Wow!!!! what a rocket this term is so far!!!
Tim Wilson away showjumping and being amazing in Gisborne.!
Guy Bayley receiving a sporting scholarship from Lindisfarne.!
Hamish McEwan heading out for his first big race in his mini stock!
Max Duncan won a Cultural Scholarship at Lindsfarne

Plus I am sure there will be more updates as the week unfolds

EXAMS: In class, there is a big focus on the importance of revision. The boys are not being given any new work to complete. In each subject area, we have identified key pages and processes for learning focus. Information on each exam is found on the exam tabs, home page,8KP has some lovely revision suggestions. Boys have been given sheets on how to revise, what to revise and many opportunities to show their revision.

Remember to get enough sleep, and try not to cram at the last minute. It isnt the best recipe for success.

JUST A COUPLE OF FLAMINGOS HEADING TO THE BEACH FOR THE
LAST WEEK OF TERM.

Hi 8KJ,
This is a huge week where you need to step up in so many ways at each given opportunities. Including rehearsal, school trip, training run,lunch, Hauora session, House singing, prize giving, oh and yes those lovely holidays.
WORK due: Science books : Thursday 1:00
Spelling tests: in class
SRA power up with a building card.
Library books due immediately.
Art/ Tech work
Languages powerpoint.

ENGLISH
Assessment week: Spelling test at the end of this week. You have completed this before... so learn some new words!
Plus two reading tests on comprehension and inference.
Science: Quizz on the water cycle and understanding our water issues in HB.
Books will be collected on Friday for initial marking.
Math: Revision is impportant before the check in tests coming your way!!

WEEK STARTING 29th August
Reading SRA
Are you where you need to be on the progress tracking sheet? if so, congratulations and five house points to you. If not -get a wriggle on and work hard. Reading log update: What are you reading and complete a page count with the date.
Writing task: Using the marking rubric in your literacy book- read your piece of persuasive writing critically evaluate it. You may make a sheet up for others to fill in to get a more comprehensive picture. Remember the ICT treaty feedback rules and be aware of your tone. If you have NOT completed your work please do so at lunchtime.
Science: The focus this week is to build a water filter using two plastic bottles. You will need to source your materials from school. ie sand from the long jump pit.
You must keep the spaces clean and also keep your equipment together, No access to hard materials room currently.
Maths : Adjacent angle work. Focus on speed, accuracy and confidence using the protractor. Complete a sheet on number work in the back of your book.

2.50pm: House Singing

Practice areas: Grant Music room

Rickard Library

Elder 7KF

Reeve Junior Science Room

3.30pm: Sandy Lane Practic

DANCING 1.30-2.00-8KJ

There is something in our water... a literacy task
TASK: This is writing about the bugs in our water.You must decide what perspective you are writing from. Are you a sick teenager who has the nasty bug. Are you a local politician seeking re-election and would like the publicity. Are you a business owner who provided great foods for people. A local soil scientist with some facts to back up your research. A dairy farmer who is close to the river.
You need to research your point of view. Find some facts to support your reasoning for the water problem. DUE FRIDAY completed. We will be working on this piece of work on both Tuesday and Wednesday so you can finalise your work for Friday.... It could be game day....

SCIENCE TASK: ALL YEAR EIGHTS
Draw a picture of the water cycle, yes you need to draw it. You will then need to identify the key areas where things can/did go wrong for our water supply. Key terms include ground water,transpiration, runoff, evaporation. You will need to identify ten terms.
Investigate how to distill water in our science lab or how to make a solar distiller which we can trial.
Come up with ideas to use 2000 empty water bottles. I was thinking about an igloo or hutt. Perhaps a shelter for plants.
Really looking forward to your ideas!!!

Email me if you have any queries.

KEEP WELL AND WASH YOUR HANDS.

Hope you are surviving this mid term break and being helpful around the place. Get out and about in this sunshine - even if it is after pokemon!

If you are still unwell please stay at home for the required 48 hours. I can post some ideas about work to do to keep the boredom away.
Science: make a skeleton use a guide off the net and enjoy putting it together. Find the science experiment about chicken bones and vinegar see how long it takes to bend those bones.
Math IXL year eight Geometry and number including decimals and fractions.
English read read and read Unless you managed to remember to collect a copy of the SRA cards.

