Book Letters in Room 1 - Due Fri April 5th

We have discussed throughout this term that students have been expected to be reading their own chapter book regularly. By Friday April 5th students are required to have written me a letter, showing some deep thinking around one of the books they have completed. I always love hearing about the books students have been reading, and the level of thinking that is done. This task is about thinking about writing, in order that we can learn from books, become better writers ourselves, and enjoy books to the full! Below are some prompts and expectations to help students. There will be class time and teacher support to work on this, some homework time is probably required by most also.

Ideas for Book Letters – Some paragraph starters

A book letter is expected to be between one and two pages. It should be written clearly in paragraphs, with a new paragraph for each of the ideas you choose from the list of ideas below.

• I was surprised when/angry about/satisfied with/moved by…

• I liked the way the author…

• I noticed how the author…

• I don’t understand/didn’t like how the author…

• If I were the author I would have…

• I’d compare this author to…

• This book reminded me of…

• The main character…

• The character development…

• The structure of this book…

• The climax of the plot…

• The resolution of the main character’s problem…

• The genre of this book…

• I’d say some the most important them/message in this book is…

• I wish that…

• I didn’t agree…

• I rate this book __ out of ten,  because…

ALWAYS INCLUDE:

 

🡪I was struck by/interested by/convinced by/particularly enjoyed this passage… because…

🡪How do the themes and messages in this book connect to our school values and what we have learned in RE?

Tautuku Camp - Parent helpers needed

NOTE: A paper copy of this notice will come home with all students today. Please return asap.

Tautuku Camp

Tues 11th - Fri 14th June 2019

We are now planning towards our Tautuku camp in Week 7 of Term 2. This is an exciting new opportunity for our Year 7-8s. Given that it is less than a 3 hour drive away the area is incredibly different from Central Otago, with high rainfall, wild beaches, lush native forests and lagoons to explore.

As always with school camps we will need parent helpers. More information regarding camp will follow early in Term 2, as well as a meeting for all those parents coming. For now we need to confirm who will come to help. If you would like to come and help on this camp can you please fill out the form below and return it to Mr Yeoman asap. I would like to confirm with our parents before the end of Term 2 so people can book their annual leave.

Many thanks

Mr Yeoman

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I _________________________(name) would like to come and help on the Tautuku camp.

I can / cannot (circle one) take a vehicle that can seat ___ (write number) of students.

I can / cannot (circle one) provide a covered trailer (or covered ute) for carrying gear.

I can / cannot (circle one) help with organising the food and cooking.

Eisteddfod Scripture Reading Marking Sheet

Scripture Reading  Eisteddfod

*  Using scripture, recite/perform a chosen scripture making meaning clear by using appropriate speech and delivery.

Name:  __________________________         Title: _________________________________

Introduction (explain the meaning, reason for choice, personal response, other facts and information)	/10
Preparation (well organised, on time, obviously well practiced, and resources well prepared in advance)	/10
Diction (consistently speaking clearly, easily understood, good projection/volume of voice)	/10
Audience suitability (enjoyable for a range of audiences, entertaining, thoughtful, appropriate length, engaging)	/10
Overall Presentation (confidently presented, good body language, engages with audience, captures and holds attention, concludes well)	/10
Comment	Total /50

Eisteddfod Scripture Reading Challenge 2019 - Instructions

• Your scripture reading can be anything you like from the bible, eg. a parable, a psalm, a reading from the Gospels, an Old or New Testament story.

• Introductory speech –Y7/8: 1 minute (times are approximate). This is a time to use the main ideas or theme of your scripture reading to make up a small speech explaining what the reading means to you, without retelling the reading – ie. ‘What the story of the Last Supper tells/demonstrates/means to me is ......

• Planning and marking - Remember as you prepare to look at the marking schedule so that you do exactly what is expected of you so that you score as highly as you are capable of! Give it everything and do your best!

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• Timeline – Your Eisteddfod Scripture reading must be ready to present to the class on Thurs 4th April.

-       Whole school eisteddfods will be on Monday 8^th April

PALs training with Sport Otago

Physical Activity Leaders Training (PALs)

Who: All our school senior leaders. Ana, Cait, Sully, Hannah, Liv, Mayce, Libby, Imojen, Millie, Grainne, Kayla, Thomas, Mika.

What: Sport Otago are running an training event for our school leaders

When: Thurs 28th March, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Where: Molyneux stadium, we will walk there together from school.

Bring: Wear PE gear, bring a water bottle and morning tea.

Notices and homework for this week - Term One Week Eight

Kia ora everyone. I hope you all enjoyed your three day weekend, it was a treat to have a mid-term break. Please see all the notices and important events for the next few days.

Wed 27th March
-Census at school, completed online, please have your measurements and journal completed and at school ready to complete the online census form.

Thurs 28th March
-Physical Activity Leaders (PALs) training for all senior leaders (see separate post to see if you're involved - those involved have all been shared a notice to your gmail accounts).

-Enviro group native seed collection field trip 3-5pm. Please bring walking shoes, sunhat, a rain jacket, water bottle, snacks and any other appropriate clothing for a walk in the hills. You will need to arrange to get home from school afterwards. We are still awaiting permission to access the land but as long as we receive this the trip will go ahead so let's plan for it!

Fri 29th March
-Dunstan Zone triathlon
-Technology at The Terrace

HOMEWORK AND MUST DO LEARNING TASKS
-See last week's blog post for a full list of Must Do learning tasks.
-In addition to this I remind everyone that by the end of next week I expect a Book Letter from you all. You should all now have a worksheet that helps you in your planning for this. It is essential that everyone be reading regularly each day in order to continue improving your reading, enjoying your reading, and have material to share with me in your letter. I look forward to reading your letters and hearing what you've been reading about!

Thanks everyone, make the most of your week and enjoy your learning.

Kia ora

Mr Yeoman

Library Books

Hi everyone. It has been three weeks since our last library trip. Unfortunately we don't have time this week to visit the public library. If you have books due can you please renew them online, or drop them back into the library. If you've finished your book and are needing a new one please have a look at the great selection in our class library, or make your own visit to the library.
Thanks and apologies.
Mr Yeoman