Welcome to Room 13!
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Gregors Writing Win! Thanks Extra Magazine!
This week Kim from the ODT and Extra! Magazine came in to give Gregor a prize for his writing.
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Riley's Lego
I love Lego and I have been playing and building things since I was very young, maybe two years old. In the holidays, I went to the Lego Show and had a stall.
Visit this articleHells Reading Challenge
This year Room 13 has been working on the Hells Reading Challenge.
Visit this articleR13s Kaitiaki Museum
On Thursday, we displayed our exhibitions in R13 to be part of the Tahuna Museum. It was great to see all the projects displayed and showcasing the hard that was put it to them!
Visit this articleR13 heads to Long Beach!
Team 5's Exhibition
On Tuesday, Team 5 did a run through of their Kaitiaki Exhibitions with their peers. Each group had to visit three different exhibitions and provide feedback for them. Children then took that feedback to improve their exhibitions for Thursday!
Visit this articleIsla's trip to Nationals!
Kaitiaki Projects progress!
This week, the children booked into Technology classes that will help them create an exhibition for their Dunedin Histories project.
Visit this articleReading Badges
Congratulations to Isla who received her Silver Reading Badge and Zariah who received her Bronze. Instructions for children to complete their Reading Badges are on Google Classroom.
Visit this articleMicroBits with Mr Cook Bonney
Last week we had another tech session with Mr Cook Bonney. This time we focused on learning how to use the MicroBits.
Visit this articleWig Wednesday in R13
On Wednesday, the Volunteer Club held Wig Wednesday to support the Cancer Foundation. Check out the great hairstyles in R13!!
Visit this articleR13 is all about the dogs!
This week we had another furry visitor!! Hannahs 4 month old puppy called Spud.
Visit this articleO'Mathalon Success!
A big congratulations to our classmate Gregor Watts who was part of the Y8 A O'Mathalon team. After extensive trialling and training, the O'Mathalon took place on Thursday night at the Edgar Centre. The Y8 A Team placed 3rd out of around 40 teams. We are very proud of you Gregor! Also a big thank you to Mr Owen for all your hard work with the groups.
Visit this articleMakey Makeys with Mr Cook-Bonney
On Tuesday, Mr Cook-Bonney came and taught Room 13 about makey makeys. Makey Makeys allow you use anything as a computer, like a part of your body. We used Makey Makeys to make our hands (and other things) as the keys to move to a game called Jump Frog. When then began coding. We used Scratch to code and the Makey Makeys to make pieces of paper into buttons. We learnt about different conductors, including graphite which is in pencils. We then drew buttons on pieces of paper, connected the Makey Makeys and recorded sound. We then coded using scratch, so when one button is pressed, a sound clip that was recorded then played. It was so much fun and we learned a lot about different types of digital technology and how we can incorporate into our Kaitiaki project. Thanks Mr Cook-Bonney!
Visit this articleOtago Museum Visit
On Tuesday 16th of August, Room 13 and Room 14 went to Otago Museum to visit their exhibitions and learn some tips and tricks on how to make a great exhibition.
Visit this articlePeninsula Art Exhibition
On Thursday, Team 5 went to visit the Peninsula Art Exhibition at Bayfield. It was great to see such amazing artists on display. Congratulations to the students in Team 5 who were selected to be shown.
Visit this articleCross Country 2022
Well done on the students who took part in either the competitive or noncompetitive races in our Cross Country last Friday. A special mention to Gregor Watts who placed 8th and Iris Felthman who placed 6th in their competitive races.
Visit this articlePuppy Visits!!
Isla brought her gorgeous chocolate lab puppy Milly in to visit this week. R13 was very excited and so was Milly! She helped vacuum up the classroom and gave everyone kisses!
Visit this articleTupaia the Master Navigator
This term we have been focusing on Kaitiakitanga and learning that we are all kaitiaki of the past (guardians)
Visit this articleSpelling Champions!
At the end of last term Isla and Gregor competed in the Extra! Spelling Quiz.
Visit this articleMonohulls vs Double Hulled Waka
Last week we began looking at the different ways navigators were able to discover different countries. We looked into the different ships, we analysed the different key aspects of Viking ships, Monohulls and traditional Double Hulled Waka.
Visit this articleSir Ian Taylor Webinar
This morning we were lucky enough to attend a webinar with Sir Ian Taylor.
Visit this articleBadminton for P.E
For the rest of the term we are practising our Badminton skills in our P.E sessions.
Visit this articleOobleck!
This week we have been learning about Newtonian and Non-Newtonian Liquids. Today we made Oobleck!
Visit this articleGregor the Brain Buster!
