May 11, 2014 by msjm

Passion for life

This video shows someone drawing for a living. He has really followed his passion as a career. What do you think is your passion?

The Artist who scared the King of Horror from Intel on Vimeo.

May 11, 2014 by msjm

Genius Hour

Recently our class completed its first genius hour. Everyone was engaged in their choice of activity and we look forward to our next one. Look at the video of our activities and tell us what you think.

Genius Hour 1 2014 from janetm on Vimeo.

April 30, 2014 by msjm

Poetry

Check out the link to Kenn Nesbitt’s website. You can post his poems on your blogs with the code he provides. I like this one.

My Teacher Took My iPod

A Funny School Poem for Kids

by Kenn Nesbitt

My teacher took my iPod.

She said they had a rule;

I couldn’t bring it into class

or even to the school.

She said she would return it;

I’d have it back that day.

But then she tried my headphones on

and gave a click on Play.

She looked a little startled,

but after just a while

she made sure we were occupied

and cracked a wicked smile.

Her body started swaying.

Her toes began to tap.

She started grooving in her seat

and rocking to the rap.

My teacher said she changed her mind.

She thinks it’s now okay

to bring my iPod into class.

She takes it every day.

From www.poetry4kids.com

April 30, 2014 by msjm

Sport

Last Term Year 6 students were involved in tennis every Friday.

This term children tried out for PSSA soccer , netball or opted to remain at school for sports like cricket. What sports do you like to play?

April 5, 2014 by msjm

Genius Hour

Next term we will have a go at Genius Hour, sometimes called passion hour which is based on Google 20 percent time. I know you have been thinking of things you’d like to do. Here are some videos that might inspire you.

April 5, 2014 by msjm

100wc

Throughout Term 1 we have been entering the 100 word challenge. I believe that you are doing a wonderful job of writing descriptively in just 100 words. I know you love receiving comments on your writing and that motivates you. I know you also comment on each others’ stories.

Tell me how you feel about this opportunity to reach a wider audience. Please post your comments here.

April 5, 2014 by msjm

Stop motion

This is a simple video explaining how to make a stop motion, made by a student.

April 5, 2014 by msjm

3D shapes

In maths we have been learning more about 3D shapes. We know the difference between pyramids and prisms. We made skeletal models with sticks and play dough. It was easy to see the vertices and edges this way.