Plurals

This week we have explored what a plural is. We have also been looking at the rules for writing plurals. Some of us have been using an apostrophe with an s to make a plural. We have learnt that an apostrophe does not make a plural.

 

 

 

Time for another Pep Talk

Do you feel in need of a Pep Talk? Sometimes it is good to stop and think about life and how we are doing.

It is good to ask ourselves- Are we focused learners? Are we being the best that we can be?

Our aim at Mangapapa is to be awesome!  We think this Pep Talk by Kid President is very motivating.

Maybe this is the job for you?

Check out this video clip. Do you want to draw and get paid well for it? Maybe working for google is the job for you!

Doodle 4 Google

Google is currently running a competition for school children. The challenge is to design a google doodle around the theme "If I was an explorer..."
There are some brilliant prizes to be won so Room 2 are working hard on creating a winning design.

What makes a good leader?

Leadership Week Powerpoint

Here is the leadership week powerpoint we shared at the last assembly of Term 2.

Are you the principal for us?

At the moment our school is looking for a new principal. Michael and Braden made an advertisement for the  principal they would like. We think they did a great job.

Love the language!

Arohatia te Reo

You might like to watch last year's Maori Language Week Promos.

Maori Language Week 1st-7th July

Next week is Maori Language Week.

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori runs from 1-7 July 2013.
The theme is ‘Ngā ingoa Māori, Māori names’.
We encourage you to learn more about Māori names, including place names and names of people you may know. We are going to make it our mission as well.


Arohatia te Reo!

Cool Myspace Generators

Make a Quality Comment

Room Two know that it is important to make quality comments on a blog. This video clip outlines the important things we need to remember when making a quality blog.

Matariki stories

Matariki

This week is Matariki. The official date this year is June 10th.

What is Matariki?

Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades. It rises just once a year, in mid-winter – late May or early June. For many Māori, it heralds the start of a new year.
Matariki literally means the ‘eyes of god’ (mata ariki) or ‘little eyes’ (mata riki). According to myth, when Ranginui, the sky father, and Papatūānuku, the earth mother, were separated by their children, the god of the winds, Tāwhirimātea, became so angry that he tore out his eyes and threw them into the heavens.

Cycles of life and death

Traditionally, Matariki was a time to remember those who had died in the last year. But it was also a happy event – crops had been harvested and seafood and birds had been collected. With plenty of food in the storehouses, Matariki was a time for singing, dancing and feasting.

Modern Matariki

Matariki, or Māori New Year celebrations were once popular, but stopped in the 1940s. In 2000, they were revived. Only a few people took part at first, but in just a few years thousands were honouring the ‘New Zealand Thanksgiving’. A special feature of Matariki celebrations is the flying of kites – according to ancient custom they flutter close to the stars.

Report Writing

This term we have had a focus on report writing. Our class wrote reports on famous landmarks from around the world. Before we could write our reports we had to research the landmark we were focusing on. We then had to sift through and summarise the main ideas that we wanted to use in how report. We explored how to write reports and then we were ready to write our reports. Happy reading!

Helicopter Visit

You wont believe what happened yesterday! A helicopter landed on the field on the big side!
Later in the day it took Mr Hunter and Julian ( Room 1) and Ryan ( Room 14) for a ride. The whole school went onto to the field to watch then fly over our school.

Custom Glitter Text

Marae Visit Term Two

A big thanks to Matua Barney for sharing Te-Poho-o-Rawiri Marae with us.  We were lucky to experience a powhiri inside this beautiful wharenui.  Kia mau te wehi!

 

 

The Big Crunch!

On Friday all the school assembled on the big side with a Jazz apple.  At exactly 2.13pm we all took part in the 'Big Crunch'. The aim was to take part nationally in an attempt to break the world record for the most apple eaten by people simultaneously. We all went quiet before we took a bite and when we did you could hear the sound of over 490 children and teachers biting into a juicy, red, apple.

Ki-O-Rahi

Commencing in  week three of this term the Year Six and Five classes are going to take part in weekly Ki-O-Rahi games.

