Nine Inch Nails

A very big congratulations to D3 who have all contributed to our class blog! It means that we were the second best blog in the country in 2011! This is an outstanding feat. Thank you to all of the parents, children, colleagues, BOT, NZteachers and educators from all over the world for being our audience.

We have been using the iPads to show our progress with the Exhibits we are making.  I had to share this one with Lily playing the ukulele in the background – it was a nice touch.

Because we know that we enjoyed playing with exhibits/activities.  We have been trying to think of ways to share our hidden stories in a way so that people can play with them and ‘have an experience’ Here is a Movember photo of me using a puzzle-maker wesite:     Photo Puzzle Maker

Check out this amazing video Michael, the drama teacher, shared with me!  These people have to stay outside during the day because their houses were too dark to be inside.  Look at how something so simple has made a difference to so many.  Keep coming up with ideas guys because one day, they might make [...]

FEET TOGETHER! LEFT HAND! RIGHT HAND! SLIDE! LITTLE STEP! BIG STEP! TILT! POP! DROP! FIRE!!!!    And the winner is….  

Myspace Generators & Toys

Check out this AMAZING video of a truly innovative guitarist. He threw the guitar rule book out the window when he composed this song.

Yesterday was like a hive of activity with D3 working on the creating stage for our Exhibition about Russell Street’s Hidden Stories.  I am so proud of how you all are taking responsibility over your own learning – well done!   Alexandra and Gess’ Play Shed: Sophie and Lily’s Flax Fibre to ‘Scutch’   Jack, [...]

    Well done to Connor, Lincoln, Reuben and Hunter W who (in their spare time!) created a rap with a strong message; Family Violence is NOT OK! Their efforts were acknowledged today at a surprise assembly for them, to perform their rap.  Awesome job boys!

RSS Kapahaka have a new song!  Here is a movie Rosie and I made to help you learn the words.  Those of you not in Kapahaka – can you comment what song were are covering?

This is Sam D’s exhibit idea using the showme on the iPad.  I like the way you have used images to explain your idea Sam!  Great job! I am nominating this for the Edublogs ‘Best educational use of audio / video / visual / podcast’