Looking forward to seeing you back in time for sports and music sessions on Friday.

WELCOME BACK TO THE FASTEST TERM IN THE YEAR!

WEEK TWO
House hockey is on this week!
Plus the TUG O WAR. This could be a blast!! Get in the team!
Founders day : What are you wearing greys or whites??
How many press ups will you do this week.

NEW THINGS: Timetable changes: you have a copy

Science: The Human Body System

Social Science: Connections

Maths: Geometry

Reading: Mileage and Inference skills

Writing: Persuasive writing

Oral Language: Debating skills

8KJ	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:10	Sports Assemb	Languages	Chapel	Maths	English
8:40	Maths	Languages	English	Maths	Hauora
9:10	Maths	English	English	English	Hauora
9:40	English( R)	English (R)	Hauora	English	Chapel
10:30	English (R)	Eng/Drama	Hauora	Social Sci	English
11:00	Social Sci	Library	Languages	Social Sci	Science
11:30	Social Sci	Library	Languages	English	Science
1:00	English (W)	Science	English	RE	Maths
1:30	English (W)	Science	English	Tech/Art	Maths
2:00	Music	Math	Math	Tech/Art	Congo
2:30	Music	Math	Math	Tech/Art	Assembly
	Choir/Sport		Sport	Sport

Turn your thoughts to how you learn best and what works best for you? We need to think and recognise our habits which work for us -and identify those ones that don't help us.

WHAT ARE YOU PUTTING YOUR ATTENTION TO????

The Tech Challenge for Year 7/8

The idea for this challenge has come about from the Year Eight Steam Punked Science unit. This unit allowed students to build simple machines. Collect data to develop graphing skills and follow the Scientific Method process authentically.

The Challenge: You must create three machines that link together. The three components include Tower, a Catapult and a Marble run. They need to be stand-alone machines, but for the successful completion of the challenge –they must work together. This is a house competition; each team needs to have a fitting name.

Rules and Regulations:

Tower: # Height: Minimum of 40cm with a maximum of 60cm.

# Platform: Must sit on the top of the tower and be no bigger than 20x20 cm squared.

# Tower must be completely free standing.

Catapult: # Rubber bands 5 maximum

# A large marble will be supplied per group.

# Wooden block no bigger than 15cmx15cm

# The marble must travel in the air at least a metre, but no more than three metres.

Marble Run # Height limit must be no lower than 30cm

# Must have at least one tunnel.

# It must spiral around a free standing centre piece.

# It must have one drop off section.

# The marble’s run must finish in a captured area.

More rules and regulations:

No pre -existing machines or kits, ie, mouse traps.

Bonus points for reusing materials. Penalties for shopping.

No access to tech block including all hard materials machinery. No art materials are to be accessed.

Each house should develop three of each machine to make many working models. This way you can combine the very best of the machines for the final.

Building Time 1 and ½ hours.
Each house will present their best team effort in the final.

TERM TWO
FOCUS:
This week we need to focus, we need to keep our attention focused on the little things and the detail. You have work that you do each day- ask yourself Is this a piece of quality work? how do you know this? If it is not- what can you do about it? How can you improve? What about your behaviour? Are you the role model you want to be????

ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND DEADLINES.

Science: Look at your STEAMPUNKED SCIENCE WORK, what is the quality of effort to output??
How do you know this is a piece of quality work?
Maths IXL Data and Graphs Year eight level
English: Thank you cards/quotes to Mr Webb, Mr Soutor and Miss Caldwell.
Reading Cards- complete six.
Spelling words: What are your words and how have you used them??

NOT AT ALL LONG TILL END OF TERM! Coming this week is the focus of letter writing. Get yours completed. Prizes for the best thank you letter. We will be writing to Mr Webb as part of his farewell, so get thinking.
Homework 20/6 Action English Spelling work into your spelling folder.
Science work: Investigate a topic for the Science Fair... what can you discover that could save the world? Or save someone's world.
Please bring cardboard rolls and newspaper.
Thanks for a great day today.

Image result for innovation

The focus this week is about how YOU show your skills of innovation and creativity.

What do you do in subjects which develop new skills and develop new ideas?
What sorts of jobs appeal to you where you will need to be innovative.?

