Social dancing in full swing!

Our PE focus has switched from cross country to social dancing for the remainder of the term. We are getting right into the swing of things...with some fancy moves! 

Change makers...endless possibilities!

Room 15 is full steam ahead on our 'Changemakers' inquiry. 

Vicky Butterworth from BikeNZ met with the bike safety action group to discuss possible actions they could take in the community on Wednesday. 

The 'liven up your life' mural group have been busy securing support from the local business community to create a fantastic mural for the community dental clinic.

The 'Mercy ship' group are making awesome progress with their fundraising plans, while the 'Environment group' has made contact with a number of conservationists and are busy formulating their  action plan.

We have been most impressed by the enthusiasm and support shown to us by the businesses and individuals we have approached. It is very affirming and empowering for us all. Keep posted for more updates on our progress!

ABC: Electives style

The students involved in the Sign language elective created this video today to illustrate their learning of the NZ sign language alphabet! Check it out and join us by becoming sign language suave.

Youth expo

Room 15, along with all Year 8's at HNI, travelled to Napier to attend the youth expo on Wednesday. We learnt about the effects of drugs and alcohol on people and the possible consequences of the choices we make. Comedian Mike King and Musician Tipene kept us all entertained and engaged in the presentations...while students from HNHS did a wonderful job of opening the expo with a real life scenario skit. We are left with much to consider and discuss in class and hopefully will remember some of the lessons we learnt when faced with making our own choices!

How to change the world.

Found this video...while it fizzes out at the end, it does give us something to think about! Our 'Change makers' inquiry topic is moving forward- check out our word clouds as we prepare to demonstrate some Change maker qualities of our own!

He aha te wā?/ E hia ō pakeke?

For Te reo Māori in Room 15, we have been exploring numbers so far this term. We have begun to apply this knowledge to telling the time and responding to questions about age.
Each student has created a presentation that shares this learning- Below is Carys's fabulous effort! Check out others on individual blogs! 

1.Time

He aha te wā?
(What is the time?)

Tekau meneti ki te rua karaka te wā.
(Ten minutes to two o'clock.)

Record and upload voice >> 
2.Age
E hia ō pakeke?
(How old are you?)

E rua tekau ma rima ōku pakeke.
(I am twenty five years old.)

Online recording software >>

Applying algebraic formulae to real life

In maths at the moment we are working on algebra, we applied the use of algebra into a daily life situation. We used the scenario of running a cafe to produce these spreadsheets. Big thanks to the two students from Room 13 who shared their knowledge with us. We will be extending this tomorrow with a mini project. 

Here is Charlotte's... 

Name...	Soup...	Meal...	Dessert...	Drink...	Total...
Bob	4	6	4	3	$77.00
Greg	2	4	6	7	$77.00
Bella	12	30	16	7	$313.00
Caitlin	7	20	13	6	$218.00
Chloe	30	50	20	10	$530.00
Ally	3	7	3	2	$72.00
Jack	34	23	5	3	$303.00
Finn	12	27	9	9	$273.00
Emma	19	33	11	11	$351.00
Teddy	9	11	12	13	$189.00
Adam	5	8	18	7.5	$162.50
Willow	17	37	17	2.5	$365.50
Mia	16	34	26	3.333	$382.00
Sophie	1	2	7	5	$59.00
Total	171	292	167	89.333	$3,372.00

Algebra equations

Following on from our Algebra lessons of last week we are exploring algebraic expressions. Found this youtube clip as a backup reminder...remember methodical steps, one at a time!

Class novel for term 3

The 10pm question by Kate De Goldi.

This novel is gearing up to be a good one! Written by a New Zealand author, we are introduced to Frankie Parsons, a talented year 8 boy with a quirky family, a best friend Gigs, and a voice of anxiety constantly nibbling in his head. When a bold, inquisitive new girl arrives at school, Frankie's carefully guarded world begins to unravel, leading him to a painful confrontation with the ultimate 10pm question.

We are finding it easy to relate to the characters...especially when the opening chapters have included references to completing a science fair investigation! Keep an eye out for student reviews later on in the term!

An overview of Room 15's Science investigation entries

Tyrin put together this awesome presentation using Thinglink- hover your cursor over the picture and then click on the links that appear. Well done Room 15 and congratulations to the six students representing the school at the Hawkes Bay competition!