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!

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.