Tug 'o' Boat!

WALT understand the story that we read.
I know this when I can write 3 questions and to read the book to answer the questions correctly.

Run For Your Life!

WALT plan and construct a diorama of a Tsunami.
I know this when I can make and paint parts that I need to put into my diorama.

1. The first diorama shows a Tsunami rising over the houses and people.

2. The second diorama shows how a Tsunami is formed.

3. We used scrap paper, shoe boxes, tape and paint to put together our diorama.

Be My Guest!

WALT write a character profile.
I know this when I can use descriptive language to describe my character.

DANGER: Tsunami Ahead!

WALT use Prezi to show people information about Tsunamis. I know this when I can write 6 questions about Tsunamis and answer them correctly.

Do You Want To Be Like Paul?

WALT identify how the early Church communities spread the Good News and recalls some of the success of Paul's journey. I know this when I can list Paul's first journey in order.

1. Paul spread the Good news to people about God and gave them hope.
2. Paul had three long journeys.

Watch Out, These Car Brands Are Very Wild!

WALT conduct a statistical investigation.
I know this when I use a Google spreadsheet to graph my data and write 3 statements about car brands.

1. The most popular car brand is the Audi.
2. The least popular car brand is the Toyota.
3. The second most popular car brand is the BMW.

Were You Lydia's Friend?

WALT identify who Lydia was during the Early Church Community.
I know this when I can write down 8 facts about the character.

Do You Want To Be Famous Like Phoebe?

WALT identify who Phoebe was in the early church community.

I know I can do this when I can write 10 facts about the character.

Do You Know What Peter Did In The Early Days?

WALT identify who Peter Simon was during the Early Church Community.
I know this when I can retell the scripture references in my own words.

Will You March For Someone In Need?

WALT find and summarise an article in the New Zealand Catholic newspaper.
I know this when I can retell the article in my own words and express how I feel about it.

Jesus Is Our Saviour!

WALT identify Christ's saving work during his life on Earth.
I know this when I can write 6 sentences of how Jesus saved us.

The Loving And Enchanting Eucharist!

WALT illustrate how the church celebrates the Eucharist every Sunday.
I know this when I can illustrate 3 pictures to show how the Eucharist keeps the Church alive.

Do All These Things And You Will Survive!

WALT identify ways to protect ourselves after a Tsunami. I know this when I can list 6 ways of what to do after a Tsunami happens.

Can You Make The Longest Loom Band?

WALT form an opinion about a current event.
I know this when I can explain, who, what, where in the event.

Ready, Set, Evacuate!

WALT identify the preventions of a Tsunami.
I know this when I can list ways of what to do during a Tsunami.

The Kit That Will Save Your Life!

WALT to understand and identify a way that we can minimize the damage of a Tsunami.
I know this when I can list an emergency kit for a Tsunami.

Be A Professional Like Me!

WALT write a procedure about Softball.

I know this when I can use adjectives and verbs to interest the reader.

How To Practise Your Softball Passes?

What you need:

• Softball
• Large piece of land
• Partner

Steps:

1. Stand up with a ball facing your partner, then tell your partner to make a butterfly using their hands.

2. Then you have to pass the ball by doing an underarm pass. If your partner catches the ball your partner has to pass it back to you.

3. Then your partner has to move 2 steps backwards for a harder level.

4. Then you have to do an underarm pass to your partner and if your partner catches it they have to pass back to you again.

5. You repeat the throws until one of you drops it.

6. After a certain distance, use overarm throws to pass the ball to each other.

7. Once the ball drops, you and your partner have to sit down.

8. Once everyone is out, the next round starts.

9. Keep practicing until you master the overarm and underarm pass.

Go To A Cool School!

St. Patrick's School is an institution educated for kids that from 5 to 14.

St. Patrick’s School students goes to school for a good education and to learn new skills and gain knowledge about the world around us.

Teachers help the students learn by teaching them all about different subjects such as  Religious education, maths and reading. The principal is the person who runs and leads the school. The staff are the people who help the students with the lunch orders, learning, attendance and preparing trips and special occasions.

There are lots of different events that happen in St. Patrick's School.

There is Athletics Day. This is when kids have fun and to get fit. Daffodil Day is a day when students donate money to the cancer society to help the people who have cancer. Mission Day is a day when students can help orphans, poor and the sick to help them have a better life and to get all their needs.

What are the facilities in schools?
St. Patrick’s School has a sick bay. The sick bay is where pupils go to when they are hurt or not feeling well. There is also an office. This is where teachers get together for a meeting or a cup of tea. A lunch room is where the kids can order lunch. There is also a library where the kids can borrow books to read and to learn more.

School is the best place to learn because you will make friends, learn new things and children can play awesome and fun sports. People use different digital things like Chromebooks and technology that people have never experienced.

WALT write an explanation writing about St. Patrick's School.

I know this when I can put a lot of details and to use language features.

The Death Toll Is So High!!!!

* In 1993, 4 people were killed.
* In 1923, there were no estimations of deaths.
* In 2011, there was the most number of deaths from Tsunamis.
WALT analyse and interpret data deaths from Tsunamis that have happened in Japan.
I know this when I can create a bar graph to show the Tsunamis in Japan and make a bar graph of the data collected.

Kevin, the graph is not showing up on your blog! You can republish this once it shows and also it's too big on your blog, remember to check the size!

Hold On, This Pattern Is About To Get Wild!

* The Colours must repeat itself.
* They have to be even shapes.
WALT understand colour patterns.
I know this when I can repeat different colours.

John Williams, The Great Grand Piano Player!

WALT develop our understanding of the APOPS orchestra.
I know I can do this when I write 5 facts from Te Manu Ahi study guide about John Williams.

Get The Best Technology Now!

