Term 3 Kicks off!

Welcome to Term Three, 2011. I hope that you have all had a refreshing holiday filled with friends, family and lots of warmth! Marvin is certainly enjoying being back in the Hawkes Bay, with the snow on the ranges, and not underfoot! 

This term, with the World Cup the Junior Team are looking at "Kiwis, Centre Stage!" The big picture question above this is ‘What is our place in the world?’ The Rockets will be learning about Ireland, as the Junior Syndicate has chosen certain countries to follow for the Rugby World Cup. Leprechauns are on the loose! Watch out!

Fairies!

It was Marilena's 7th birthday on Friday, and she had some fairies around to celebrate with her. Do you recognise any of them?

Marvin's South Island Adventure

Marvins Deep South Adventure - create a slideshow with music

Where is Marvin now?
The first person to email Miss Revell with the correct answer will receive 50 House points!

Cora's Holiday Fun

Cora's Holiday Fun on PhotoPeach

Hi Miss Revell

I went on the gig with Jenna at her house. Thunder towed us. It was fun. Jenna's mum also let me ride her other pony. Jenna and I dressed up in tiger suits. We pretended to be real tigers in the jungle.

We bought Junior Monopoly as a treat because we had such a long term. We played it in the morning and Callum won but I will win next time.

We cracked loads of walnuts one morning. I was eating some of them and we are going to make afghan biscuits with them.

I have been reading lots of stories and I read Sleeping beauty to myself. I love reading!

I helped make Callum's birthday cake. It was chocolate and we got to lick the bowl and spoons. It tasted really yummy and I was scoffing it!

I enjoyed reading about your holiday with Marvin on the blog.

From Cora xxxxxxxx

Ethan's Holiday Fun

Dear Miss Revell and Marvin

Yesterday we had Thursday Fun day with Mum and Dad and Amelia...we went to Napier and went biking on the walkway, we saw this big as anchor from a ship from the Royal New Zealand Navy. We saw Pania of the reef and a huge clock. We had such a cool day!

Hope you guys are having a great holiday!

Love Ethan

Adventures in Christchurch!

Hi team!

Well it has been a bit of a drop in temperature! When Marvin and I left Auckland this morning, it was 12 degrees. Arrived in Christchurch to a chilly 3! We could see our breath...

We were so excited to board the new black Air New Zealand A320 today. Super smooth interior and flight! The crew were fantastic, and even allowed Marvin to help out in the galley. More updates soon!




Marvin does Christchurch - Online Slideshow Maker

Google Dreaming...

This is why Marvin needs to be supervised on the computer!

Thanks Mrs Morris!

It was a wonderful surprise today to see that the Rockets' Blog received a mention from a fantastic Australian teacher, Mrs Kathleen Morris on her blog - Integrating Technology in the Primary Classroom. Take a look here! 

Mrs Morris has a Grade 2 Class at Leopold Primary School in Victoria. Have a look at their blog.  Her class do amazing learning that she posts regularly too, and it is really great to be able to read about this.

We are so lucky to have a wonderful authentic audience to share our classroom successes with. Thank you to all those people who stop in to read about what is happening in Room 2, Maraekakaho School. We love getting your comments, and seeing the places that you are from. It is so exciting for us all. 

Marvin's Holiday

Marvin's Holiday - Online Slideshow Maker

Hi there everyone! Just to let you know that Marvin and I are having a wonderful time in Auckland. We have made so many friends - particularly at the Viaduct today. Rockets, we would love to know what you have been up to - please email us and we will update it on the blog...

See you soon!

Pavlova Paradise

We were very lucky on Friday, finishing off our learning about who we are as New Zealanders with a special treat. The Rockets and the MTs shared pavlova and chocolate fish to welcome in the holidays! We are pleased to report that a double thumbs up was received from all those who hadn't tried it before.

Annabel shared with us all her research on pavlova. Stunning learning everyone!

Marvin's eyes are bigger than his stomach!

Annabel on Pavlova from MissRevell on Vimeo.

Silly Sentences

The Rockets have had fun this week with an activity called "Mad Libs." These are super fun. Have a listen to some of our silly sentences!

Rieff's Silly Sentence from MissRevell on Vimeo.

Ella's Silly Sentences from MissRevell on Vimeo.

Cora's Silly Sentence from MissRevell on Vimeo.

Emer's Silly Sentences from MissRevell on Vimeo.

More Marvin...

Marvin has continued his adventures outside the classroom. Here he is at Rieff's house polishing off pikelets, and sharing some of his grease monkey skills.

Why is Marvin such an expert in the Habits?

We have been re-visiting our writing on why Marvin is a master of the Habits of Mind. Have a listen and see if you agree...

Emer on why Marvin is an expert... from MissRevell on Vimeo.

Kayden on why Marvin is an expert... from MissRevell on Vimeo.

Gym Bunnies

Gym Bunnies - make slideshow

This term we have been using many of the Habits of Mind when learning Gymnastics. We have had to Strive for Accuracy with the precision of our movements and take Responsible Risks by just having a go when we weren't sure that we could do it. There have been many moments of Wonderment and Awe when we have achieved moves that we didn't think possible!