CLASS CULTURE
What is it? How do you describe our class culture? What is important ? Highly valued? Treasured?
What do you like about our class? What can we do to make it a better place for you? Image result for class culture and identity

Image result for class culture and identity

These are fairly deep questions and I would like you to think carefully and mindfully about your answers.
You can record your answers digitally and I do encourage discussion.

I am looking for a delicious class of great young men, does this sound like you?
I have written a lot of reports tonight, it is great to be able to celebrate your growth and learning.
Thanks for making my job as a writer easier!

HOMEWORK FOCUS:
Completing SS work for Mrs. Ellingham
Science design a marble run.... rules are coming!
Math IXL for all!
Reading: Can you please read a story to someone as a surprise, it can be anyone at school, friend,family. Find a piece of writing you would like to share.

A random rabbit for you.

WEEK FIVE:
This term is racing along. I am particularly proud of you all on our recent trip to Palmerston North. Great to see your interaction with the other students and learning respectfully. I emailed the photos I had of individuals, so check your email. Some of the drumming ones were very blurry and not worth sharing.
Looking ahead for this week, a lot of you need to get organised for heading away on Wednesday. This includes shoes- which we were not to crash hot on last week. Remember to read your information sheet AND keep it with you.

Literacy focus: Report writing and innovation
Science: Completing your modified catapult experiment. this includes writing up the tables of data, results, conclusion, graphs. This can be all in your book, or a digital (into your folder) and printed out.
Math: Stats investigations for all across the school.

Work for Miss Ellingham Week 5- Wednesday afternoon 2-3pm

Kiwi Innovation- see example on whiteboard

After the lighting of the fire for our global concept of innovation this term with a very informative presentation from local parent,innovator and entrepreneur Mr Rod Drury you are to select one New Zealand innovation. Research to answer each of Kipling's 'servants' - see link below. Present your work on a doc or piece of paper as bullet points - What is the innovation? Where was it developed? When was it developed? Why was it developed? How has it impacted on everyday life? How does it work? Who was the innovator? Which invention did it improve on? etc then write your research into a paragraph at the end. Include an image.

http://changingminds.org/techniques/questioning/kipling_questions.htm

QUESTIONS For CONSIDERATION:
What are the key differences between creativity and innovation?
What makes a person seem innovative?
What sort of skills would you need to be more innovative?

Collect some posters(Pinterest ) about innovation, creativity, and change. We will display these in class alongside our key skills word wall. All posters will have a reward attached as encouragement.

Talk soon
Mrs KJ

WEEK FOUR:

UPDATES FOR WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY
LEAF GOALS
ACTION ENG 85/86
SCIENCE METHOD FOR NUMBER ONE
WRITE UP TWO SENTENCES BASED ON YOUR RESULTS
CREATE A GRAPH FROM YOUR DATA.
CLEAN YOUR SHOES!!!!!!
Winter has certainly arrived! Please wear your jersey to school. Have clean socks on each day and if you have smelly feet use either baking soda or tea bags to help with the smell.

Homework focus is
# 1 Action English pg 84
# 2 Write up the method steps of your Science experiment.
# 3 Maths is the Statistical Investigation. Outline your survey questions. Research how to develop a google form
# 4 Watch great clips to develop your catapult skills!

Dress whites on Wednesday and Friday.

Enjoy and be wonderful.
TKJ

WEEK THREE:
Survive the exams, drink water and sleep well! Follow revision instructions and you will be just fine.
SCIENCE FOCUS FOR ALL YEAR EIGHTS:

STEAMPUNK TITLE PAGE IN SCIENCE BOOK EITHER DIGITAL OR HAND DRAWN
GOOGLE FOLDER:
PG 1 TITLE PAGE
PG 2 DIGITAL FOOTPRINTS.

TASK 1: Your challenge is to build a catapult.
Materials: two rubber bands, one plastic spoon, wooden block with two upright nails,paper for flinging.
Research Component:find video clips to enhance your skills at understanding the impact of angles, weights, tension ( what helps it make the paper fly further!
Record these websites and video links on pg 2 of your google folder with the date.

