The Amazing Kaira

Congratulations on receiving your Silver Award

Congratulations on an Amazing Student Led Conference

Junior Choir Performance

Mathletics

I.A.L.T further develop my Maths knowledge and strategies through using Mathletics.

Room 1 Super Heroes

Today we dressed up as super heroes.

Discovery Term 4

I am learning to use language, symbols and text by talking about what we are making.

Oaklands School Jubliee

I.A.L.T recount the Oaklands School Jubilee.

In my piece of writing I am proud...

that I used adjectives and capital letters!

P.E. Athletics

In athletics I have been learning to run from a lying start and working towards a crouched normal sprint start.

I know I can do this when I can:

• Get into the starting position ready to race
• Push myself up into a running position
• Aim to run towards the finish line
• Run hard and fast in a straight line to reach the finish line
• Run from a crouched sprint starting position.

I can get ready, push myself up and run fast to the finish line. I am learning to run from a crouched sprint start position.

Buddy Reading

I.A.L.T develop my reading fluency.

Kaira says...

during buddy reading I am proud of reading skills.

Reading Term 4

In Reading I am learning to:

Read beyond the text and draw inference.

I know when I can do this because I can:

• Talk about the authors message
• Ask questions about the text
• Answer questions about the text
• Tell others what the text is about

I can already ask and answer questions about the text, and tell others what the text is about. I am learning to talk about the authors message.

Adjectives about me!

I.A.L.T use adjectives in my writing to make it more interesting.

Fractionpillar

W.A.L. to find out the fractions of a group of objects.

The Amazing Room 1

Fractions

I.A.L about fractions.

I will know this when I can:

*  Draw a shape and divide it into fractions.

Kaira says...

I learnt about fractions and that you have to make them the same. 

Star Student

Integrated Topic Term 3 - Drama

This term we have been learning to participate and contribute in drama to create a play about Tangaroas gift. Click on the link below to see our performance.

Assessment Rubric
Skill Participating & Contributing	I need help to participate and contribute	I can participate and contribute  if I am prompted or directed.	I can participate and contribute . I cannot explain why it is important to do so.	I can participate and contribute . I can explain why it is important to do so.	I can participate and contribute . I can explain why it is important to do so. I act as a role model for others to help them participate and contribute I seek feedback on how to improve how I can participate and contribute.

Procedural Writing

I am learning to write a procedure.

I know I can do this when I include:

• A title
• A list of equipment
• Numbered instructions in the right order.

I did all of theses things.

NUMERACY - Numicon

WALT make ten using Numicon equipment

Success Criteria:

* make a range of patterns to 10 using 2, 3 or 4 pieces of Numicon equipment.

Here are my patterns for 10.

I can identify which shapes are missing when the teacher takes some away.

I can write equations for my numicon patterns.

My next step:

To use my knowledge of tens to instantly add and subtract numbers to 10.  

Discovery 2014

At Discovery time I have been learning to relate to others.

Success criteria:
Share with others.
Take turns.
Use my manners.
Listen when others are speaking.
Let others join in.
Play fair.


I took turns with Meg and Ella on the IPad and IPods.

Congratulations Kaira on receiving your Bronze Award

Reading 2014

In Reading I am learning to: 

Ask questions about what we are reading to find out more information.

Success criteria:

Recall what the text is about;

Locate the main points in the text;

Use question starters such as who, what, why and when to form questions that will provide useful information.

My next step:

Read to find the deeper meaning in a text (inference).

Persuasive Arguments

W.A.L.T write a persuasive argument

We will know we can do this when we...

* say what the issue is.

*  give an opinion about the problem.

*  give reasons for our opinion.

*  use conjunctions to show cause and effect.

*  use adjectives to make the argument more powerful.

Kaira says...
 I like that I included my opinion in my argument.

My next learning step is to use a range of conjunctions to join my ideas together. 

Music

WALT: play the recorder.

We will know we can do this when:

* hold the recorder correctly.

*  use the correct breathing techniques.

*  use the correct fingering to play different notes.

*  can read and perform music with 3-5 notes on the recorder.

Kaira says...

In recorder I like learning new songs.

My next learning step is to use the correct breathing techniques.

Art Workshop

LEARNING INTENTION

Today with Mr Shaskey we learned about sketching and drawing. We learned to set the limits, draw the outline and then add the shapes.

SUCCESS CRITERIA
We can follow instructions and sketch some fruit and vegetables

WHAT DID I THINK?
I liked how colourful my painting was.

NEXT STEP:

To practice the skills I have learnt.

C.A.R.E - Learning Co-operatively

W.A.L.T learn to work co-operatively.

We will know we can do this when we can:

*  take turns at the activity

* let other people have a go first

* share our ideas

* focus on completing the task

* work together to complete the task

*  listen to each others ideas.

Student comment:
I can take turns when I am working with others.  I am learning to share my ideas with other group members.

Adventure Writing

WALT write an adventure narrative

We will know we can do this when we can:
*  Include a beginning, middle and end.
*  Describe the characters and settings.
*  Use past tense.
*  Use nouns, adjectives, and action verbs.
* Use capital letters, full stops and speech marks correctly.


Student Comment:

I liked it when I saw the cottage and it was broken, and mum, dad, Jacob and bailey came with me.

Next Step:

To reread my writing and check it makes sense.

Fun with Probability

We are learning about probability.

We will know we can do this when we can:

* compare and order events;

*  find all of the possibilities of some events using equipment;

* know that the more times you perform an event the closer you get to the predicted probability.

Next Step:

To apply our knowledge of probability to everyday situations.

Penguin Artwork

LEARNING INTENTION:
WALT: use different painting techniques to paint a picture of a Penguin.

SUCCESS CRITERIA

We will know we can do this when:

·    we can mix colours;

·    use different colours to emphasise specific features/details;

·    use different brush stroke techniques to create different effects;

·    we can paint a background.

NEXT STEP
To use several techniques independently and explain why they are appropriate to my artwork.