MKK X Factor

The Rockets and the Junior Syndicate were thoroughly entertained by the participants in the first round of the MKK "X Factor" competition. 

In this competition individual or group entries sing or dance. Sometimes, if they are particularly clever, they are able to do both at the same time! There have even been performances by Rock Bands this year in the Senior competition. They are very inspirational to us.

We are so looking forward to the final tomorrow. Watch this space for results! :)

Kiwiana - Who are we as New Zealanders?

The Rockets are currently looking into who we are as New Zealanders, and where we come from. Today, we began to explore our family tree. We started by brainstorming the things we know about our Mums and Dads.

Here is Nataliya's brainstorm:

and Wayne's

Patterns Update

Patterns from MissRevell on Vimeo.
Rieff is Thinking Inderdependently - "Found the yellow, Nataliya!"

Patterns Update - how to make a free slideshow
The Rockets have been learning to create a sequential pattern, and we are able to talk about what the rules are for the patterns that we have created. We have been very innovative with our designs, each having created something unique. Check them out!

Haere Ra Mr O'Dowda

Mr O'D Day - slideshows

Mr O'D Day was full of crazy antics and a

ll his favourite games, including the best water fight ever!

He entertained us with an impromptu ribbon dance, and we gave him the book that we had made for him. This was filled with our (stunningly honest) descriptive reflections of him as our Principal.

We will miss him a lot.

The Big Fat Gorilla (and Mr O' D)

We had a great time last week, when Mr O'D came in to teach us one of his favourite games. It's now our favourite game!
Its all about a bit fat Gorilla, down in the jungle...