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