Let's prepare for Christmas!

We are learning to understand and reflect on the message from today's mass.
I know this when I write an emotion about preparing for Christmas and Advent.

Let's love and pray for our loved ones!

Learning intention: We are learning to understand and reflect on today's message from mass.
Success criteria: I know this when I write an emotion about loving and praying for our loved ones.

Prepare for Christmas, everyone!

We are learning to understand and reflect on the preparation for Christmas.
I know this when I write 6 ways that we can prepare for Christmas during the season of Advent.

Yay, it's finally the season of Advent!

We are learning to understand and reflect about Advent.
I know this when I write 10 interesting facts about Advent in my own words.

How can we continue Christ's saving work?

We are learning to understand how to continue Christ's saving work.
I know this when I read three scriptures from the bible and explain how Jesus healed and saved people.

Let's make an emergency kit!

We are learning to understand the importance of an emergency kit.
I know this when I record seven important items from the emergency kit using blabberize.

No one can break the church apart!

We are learning to develop our creative skills through drama.
I know this when I work collaboratively with my group to act out the scripture story Matthew 16:18.

Pray for the people around the world!

We are learning to show compassion for the recent tragedies around the world through music appreciation.
I know this when I use Movenote to record the song: Peace prayer.

Eat healthy food, everyone!

We are learning to understand about healthy eating.
I know this when I explain how healthy food gives your body good energy and essential vitamins.

Let's make some hot dogs!

Learning intention: We are learning to develop creative thinking skills through poetry.
Success criteria: I know this when I write a poem about hot dogs using the poem structure.

Let's learn about salt, everyone!

We are learning to understand salt.
I know this when I cross reference online with at least 2 websites to check if my statements are true.

Trust in God, everyone!

We are learning to understand and reflect on today's message from mass.
I know this when I write two emotions of how people can trust in God and Jesus.

It's time to watch some of the Manaiakalani films!

We are learning to write a description about Manaiakalani film festival.
I know this when I plan a brainstorm and a script to describe the 2015 Manaiakalani film festival.

Script:

On the 11th of November 2015, Glenbrae school, Panmure Bridge school, Glen Innes school and our school travelled in separate buses to Sylvia park, for the 2015 Manaiakalani film festival. We watched the movies in the extreme screening room and we also watched different movies from other schools.  

C'mon everyone, let's catch some sprats!

We are learning to understand about sprats through the Inquiry process.
I know this when I ask three questions and research online to cross reference at least two websites to find the answers to my questions about sprats.

Let's celebrate the liturgy!

We are learning to understand the importance of Liturgy.
I know this when I explain the how a liturgy is celebrated in my own words.

Thank you Jesus, thank you!

We are learning to understand Jesus' saving work.

I know this when I write three short descriptions of how Jesus saved people's lives.

Let's all save the environment!

We are learning to understand and reflect on the message from today's mass.
I know this when I write two emotions about saving and protecting God's environment.

Grow, my poppies, grow!

 

We are learning to develop creative thinking skills through poetry.
I know this when I write a poem about poppies.

Help the suffering people, everyone!

 

We are learning to identify Christ's saving work during his life on earth.
I know this when I list the sufferings around the world and two sentences about how Jesus saves us.

Let's gather together!

We are learning to understand the importance of the Eucharist.
I know this when I explain why the Eucharist is at the heart of the church in my own words.

Watch out for the people who lie!

We are learning to understand today's mass.
I know this when I write one emotion about how teachers and parents tell the truth.

Oh no, there's an earthquake!

We are learning to understand how to prepare for an earthquake.

 I know this when I write four important facts about ShakeOut. 

Hey talking snowman, can I be your friend?

We are learning to develop understanding of the text that we have read.

I know this when I retell the story of the talking snowman in my own words. 

Be peaceful, everyone!

We are learning to understand today's Mass.

I know this when I write an emotion of how I can calm down when I'm angry or stressed. 

