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Being part of a team This week we are looking at being part of a team. So often in life we have to work with other people, it could be in your classroom, the playground, a sports field. We are wanting to find out what it really means to be a 'team-player' or someone who works well in a team situation. We only have to look at the sporting victories over the weekend to see how important being a team player is; Black Ferns - World Campions All Blacks - Last minute victory over Australia K4 Crew (Bronze) - Kayaking World Championship Here are the questions! Q1. How often do you work in a team or group in your class? What team or group activities do you do? We work in teams and groups all the time with reading, maths, writing and inqury   Q2. Do you enjoy working in a team with others? Explain why or why not? I enjoy working in a team because you can share ideas and thoughts together and get a new point of veiw. Q3. What are the key ...

Let's Talk About Term 3 What has stuck with you this term? Term 3 2017 is nearly over and in our last KidsedchatNZ for the term we like to reflect.  Put your thinking caps on to REFLECT and talk about some of the things that happened for you during this term. Questions: 1.  What was your favourite part of this term? Probably prouduction.   I had a lot of fun learning the dance and getting into the cast for the school prouduction. 2. What was the most interesting thing that you have learned in Term 3? Graphs in maths that was really fun. We learned about the different types of graphs and it was really cool. 3. What were some of the challenges for you? Tell us why. Maybe casebrook challenge because you had to manage your time better because of prouduction. 4.  Do you have any artwork or blog posts that you would like to share with us? Our Horror Movie Trailer! 5. If you could describe this t...

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2017 Nau Mai Every year since 1975 New Zealand has marked Māori Language Week. This is a time for all New Zealanders to celebrate te reo Māori (the Māori language) and to use more Māori phrases in everyday life. In 2017 Māori Language Week runs from 11-17 September, the theme is 'Kia ora te reo' – which celebrates New Zealand’s indigenous greeting and the intent of te reo Māori revitalisation efforts between the Crown and Māori. 1. How do you celebrate Maori Language Week in your class/school? Mr. Leys gives us a word each day and we have to find out what all of the words mean and what they have in common. 2. Why is this an important week to New Zealand? Because it celebrates the beautiful Maori culture and their language. 3. How does New Zealand celebrate Maori Language Week? We hold festivals like a cultral festival were people go and peform haka. 4.Can you name any local places of significance that have a Ma...

WHY YOU SHOULD GET A PET - KAITLYN Good day everyone! How many of you LOVE cats or dogs? How many of you have tried and failed to convince your parents to get a pet? How many of you wish you could have a dog or a cat? For this persuasive speech I think everyone should have a pet as they are great companions fur-ever and purr-fect pets to have around in the house! Firstly, pets can reduce your stress levels and keep you fit and healthy. (Especially dogs) How many of you feel stressed sometimes? Well did you know Dogs and cats both reduce stress levels, but each species has its own benefits, like dogs can reduce anxiety and depression while cats reduce risk of a stroke. Pets also dramatically increase immunity and prevent allergies and a study found that children ages 5 to 7 from pet-owning households attend school three weeks more per year than those who don't have pets. Pets also help children emotionally develop. Secondly, Each of the two pets, cats and dogs, have the...

The message is  -  YOU MATTER. We want you to think about how you are awesome. We want to know how you are a genius. Everyone has their own unique talents and abilities. What are yours? We would love to hear all about them. Questions for this week. Q1. Why are you awesome? What is your Genius (something you are good at)? Archery, Art, Drawing, Math, Digi, Writing and English. Q2. What would you like to change in the world around you? I want to cure world hunger and stop deforestation. Q3. How do you think that you could do this? Donate food to a homeless shelter and maybe raise money for and animal charity. Remember  “We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love” – Mother Teresa of Calcutta Q4. What is the best thing that a Teacher has ever said to you? 'Every mistake you make, makes you closer to reaching your true potential' Q5. Think of a time when you have achieved a goal...

BLOGGER IDEA - KINDNESS As a blogger idea i have picked two motivational videos on kindness. It shows that being kind won't make you richer or famous but you will feel happy and others will feel happy too. It may not look like it but maybe helping someone across the street or holding the door open could mean the world to them. 

The New Zealand Election This week in KidsedchatNZ, we are talking about the upcoming New Zealand election. New Zealand's next general election is taking place on 23 September.   Q1: What is an election? What type of election do we have in New Zealand? An election is the process to choose someone to be their political leader or representative in government . In NZ we have a democratic election. Q:2 Why do we have elections in New Zealand? So that we have a say in what happens in our community and country. Q3: What happens during an election? In a NZ election you are given two votes, One for your electorate and one for a Party. Q4: What do you think would happen if we did not have elections and people did not vote? Nobody would have a say and there would possibly be havoc and the country would only be run by the prime ministers thoughts. Q5: Who is the Prime Minister of New Zealand? How did he become the ...