narrative girl

Once there was a girl.her name was viola stardust.she had rainbow hair and wore a dress that was purple and sparkly .viola had pink bows in her hair too.she liked to draw pictures and play with her besties.one day they were at the animal kingdom zoo.viola and her friend fleur were looking at the tasmanian devil.when fleur fell in. “HELP”said fleur.she hopped up tasmanian devils couldn't reach .fleur was in there for 2 full minets.when viola went to get a zoo keeper to help.after fleur was rescued and they went back home.

Narrative: Samara and Writing

Learner: Samara
Area:Writing Level 2
Date: 28.06.18 
In Writing, we have been learning to plan our writing carefully and build sentences into paragraphs. We know that paragraphs have one main idea and the following sentences add more detail or ideas to the main idea and previous sentences.

Samara is able to build sentences into paragraphs. She has been learning to add more detail and ideas into her writing. Samara is beginning to order her ideas carefully into paragraphs.
She is developing her curiosity by asking questions and is slowly making connections by using ideas discussed in a larger group. Samara is beginning to think carefully about her ideas and the audience she is writing for.

Key Competencies: Managing Self Thinking Relating to others Participating and Contributing and through the use of digital tools - using language, symbols and texts 

Next Steps: 
Continue using detailed ideas in your writing
Reflect on your learning and think of how you can improve
Keep practising your writing at home

Narrative: Samara at Swimming

Learner: Samara
Date: 04.06.18 
Area: Health and Education Level 2
Regular Physical Activity - Experience creative, regular, and enjoyable physical activities and describe the benefits to well-being.

In swimming, group three have been learning to use different techniques such as freestyle, backstroke and gliding in the pool. Other skills include: floating, breathing, kicking and arms.

Samara has been developing her capabilities in swimming. She has been learning to float on her back and kick at the same time. Samara is developing her curiosity by listening carefully to her instructor and observing the other learners in her group. She collaborates with others in the pool by taking turns. Samara enjoys swimming.

Key Competencies: Managing Self Thinking Relating to others Participating and Contributing and through the use of digital tools - using language, symbols and texts 

Next Steps: 
Continue developing your capabilities in swimming

Use the same attitude in swimming inside the habitat

swimming

Guess what we did on Wednesday. We went to the OTara pools. First we did the role and hopped on the bus. Our Hapu walked to the indoor pools and waited to start. When it was time we got into the pool.The Water was crystal clear. In group 2 We floated on our back and front. Next we did some kicking for five seconds and 10 seconds. After we swam to the other end of group 1. And after that we played a game. After we got out of the pool change back to our school uniform. We went back on the bus and left. I was excited to go swimming. I love going to swimming it is really fun. Next week Wednesday we went to swimming again. We Did the role and left to swimming. When we got there we changed waited then started. First group to blowed some bubbles. Next we did some kicking. after we went in a box around the pool doing freestyle,kicking,backstroke and stearmline.after we played 2 games of mushrooms. We played three games then we got out of the pool got and got changed. I was happy that I went swimming. We got on the bus and lift to school After another week we went swimming Again. We did the role got our swimming bags and left on the bus to the otara leisure centre. When we Got there we had some time left. Miss lavacula said we can go and play in the other pool.we played for a bit and then we had to start swimming.after swimming we changed and left to school.

Writing: Figure of Speech

Learner: Samara
Area:Writing Level 2
Date: 20.03.18 
In Writing, we have been learning to use figurative language like: personification and similes to create more complex ideas. We have been learning to draw a picture in our readers mind, so they understand what we are trying to share.

Samara has been developing her skills by collaborating with other learners. She shows her capability by sharing her ideas with other learners in her group. Samara uses her curiosity to ask questions and make connections with her prior knowledge to further her understanding.

Key Competencies: Managing Self Thinking Relating to others Participating and Contributing and through the use of digital tools - using language, symbols and texts 

Next Steps: 
Continue using similes and personification in your writing
Reflect on your learning and think of how you can improve

Art: Samara and Sketching

Learner: Samara 
Area: Art - Visual Arts Level 2 
Date: 20.02.18 
In Art, some of the learners have been learning about drawing from their own perspective and what they can see. The learners chose a specific place inside the playground and had to sketch what they saw. We were practising sketching with different lines and looking at different shapes as well as shading. It was not an easy task but learners did try their best. 

Samara has been practicing her capability by trying hard to draw from her point of view and what she saw. She showed curiosity by looking for the best place that suited her in the playground. Samara was able to work collaboratively with others by sharing space helping others if asked. She is beginning to make connections and use techniques already learned to help her with her learning.

Key Competencies: Managing Self Thinking Relating to others Participating and Contributing and through the use of digital tools - using language, symbols and texts 

Next Steps: Practice sketching only what you see, practice shading, continue to look at objects from your point of view and interpret what you see

chirstmas

Christmas is a celebration that people give presents.some people think of santa when it is christmas because some people think santa gives the presents.some people put up a tree  and put decorations on the tree too.some people also put milk and cookies too.i feel excited for christmas because i like the presents.