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!

Matisse Masterpieces

Matisse Masterpieces - slideshows

We have been busy little beavers today, using many Habits of Mind to create some fantastic art. We have been learning about Henri Matisse, and how he loved colour and shape. We found it hard to believe that he died over 50 years ago - even before Miss Revell was born! (That seemed to draw a great deal of attention) We were inspired to create original work that looked similar to Matisse's collages, and the exemplar that Miss Revell had knocked up.

We focused on four habits in particular - Creating, Imagining and Innovating, Managing Impulsivity, Taking a Responsible Risk and Striving for Accuracy. Do you think that we have been successful in using these Habits? Marvin does.

Writing Wall updated!

Come in and have a look... our writing wall has been updated to display our published fairytales. We would love you to give us some feedback.

Giulietta's writing

Wow! Many of us have been creating and imagining at home recently. Giulietta brought this writing in this morning. My apologies for the wobbly scanning - I wasn't taking my time and striving for accuracy! Marvin will be disappointed.

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

Rocket Feedback and Feedforward

Rocket Feedback/ Feedforward from MissRevell on Vimeo.

In preparation for our school assembly, the Rockets were giving their three presenters some feedback and feedforward according to the Success Criteria for being a good speaker. Have a look and see whether you agree with them...

Jack wrote a story about Goldilocks

Strange Fairytale Characters...

This week have been reading Sir Nobonk and the Terrible, Awful, Dreadful, Nasty, Naughty Dragon by Spike Milligan. 

We are glad that we have some strong knights to defend the Rockets in Room 2! 

Here is Sir Ethan.

Welcome Mr Jones!

Mr Jones came to MKK this week to say Hello to the teachers in preparation for starting next term. We thought it would be nice to post this to say Welcome, and that The Rockets are looking forward to meeting you!