Free music apps-button bass-have a play

This is one of the free cool apps that we are using during 'passions' time on a Friday. Our group of 12 is working towards creating our own songs and maybe even music videos. Watch this space!

buttonbass.com

How to improve a community #2

First of the 3:D models finished

My Project 3 from simon ashby on Vimeo.

You can find the rest on the page above. Many more to come.

Student Blog of the week-Ella

I really like how Ella keeps her blog regularly updated. Her reflections are thoughtful and well considered. Well done Ella on a super-exciting blog!

Click here to visit Ella's blog

What tool will you use to create a 3:D model?

We have been looking into a garden design project. We are looking to improve our middle school garden area that looks pretty ratty. How can we as students improve our school community?
The children have designed a new garden space to improve the school-to make it a cool place to hang out at play time and also to be used as an 'outdoor classroom' space for classes to visit on sunny days.

But how will the children construct a 3:D model? Watch the video to find out.

My Project 9 from Simon Ashby on Vimeo.

A cool video of HSS @ the Masked Parade

Student Blog of the week

Inspired by visiting some other wonderful blogs in NZ-I am going to post one student blog per week that is deserving of extra visits.
Our first blog is Neisha's. I know she does a lot of her blogging from home and is always keen to keep it up to date-and it looks great too. Well done Neisha.
Click here to visit

Cycle Safety Day-Wheels a go-go!

We were lucky enough in this busy term we're having to have the local Police Constable come in and teach the children about the ins and outs of cycle safety. We looked at the road rules-who goes first, the three golden rules, giving way and using courtesy and manners. There was an obstacle course and a mini four way intersection that the children had to negotiate. It was an action packed and informative day for the children. The Constable commented that they listened really well and made big gains throughout the day. Well done Room 5!

How can improve a community space? A fun video from Sweden

Our major theme this Term is all about Community-local and global. The students will be identifying key local and global issues important to them and working towards finding solutions and taking action.
Here is a short video from Sweden that shows a fun way to get more people to choose the stairs and get exercise.

HSS Roman Army Conquers All!

On Friday we did the masked parade and we were a roman army. Our helmets were made from card board crowns and paper mo-hawks. Our shields were made out of thick card board with a bear for courage our school values and the number five in roman numerals. We all wore tunics made from newspaper and painted gold.

The Parade was extremely fun and our school won 'best school'. Every minute the whistle would blow and we would all huddle up. Ten seconds later the whistle would blow again and we'd duck down and do the turtle. The teachers would stay up though a pretend to get shot! The best thing about the Parade was watching the teachers howling in pain as they pretended to die.
By Eleanor

What makes a community? What do we like about the Nelson Community? What could be improved?

Sensational Conservation Poster Art

This is Polly's Tiger drawn and painted at the end of Term 3

The task was to create a full sized animal that is currently endangered in the wild. This artwork should have linked up with the website/research project as well.

The children used pencils and watercolours and needed to have a strong message to attract attention.

If you look in the 'ART' page (above) you will find the link to the other 28 artworks. They are all truly magic and deserve your attention.

Have a look.

Mystery Holiday Location

Who is this and where are they on holiday? 5 Class Dojo points on offer for the first correctly emailed answer!

Send in any photos of your holidays to Mr Ashby if you have any mystery holiday spots of your own.

Interface Blog Awards 2013

I've had a special email come in to say our class blog has been nominated for an award-Yay!
We are in the running for 'Best Class Blog' in New Zealand for 2013 and that includes both Primary and Secondary schools. (Ours is the only South Island blog too!)
Voting is open to all those who work in the education sector, and we would certainly appreciate your vote.
Thanks to my totally excellent and collaborative Senior Syndicate teachers who taught me a trick or five and to those supportive parents and students who comment on the blog.
Bring on Term Four people!
Vote Here!