tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22763792430429181832024-03-06T14:25:27.833+13:00The First Fifteen @ TISWe are a fabulous class of learners from Tawa Intermediate in Wellington, New Zealand. Our teacher is Stephanie Thompson.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger199125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276379243042918183.post-31734699238325644652013-12-13T06:15:00.000+13:002013-12-13T06:16:00.193+13:00Farewell First FifteenToday marks some important farewells for the First Fifteen.<br />
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Firstly our Year 7s created a special farewell for our Year 8s that will be moving on to college for next year.<br />
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Good luck at college Year 8s we will miss you.<br />
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Stephanie is moving to Singapore at the end of the year to take a job at an International School so the Year 7s will have a new teacher in 2014.<br />
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Earlier this week Room 15 moved into Room 2 where the Year 7s will be based next year.<br />
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This post marks the end of the First Fifteen's blogging journey. We've had a blast collaborating with classes from different cities and countries.<br />
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Thank you to everyone who has read our posts, watched our videos and made a comment over the last two years.<br />
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Ka kite ano<br />
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Stephanie and the First Fifteen<br />
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Some bits still need to be done by hand.<br />
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Like putting our covers into our cases.<br />
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So far we've sold nearly 50 DVDs which isn't too bad an effort!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276379243042918183.post-59425798314342919462013-12-05T06:14:00.000+13:002013-12-05T06:14:50.252+13:00Wellington in 1966This video promoting Wellington was made almost 60 years ago. As you watch it think about:<br />
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The different types of technology you see.<br />
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The fashion. How are the clothes different from what you see now?<br />
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How have the people changed? Can you see people from different cultures? Why might that be?<br />
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How has the language in the movie changed? Do people talk differently?<br />
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What has stayed the same in Wellington?<br />
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I look at this footage and can't believe how much you have all changed! How do you think you've changed since the beginning of the year?<br />
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Do you notice any differences between how the Year 7s and the Year 8s come across in the movie? What are they?<br />
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If you were to go back in time, what advice would you give your old self?<br />
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Having watched the video of the first few days of school this year, what do you think you need to be mindful of when you start school next year?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276379243042918183.post-2793042220717279542013-11-22T11:02:00.001+13:002013-11-22T11:02:23.868+13:00Finishing the race<iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/wfeJAz3GI60?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
I love this story - sometimes showing up is more important than coming first.
How have you 'finished the race' this week?
What do you think is more important participating or coming first? Why?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276379243042918183.post-55601018323061385202013-11-20T21:18:00.001+13:002013-11-20T21:21:07.175+13:00Cliques - the documentaryEarlier this year our class went to see a documentary called <a href="http://tisthompson.blogspot.co.nz/2013/04/i-am-eleven.html">I Am Eleven </a>which followed the story of 11 year olds in different countries across the globe.<br />
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After skyping with the director of the movie, Genevieve Bailey<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Akzidenz Grotesk, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 17.015625px;">, </span></span>our students made a documentary focusing in on our own stories.<br />
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Here is one of the documentaries it's about cliques in schools.<br />
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Do you have any cliques in your school?<br />
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Why do you think cliques form?<br />
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Have you ever challenged yourself to become friends with people you would not normally hang out with?<br />
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Giorgi had a great speech and spoke confidently. She spoke on a topic she felt passionate about and she tried something new.<br />
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Way to go Giorgi!<br />
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Please leave a quality comment on <a href="http://maraekakahoschool2.blogspot.co.nz/2013/11/the-very-hungry-caterpillar.html">their blog. </a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276379243042918183.post-25352148314830246192013-11-08T11:47:00.000+13:002013-11-08T11:47:02.873+13:00The power of noticingThere's some fascinating science behind the power of memory. Do you know that we actually remember far less than we think we do?<br />
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Part of lollypop moments is taking the time to notice little things we do all to make life better. For example someone picking up rubbish or taking the time reunite a jersey<br />
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What have you taken the time to notice this week?<br />
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How have you been mindful?<br />
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Make a plan to notice something small next week? What will you do how will you notice? What do you plan to do as a result of this action?<br />
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Our teacher went to an online drum kit to help us test different materials.
It was lots of fun but now the serious business of designing a console begins!<br />
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Room 15 made this movie waaaaaay back in term 1. We hope Marvin's iKids enjoy our movie.
Do you think we should do another book iMovie?
What book should we choose?
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276379243042918183.post-42432577364399051882013-11-01T11:31:00.000+13:002013-11-01T11:31:00.135+13:00The importance of lollypop momentsI really love our tradition of Lollypop moments. It's important to take time to show gratitude for those small things that we all do to make our lives a bit better.<br />
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What effect do you think lollypop moments have on our class?<br />
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What effect do you think lollypop moments have on you?<br />
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Do you acknowledge others good deeds when there are not lollypops? What might be the effect of showing you are grateful on others?<br />
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"We don't know the importance of things until they are snatched from our hands...." - What do you think that means? Can you think of things in your life you take for granted?<br>
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"You must not treat others with cruelty and harshly. You must fight others but through peace, dialogue and education." How do you think Malala shows courage. Have you seen someone show courage and strength this week? How have they done that? Did you tell them about it?<br>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276379243042918183.post-15272903894127008602013-10-24T21:16:00.001+13:002013-10-24T21:16:20.271+13:00College SportHuia Syndicate has been enjoying going up to Tawa College for coaching sessions with the senior PE students. It's been fantastic for the students to learn about new sports and for our students to get a small sample of college (especially for our Year 8s who will be moving on next year).
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Have you thought about what your topic will be?<br />
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Have you ever had stage fright?<br />
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How are you going to overcome it?<br />
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Room 5 at Melville Intermediate finished their mine craft model of Room 15.<br />
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Our unusual set up flummoxed their class so I think they have done a superb job of making the model.<br />
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Please leave Room 5 some feedback on their <a href="http://melvilleroom8.blogspot.co.nz/2013/09/melville-intermediate-room-15tawa.html">class blog</a>.<br />
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Hope you enjoyed the break after all the energy of production.
You all did such a fantastic job during it was fabulous to see you all on stage.
I think the colour and cool dance moves made the milkbar scene the best (But then I'm a bit biased?).
Which was your favourite scene in production?
How was your holiday? I had a very quiet holiday but had my first cronut.
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Why might using a dolly be a good idea when making a stop motion movie?<br />
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Have a look at this video.<br />
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Did you notice anything? Was there someone who showed tenacity?<br />
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How have you been tenacious this week?<br />
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