Earlier on in the year, Gregor went up to Christchurch to compete in the TV2 show 'BrainBusters'. His episode aired on Friday. It was a nail biting episode but we were very excited to see Gregor come out with the win! We are all proud of the way he handled himself under the stress of the competition. He even scored himself $189 prize money!
Visit this articlePeriodic Table
This week in R13 we have been learning about the periodic table. Each student choose an element to research. Each student had to research and find the atomic number and mass, its origin, physical properties and more. Check out their creations!
Visit this articleIce Ice Baby
For our Chemistry unit we have been looking at changing states. Today we made ice cream to look at the chemical reaction and changes of state between liquid and solid
Visit this articleScientist Research
This week we began our Chemistry topic for the term. Our homework task was to choose one scientist and research interesting facts about them. We had Albert Einstein, Nano Girl and even local scientists to Otago. Have a look at what we came up with!
Visit this articleKings Coaches for Football
This week we were lucky to have two football sessions from some Kings Coaches who taught us some football skills and tips! Thanks boys!
Visit this articleThe Big Debate
In each months Extra Magazine, there is a Big Debate. This month was focused on, Should Western Countries send troops into Ukraine? Here are some of R13's thoughts...
Visit this articleHow do Jellyfish sting?
In Writing, we have been looking at explanations. This week we were learning about how do Jellyfish sting? Read some of our explanations below..
Visit this articleBronze Reading Badges
Congratulations to Isla, Camille and Iris who all earnt their Bronze Reading Badge over the few weeks.
Visit this articleHells Reading Challenge
This term the class have been working towards completing their Hell Reading Challenge Wheels. Children need to read seven chapter books each and at the end of the term, each student who completed their wheel gets a free pizza!
Visit this articleUsing drama in our reading programme
Performing and learning a play, was part of our literacy programme this week. In groups, childrens practiced and then performed to the class. We definitely have some future actors and actresses in R13!
Visit this articleHockey for P.E
For the last fortnight we have been focusing on Hockey skills in PE. For our first sessions we had our student teachers, who both play premier hockey, take us for a skill session. This week we had Evan and Flynn who play for the Tahuna A Team teach us some more skills.
Visit this articleRory's Piping at the Highlanders!
Rory has been selected to Pipe for the opening home games for the Highlanders this season
Visit this articleExtra! Extra! Read all about it!
Every month R13 receives the Extra! ODT Magazine. In this months issue, some of R13s star writers were published!
Visit this articleIsla the gymnast star!
On the 9/10 of April and the 23/24 of April I was competing for GGI Rhythmic Gymnastics Club.
Visit this articleGregors time at Brain Busters
R13 and R17 Visit Rongo Stone
Triathlon Troopers!
On Monday 28th March, Leila and Gregor competed in the Otago Virtual Triathlon. Leila did the rowing in a team of three and Gregor competed individually.
Visit this articleSurfs up 🤙
Last week Keo Morrison attended two surf competitions in the South Island.
Visit this articleBounce, Catch and Pass!
For P.E this term we have been practising our catching and throwing skills. This week we have been playing using the crazy catch which has really tested our reaction times as we move quickly on our feet!
Visit this articleProblem Solving and Puzzles!
This week in Maths we have been practising our problem solving skills!
Visit this articleR13's School Leaders!
A massive congratulations to Gregor who is a House Leader for Takaroa and Flint who is a Sports Leader!
Visit this articlePutting our maths skills to the test!
This week in maths we have learning about adding decimals and bigger whole numbers together - with the context of shopping for the family!
Visit this articleKi o Rahi Fun!
Using music to help our critical thinking and comprehension skills
In our reading sessions we have been focusing on music lyrics. We have been listening to different songs and using critical thinking skills to delve into the meaning behind the lyrics.
Visit this articleDiary of a Room 13 Camper
Scavenger Hunt
Waterhole
Camp Day One
R13 and R17's Camp Concert
Waterslide Fun!
Camp Day 4: Activity Day
Cooking at Camp
Tenting!
P.E - Ball Skills
This week in P.E we are focusing on our ball skills. We are practising our dribbling and passing. Room 13 love a competitive game!
Visit this articleCamp First Aid Sessions
This week we were lucky to have a First Aid session around injuries at camp from St John.
Visit this articleRoom 13 Class Councillors!
A big congratulations to Rory and Leila who have been elected as Room 13s Class Councillors. Also a congratulations to Flint and Stasa who are our deputy councillors.
Visit this articleA great start to 2022!
Although school looks a little different in Red Light, we have had a great start to 2022 in Room 13.
Visit this articleGetting our bodies moving!
Room 13 is very competitive and loves getting outside and playing different sports.
Visit this articleLiteracy Reading Contract
This week we have begun learning the routines and expectations in our Literacy time.
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