Estimating & Measuring

Today we are learning how to estimate the length of an object and then measure the length correctly using centimetres and metres. 

Longer vs Shorter

This morning we are learning about length. We are making meaning by comparing objects. Which is longer? Which is shorter? How do we know? 

Amazing Mazes!

Miss Hinge and Mrs Lawry's maths groups have been learning about position and orientation for the last week.

We came up with some words that are useful for giving directions and describing position. Forwards, backwards, left, right etc. We talked about compass directions - North, South, East and West. The important ones we had to remember were quarter turn and half turn.

Year 2 and 3 Sleepover!

On Friday night we had a year 2 and year 3 sleepover at school. We had so much fun during our own Amazing Race. We had milo and cookies for supper and toast and fruit for breakfast. It was very different sleeping in our learning hubs but most of us got some sleep.

Click here to see more photos from the night.

Travel Wise

This morning we have been learning all about being safe around roads. 

We considered the different hazards we might come across when walking, biking or scootering to school. 

We used a map to find where we live and we talked about the different ways we travel to school.

We practiced crossing the road safely and looking for sneaky driveways on our wheels.

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The Animal Land

We created this movie for our break through learning. It is about friendships. We were very determined because it was our first time making a movie so it put us in the pit. We used fabric for the background and we used the app 'I Can Animate'. We used sound effects to make it more interesting. We made our movie about friendships because we think everyone should be nice to each other.

By Emma and Mia

Ciara's Athletics Day Recount

Athletics day recount by Ciara. 

On Friday it was ATHLETICS DAY! First I  did the three legged race and my buddy was Mishara. Then i did the long jump and it was fun. I had to jump on the wood as high as i can. My favourite one was the sprinting because I am really fast and i came second. After i did the long jump i did sprinting and for the first round Maria came first and Reilly came second and  I came third. for the second round Reilly came first I came second and Mishara came third. Next I did throwing. The people that were in my team were Kyla, Anna, Frankie and Aston. For the sack race i was in the yellow team. the leaders were all boys! Finally  I got to watch the runners do their race. Zara, Lucy, Emma and Katie did the first round, then Emma , Lucy, Sarah, Anna and Zara did the second race! Then there was a teacher race and miss wang won! Miss Wang  was like a cheetah when she was running in the teacher race. Miss Cambell was close to miss wang so thats why she nearly came second! My athletics was so fun! Why did Miss Cambell come second ? how did Mr Lewzey come third?

Film Festival

Click here to see all the movies from the 2016 Manaiakalani Film Festival.

Hub1's Manaiakalani Film Festival Entry

Do you have a problem with rubbish? Are you finding it difficult to keep your rubbish under control?


If you need help, call the Rubbish Busters!


This film is about how you can be a Rubbish Buster too! It is our 2016 entry for the Manaiakalani Film Festival. We hope you enjoying watching our film as much as we enjoyed creating it.

Secret Life of Pets

Dear Grandma and Poppa,

In the holidays I went to watch the secret life of pets movie.

My favourite character is Gidget. This is why I like Gidget,she is a great fighter. She is also like a princess. At the end Gidget was cute because she was wearing a shiny silver tiara. Gidget Is a dog and she is small and white like Diesel. My favourite part of the movie was when the little bunny kissed Gidget.  Another of my favourite parts was when the bunny pood some little rabbit poo.

I think you would enjoy the movie. Have you seen it? It was awesome.

From Your Grandchild Lucy

Stripes

Once upon a time near a faraway land lived a baby zebra called Stripes. One day two old men came driving by and saw Stripes, they picked him up and carried him to the camper van. The next morning Stripes was running round and round the paddock. As Stripes got older he became faster and faster. When Stripes was old enough he was allowed to race. 3 years later…  they went to the racecourse and raced. On the first race Stripes was running super fast but he got mud in his eyes. In the second race, Stripes won! Everyone was cheering for good luck.

When the movie finished I felt jealous because I LOVE anything that you can ride on.

By Elle Wong

Luging

In the holidays I went luging I went with my mum and my sister. I went on the intermediate track, it was hard because it was because it was steep and fast. I did forget to bring my helmet so I got one from the basket. At the end we went up the chair lift. I went with my mum and we counted 21 helmets on the safety nets and bushes even though the sign did say to keep helmets on. I also went on the scenic track, it was easy but I am ok with it. On our second go we saw our friends so we luged together. At the end we went down the gondola I felt happy because I really enjoyed luging.

By Dom

The Movies

In the holidays I went to the movies with my nan.

Firstly, we got our tickets. Then we went in and up the stairs. Afterwards we got our ice creams I got boysenberry and white chocolate because it is my FAVOURITE!!! We went to watch Pete’s Dragon. We went to cinema four and chose our seats to watch the movie. When the movie was done we went home. I was feeling happy and warm because there were lots of heaters in the cinema.