How are your skills for Ki-O-Rahi? Here is a video clip to remind you what the game is all about. We are expecting great things of Room 2!!!!

Mangapapa Idol 2013 is coming!

Already the word is out! Mangapapa Idol is on this term. Do you think you are up for it? Mangapapa Idol is an awesome event. It is a chance for you to show off your talents and be world famous in Gisborne and ...

Check out these video clips of people who discovered they have the X Factor.

Room 2 MasterChef

 

On Thursday we played 'NZ MasterChef ANZAC Biscuit Bake Off!' We were put into four teams and given five minutes to read the instructions. We then had 40 minutes to complete our challenge. We had so much fun! Mrs Scammell and Mrs Donnelly were judges. Mrs Donnelly was our 'Guest Judge'

 

Stem and Leaf Graph video

You might like to watch this video which explains what a Stem and Leaf graph is.
 http://www.mathplayground.com/howto_stemleaf.html

Stem and Leaf Graphs

ANZAC Day

Want to know more about ANZAC Day ? Check out this site.

 


http://www.abc.net.au/innovation/gallipoli/gallipoli2.htm#

What does ANZAC Day mean to you?

Daylight Savings Ends

Did you remember that Daylight Savings ended this weekend? Did you turn all your clocks at home back on hour? Spare a thought for Bill Williams who has one of the biggest private clock collections in the world.

 http://www.3news.co.nz/Daylight-savings-tough-for-clock-man/tabid/367/articleID/293186/Default.aspx

Triathlon Poem

I dashed off at the start like a dart, separating apart.
With flames behind me I had enough time to drink a cup of tea.
I came to my transition in first position.
I was on my bike, in the lead, with a great amount of terrific speed.
As I made my break I began to escape.
When I hit the water my flame began to slaughter.
I hear cheering as I saw the finish line appearing.
The parents go wild as they cheer for their child.

By Braden and Harry

Wi Pere Street Lookout

On Thursday as part of our inquiry 'Our Place' we walked to the Wi Pere Street lookout. We got a great view of Mangapapa, Mangapapa School and Gisborne.

Things to do in Gizzy

This term our inquiry is focused on "Our Place". Part of our inquiry has involved us exploring the different things that people can do in Gisborne. We have all made our own brochures about Gisborne. Our brochures highlight five things that you can do in Gisborne. It is amazing what we you can do in our little city.

Corey's Brochure

Dana's Brochure

Alyssa's Five Reasons to Visit Gisborne

Pictures from last weeks disco

Mangapapa Disco on PhotoPeach

More photos of Room Two in Action

Senior Swimming Sports and Triathlon on PhotoPeach

Are you ready to party?

Our first disco is happening this Thursday. On Friday at assembly the whole school use Wii dance to help practise our dance moves. There are still a few more days left for us to be ready to dance the night away.

This video clip is a good place to start. Thanks 1D!

Room Two's Reading Activity

Maddox reading group read 'Making bottles into Rockets'. They read the book then made a flowchart to show the steps needed to make a bottle into a rocket. The group then conducted the experiment. Here is a video record of their experiment.

Senior Triathlon

Senior School Triathlon 2013 on PhotoPeach

Introducing Room 2

Introducing Room Two 2013 on PhotoPeach

Room Two Harlem Shake Stars

Harlem Shake

On Thursday we thought we would make our own Harlem Shake video. We are hoping we too will be an internet sensation.

Partnership/Atawhai Meetings

Last Thursday our parents and whanau were invited to come and and visit our classrooms and meet our teachers. We gave them a tour of our school and then had the added bonus of a sausage sizzle!! There was a fantastic feeling around the school and in our classroom. We are sure our parents wished they could come back and to school.

Be something awesome!

What are your goals in life. We took a look at this inspirational video clip. We want to create something that is awesome!

Welcome to 2013

Yeah! Our 2013 blog is up and running. Our aim is to be positive role models to the younger students at our school. Part of being a role model means showing respect to others. It is important that we know how to speak nicely to others. A kind word goes a long way! Check out this video clip about compliments.