Missing Books

After gathering in all the novels that students have been reading in term 3 & 4 we have 3 novels that we have been unable to locate. Could families please look at home and be in touch with Mr Yeoman or Mrs Lyon if you track down these books.

- The Boy in Striped Pyjamas
-The War the Saved My Life
-One For the Murphys

Thanks
Mr Yeoman

Year 8 Leavers party - relocation

Hi everyone. Due to this cold weather the Year 8 leavers party has been shifted. We will no longer go to the Manorburn. We will be meeting at school 6pm for BBQ, followed by a quiz night. Look forward to seeing you all there for a fun night!

Week 9 Happenings

HOMEWORK

This week's homework is very simple - read your novel for at least 20mins each night, or longer if you think you need to in order to finish it by next Tuesday at the latest. Remember all school novels will need to be returned, it would be a huge shame to not finish your book before the summer holidays!

SECRET SANTA

Room 6 have decided  they would like to do a Secret Santa this year. Students have all pulled out a name of someone they will give a simple gift to. Gifts should be around $5 and certainly no more than $10. All Room 6 students agreed that it is their own job to organise and fund this and not their parents job!!! Gifts must be bought to school next Tues Dec 13th

SHARED LUNCH

We will have an end of year shared lunch next Tues Dec 13th. Could everyone please bring some simple and healthy food to share!

YEAR 8 LEAVERS PARTY

Could all Year 8s who are attending the leavers party next Monday please pay the office $4 for every family member who is attending. This will be a special occasion and fun celebration!

DATES

Wed 7th Dec = Dunstan Deputy Principal visiting Year 8s at 2pm.

Thurs 8th Dec = Eisteddfod assembly 1:30pm

Fri 9th Dec = Technology at Terrace, final session.

Mon 12th Dec = Prizegiving 1-3pm

Tues 13th Dec = Shared lunch & Secret Santa

                        =  Graduation Mass 6pm

Wed 14th Dec = Final day of school. Finishing 1:30pm

Sticks and Stones Day

A reminder

We meet at school as normal and will leave around 9am

What to bring

Students need to wear old clothes and sports shoes/hiking boots that they will not be concerned about getting wet or dirty (no open toed shoes or sandals please).  They should also bring a change of clothes.

Please bring a packed lunch with more snacks than usual and a large water bottle to keep their energy and hydration up throughout the day.  Please also make sure they have a wide brimmed hat and sunscreen.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me (Karla Sanders) at sticksnstonesnz@gmail.com  or with your class teacher (Mr Yeoman) at ollieyeoman@stgerards.school.nz

Homework Term 4 Week 8

As I was away all of last week this week’s homework will be very similar to last. Your main focus is to have your Eisteddfod speech ready for Thursday afternoon. Make the most of the week!

Task One: Eisteddfod speeches

We have discussed the requirements and the marking criteria. You will have some time in class for writing your speeches but these will need to be worked on and practiced at home. Our class Eisteddfod speeches will take place this Thurs Dec 1^st and possibly Monday Dec 5^th. The school Eisteddfod assembly will take place on Thurs Dec 8^th

Task Two: Reading Novels

-Everyone is expected to be reading for at least 20mins each night and have their novels at school every day.

-On Thurs you will all be expected to share one ‘literature circles’ activity of your choice, based on your chosen novel, to a small group.

-Mr Yeoman will be meeting with every student through the week to discuss your novel and your progress with reading.

Task Three: Spelling

Normal spelling & word tasks again this week. Please complete to a high standard

Task Four: Cookbook recipe

The recipe book fundraiser committee would like every family in the school to submit a favorite family recipe. You need to discuss with your family, find a favorite recipe of any kind, then bring a copy of it to school. You can either bring it on an A4 sheet with your name on it, or you could type it up and share it to me as a google doc

Notices and dates

Year 8s please take your Year 8 Leavers Party notice home and RSVP immediately to Maria Williams or Selena Scobie.

Wed 30^th November – Sticks and Stones Leadership Day. Please look at your earlier notice for info

Thurs 1^st December – Cooking photo shoot at Dunstan in morning. Class Eisteddfods in afternoon.

Fri 2^nd December – River monitoring group out with Mr Hogue

Mon 5^th December – Complete the rest of class Eisteddfods

Wed 7^th December – Dunstan deputy principal to visit and speak to Year 8s

Thurs 8^th December – School Eisteddfod assembly 1:30pm

Mr Yeoman

Rm 6 Te Reo 2016 Peer Assessment

Listen to your partner speaking and assess their ability.

________________ can:

One

☐ Ask what an object is using “He aha tenei/tena/tera & he aha enei/ena/era?”

☐ And answer using “He ______ tenei/tena/tera & he aha enei/ena/era”

☐ Without notes    ☐  Needs notes                                   

Two

☐ Ask about the weather using “He aha te ahua o te ra?”

☐ And answer using “He ______te ahua o te ra”

☐ Without notes    ☐  Needs notes           

Three

☐ Ask how someone is using “Kia ora, Kei te pehea koe?”

☐ And answer using Ke te _______ ahau

☐ Without notes    ☐  Needs notes           

Four

 ☐ Ask where someone is from using “No hea koe?”

☐ And answer using “No _______ ahau”

☐ Without notes    ☐  Needs notes           

Five

 ☐ recite the class Karakia Kai using correct pronunciation

☐ Without notes    ☐  Needs notes           

Six

☐ perform the St Gerards haka confidently with others, using correct pronunciation

Eisteddfod Speech Assessment

Name: _______________  Topic: ________________________   November 2016

Writing:

• Write a speech sequencing ideas logically.

Do this using the Hamburger format by:

• Having an appetising introduction – an exciting question or ‘did you know’, and tell briefly about the other things that will be in the speech.
• Layers: each layer will be about a different part of the speech topic, each layer will flow to the next layer, because it makes sense to speak about it next.
• Conclusion: will remind the audience about what the speech has been about, or leave the audience with a thought provoking question.

Presenting/Speaking:

• Speak clearly so the audience can hear all that is said.
• Maintain the interest of the audience by speaking slowly and carefully, trying to change the tone of voice, and by using pictures or other props.
• Become so familiar with the material that there is eye contact with the audience.

Content ( _/9)	Rarely (1)	Usually (2)	Almost Always (3)
Speech is well organised (opening/body/close) and has an appropriate structure
Speech ideas are appropriate to topic
Vocabulary suits purpose of speech
Delivery (_/18)
Volume and clarity is appropriate
Expression is evident
Pace is appropriate
Eye contact is made
Stance is relaxed and confident
Gestures/visual aids are used appropriately
General Comments: Content:          /9              Delivery:     /18                            Total:                        /27