Christmas Biscuit Making

We had great fun baking Christmas cookies, especially decorating them, and of course eating them!!

Christmas Biscuits-Large4v from cee one on Vimeo.

Cultural Day

Some photos from our recent Cultural Day.

Cultural Day-Large from cee one on Vimeo.

More from our concert

Strings 2 Nov 2012 from East School on Vimeo.

Samoan Group from East School on Vimeo.

Papatoetoe East String Orchestra

There will be more to follow - watch this space ..........

Papatoetoe East Primary School Strings Orchestra from cee one on Vimeo.

More Concert Items

Kapa Haka Papatoetoe East from cee one on Vimeo.

Te Iwi E from cee one on Vimeo.

Kapa Haka

Here are the first of a number of clips from the recent concert held on 21st November. The Kapa Haka group perform.

Papatoetoe East Kapa Haka from cee one on Vimeo.

Papatoetoe East Primary School Kapa Haka Group from cee one on Vimeo.

The Mystery Picture

We each had a small square of a bigger picture. We had to copy the picture making it larger and then match the colours using pastels - it was very tricky as we had to look very closely. Then we had to put the picture back together just like a jigsaw puzzle - good job the squares had numbers on the back.

Jigsaw Mystery from cee one on Vimeo.

The Flying Horse

Crystal reads her story with great expression. Well done!

The Flying Horse from cee one on Vimeo.

More stunning authors for you to enjoy

Seilala from cee one on Vimeo.

Angelina from cee one on Vimeo.

Zombie Snowman

Tihei has written a zombie story. Don't be scared!!

Zombie by Tihei from cee one on Vimeo.

Calendars

A7 have been creating digital calendars using publisher. We added our own photos, drawings, acrostic poems, and colours to the calendars. We hope you enjoy looking at our creations.

A7 Calendars from cee one on Vimeo.

Ivan's vist to the Tip Top Factory

A couple of weeks ago Ivan went on a trip to the Tip Top Factory with Mrs Osborne.  He took some photos from outside the factory as cameras were not allowed inside.
He had a great day and has put together a show of the day using Windows Movie Maker.  He was helped by Nasoni and Deago.

Ivan from cee one on Vimeo.

The Pohutukawa Tree

Crystal and Keshika read an article in a Junior Journal about the Pohutukawa tree. They then decided to find out more information after spotting what looked like a Pohutukawa tree opposite the school library. But from the information they had they knew it was flowering at the wrong time of the year. They tried to discover the answer to this problem. During their research they used books, the computer and experts Mrs Traill and Ms Mulrennan. 

They then decided to present their work by putting together a movie using Windows Live Movie Maker. They planned the steps they needed to take and here is their end result. 

           
                               Pohutukawa from cee one on Vimeo.

More Budding Authors

We have been thinking about what it would be like to have a flying carpet. Here are some of our ideas.

My Flying Carpet from cee one on Vimeo.

The Flying Carpet from cee one on Vimeo.

The Flying Magic Carpet from cee one on Vimeo.

New Stories by Budding Authors

We chose our favourite story to read on our blog. We have tried to use expression and fluency. We hope you enjoy them.

My Imagination from cee one on Vimeo.

The Evil Queen from cee one on Vimeo.

The Magic Star from cee one on Vimeo.

The Volcano from cee one on Vimeo.

A group of children were trying to teach Miss Lamb some Mandarin. Even though she tried her best they still laughed. They made a video to help her! Shirong, who only speaks Mandarin, is learning English much faster!

Animals in Mandarin from cee one on Vimeo.

Olympic Math Problems

We have been writing number stories based on the Olympics.  Can you work out the answers - don't forget to tell us how you worked out your answer!

7 people were in the Olympics for rowing.  3 won. 
How many got left behind?
Saaliha

There were 8 rowers.  6 fell off into the water. 
How many are left?
Crystal


17 people were chosen to cycle but 9 failed. 
How many didn't fail?
Saaliha

If China have 12 gold medals and New Zealand have 3 gold medals.  What is the difference in the number of gold medals between the two countries?
A7

More stories coming soon...........

Mondrian Art

We looked at the work of the artist Mondrian. Then we copied his style and created our own pieces of art. We used horizontal and vertical black lines. Then we added the primary colours red, blue, and yellow - not forgetting to leave some white areas.

Hockey

On Friday A7 played hockey for the first time. It was great fun and we are looking forward to playing again next week!!

Untitled from cee one on Vimeo.

Numbers in our Different Languages

Now you may be able to work out how many different languages there are in A7.

Numbers in the Different Languages of A7 from cee one on Vimeo.

The Languages of A7

Hello Languages from cee one on Vimeo.

How many languages did you spot?

2D Shapes

We made shapes using the geoboards.

Fruit Sketching

Last week we did some sketches with Ms Botica. We had to concentrate really hard. Our classroom was so quiet!