Let's learn about Inequality, everyone!

We are learning to understand inequality in algebra.
I know this when I explain and give two examples of inequality.

Go to church, everyone!

We are learning to understand the meaning of church.

I know this when I explain where people can worship God and why the Church worships God. 

Let's learn about the seven sacraments!

We are learning to recognise that Catholics worship God through ever celebration and sacrament.

I know this when I illustrate the symbols for three of the sacraments.

Hulk, can I be your friend?

We are learning to develop critical thinking skills through poetry.
I know this when I write a poem about hulk following the poem structure.

Appreciate each other!

We are learning to understand today's message at Mass.
I know this when I write two emotions about appreciating ourselves for who we are. 

Do you know your Past tense and Present tense?

We are learning to understand Present tense and Past tense.

I know I can do this when I can write down language features. 

There's an earthquake happening so drop, cover and hold!

We are learning to understand ShakeOut through the Inquiry process.
I know this when I ask 5 questions about ShakeOut and research online to find the answers.

Yay, the Thea sisters won against the evil twins!

We are learning to develop understanding of what I have read.
I know this when I retell the story of The great tulip heist in my own words and describe my favourite part of the story.

Measurement is awesome!

We are learning to measure area in square metres.
I know this when I can measure the width and the length of the classroom using a metre ruler.

No, it's my last week for guitar class!

I woke up still feeling exhausted on a windy Saturday morning. First, I got ready for my guitar class. Then, I washed my face as fast as a cheetah so I would be the first person to be at guitar class lesson.
      After I was ready, I had sausages and eggs with a cup of Milo for breakfast. After I ate my yummy breakfast, I felt as full as a gigantic hippo.
      Before long, my mum and I hopped into the car and went to guitar class. While my mum was driving, I looked at the rugby field and I couldn't  see a game playing today.
     When I got to guitar class I said, "Goodbye" to my mum and went inside. Then, I said, "Hello to my teacher Vernon.
     After that, we started off with sitting in a circle to play Ode Joy one by one.
     I started of and Vernon said that I was wonderful. Then we got into pairs to play another song called Ferolise with each other. My partner was called Maggie. We both played it at normal speed at first then we played it more faster and faster.
     When we finished , we went into a circle again to play a new song with these chords Am, E, Am, C, E and Am. After I practised the new song the clock hit 11 o'clock. I rushed outside to see if my mum was there, but she wasn't so I had to go back inside to wait for her. After a little while, I went to check for her again but she still wasn't there. Then, I checked one last time and she finally arrived.
    Once I hopped in the car, my mum told me that we were going to my auntie's house. However, we had to go back home to get ready. First, I grabbed some fun activities to play with. Then, I brought my guitar cards, a joke book, my drawing pad and some little snacks.
   Soon, my grandma, mum and I hopped straight into the car and went to my aunties house. Twenty to twenty five minutes later, we all were there. I said, "Hello" and then went back into the car because we had to drop off my grandma and her sister to someone elses house. After we dropped them off, we said, "Goodbye". Then, my cousin, mum and I headed to Pizza hut because we were all hungry. We picked Pepperoni, Hawaiian and beef and onion. After an hour we picked up my grandma and her sister. Then, we all ate the pizza altogether like a happy family.

We are learning to understand and use descriptive language.
I know this when I use similes and adjectives in my recount.

Can I be your friend Geronimo?

Title: Geronimo Stilton and the best of friends.
Author: Elisabetta Dami 

Once upon a time there were seven mice. Their names were Geronimo, Thea (sister), Trap (cousin), Benjamin (nephew), Bugsy Wugsy ( Niece), Hercule Poirates (friend) and Grandma Rot rock. 

On a sunny and hot day Geronimo went to the market. He saw a famous comedian called Rattney Danger-fur  and noticed that it was just a statue what a bummer. 

