Grace, Richard and Jamie represented Kapiti in the Regional Cross Country. Grace came 15th Richard 28th and Jamie 63rd.

Gypsy Lifestyle

Well as a culmination to our Gypsy Lifestyle unit we had a visit from my friends Ron and Paula who live in an RV year round and live the lifestyle we had planned for. They showed us around their RV (home) they had such cool stuff. We dressed for the occasion and had a shared lunch after watching Latcho Drom.

Major Assignment T2

Research Gypsy Itinerary

WALT: Research places, events in NZ to develop an itinerary that reflects the needs of you and your family if you lived a Gypsy lifestyle. To be successful you will; - Prepare an itinerary lasting a year based on your families needs. - Draw a mobile home to suit your needs within budget. - Create an itinerary will state where you are going, when you are going (specific dates), what you will be doing when you get there and how much you will need to survive. - Justify your decisions. Each item on the itinerary needs to be explained and justified. Why have you chosen this location or activity at the end of the task?

· Compare and contrast your needs as a NZ Gypsy with the Gypsies you researched. How will this influence the decisions you make about your trip? · Draw a mobile home in birds-eye view. Show where your living and storage areas are, special fixtures e.g. stereo, TV etc. Make sure it meets needs and is practical and costs less than $100,000. Discuss your choices with your parents and consider their input. Justify your choices. · Make a budget in excel for a whole year. Include cost for fuel and running costs, food and toiletries etc, clothing, any camp fees, entertainment anything else needed to function. Consider any other needs specific to your family. You will need to discuss this with your parents include any new insights or ideas from them. · Discuss with your parents and decide on how your family will make a living and estimate your earning potential with the help of your parents. · Make an itinerary using word. 1. Decide on 5 – 20 areas in New Zealand you would want to visit. 2. Make sure you can make a living there. 3. Where will you park your home? 4. What fun reasons would you want to be there? 5. Show a timetable of the year. Showing when you are moving, how long it will take to move and when you expect to arrive etc. 6. On another page justify the places you choose to visit/stay?

Gypsy Study

We are the Starters group we are learning to put our information in a clear and descriptive manner. Mr Mason has helped us put our thoughts into proper sentences and also in the layout of our poster.

Camp week

What an awesome time with the children. It is so nice to see them outside the class environment. They have been forging friendships, facing fears and let us not forget fun fun fun. A great time had by all.

19/03/08

On Wednesday there was a helicopter that came to our school on our field.

We all got to go into the Helicopter and see what it had inside.

The Helicopter had over 80 gages 110 buttons and 4 seats and lots and lots of cargo.

The heavier the cargo the heavier blades for more bite with the same motor.

The Helicopter is 8 in a half tonnes not including the cargo or anything else.

They came up and seed that the Helicopter can go up to 180 knots and is made aluminum. It is going to Wanaka.
It is going to land at base at about 3.30pm with over 10 years of expertise.
It was awesome that we could see the pilots.

By Richard Rankin

Max really enjoyed sitting in the helicopter and on the landing gear. He found it exciting having it land at school.

Alayna Tinworth : 17 March 2008

I feel I have achieved in writing songs and singing songs because I have been singing and writing lots of songs. I started singing when I was 3, my mum's surprised I'm not famous! I have always dreamed of being a secret popstar. I have a wig so that will be my secret hair.

Calvin Hurndell : 17 March 2008

This week I have acheived a much better running time. I had improved by 1 and a half minutes. And I was very very happy when I acheived this! We do running practise every day but this is the last week for doing this. I think this is a good result for me!

Robert clement : 17/3/2008

I feel that I have got better at using the computer by working on my powerpoint presentation by adding custom animation and creating my own. I have been shown by my friend J.K how to get up the custom animation list and how to create my own animations.

We are all enjoying the school pool as the last of summer fades.
We are all more confident in, on and under the water.
Ari over there has been working on his kicking trying to kick more evenly and making good progress.

10/3/08

We are continuing with our habits of mind. This time we are thinking about thinking ie. Metacognition.
Paige has been mapping how she copes with a problem.

20/2/08

Sunday the 17^th of Feb 2008 I (Grace Steinmetz) was at touch rugby trials in Paraparaumu. Touch started at 11.00pm and about 10 minutes later I was subbing off. I gave my coach (Bish) a “hi five” apparently something went “BANG”. Bish said, “gosh Grace you gave me a huge electric shock”

We looked up in the sky and we saw a helicopter and a small plane collide. Bits of the plane/helicopter were falling to pieces the helicopter went nose diving into place makers in the wood section. The plane crashed into denise tayla court and two teenagers from Kapiti College were practicing how to be a pilot but they were in the collision. The pilot was badly injured but late last night he past away in Wellington hospital. The pilot had to leave his 3 month old baby at home and the pilot was getting married in 1 month.

19/2/08

We have been looking at Managing Impulsivity in the Habits of Mind.

We discussed that we need to Stop Think and Do.

Yesterday several of the children missed out on 15 mins free time because their impulsive need to talk during silent reading. Perhaps next time they will Stop Think and Do.

Max, Brodie, Aaron and Manson made a cool Rap line.

"You better stop and think and do what's right for you." Loop attached"

13/2/08

We are learning about Habits of Mind. Focusing on Persistence.
We decided that the following would be useful strategies.

• Don't give up. Keep trying
• Get stuck in
• Make sure you can concentrate
• Keep focussed on your goal
• Make sure you have all the resources and instructions you need
• Work hard and take "smart" breaks when you need them
• You get better with practice
• Take small steps
• Ask for help if you need it
• Have inspiring role models
  

7/2/08

Well the experts tell us now that there are many kinds of intelligences so we are finding out what kind of SMART we are. Grace (alias Little Miss Spitfire) has identified several areas she is SMART in.

5/2/08

Reminder to have hats and sunblock when the kids come to school

We have been looking at the qualities that we desire in a friend today. We also went to Mrs McDonald for Art. We are doing Picasso type portraits.

Ya Holiday tomorrow see you Thursday.

1st day back 2008

Well we are getting to know each other. I am sure we will gel quickly.
Library is on Monday at 11am followed by computer suite at 11.30.
We have been looking at the qualities of friendship and what it is that Mr. Mason likes and dislikes.
Swimming starts next week Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11.30