panmure Libraries.
They also have FREE WIFI available if you bring your own device.


Remember to read other people's blogs too, we appreciate quality comments!
Plus, it may give you some ideas for your own blogging!