RESOURCES NEEDED
Newspaper
Yogurt containers
PVC piping
Cardboard rolls (glad wrap,tinfoil)

WEEK TWO:

What will be in the exams?

Literacy and Social Sciences

Knowledge Sections - 40%

Surface Features of English (spelling, grammar, punctuation and parts of speech)
Compare and Contrast

Application Sections - 60%

Reading Comprehension
Recount Writing
Compare and Contrast Thinking

Maths: Number Levels 3 - 5

Converting words to numbers and vice versa
Place value
Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division
Fractions (Converting)
Percentages (Converting)
Decimals (Converting)
Exponents
BEDMAS
Problem Solving

Science

Knowledge section: 40 marks

General knowledge multichoice questions.

Application Section: 60 marks

Identifying and applying the skills of science covered during the first term.

Learning focus: Hitting those revision targets and maintaining your calendar. You will know what you need to revise by the targets you have set.
SCIENCE:
Complete two general knowledge quizzes as part of your revision.
Complete your digital STEAMPUNK title page.

LITERACY:
Read over your notes on compare and contrast thinking. What did you compare and contrast? Make notes showing the key words and terms that are important.
MATHS:
Check you math blog for prep and focus for the week ahead.

ENSURE YOUR BLAZER IS CLEAN AND TIDY. SHOES POLISHED AND HAIR CLEAN FOR THE PREP FIXTURE ON THURSDAY.
IF YOU ARE NOT PLAYING, YOU WILL BE WITH MR WEBB.

WELCOME BACK EVERYONE,
It is wonderful to see you back looking taller, clean cut and ready to take on another adventure.
This term feels like an Indian summer as the days are long and warm. I'm sure we will have a change in the weather soon, but right now- I'm all for the warmth.
Focus this week:
SCIENCE: STEAMPUNK SCIENCE TITLE PAGE IN YOUR GOOGLE FOLDER. Folder title NAME FIRST TERM TWO
Collect images of steampunk and make your title page. The biggest challenge is to find a steampunk lettering font for our headings.
Maths: IXL Check your login details and revise number skills leading towards the exams.
Literacy: This term has a writing focus where you will be writing for a purpose each day as part of a language program developed by Sheena Cameron. There will be spelling words, revision targets, and challenges.

EXAM REVISION:
You will need to write up a calendar use- google sheets- my schedule. Set up your timetable to allow you to see where you can revise and where you have the time to put your attention to your learning.
We will fill the details in each day.

WELCOME to 8KJ: The blog, the communication hub and the repository of an extraordinary amount of relevant details.

In this classroom we don't want to learn to count, we also want to learn what counts. You will find us working hard on stuff that matters. Creativity, resilience, empathy, compassion, a sense of wonder, self-control, curiosity, motivation, co-operation and looking for some answers to some big questions. In fact, you could just say we're working on being AWESOME.

WEEK TEN UPDATE: Kiaora tama ma! How fantastic was today! I was very proud of your behaviour and your commitment to learning. Max Powell, you were stunning at the Haka. Such energy and focus!
A very busy week ahead so lets get going!

#1 LS RICKARD class presentations will be starting on Wednesday

#2 Pepeha delivery of this will also be on Wednesday. You will have the choice to deliver in Maori your pepeha or your prepared reading. Both will need to be completed.

#3 Social Science Bubble work on what does it mean to be a NZer. DUE WEDNESDAY

#4 Science: All google folders need to be shared.
All companion planting research can be shared for checking. You can start your poster when you are ready. What has happened to the tomatoes outside the classroom? Prizes for the correct answer.

#5 MATHS IXL A great resource and I suggest a fifteen minute session four times a week.

Talk to me if you are needing support, extra assistance or if you are lost.
How is your awesome going??

WEEK NINE:
ENGLISH:
A reminder that boys need to be preparing for the LS Rickard Oral English Competition - the Year 7/8 final is on the last Friday of term so class competitions, and possible year group finals, will need to be held prior. Prepared pieces should be 1.5-2.5 minutes long. It is important to note that finalists will also present an unseen piece so need some reading fluency (without preparation!).

