Clothes For Swimming

For the last three lessons everyone needs to bring a long sleeved top and long pants - not jeans.  In the past we have found light pants such as pyjama pants have been ideal for these next activities.  Spread the word.

Kapahaka

Ms Tamati has begun teaching a new waiata, which some of us found difficult to learn just by singing after her.  There is a youtube clip that may help - the song is "Tihore Mai Te Rangi" - this is sung a lot faster than we have been learning it, but it may help to sing along to get those words into our brains.  It would be great to have a group of people confident with this on Monday.
Oh no, weekend homework.

School Fair 3 November

Yesterday a note went home asking for support for the fair and the loan of gazebos, picnic tables/chairs, trestles.  It would be great if your notice could come back to school as soon as possible as Angela and her team are working flat out behind the scenes and are very aware that there is a two week holiday between now and the fair.

Could you please be aware that we can not have alcohol of any sort in the mystery bottles unfortunately.

Next term each class will be making things for a stall.  We are going to use ideas presented by Brooke and Eilish as part of their morning programme "How to ...", - wheat bags and photo frames.
I will need some mums with sewing machines to assist with this - more information and details at the beginning of next term. We have wheat, but will need to get bright cotton materials.  If you have anything in cupboards that you have no further use for, we could possibly use this.  I will also purchase fabrics.

Help Please - Float

There will be a working bees sticking on flowers tonight at 7pm.  Head down Ellis St (off Boundary Rd) and go straight ahead through the gates - you should be able to hear where people are working.
Next working bees will be Sunday 15th at 3pm, then 7pm Monday - Thursday next week.
"Many hands make light work"

Week 7 Term 3

It was great to see some of you able to attend assembly last week when we presented a snap shot of camp.  We always seem to try and squeeze too much into our assemblies, so once again those who were sharing their skiing acrostic poems will need to save these until the beginning of next term when we will share at a WOW evening.

Congratulations Will and Joe who were 6th in their respective races at the Otago Championship Cross Country held in Dunedin last Friday - amazing results.  They were also part of the Central Otago Year 5 & 6 Boys team that won the cup for this age group.  We are so proud of you both - especially as we know that you have both trained hard this term.  "Success through effort".

This week as a class we will put together a survey about the recent camp as part of our inquiry.  It would be great if there was a response to this from all families as well as the students.  We will use this information as we look at the EOTC plan put together last year after the consultation with parents.

Softball/Teeball: permission slips were given out last Friday by Mrs Williams - these need to be in to her by this Friday.  It would be fabulous if you could have them back before this time.  Remember NO FORM = NO PLAY. It's easy for you to make sure that you make the team!

We are thinking of Tess who has been in hospital with pneumonia and of Simone's mum, Debbie who is having surgery this Wednesday - please keep them in your prayers.

We welcome Bishop Colin Campbell to class prayer in the morning.  He is going to share something about  'vocation' in the church and perhaps of his life journey if he has time.

Homework:

• Reading logs
• Spelling - keep working on conducting and tooling
• Maths Buddy - everyone has their own log in - make the most of this free opportunity
• Eisteddfod speeches - written copy to me by Friday 20th, in class presentations Monday 23rd.  I do not read these speeches until after the oral presentations. We are working on using paragraphs in our writing this term - easy to achieve when we use the "hamburger" - check the Speech Writing Blog entry for an explanation of this.
• Swimming togs - Tuesday & Friday  Thank you to those people who have helped us with transport.  Please check the Blog page to see where we need help.

We wish Room 3 a fantastic Ski Camp this week. 

Eisteddfod Speeches

Our writing topic for the next two weeks is speech writing.  We began the process today by assessing a speech given by myself using a P(plus), M(minus), I(interesting) assessment plan.

Everyone has discussed what worked and where improvements could be made, then decided on the things that they will think about when writing and presenting their speeches.  Having a great introduction and a bit of humour to keep everyone interested were two of the ideas we thought were important.

Speeches need to be about a topic we know something about and are enthusiastic about.  We also need to think about the audience and choose something that Room 4 will enjoy learning about.

Everyone will write a speech within the writing programme - this may or may not be the one chosen to present for the eisteddfod on Monday 23rd.

Good luck everyone.  

It is always a very entertaining and informative morning when we present these to the class.

WALTs:

Writing:

• Write a speech sequencing ideas logically.

Do this using the Hamburger format:

• Have an appetising introduction – an exciting question or ‘did you know’, and tell briefly about the other things that will be in the speech.
• Use Layers: each layer will be about a different part of the speech topic, each layer will flow to the next layer, because it makes sense to speak about it next. (A new paragraph for each new idea.)
• End our speech with a Conclusion which will remind the audience about what the speech has been about, or leave the audience with a thought provoking question.

Presenting/Speaking:

• Speak clearly so the audience can hear all that is said.
• Maintain the interest of the audience by speaking slowly and carefully, trying to change the tone of voice, and by using pictures or other props.
• Become so familiar with the material that there is eye contact with the audience.

The Assessment Sheet for the presentation

Content        / 9	Almost Never	Sometimes	Usually	Almost Always
Speech is well organised (opening/body/close) and has an appropriate structure
Speech ideas are appropriate to topic
Vocabulary suits purpose of speech
Delivery               / 16
Volume is appropriate
Clarity is satisfactory
Expression is evident
Pace is appropriate
Eye contact is made
Stance is relaxed and confident
Gestures are used appropriately
Rapport is established

Eisteddfod Speeches Time Management Planner

 SPEECHES 2013

Oral presentations = Monday 23^rd September.

Last minute nerves because of lack of preparation =  plan your timetable now:

Task	I will do this by	Done it!
Choose your topic taking the audience into consideration.
Brainstorm all you know about this topic.
Think about what questions our class might ask & jot them down.
Research under headings, answering these questions.
Write your speech using the hamburger format.
Read, read, read your speech over, until it is very familiar – learn it!
Highlight keywords that you can use as guides, if necessary write these words on cards.
Practise using any visual aids. Mark on your speech where you will use these.
Deliver your speech to the mirror in the bedroom. Remember to practise using pauses or gestures to increase your confidence.		Ready to GO.

Check a calendar and plan today the dates that you will complete each task.

Glue this planner into your homework book.

Written speeches need to be handed in by Friday 20^th September.