A Chromebook is a laptop that runs on Chrome OS. A Chromebook can connect to any kind of internet.

What kind of things can you use a Chromebook for?

A Chromebook can be used for games, searching things up, and especially for your learning. You can download anything on your Chromebook. There are different kinds of apps on your Chromebook. If you have a Chromebook, you have to be careful of its screen because they are not that strong.

Do you know all the details of a Chromebook?

A Chromebook can have a small screen or a big screen. There is also an earphone or headphone hole for you to plug to into. A Chromebook has different kinds of details on the keyboard. If you are on a Chromebook you can be slow or fast when you do your work. A Chromebook has a camera on the top of the screen. There is also a sensor pad for you to manoeuvre the cursor.

Chromebooks have different brands like Acer, Samsung, Toshiba, HP and other different kinds of brands. There are also Chromebooks that can convert into a Tablet. Every Chromebook has an application to guide you when you first start using one.

The good thing about a Chromebook is that it is small so that it is portable for you to take everywhere. Also it is a good kind of Laptop because it’s got apps that you need.

WALT write an explanation writing.

I know this when I can use descriptive language to explain parts of a Chromebook.

Come To Mission Day If You Care!

WALT advertise for Mission Day. I know this when I can put important details on my poster.

Tsunamis Are A Threat To Japan!

WALT understand the history of Tsunamis in Japan.
I know this when I can create a timeline about all the Tsunamis that has happened in Japan.

Please Don't Ban Pitbulls!

WALT form an opinion about a current event.
I know this when I can explain why we should not ban Pitbulls in my own words.

Be Aware Of Tsunamis!

WALT understand how a Tsunami works.
I know this when I can illustrate a labelled Tsunami diagram.

When Will The Ride Of Your Life Be?

WALT understand and extract information from a story. I know this when I summarise the plot of the story in my own words.

You Shall Only Worship The Lord, Your God!

WALT identify various ways people worship God through Karakia.
I know this when I can write 3 ways to show how we can worship God.

Do You Want To Watch A Movie?

WALT analyse and interpret charts and data.
I know this when I collect data and graph the information.

Boxtrolls, Boy and Frozen is the least favourite in Room 6.
Hunger Games is the most popular movie in Room 6.
Maze Runner And Ninja Turtles have the same amount of votes.

Be Prepared!

WALT understand about Tsunamis.
I know this when I complete a K.W.L. chart about a Tsunami.

Lord Please Answer My Prayers!

WALT write a personal prayer to God.
I know this when I write 3 sentences to show gratitude.

If You Mix Colours Together, You Might Invent Your Own!

WALT learn about the Primary and the Secondary colours.
I know this when I draw a colour wheel to explain the primary and seconadary colours.

If You Use This Fish Hook, Maybe You'll Catch A Big Fish!

WALT understand Maori symbols and designs into our lives.
I know this when I write 2 facts about the Matau.

You Can't Speak Maori Unless You Know Your Vowels!

 WALT celebrate and incorporate Te Reo Maori into our lives.
I know this when I can perform a Maori song to the class.

Earn Money In No Time!

WALT understand the importance of money. I can do this when I follow the money making cycle and come up with my own idea to earn money.

Sparkling Rainbow Gods!

WALT build my understanding of creation stories.
I know this when I write the meanings of the Maori words from the book 'Maui Who Defied The Goddess Of Death'.

Read These Descriptions And Learn More About Different Cultures!

WALT celebrate diversity at St. Patrick's School.

I know this when I write 3 sentences about each culture group that performed at St. Patrick's School cultural festival.

Descriptions of  2014 St. Patrick’s School’s cultural festival groups:

Maori- Some of the year 7 and 8’s wore Piupius. Piupius are traditional skirts that Maori people wear. The girls had pois.

Rarotonga- The Tongan kids wore kofus. They placed oil on their bodies to make them shiny so when people give them money, they will stick to them.

Samoa- The Samoan group wore lava lavas because they are the traditional clothing in Samoa.

European Fusion- The girls put lipsticks and make up on themselves. They wore red shirts and  skirts to look like real Europeans.

American Pop- We wore all black from head to toe so the glow in the dark sticks will glow. Our music was ‘Happy’ and ‘Celebrate’ because those are the songs that are popular in America.

The New Majestic Electronic Ipad!

WALT understand the importance of money and how we can best utilise it. I know this when I write my family goal and how we can save up for it.

Run, The Toilets Are Out To Get You!

WALT understand and extract information from a story. I know this when I summarise the plot of the story in my own words.

Cha, Ching, Cha, Ching!

WALT understand the value of our needs and wants.
I know this when I identify the items in my shopping list if they are a need or want.

These Are All Your Neds And All Your Wants!

WALT identify our needs and wants.
I know this when I cut out picture and place them on Need's or Want's.

5 Different Ways To Express Faith, Hope & Love!

WALT understand the 3 gifts of the Holy Spirit.
I know this when I write 5 sentences of how we can express Faith, Hope and Love.

Be A Millionaire One Day!

WALT understand different ways to earn money and the complications that may come with it.
I can do this when I identify the problems that I may come across and write a way to minimise the problem.

Can You Design Better Than Me?

I had to design a clothing for Ganesh.
WALT understand the story that we read.
I know this when I design a clothing using shapes and colours that best represents the character.

America Is Your Dream Come True!

WALT write an inquiry about America.
I know this when I researh the questions and answer them correctly.

The Dragon King Is Back!

WALT extract information from a story.

I know this when I write the problem and how it was solved.

Prepare For The New Royal Baby!

WALT find an article and summarise it.
I know this when I retell the article in my own words.

Simple Things Can Make A Big Difference!

WALT understand gratitude and recognise acts of kindness.

I know this when I can write at 3 random acts of kindness in my gratitude calendar.