Stance

Introduction

Eye Contact

Fluency

Volume & Clarity

Expression

Preparedness

SCIENCE: POSTER: Companion planting work is due Thursday 14 Poster presentation identifying key plants suitable for the environment. You must show a clear pathway of evidence and understanding of research into companion planting, each chosen plant and design layout skills.
GOOGLE FOLDER: This must contain research and links to work completed during the term. Evidence of triangulation and a digital footprint is an essential component. Share this with Mrs. KJ with editing rights.
Work performed in the sustainable garden plot, contributions, structures, attention to detail.
Check out this video!

MATHS: IXL decimals and division for my math class. See your emails for details.
Reading: Each night for 15mins

Grandparents day!!!
The conversations about activities are interesting and the option of sprints, quizzes and tours all sound good.
We will work together and come up with an activity that suits all of us.
Week ahead: Companion planting research.
Quality writing after reading
Personal organisation Are you ready for each day?
http://gardening.about.com/od/organicgardening/qt/Interplanting.htm A good video to look at.

SCIENCE HOMEWORK: RESEARCH TASK
POSTER CARD IS AVAILABLE FROM MRS KJ AFTER YOU HAVE COMPLETED YOUR RESEARCH AND DISCUSSED WORK WITH MRS KJ.

MATHS TABLE CARDS: use the cards provided and play tables with a friendly foe. Your aim is to score 100 points over the four days. Games can be adapted and modified where needed.
SOCIAL SCIENCES: Pepeha work will begin on MONDAY. Ensure you have your copy from 2015 and we will build on your knowledge.

WEEK SIX:
Congratulations to all those boys who swam for their house on Friday. It was awesome watching you race against your parents.
Homework for the week ahead:
Science: Research Task: You need to conduct an investigation into Companion Planting. You will need to develop a piece of accurate and triangulated work. It needs to be relevant to the veggie/herb garden we have been working on and based on NZ plants.
This is an assessment task the marking rubric will be shared with you throughout the week in Science.
Three sources for your digital footprint are necessary.

Maths Challenge for the week ahead. Play math card tables with a parent or peer. Be honest and compete fairly. Keep a tally of how many cards you win for each game.

READING: Read each night for 15mins Remember to share your writing with your parents. The idea is to have a very good piece of writing about your book you are reading.

WEEK FIVE 28th 5 March
Can you please remind your students that their "Turangawaewae" photo competition entries are due on Wednesday These can either be emailed to their art teacher or brought to us on a USB stick.

Science All plans and plot designs are due by Wednesday
Maths 8KJ Learn the five questions from your table work.
Reading Task 15 minutes of quiet reading.
Languages Daruma. Questions.

Please be advised we have had a couple of cases of impetigo (‘school sores’) recently within school.

These start as a small weepy scratch/mark, and do not look to be anything out of the ordinary. They are contagious prior, and also while weeping – infection is by direct contact with them.

Antibiotics are needed to clear the infection and 24hrs after commencing, and as long as they are dry and/or covered, they are not contagious anymore.

Please check your son and if he has any weeping sores please ensure he visits the doctor to check them out and receive treatment.

In the meantime please ensure the boys practice good hand washing as a habit.

Looking at the week ahead. 22/2/16

Boys ensure you understand all tasks in class. If you are unsure, ask a neighbour and the teacher. Listen with attention and respect.

Focus on the behaviour that gives you the best role model opportunities.Be the leader you want to be.

SCIENCE WORK: DUE NOW.

Title page
What is Science brainstorm
Environmental sustainability notes
Plant investigation A4 piece of work.
Plot plan, Label your diagram and plant types
Discuss with a peer which plant is best for the challenge.
Create a list of needs for your class and put your names beside what you can bring.

LITERACY

Complete a piece of writing about camp no more than ten lines maximum.
Edit work thoroughly to ensure you have clean writing with no fluff.
Recount structure notes

SOCIAL SCIENCE:
Who are you similar to in your family? What are the traits you have of an uncle or aunt?
Revise your pepeha from 2015. Place, mountain, river, family,

Year 7 and 8 2016

Pages

8KJ

WELCOME BACK TO THE FASTEST TERM IN THE YEAR!

Turn your thoughts to how you learn best and what works best for you? We need to think and recognise our habits which work for us -and identify those ones that don't help us.

READING: Read each night for 15mins Remember to share your writing with your parents. The idea is to have a very good piece of writing about your book you are reading.