Badminton

We have been doing Badminton as a PE focus and having lots of fun. The main focus so far has been on skills and today we managed to finally have some rallies over nets!

Photos - Galaxy

Algebraic Equations in Room 15

This week Room 15 have been learning about algebraic equations. They have done lots of work around forming equations from real life situations, solving equations and substituting values into equations.

Today they put their knowledge to the test and played a game which used their substituting skills. Each group was so engaged in their games they didn't even realise their photo was taken! 

 

Hockey Sessions

Last week Room 15 were lucky to have 4 hockey coaching sessions. They were pretty sad that the weather on Friday meant that their last lesson was cancelled.
Overall lots of positive feedback on the experience - from students, teachers and coach!!

Native Bird 'Stained Glass Windows'

As part of our Turangawaewae Inquiry unit this term, Room 15 students have been learning about NZ native birds. 

Each group produced a 'stained glass window' depicting the native bird that they studied. The results were fantastic!

Strike Workshop

Today started with a whole lot of  noise - the Wellington percussion group STRIKE performed to the school. They began by imitating a tropical rainforest - ably helped by HNI and continued to entertain us with 'fire" music,  drum solos from staff and students and original and creative pieces.
That wasn't the end for the Year 8's though.
Each class had an hour's workshop. As a group we learnt to perform an original piece. There were many rhythms to follow and sticks to watch but loads of fun! Well done to Molly  - whose stick work we had to follow on several occasions!

Mandarin in Room 15!

HNI are lucky enough to have a Mandarin teacher this term! Today Room 15 had their first lesson and loved it! We learnt basic greetings and a bit about China...

Swimming Sports

Here are a few images from today. Well done Nepia - "1st" overall - and well done Room 15 swimmers!!

Waitangi Day Instagram Post

For our first week of school, the homework set in Room 15 was to describe what Waitangi Day means to them, or how they spend their Waitangi Day. Students presented their homework in the form of an Instagram Post. Check out the cool things some of the students in Room 15 got up to this Waitangi Day...

Welcome to Room 15 and 2017!

Welcome to Room 15! We are a Year 8 class in Nepia house.

Some Christmas Drama!

The boys took some inspiration from all the Christmas advertisements on TV and gave us their own version this afternoon!!

Another PE blog :)

Basketball today! Thanks to Grace for some drills.

Tuesday PE

It was a small group today for PE. After a discussion we decided on Line tag for a warm up and Rippa Rugby for our game!!

Recycled Art

As part of our sustainability unit Room 10 started a recycled art project today! Keep your eyes peeled to find out what these creative people are making from recycled egg cartons!

PE on a Tuesday afternoon!

It was a hot afternoon and after a bit of discussion Room 10 decided to have a few different sports up and going today  - Padder Tennis, Basketball and Netball, as well as Skipping!
Whilst looking for gear in the PE shed a set of "elastics" was uncovered and with the help of YOUTUBE some of the girls started to play ... Poppy and Livia!

Athletics Day 2016

We had a great day out on the field today for our HNI Athletics 2016. Nepia house and room 10 students did a great job, coming in the top 4 for many of the events. We look forward to next week's assembly where they announce which house won and who the Athletics Champs are!