Inquiry Learning--Video

Inquiry Learning

Students are now busy with their Inquiry Learning based on the Theme of Transport. They have explored the topic by reading various topics on transport. Now hey are at a stage where they need to choose questions that they wish to research to satisfy their curiosity. Watch the forthcoming video for more information.

Matariki Celebrations

Celebrating Matariki on PhotoPeach

Sumdog Competition for you!

Sumdog is running an exciting maths contest for Bay of Plenty schools, starting at 8am on Friday 5 July. It will be great if you can join in! Each student only needs to play for an hour or so during the whole week period to get a competitive score. If you play for the whole week, you will get access to a special edition of the popular Junk Pile game! It's free to take part. Simply visit: http://www.sumdog.com/enter_contest/?su=f1806 You have your password!

Matariki! Happy New Year to All New Zealanders, especially the Maori Community!

http://www.kiwikidsnews.co.nz/new-zealand-celebrates-matariki The above link gives you the following information: ( If it does not work, you can copy and paste the web address) What is Matariki? Watch the video on The Seven Stars of matariki!

Book Character Parade-- 3 wins for Room 24!

Book Character Parade, June 2013 on PhotoPeach

Lakeland Queen--- a grand tour and cruise. on PhotoPeach

Trip to Lakeland Queen on Rotorua Lake

The students thoroughly enjoyed listening to the history of the ship, being taken on a tour to the different parts of the ship, especially the Engine Room and the Captain's Room. The short cruise on Lake Rotorua was the highlight.Thanks to the parents who offered to transport the students and spend the time with us! Lakeland Queen--- a grand tour and cruise. on PhotoPeach iframe width="445" height="296" src="http://photopeach.com/embed/o2o81k" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen>

Cross Country 2013

Cross Country 2013 on PhotoPeach

Matarik 2013, The Maori New Year

All Maori are excited and thrilled about Matariki which is observed in the month of June. This year Matariki is on the 21 June. I like to read about how you celebrate Matariki! What is Matariki? What does Matariki mean? How do they know when is the Maori New Year? Why is Matariki important? How is Matariki celebrated in Aotearoa?

Camp Photos

Lake Taupo Camp 2013 on PhotoPeach

Inquiry Learning on Transport

Inquiry Learning on Transport

By now all of you have decided on your question for your Inquiry Learning. Now you are busy with collecting information to answer the question. Please use online resources (Internet) as well as (Reference) Book Resources. Talking about your project helps you to clarify your thinking and keeps you on track. If you need help, please ask. Challenge yourself to give of your best!

Multiplication-- sets of--

I am sure you all know your skip countings in 2s , 3s, 5s, and 10s. Now you need to translate that knowledge to working out your multiplication tables.

1           2              3             4                5            6               7              8              9          10

2           4              6             8                10          12            14             16            18         20


3           6              9            12              15            18            21            24           27           30


Use the above information and work out the following problems:

2 X 2 =                                           2  X 3 =                            
4 X 2=                                            4 X 4 =
8 X 2 =                                           4 X 4 =
Study the answers of all the number problems.
Explain the relationship and how to work out the other problems after knowing the answers to the first two problems.
Similarly, try out other examples. Challenge your self with bigger numbers.