Term 3, 2015
We are learning how sound works.
We are learning about elements of Music.
Term 2, 2015
We are learning how sound works.
We are learning about elements of Music.
Term 2, 2015
We are learning facts about space.
Click on the links in the ThingLink below to learn more!
We are learning how shadows are formed and what makes them move during the day.
Click on the links in the ThingLink below to learn more!
Click on the links in the ThingLink below to learn more!
We are learning what Anzac Day is about.
This year it is 100 years ago since the ANZAC soldiers
landed on the Gallipoli peninsula to fight the Turks.
It is important to remember the sacrifice of the men and women
who serve our country in times of war.
Lest we forget.
Anzac Day Service 2013
Story: My Grandad Marches on Anzac Day
Simpson and His Donkey
Song: The Anzac
The Last Post
The Ode of Remembrance - recited in Te Reo Maori
They shall not grow old
As we who are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun
And in the morning
We will remember them.
We are learning to understand the symbols on our flag.
Click the link HERE
to find out what
the New Zealand flag means.
We are learning what causes shadows.
What causes shadows?
My Shadow Song
Justine Clarke - My Shadow and Me
We are learning how Earth orbits the sun,
and the moon orbits Earth.
Sun, Earth, Moon Song
Outer Space - Time to Shine
The Moon for Kids 1/3
We are learning the story of Matariki.
Seven Stars of Matariki by Toni Rolleston-Cummins
The Seven Stars of Matariki - retold by children
Tamarereti & the Stars
Matariki celebrations
Nga Tamariki o Matariki
Matariki Macarena - learn the song and actions
Matariki action song (performed by Arahoe School children, 2014)
Term 1, 2015
We are learning the story of the Gingerbread Man.
Fairytale: The Gingerbread Man
The Gingerbread Man
Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett
The Gingerbread Man Song
The Tale of the Gingerbread Man - Sing along
We are learning what happens when we combine ingredients.
Gingerbread Men - Video Recipe
Jan Brett bakes gingerbread babies
Here is a video showing how to make a gingerbread house.
Term 4, 2014
We are learning about the difference
between our needs and our wants.
Needs versus wants
Needs vs wants
I spy needs and wants
Sometimes we have to wait before we get the things we want!
Sesame Street: Me want it, but me wait!
Everybody on earth needs to be loved and cared for!
We all have the right to belong.
Did you know that the United Nations
has also agreed on the rights of ALL children?
The Rights of Children
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
Song: We've all got rights
One of the rights of all the children of the world
is the right to belong to a country,
and to speak their own language!
Celebrating cultures around the world.
Greetings across cultures
Hello Song
Tena koe - Hello to one
Hello to all the Children of the World
'Around the World'
The World is a Rainbow
The World is a Rainbow - karaoke
Here is a video showing children performing a special Filipino dance called 'tinikling.'
Each family is unique and special for different reasons.
What makes your family special?
Families of all kinds
World traditional costumes
What does the world eat for breakfast?
All children have a right to attend school and to learn.
School children around the world
How children around the world get to school.
We have the right to live in safety.
We also have the responsibility to help
keep our communities safe and happy places.
People in our community.
November 13 is World Kindness Day.
How can you show kindness to others?
Life Vest Inside: Kindness Boomerang 'One Day'
Children inspired by Life Vest Inside: Kindness Boomerang 'One Day'
In Term 3 we learnt to use a poi while singing this song...
E rere takuu poi
E rere takuu poi
In Term 3 we will learn to
be aware of some hazards around us.
Make it Click!
Stop, look and listen before you cross the street
Road Safety song
Road Safety for Children
Road Safety Video – Keep it Safe
In Term 2 we are learning about worms
and how they help the environment.
Story: Diary of a Worm
Click the link here to play the story.
In Term 2 we are
also exploring the Maori creation myth.
Here is the story: Ranginui and Papatuanuku Part 1
Ranginui & Papatuanuku Part 2
Getting back to worms again...
Visit the following Australian website to learn how you
can set up a compost system or a worm farm at your place.
How to make a cheap worm farm
Song: Earth, We're in it Together
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Song
Going Green
Highlights from 2013
Last year Room 18 children learnt about bees.
Here is a video showing them performing their song and dance.
Here's singer-song writer Miriam Clancy teaching Room 18 'The Bee Song'
that she composed and gave as a gift to our school.
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