Letter to Nana and Poppa

To Nana and Poppa,

I remember when I went to your house I went onto the balcony while dad was getting the shiney grey knives and forks. Then I stood on the big tiles and looked up at the blue sky and tall buildings. The view was amazing. Then dad came back and cooked sausages steak and chicken. My favourite food was the sausages. The barbecue looked like fire shooting up. A plane passed which was so noisy, I jumped. My dad took me inside and we played a game but then dad watched the news. I felt happy and it was so much fun!

From Zoe.

Max's House

Last Friday I went to Max's house. I went to the playground with him. We played until Max's mum said we are going home. She asked me if me if I wanted to go home or go with them. I said o.k. So we rode our bikes to a house. His mum said that I can play with Max's playstation. We Played the boss level. It was very hard teamwork. We did not win,though,so we played rocket fun land. It was that I had to v.s Max and Aaron. I won every event. It was fun. Then we hate chocolate mushrooms. Next I played the ping pong game on the playstation. However we did not finish it. Then we had a play on some nerf guns. My highest score is 190. Eventually, my dad picked me up and went home. I felt happy when I played with the play station.

Dorothy's Farm

On Sunday I went to my Dad’s friend’s farm, and his friend’s name was Dorothy. I went with my Dad and my brother. It was quite a sunny day. I also met three other people called Maria, Shaun and Lorraine. First we feed the sheep with some old bread. Shaun was a bit scared to feed them, so Dorothy helped him. When we were done, we took our gum boots off and had a look inside the house. Dorothy showed us around the house. Then John and Gabriel came out of the hallway. We talked and talked and one of the adults decided to have a tiki tour. So we went out to the two Utes and Maria hopped in first so she was on the right and I got in after her and Josh got in after me. Lorraine said that Shaun could hop on Josh's knee. Gabriel drove and Lorraine sat in the passenger seat. While we were driving, Lorraine said “there will be no ice cream when we get back”, but we knew that she was jollying! Along the way, John and my Dad stopped in front of us because they thought there was a calf in trouble. They got out and went over but it was either a rock or the calf was with its mother. When we got back, there was ice cream, ice cream cake, cakes, cupcakes and heaps more! The cakes and ice cream was delicious! We had an amazing time and I would like to go again!

By Katelyn C

Rollercoaster

On Macy’s wonderful birthday Dad and I went on  the rollercoaster at Disneyland. When Dad and I were waiting in the line to go on the rollercoaster, we had shivering legs and I was freaking out because you go upside down! Which is very scary for me. Eventually, someone came to see how many people we were going with and we said “Two”. Next, The man said “go to number one please.” Number one was where you stand to get into the rollercoaster. I thought number one was the back, but when the rollercoaster came to a full stop the front of the rollercoaster was where we were standing. I was freaking out more then ever. I was so afraid to go in the front rather then in the back. Dad and I got in the rollercoaster with our legs shaking. Some time later a tall man with black glasses came wandering over. He was going to pull down the black safety bars that were on top of our heads. He pulled them down and then off we went. The roller coaster stopped and then through some big speakers someone said “five, four, three, two, ONE! GO!” Off we went very fast and then we went up a big track that was very steep. When we were up the top we went sloooooowwwwwwww and then we went straight down and it was so scary that I was frozen in fear until a straight track came up but not for long! We turned a corner I felt like I was tipping and then we went upside down! I had my eyes open when we went upside down. Finally, we went up a big track again and went straight down again. Round two corners and then slowed down to get off the rollercoaster. We stopped and hopped out of the rollercoaster. I felt amazing but at the same time frightened.

Meeting Minnie Mouse

On Sunday in America I went to Disneyland with mummy, daddy and Jake. We all went on the holiday for fun. When I saw Minnie it was at the parade. I was wearing my Minnie ears. Sadly Minnie was on the opposite side of me but luckily I saw Mickey playing the drums. After that the parade finished. Maybe Minnie even liked my Minnie ears and white dress with black stripes. My Minnie ears had a red bow with white dots and black ears. I was happy, really excited and hot. I was also really hungry too but luckily I got a churro.

By Mikayla

Dancing in Mandarin

Today we were very fortunate to have a performance in Mandarin today.  This is a traditional dance that we learned last week with the intention of performing it this week!  Well done girls!

Cross Country

I went to school in mufti clothes. I was excited. My mum was cheering at me. I was running in the mud. It was fun. It was a big race. I had to run around the whole school once. Then we had to run around the field two times. It was challenging by people running in front of me. I was very close to the end and I saw everyone who was in front me. I was at the finish line. I came in fifteenth place. I was determined.

By Kyle