In LH1, we're currently checking in with some of our learners to see how their understanding of the Stonefields Learner Qualities and Learning Process is developing over time.
We recorded Maya talking about these two things and how they help her in her learning... we thought it might be useful to help our parents and community better understand what they are about and how we use them.
What do you think makes a good learner? What would you do if you were in a classroom and came across a challenging learning situation?
Here's Maya with more information about what she would do...
Many of us in LH1 have been learning basic coding using a web application called Scratch.
A special thanks to Mason for teaching me how to use it and to Isaac for helping me problem solve the problems I was having.
I was really in the pit and the boys were a tremendous help!
Have you used Scratch before? Would you like to? It could make a great Break Through for next term!
Friday 26 June 2015
A few more pics of
our fun as we celebrate
Matariki.
Just some of our whānau
Our food! he reka!!
Stonefields 2015 Matariki breakfast
ka mau te wehi Awesome
E mihi nui ki a koutou, ki ngā mātua, ki ngā kaiako, ki ngā tauira hoki
mō o rātou awhi, o rātou aroha, o rātou whakawhanaungatanga i tae atu nei.
Ko koutou te ngako o te mahi.
We would like to recognise those who showed their love, their desire to help, their spirit of friendship by our parents, teachers and learners.
Your support was pivotal to our matariki being successful.
Fundraiser: Kapahaka uniforms When: 3rd July _(last day of the term) Flavors: Cheese, Hawaiian, metaballs Order: This Mondayor Tuesday morning outside the office.
Today we've been busy in our Break Through learning! The majority of our learners are working in the Apply Understanding part of our Learning Process which means they're applying what they've learnt throughout the term.
Here the Clash of Clans group can be seen offering a workshop to teach interested learners how to play Clash of Clans and to assist them in developing their skills. They did a great job of sharing their ideas clearly and helping the other learners with expert advice.
Luca and Elijah have been determined in their learning this term and their hard work is paying off! They've been approached by a local tennis coach to design and create a spray-painted sign for the tennis club. Here they are having their last practice before moving onto the final sign.
Brittany and Isaac have been learning about investigators this term. They worked with a constable to explore our school grounds and tried to crack the case of the missing school speakers... the case ran cold but they've not given up! They've designed a way to collect finger prints using the graphite/lead from pencils and have started documenting some of the prints of our hub-mates.
Here we have Amber, Erin and Megan who have been learning about cultures and what makes places special and unique. They invited Megan's Dad in to share some interesting information about Sri Lanka and have been building their knowledge about Malaysia, China and Sri Lanka. This poster shares a number of the important religious features, maps, animals, flowers and food. All three of these ladies were born in New Zealand but have family from one of these countries. What a fantastic way to learn more about their cultures and share this with one another!
Maya has been learning to knit this term... here are her presentations to demonstrate the process that she's been though.
Mason's been building his knowledge of coding using a neat website called Scratch. This is a clock that he made using a range of commands. Would you like to request that he makes a specific game? Let's give him a challenge!
Esame's group has been learning all about hair dressing and have been designing and practicing different styles. They would love it if you would leave them some feedback! What do you think they did well? What might they improve on?
... and here's Carmen practicing her gymnastics pose as part of 'build knowledge'.
LH1 learners, I wonder where your break through will take you next term? Have a think about how you can extend yourselves and make the most of your time!
A wonderful effort by all competitors at Wednesdays Orienteering race held at Point England Reserve. Stonefields showed great determination and grit when it was a little tricky. All were smiling as they came through the finish line and showing great team spirit by supporting all teams involved.
Date:Friday 26 June Time: 7:30 am Location: School Hall
Nau mai haere mai e te whānau.
Welcome to all of our families. We are having celebratory breakfast, welcome to our learners in Hub 1 and Hub 3. The whole whanau are welcome. Complete the following form only if you have not completed, for catering purposes.
What a fabulous few weeks of learning we've had! Our Rock Blocks (reading, writing and social science) have been absolutely buzzing and it's been awesome seeing the learners take control of their learning through our Learning Process.
Be sure to ask your child what they've been learning about recently!
Saturday 6 June 2015
We all have different PERSPECTIVES.
We think differentlyand have different life experiences which means we respond differently.
Ask our learners what they are currently discussing, making meaning of? Today!!!
