Finalist Artists

In preparation for the painting of our NZ themed bookcase we have studied the NZ artist Don Binney.
These students will be painting their masterpieces on the bookcase. All other students will also be involved through drawing their theme out of a hat.

Discovery Week 8, Term 3

Discovery Week 8, Term 3

Managing Self

Liam says that when someone is being pain don’t do it back, just walk away. Role model

Adelle said doing the right thing at the right time. Choices

Ben said, no punching. Hands to yourself

Alicia said no hitting. Hands to yourself

Kristen said that you need to be ready for learning. Responsibility

Olly said that if there is a big line you need to wait patiently. Patience

Hannah said you need to worry about what you are doing, and not the person next to you. Distraction

Discovery Week 8, Term 3 on PhotoPeach

Reflection

What was the hardest thing for you to do today?

Tim and Ben found it hard to make the bay blades because they kept on breaking.

Kristen had to manage herself while trying to get the paint into the corners.

Lucy found it hard to be patient while waiting for her turn to do the painting.

Jack found it hard to keep the water in the trough.

Zachary found it hard to try and made a car out of Klikko.

Paige had to manage herself at the trough so that she didn’t get other people wet.

Bronson had to manage himself by finding the right pieces to make a dragon.

I am proud of myself today because I …

… didn’t get anyone dirty with the paint – Hannah

… finished my wood block well – William

… didn’t get anybody covered in paint – Jessie

… had a good try at the paint activity – Zoe

… made a pyramid with Mr Williams – Bradley

… made a cheese cutter – Sam

… joined in to make a play – Lucy

… made a hover hut out of Klikko with Thomas H – Jack

… made a gate out of Klikko – Alicia

Discovery Term 3, Week 5

Today in discovery we did painting with our feet, painting like Michaelangelo (painting under the tables), ice chalk painting and photography.

Kumeroa-Hopelands School Science Fair 2014

Take a moment to look over all of our fabulous entries.

Science Fair presentations on PhotoPeach
And the winners are ...

Category: Year 3/4

Most Original Question - Zac (absent)

Best Presentation - Hannah

Thoroughness of testing - William

Depth of thinking in conclusion - Adelle

Student Choice ... goes to Hannah!

Category: Year 5/6

Most Original Question - Thomas F

Best Presentation - George

Thoroughness of testing - Jade

Depth of thinking in conclusion - Jack

Student Choice ... goes to Jade!

Category: Year 7/8

Most Original Question - Legend

Best Presentation - Kristen

Thoroughness of testing - Thomas H

Depth of thinking in conclusion - Jessie

Student Choice ... goes to Kristen!

Overall Winner

Jade!!

Congratulations to you all for the effort and enthusiasm you put into your science projects.

WALT ... freeze

In preparation for our science learning and final presentations we have been learning some drama conventions to help us 'get into character'.

This convention was called 'freeze frame'. The scenario was the corner shop was being robbed.

WALA ... Andy Warhol

As part of our visual arts this term, we have been looking at the artist Andy Warhol, as well as gaining an understanding of the colour wheel. This includes primary and complimentary colours.

Andy Warhol is probably best known for this picture ...

... even though our students didn't know who this famous person was ... perhaps their teacher is beginning to show her age! :)

The Success Criteria that we co-constructed was:

• clear outlines
• solid colours, no scribbles
• use complimentary colours
• each picture needs to be completely different

Here are some examples of what we have created in the Kea Room using pastels so far.

WALT … take effective photographs

In preparation for our Science experiments and the Digi Awards we are learning how to use photography for effect.

Here are a few fabulous examples of our first learning:

Close up shot

Medium shot

Long shot