Did you know that compost is a type of fertiliser that helps plants to grow faster?

Learning Intention: We are learning to develop our critical thinking skills using Thinkers Keys.

Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I use the Alphabet Key to find words that are related to compost.

Do you want to know how to make a cool dart plane?

What you will need

A4 paper

Colour pencils

Steps

Get an A4 paper

Fold the whole paper in half lengthwise

Fold the top left corner down to the centre line (paper plane fold).

Turn over the paper and fold the top right hand corner down to the centre line.

Open the paper and fold the left side to the line

Then do the same to the right.

Fold it in half.

Fold the wing in half and do the same for the other side.

Now you can design your dart plane.

Finally, you’re ready to throw your plane but make sure you throw it hard.

Learning intention: We are learning to write a procedure.

Success criteria: I know I can do this when I write the steps for how to make a dart plane in order.

Have you had your first Holy Communion lesson?

On Sunday the 22th of May, I went to Holy Communion Lesson at St Patrick’s Church. Our teacher was Mrs Ana Tui.  

We learnt about the Mystery of the Holy Trinity which is all about God in three different persons - The Father, The Son and The Holy spirit. After that we had to turn to the person next to us and showed them our work from last week about what happened on Pentecost Sunday when the Holy Spirit descended  upon the disciples and they started speaking in different languages.

I turned to Mana and showed my work to her. It was about the disciples gathered together in  a big house waiting for the holy spirit  the suddenly they heard a strange noise and they saw fire resting on their shoulders and they felt frightened. Then it was Mana’s turn to show me her work. Her one was about a very special time in the Bible when the disciples were able to convert people to become followers of Christ. 3000 Christians received the Holy Spirit in one day after Pentecost.

Finally we finished sharing our work with our partners. We sang a song called, “Jesus, in my life I See” and we finished the session with a prayer.

My favourite part was singing the song before home time.

Learning intention: We are learning to write a weekend recount.

Success criteria: I know I can do this when I write a title, followed by the events and then a conclusion of my Holy Communion lesson at church.

Did you know that you can become very famous for being a monster truck driver?

Learning intention: We are learning to write a description.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I use blabberize to record my description of what I want to be when I grow up.  

Will it grow?

What you will need:

• sheep poo fertilizer
• A sunny spot
• soil
• Water with worm wee
• Trowel
• Gloves
• Broad bean seed
• Yoghurt pot

Step by step.

1. First find a sunny spot.
2. Get a pair of fitting gloves and a trowel to dig up a hole in the soil.
3. Get a piece of sheep poo and drop it in the hole that you have dug up.
4. After that, get your seedling and squeeze the sides of the pot until it loosens.  
5. Once you have done that, make a gardening hand between your middle finger and your index finger to hold the pot.  
6. Then turn over your pot and tap gently for the seedling to come out.
7. Place the seedling in the hole.
8. Move the soil around the base of the seedling.
9. Water your seedling.

                        Now you’re done!

Learning intention: We are learning to write a procedure.

Success criteria: I know I can do this when I write the steps for replanting a seedling. 

It's going to be a fun day making your own pet stone!

You will need

• A stone that looks like a bird
• Orange and black paint
• 15cm rope
• Bucket of water
• drill

Steps:

1. Find a stone that looks like a bird.
2. Get the bucket of water and wash the stone.
3. Paint your bird's beak orange and its body black.
4. Give the paint six minutes to dry up.
5. Ask an adult to make hole in each wing using a drill.
6. Get a 15 cm rope and put it through the holes.
7. After that, tie the ropes to a tree.
8. Once you have done that, let your bird go and it will look like a flying bird.

Learning intention: We are learning to write a procedure.

Success criteria: I know I can do this when I write the steps for making a stone bird.

Would you like to grow some carrots?

Learning intention: We are learning understand living things around us.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I write the five steps on how to grow a carrot.

Do you know how to dodge and get away from your opponent?

Learning intention: We are learning to write a recount using the correct structure.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I record my recount of our second Netball session using Blabberize.

Do you know how to make compost?

Learning intention: We are learning to understand compost.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I write the steps for making compost.

Do you know how to get away from your opponent?

Learning intention: We are learning to write a recount.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I write an introduction, followed by the events and then the conclusion of our second Netball session. 

What is your favourite vegetable salad?

Learning intention: We are learning to understand living things around us.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I identify plant part that vegetables grow from and design a healthy salad.

If you are colour blind, it is not safe for you to drive!

Learning intention: We are learning to develop our critical thinking skills using Thinkers keys.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I use the alphabet key to look for words that are related to rainbows.

Did you know that compost can help your plants grow better?

Learning intention: We are learning to understand compost.

Success criteria: I know I can do this when I use keywords that are related to compost to write a description about compost.

When you are scared pray to God

Prayer to the Holy Spirit

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created and you will renew the face of the earth.

Lord,

by the light of the Holy Spirit you have taught the hearts of your faithful. In the same Spirit help us to relish what is right and always rejoice in your consolation. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Learning intention: We are learning a traditional prayer.
Success criteria:  I know I can do this when I recite the prayer to the Holy Spirit.

My mum has finally got another girl!

On Sunday the 17th of April, I was very excited because it was time for the baby that my mum was having to be born.

She knew it was coming because her stomach got heavier and heavier. We took my mum to the hospital when we knew she was about to give birth.

I told my brothers and sister that we should go to the family room to give my mum some space. We went inside the family room and watched TV while we waited. After waiting for one hour and twenty four minutes my sister came to us and said "It's a girl!" So we rushed back into my mum's room and saw the baby wrapped in a white blanket.

I asked Launoa if she was going to name her and she said "Yes!" Launoa named the baby Maria.

I was very happy for Launoa because she finally has a sister to play with.

Learning intention: We are learning to follow the structure of a recount.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I write the title, followed by the events and then a conclusion.

God, please help my dad!!

Learning intention: We are learning to write a traditional prayer.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I recite a prayer for a dad. 

Pray for the poor and the sick!

Learning intention: We are learning to write a personal prayer.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I write a prayer follow the structure of a prayer.

Did you know Haast's eagles were the largest eagles to ever live?

Learning intention: We are learning to develop our critical thinking skills using Thinkers Keys.

Success criteria: I know I can do this when I use the Alphabet Key to find words that are related to Haast's Eagles.