After that, Geronimo walked over to his cousin Trap because he was selling fresh but mouldy drinks for one wood-stone. Then, Geronimo bumped into another famous mice called Paleo Pickax. He kept talking to Paleo Pickax about his amazing adventures when they finally became the best of friends.

My favourite part of the story was when Geronimo and Paleo Pickax became friends because Paleo Pickax was Geronimo's first ever friend. 

We are learning to develop understanding of what I have read.
I know this when I retell the story of Geronimo Stilton Cavemice and describe my favourite part of the story.

Hey everybody, do you want to go to my dance performance?

On Saturday the 23rd of September I had my dance performance at Te Oro in Glenn Innes.
      First I washed my face and had my breakfast. For breakfast I had a pie from the bakery and it was delicious.
      After my breakfast, my mum and I got some materials to make a lolly necklace for my dancing teacher. Then, my mum dropped me off to my guitar lessons.
      When I got there I ran inside and said, "Hello" to everyone in my class. Then we started off to sit into a circle to play the song called Ferolise. We all played the song very slowly.
      After that, we all paired up so I went with Evelen. Evelen and I played the song Ferolise together and then we played a new song called Summertime.
      Soon, it was time to go home so I said, "Goodbye" to my teacher and rushed to the car. When I got home I had 20 minutes in the shower and then I changed into my black clothes. When everybody was ready my mum, cousin, grandma and I went to my performance. While my mum was driving, my mum stopped to buy a clip for my hair so that I could put my hair into a bun
       When we got there, I felt nervous but I had to believe in myself that I could do it.  Then, I went into a changing room where all my friends were getting ready to perform as well.
        When it was time to perform, I gave my teacher a hug and a big thank you for all the effort that she has put into training us. While I was dancing my mum had a big smile on her face. This encouraged me to dance as well as I could. After the dance, my mum gave my teacher the lolly necklace to say thank you. Next, my friends and I took photos with each other. Then we took photos with our family members to remember this awesome day.
 Today was a busy day but it was still a magical day filled with music and dancing. My favourite part of the day was when I took photos of my friends because we'll be able to look at that later on and remember what a wonderful day it was.

We are learning to use and understand descriptive language.
I know this when I use similes and adjectives in my recount.

Mum, do you know how to make sun hats?

We are learning to develop critical thinking skills using the Inquiry process.

I know this when I ask four questions about sun hats and find the answers using the information from the book.

Noho, Tu!

We are learning to understand the text that I have read.

 I know this when I research 10 Maori commands and make a glossary for the story Tu.

Remember, love each other as you love yourself!

We are learning to understand Personal sin.
 I know this when I write 6 examples of personal sin and how it is destroying our relationship with God and people.

Do you know what Original and Personal sin is?

We are learning to understand Original sin and Personal sin.

I know this when I write 8 facts about personal sin and original sin in my own words. 

Do you know who Tasha is?

We are learning to describe a person.
I know this when I write a short description about Tasha.

Today at Duffy Assembly, we met a lady called Tasha. She was on X Factor. She was here to promote reading everyday. The awesome part of the day was when she sang a song called Mama Knows Best. She had such a strong and flexible voice. After Tasha sang, we asked her some questions. Then we ended our assembly with another song called 'Price tag'. This song was really beautiful. Finally, we took some selfies and pictures with her. Today was awesome, because we got to meet Tasha, the wonderful beautiful singer.

Dad, can I meet my grandparents again?

We are learning to develop creative thinking skills through poetry.

I know this when I write a poem about meeting my grandparents for the first time.

Mum, can I be a roller girl?

We are learning to understand the text that I have read.
I know this when I retell the story of Roller girl in my own words.

Let's enjoy our lives everyone!

We are learning to understand God's grace.
I know this when I express how I feel about enjoying my life.

Hey best mate!

We are learning to develop understand of the text I have read.
I know this when I write a summary for the story Best mate.

Do you want to learn about the symbols of the Holy Spirit?

We are learning to identify and understand the symbols of the Holy spirit through the scripture stories.
I know I can do this when I match the symbols of the Holy Spirit to the scriptures.

