We are learning about explanations, here are some hints on the difference between instructions and explanations.

Dictionary.com defines instructions as:

• The act or practice of instructing or teaching; education.
• Knowledge or information imparted.
• An item of such knowledge or information.
• Usually, instructions. orders or directions: The instructions are on the back of the box.
• The act of furnishing with authoritative directions.
• Computers. A command given to a computer to carry out a particular operation.

While, explanations are defined as:

• The act or process of explaining.
• Something that explains; a statement made to clarify something and make it understandable; exposition: an explanation of a poem.
• A meaning or interpretation: to find an explanation for a mystery.
• A mutual declaration of the meaning of words spoken, actions, motives, etc., with a view to adjusting a misunderstanding or reconciling differences: After a long and emotional explanation they were friends again.

For example: He explained the story well, an explanation was required as to what he was taking about, an explanation was required as to why he was here, an explanation was required as to why he didn’t complete his work, an explanation was required as to why he was late, etc.

Remember, when writing an explanation choose a topic you know well.

Inquiry in Room 10

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Sheaden is investigating Tsunamis

Brayden and Michael hard at work

Milly, Ena, Felicity and Phoebe are studying lightning

There are times when as a student you do something you need to apologies for.

http://m.wikihow.com/Write-an-Apology-Letter-to-a-Teacher

This link will help you out.

Building parachutes

Tyrell watching Xavier intently develop his parachute.

Mason was our parachute launcher!  He did a fantastic job.  The slowest (the best) parachute took 3 seconds to hit the floor.

Parachutes was part of our Inquiry

Wednesday afternoon Art

Safire working on his Inquiry

Information gathering for Inquiry

Week 5

Kia ora

We were all very disappointed that the Friday Sport was cancelled after such a fantastic start the week before.  Unfortunately the long term forecast for this Friday also looks bleak as far as Sport is concerned.  Hopefully things will improve.

Spelling
I now write the weekly spelling words on a card and leave them above my desk.  So if your child is not at school on Friday please tell them to get the words from above my desk.

Reading
Thank you for signing your child's notebook.  I collect the notebook's on a Thursday and I'd expect the children to have read 4 times a week.

Reading Eggs
Please have a discussion with your child about the very exciting e-learning reading experience we have started in class.

Responsibility
It has been pleasing to see the children putting their School polar fleeces in their bags when they are not wearing them.

Looking forward to a great week of learning in Room 10

Nga mihi
Nigel

We are learning about force

Inquiry action in Kokari

We are learning about levers

News from Week 3

Kia ora

We had a visit from Science Alive and we experienced 'Mindball'.  We also had a visit from Chris the chef.  We all certainly enjoyed our return to Hagley Friday afternoon sport.  We have a Football team, Rugby team and 2 Netball teams.

Spelling Words for Week 4
Blue                 Red                    Green           Black
by                    lift                      hotel               acquire
cry                   list                      camel             acquaint
try                   mist                     label               acquainted
name               date                     angel              acquaintance
came               plate                    favourite        disappoint
game               hate                   armour             pattern
same               mate                  colour               messenger
our                  bee                     favour              traveller
out                  free                     apron               challenge
about              queen                  bacon              college

Home Learning Challenges have been sent home. Enjoy!

Regards
Nigel

Monday morning whanau time.

A cool cold frosty morning.

Homework for Week 3

Spelling Words for Week 3
Blue               Red               Green          Black      
see                  meet              oven            salute
tree                 street             woven         distribute
been                sheet             golden          gratitude
sweet               week             dozen           volume
six                   three              linen            luxury
fix                   rake               often            detail
box                 wake              listen            deposit
fox                  awake            intend          develop
you                 case               inspect          strength
your               chase             interest          strengthen


Please could you encourage your child to read every night.  I would appreciate it if you could please sign their reading in their reading notebook each night.

4 readings a week will not only develop their literacy learning but will also earn them 3 house points.

We are looking forward to a visit from Science Alive and also a Cooking Demonstration this week. We are all very excited about the start of the Hagley winter sports on Friday 8 May.

Aquagym action

Ena, Guyton and Cajun enjoying their time in the pool (above).  Darri, Jayden, Michael, Sheaden, Allie and Millie (below)