Inertia & Acceleration

For science we are focusing on the physical world and have begun looking at different types of motion and force. Today we focused on inertia and acceleration. 

Here are a few pictures of the experiments and tasks we completed. 

In the comments write your definition of acceleration and inertia. 

Jack & the Giant Egg Drop

For our STEAM challenge this week we focused on Engineering. Our task was to design, build and test a parachute to save Jack as he jumped from the top of the bean stalk. In our case, Jack was an egg. Everyone worked together and used their 21st century skills such as communication, creativity, critical thinking and collaboration to construct their parachutes. We had 6 pairs who successfully saved their eggs. Check out the video below!! 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FATHER LARRY

Last week we celebrated Father Larry's birthday by creating a video for him. Everyone in our class contributed, we then shared it during our safe at school online assembly. Father Larry loved all of the birthday wishes he received and his cards from each of the different classes here at PCS.

 

As we approach the end of our online learning from home journey I thought it would be nice to celebrate 4 stand out students from the past week. 

 Well done! I am very proud of the home learning you have been producing!

CREATIVITY in MATH

Creativity is something that can be used in all areas of learning, especially in maths. This week we looked at creating Pixel versions of ourselves and also different superheroes. When focusing on symmetry and reflections we had the task to draw the reflection of an image.  

Below is the mirror drawing made by Indi, how awesome did she do!

 Measurement can be used in the kitchen, this week we made playdough and created different creatures. Check out some of them below. 

SPEECH PREP

We are beginning to unpack speeches and today we checked out three awesome young speakers and analysed their speeches. Check out what we thought of them below! 

Celebration Station!

Last week we held our first online school assembly, during this assembly we got to reconnect as a whanau and share some awesome celebrations as a school. 

Here are Te Kahu's great learners who received certificates at last weeks assembly. 

Arrrrrg you ready for a treasure hunt?

When looking into direction we focused on using a compass and giving and following instructions. Students were given the challenge to make a treasure map by giving directions to someone in their whanau. Check out some of our maps below, where would you end up if you followed this map in your home? 

Piper

Max

Ryan

EXTRA EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT!

In Te Kahu we looked at articles and newspapers from around the world. 

Students were then given the task to create their own newspaper front page article and publish it to their blogs. Check out some of Te Kahu students amazing work! 

Blake 

Calista

Ebes

Mitch

Therese

Ryan

WEEK 5 MAHI

What have we been uptoo??

Te Kahu has been producing some amazing work while working from home. We have focused on ANZAC day, where students researched the Maori Battalion, listened to letters from the war and designed their own Poppies. In maths we have been focusing on shapes, area and perimeter. Everyone has been doing a wonderful job completing their tasks. We also held our first whanau quiz which was a great success and saw Milin's Whanau and Koby's Whanau take out the win.
I am looking forward to seeing more awesome home learning this week!
Keep it up Te Kahu