Follow the ten commandments, everybody!

We are learning to understand and reflect on today's mass reading.
I know this when I express how I feel about the three most important commandments given to us by God.

Global warming is very bad!

WALT understand Global warming through the Inquiry process.
I know this when I ask 5 Inquiry questions about Global warming.

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Mum, can I go to the Otahuhu pools again?

On a shiny beautiful, shiny and wonderful day, I went to Otahuhu pools. First, I went to go and get changed first because my mum, grandma and I went to shop for groceries before we went to the pools. Around 9 am, we all hopped into the car and went to Sylvia park. First we went to Pak'nSave where my mum bought some toilet paper, soap fro the bathroom and some cookies for me to take as snacks for school.
        Then we all had breakfast at McDonald's. My grandma ordered the kiwi big breakfast and my mum ordered a hunger buster meal. I also ordered the kiwi big breakfast and a hot chocolate. After I started eating, I felt like I was in heaven because it was the best breakfast ever. Straight after we had breakfast, we went home to get ready for the pools, but first I had to wake up my cousin Nese up so he could pack for the pools.
        Before long, we all went in the car to go and explore Otahuhu pools. When we got there, it was like I was in a museum because it was the biggest pool I have ever seen. Next to the pools was a library and a cafe. There were different water features on the inside. Then, my cousin and I went on the slide. It was like sliding on a giraffe's neck because it was tall and long. After I went on the slide I saw this hidden spa but sadly it was taken by a lot of children. Then, I  saw another pool but I couldn't go in it either because it was too deep.
        Later on, I saw another water feature and there were buckets of water hanging and when it turns the water falls on your head. All you had to do for the buckets of water to fall on your head was to swing a handle twice and a random bucket will fall on you. After that, I went on the slide again and I saw another pool and my cousin was in it. It was called a bombing pool where you had to jump of a high surface into the water. Sadly, before long we had to go so we showered in these awesome showers that went automatically and went home.
       Today was like the best day ever because I went to Otahuhu pool and I went on terrific slides and pools, but my favourite part of the day was spending time with my family.

We are learning to use and understand descriptive language in my recount.
I know this when I use appropriate similes and adjectives in my recount.

Oh no, there's a shark coming!

We are learning to understand and use descriptive language.
I know this when choose 10 adverbs to match the verbs that I find from the story Shark attack.

No, don't eat me lion!

We are learning to develop creative thinking skills through poetry.
I know this when I write a poem about a lion and a deer.

Mum, I want to be a detective!

We are learning to develop understanding of what we have read.
I know this retell the story Good dog, bad dog in my own words and describe my favourite parts of the story.

Mum, do you know anything about the finger of God?

We are learning to understand the finger of God as a symbol of the Holy Spirit.
I know this when I retell the story of how Jesus helped the diseased man in Luke 5:12-20.

Mum, where do mustelids live?

We are learning to develop understanding of the text that we read using De Bono's thinking hats.
I know this when I use De Bono's white thinking hat and write down 6 facts about mustelids.

Don't be afraid, the Holy Spirit is with you!

We are learning to understand the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove.
I know this when I write a summary of Matthew 3:13-17 of how the Holy Spirit helped Jesus.

Don't worry Noah, I'll save you!

We are learning to understand the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove.
I know this when I write a summary of Genesis 8:8-12 of how the Holy Spirit guided Noah.

Lord, hear my prayer!

We are learning to write a personal prayer.

I know this when I use the structure of a personal prayer starting with a title for God, followed by what we are thankful for and then praying for others.

Dad, can I go to the rugby game today?

We are learning to develop critical thinking skills using De Bono's thinking hats.
I know this when I write an alternative ending for the story 'At the game' using De Bono's green thinking hat.

Let's all cheer for king David!

We are learning to understand David's anointing of oil.
I know this when I write the four sacraments that anointing with the oil.