Pasimati

         CELEBRATING PASIMATI

Upon returning from Tonga for her Mother's Family Reunion, Pasimati proudly shared her special neclace and braclet with her name displayed.

We also took the opportunity to share Pasimati's amazing art and solar system writing.

Fractions - 12th August 2019

Learning About Fractions and Multiplication Collaboratively

    Whole Class Teaching

                                                                                                             

                                                                                            Engaged Learners

Resourses and Imaging

                                                                      Practical Thinking

                                                     

                                                          

We Love Science. 5th August. 2019

Science Fair - Room 7

The Solar System, Planets, Rocket Ships, Matariki and Refraction of Light

Welcome to our creative and inspirational display of Science learning, discovery, fascination and adventure from Room 7.

An investigation and experiment starts with an observation! As enthusiastic and focussed learners we have been researching the solar system, names and characteristics of various planets. The boys and girls also had a lot of fun creatining fluorescent and pastel rocket ships, decorated with glitter and Matariki stars!

Our class talked about what it is like to spend time in space? 

The challenges? 

Effects on your body and the necessary adjustments when you return to earth?

To enhance our rich cultural heritage - Room 7 studied and embraced the annual celebration of Matariki: The Maori name for the cluster of 7 stars known as Pleiades. Matariki literally means 'eyes of god' or 'little eyes'. It signifies the start of the Maori New Year - respecting traditions and the importance of family, honouring the past, accepting the present and looking towards the future to enhance change, positivity and goodwill.

We conducted an experiment on the properties of water and refraction of light. It was fascinating to observe how light changes its direction when it travels from air to water. When submerged in water the ruler, pencil and straw looked bent as there is a difference in density between the two mediums. Water is heavier than air because it is denser.

We see what is in front of us because the light enters our eyes. Our brain tells our eyes what objects are in front of us.

Please enjoy our bright and expressive visual graphics and innovative artistic images.

When you are next visiting Room 7 we would love you to read our reflections, insights and scientific observations.

Easter

Easter Looking Fabulous In Her Traditional Middle Eastern Abaya and Niqab Head Dress. 

A Niqab is a veil that covers the face.

An Abaya is a full length outer garment worn by Muslim females.

Thank you Easter for bringing your Mum to our Room 7 Student Led Conference and sharing your cultural heritage. 

Easter is from Thailand and Burma, showing respect for Muslim religious beliefs and customs. 

Your science fair art and writing was spectacular! Well done Easter.

Term 3

                                     

                                        Mid Year Reports

Friendly Henry helping out with Room 7's mid Year Reports.

Well done boys and girls - you have all worked hard and had a successful, productive and rewarding half year.

Welcome to Term 3. I look forward to an inspiring, educational, engaging and happy time ahead, with you all.

Keep up the good work and stay focussed!

                            

                           With best wishes,

                                 

                                Mrs Pohlen

Maori Tattoo

        Ta moko - Significance of Maori Tattoos

Ta moko - a traditional Maori tattooing, often on the face is a taonga (treasure) to Maori. A sacred symbol of cultural identity.

Thank you Lara for sharing your Ta moko. 

 

                          From Room 7

Maths

Division is Equal Sharing


Room 7 mathematicians learning how to solve multiplication and division problems with resources.