A7 at the Museum

A7 visited Auckland Museum. Ivan took some pictures and then Amy and Angelina made a slideshow.

Rabbits

We have been sketching rabbits with Ms Botica. We had great fun. Soon you will be able to see some of the rabbits on a mural on one of the school walls.

Rabbits from cee one on Vimeo.

Mathematical Challenge

For anyone that wants a challenge.
Post your answers here!



If you want more challenges go to their website!

Shapes Around School

We have been looking at shapes.  We took the camera for a walk around the school and found shapes everywhere!

Shapes Around School from cee one on Vimeo.

Picture of the Week

This intersting shape picture was taken by Ivan when he went for a walk in search of shapes.  We think he is a budding photographer!

Budding Authors Published

This group of children have published their first book and they are available for you to read in our school library. Here they give you a taster of what is in the books.

The Novel is Complete

A month ago Kevin published the first chapter of his first novel, 'The Mystical Knight's Journey', on our blog.  Here he is reading his finished work! 

You can also read this book in our school library when it goes on display next week!

 

Amy's Dragon Story

Amy reads her story very clearly, but watch for the unexpected!!!

New Project 12 from East School on Vimeo.

Leilani, the Invisble

Leilani made up this story and then presented it herself. She uses amazing expression in her voice. This is how a story should be read!!
Leilani, the Invisible from East School on Vimeo.

How the Caterpillar Got its Stripes

We read a fable about how the bear got a short tail. We then thought of our own ideas for similar fables. Here is Nancy reading her story about the caterpillar and its stripes.

How the Caterpillar got its Colour from East School on Vimeo.

The Knight Who Destroyed the Dragon's Heart to Ashes

More Information On our Caterpillars

Caterpillars to Butterflies

New Project 6 from East School on Vimeo.

Dragon Cinquains

We have been writing cinquain poems about dragons. First we had to think about the characteristics of a dragon. Then we had to think of some other words for the dragon. Next we had to think of some adjectives to describe the animal, and some verbs connected with the animal. Finally we had to write a short phrase (a group of words) to do with the animal.

Then we used the format of a cinquain poem.  Here are some of our poems.

Be Prepared to be Amazed

This story is chapter one of Kevin's dragon story!

Watch out for his incredible use of language!!

The Mystery Has Just Begun

Chapter One

Once upon a time there was a great knight, a peaceful one.  People called that knight the mystical knight.  The land was called Advena, the Land of the Mysterious Dragons.  The dragons weren’t friendly at all.  That’s why they needed knights to fight them off.

One day in Advena a robot dragon shot right down and struck right at the mystical knight’s meditation room, and blasted a flamy fire.  But as fast as lightning the mystical knight dodged it and looked at him, and did a fiery flame back, but the robot dragon flew back up. 

The mystical knight said, “What was that power?  Where did it come from?”

He was thinking someone had made it.  But who?

To be continued.........

Be prepared to read chapter two, The  Dragon’s End!

Compound Wordle

A compound word is a word made of two smaller words.

We played a compound word game.  Then we made the words into a wordle.  How many compound words can you find?

Dragon Words

The Baby Dragon

Here is our next dragon story. Written and narrated by Krisha!

The River Race

We read the story of how the calendar was created in China. There are different versions. This is Nancy's version.

Mihi

We have been writing our mihi and looking at how to present them. This is one way.

Jump jam

Nikhil and Leilani took some photos of Jump Jam and then turned it into a slideshow. They added all their own animation.

Nancy and Angelina created a slide show. We called it Kiwikids!!

This year is the Chinese Year of the Dragon

We have been writing stories about dragons from our imagination.  Here is the first, written and published by Deago.  You will have to watch out for Part Two!

The King and the Dragon

Part One

Once upon a time far, far away lived a dragon and his battle force. The dragon made a plan. He    said, ’’we should destroy every last man, woman and child.’’

Then they walked right up and the dragon said, ’’this is the time to destroy the whole town. Wahaha moughahaha victory is mine. Let’s start it’’.

’’Sir do you need some water?’’

“yes,”  

“Here you go.”

“Thanks”

“You’re welcome.’’

“Go and  destroy the universe. Yay now we can be victorious. yes yes yeeees waaa hooo, let’s rock it out.”

Boom. Come on let’s do it. Yeeyot come on. The king felt some rumbling so he sent an army out. The dragon knocked the army down like rocks. The dragon almost threw the king away.

Interesting fact

Today is a special date!

21-2-12

It is a palindrome!

That is the same backwards and forwards.

Words like mum, dad, did pop, pup, and madam are word palindromes!

Look out for the next special palindrome date on 21st March 2012.

21-3-12

Introducing A7

Welcome to A7

We are a class of Year 3 students at Papatoetoe East Primary School. We are looking forward to a new year of learning.