Enyahlee's Acrostic Simile Poem

Enyahlee wrote an acrostic poem with similes to describe herself. Well done Enyahlee!

Engaging as a good person
Nice as Santa Claus
Young
Attractive like a princess
Helpful like my mum
Loving like a prince
Enjoyable as a helpful teacher
Elegant as Kate Middleton

Merry Christmas from Room 9

It's our final day of Term 4, 2011 today. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. See you all in 2012 on February 2nd. We will still have work being posted up-so watch this space!

I wonder....

Here are some questions that children in Room 9 are curious about. If you are able to help with any of the answers, please leave us a comment.

Is there gravity in space?
How big is a comet?
by Kyan

Why are Saturn and Uranus the only planets that have a ring around them?
by Zane

Which planets have more than one moon?
by Enyahlee

What is a black hole?
Why do astronauts go to space?
by Antonia

How do the planets orbit around the sun?
How hot is the sun?
by Cyrus

How do objects float around in space?
by Sarai?

The Auckland SkyTower by Enyahlee

Here is Enyahlee's animation of a New Zealand landmark.

The Eiffel Tower by Enyahlee

Enyahlee's Australian Animation

This is Enyahlee's animation of the Australian Outback. Listen as she shares with you some information about the native animals.

Room 9 Cross Country Runners

Last week on Wednesday we had our school cross country. Here is a short clip of the beginning of the race. There is also a photo of the children in Room 9 that came either first, second or third.

7 year old girls 1st place was Enyahlee, 7 year old girls 3rd place was Antonia
7 year old boys 1st place was Zaphanta, 7 year old boys 2nd place was Zane, 8 year old boys 3rd place was Taimana.

Congratulations and well done to all the children who took part and really tried their best.

Enyahlee's Handwashing Animation

Enyahlee has created an animation using Hyperstudio and iMovie. Well done Enyahlee!

Enyahlee at Swimming

This term we are very fortunate to have swimming lessons at the Glen Innes pool every Friday for 8 weeks. We've written about it in class. Here is Enyahlee's recount. Listen as she explains what she enjoyed and she has been learning. Thank you to all the swimming instructors who help us and to Miss Va'afusuaga for organising and to our sponsors!

Mufti Day for Christchurch Movie

Here is a short clip of our mufti day fundraiser. Our whole school ate lunch together on the field and then there was some music and dancing to follow. During our assembly Mr Burt shared with us that we raised $747 but by the end of singing our "Responsibility" song we managed to put together $781. All the money raised will go to the schools for the children in Christchurch.

Disaster in Christchruch by Enyahlee

A tragic event has happened in the city of Christchurch, New Zealand. Our thoughts are prayers are with the people in Christchurch. Due to the massive destruction of the 6.3 magnitude earthquake that hit the heart of the city sometime during lunchtime yesterday.
The Rainbows group in Room 9 were able to add detail to word groups. Listen as Enyahlee shares with you her writing from today.

The Rancid Family

Over the last few days, Room 9 have been reading a story called Evil Fred by Kylie Begg and Jacob Leaf. Apart from Evil Fred, the main characters are the Rancid Family. Have you heard of them? You can listen to a podcast that previous Pt England students have made by clicking here.

The children in Room 9 have been learning to write simple sentences that describe and explain what the Rancid family are like. Here are some examples:

The Rancid family are mean and silly. I don't like the Rancid family.
By Alexis

The Rancids are a mean, big and nasty family. The dad puts bad stuff in the supermarket.
By Zane

The Rancid family was a nasty and cheeky. The Rancid famiy are rude. I think Mr and Mrs Rancid are the meanest people in the land.
By Enyahlee

Welcome to Room 9 Enyhalee

Enyahlee has come from Room 6 at Pt England School. Have a wonderful 2011! Click here to visit her previous posts.