Tuesday 25 August 2015

Technology Challenge Room 9,10, 11 - day one

Here are some photos of students in Room 9, 10 and 11 working together on their technology challenge.









Passion Project - In action

Hi all

Here are a couple of photos of Jessica and Matina when they visited the S.P.C.A last Thursday as part of their Passion Project.

They delivered a very well received presentation on Friday and it was great to see the confidence both girls showed when sharing their learning with the class.

Way to go, girls! You're awesome. Tumeki






Monday 24 August 2015

Our understanding of financial literacy - here are our ideas of what we think it is about

Financial Literacy


Money     banks            literacy            taxes
bills     deposits    gold    jewels    balance  
 shares mortgage    credit    credit card   wages  
 bronze   silver    deposit card    debt    eftpos   gold bars
pay checks   groceries   cash register   
Government  - political system   
percentage (20% off, tax of 15%)   correct change    
maths   utilities( power, water, gas)   coins   notes    
insurance (contents, health)  Visa card, Master card     
 fly buys    data   loyalty cards    Rand (SA)   work    
paying for stuff    pay day  fines (fire, police)   
technology   Google / internet   protests / strikes   
debt collection   jobs   lawyers  chores   professional sport players   
court   community service / jail      retirement - Superannuation  
 overseas   personal spending      a Will    services  - hotels, doctors  

Monday 17 August 2015

Congratulations ...


to Tanika on earning a GOLD certificate.

to Briana on earning her GOLD certificate.


                               To the students who earned a mathletics certificate for last week.
to Alissa and Lily on being the first to present their Passion Project. Tomorrow they will take a skill session, teaching us all about the correct shooting technique.

Thursday 13 August 2015

Literacy Quiz

Recently the super talented Alissa, Amelia, Campbell and Zoe represented Oaklands at the Literacy Quiz. In a team of 6 they worked together to read and memorise facts for 12 books. These included novels and sophisticated picture books.

Many meetings were held where they worked with Mrs Martin and Miss Coad, as well as numerous Literacy Quiz practice as part of the SDL learning.

The event was held at Somerfield School, filling their hall with excited and somewhat nervous contestants and their proud and supportive parents - and Mr F - he was there, too.

The competition was fierce and enthusiastic.

Amelia, Alissa, Campbell and Zoe were amazing with one Oaklands team finishing 5th.

Here are a couple of photos from the event.