The children also got to do some of their own creating using iPads, getting some of the characters from the book to talk.
Tuesday 30 August 2016
Christchurch Libraries
On Tuesday staff from Christchurch Libraries ran two sessions with our hub. They shared a book called The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessmore that had a 3D App, bringing some of the images to life!
The children also got to do some of their own creating using iPads, getting some of the characters from the book to talk.
The children also got to do some of their own creating using iPads, getting some of the characters from the book to talk.
Wearable Arts Festival...
A huge congratulations to all the children from St Albans School who created a costume for the Wearable Arts section of the Cultural Festival. We would like to say a huge well done to Annabel, Charlotte, Arabella and Mae from Team Rimu for their amazing creations. We were all so proud of your efforts - it was a lot of hard work! How exciting to see you on the stage!
Sunday 28 August 2016
Wire Art...
We had a great time creating wire birds this week in Art. It was quite tricky and we weren't sure how we would go, but with the help of Wendy and some fabulous parent helpers, we managed to create some artistic birds. We used pliers to twist and bend the wire into the shape of a bird. We then decorated them with buttons and beads. It required a lot of patience! They look great!
Monday 15 August 2016
Poetry Competition...
Our class competition will take place this THURSDAY AUGUST 18th at 11am. Please help your child learn their poem off by heart by then. We are working on these in class too, with a focus on expression, clarity, volume and speaking at a suitable pace – not too fast! We look forward to seeing the children present and hope you can join us!
Olympic Rings
St Albans School made their own Olympic Ring display, as a sign of unity. The children came to school dressed in their house colours and the staff came wearing black to make up the fifth ring. The Olympic Rings represent the five inhabited continents of the world that are united through the Olympics.
Thursday 11 August 2016
House Mufti - Monday
This Monday (15th August) the children have been asked to come to school wearing clothes in their house colours. The staff are going to be wearing black and we are hoping, weather permitting, to make the Olympic rings over at English Park.
What does it take to become an Olympic legend....
Becoming the best in the world at your sport takes years of hard work, determination, sacrifice, self belief and a special kind of drive. Michael Phelps is an amazing swimmer and the most successful athlete in Olympic history. Today we watched this clip to see just a small part of the training he does! Is there a future Olympian amongst us....
Wednesday 10 August 2016
Olympic fever...
We are enjoying following our athletes at the Rio Olympics and watching sports we do't know a lot about! There are some amazing athletes and team competing!
Check out this video ... very clever! Can you guess the sports?
Poetry Competition Rubric...
Here is the 'rubric' we use when we are "marking" the Poetry Competition. You might like to read through this so that you can see how you can make your presentation the best that you can!
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Category
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2
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3
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Posture and eye contact
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Posture needs improving (slouching or fidgeting), does not look at the
audience.
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Stands up straight without fidgeting and makes some eye contact with
the audience.
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Posture is relaxed and confident; frequent eye contact with the
audience.
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Preparedness
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Required text or multiple prompts to recite poem.
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Required less than two prompts to recite poem, would have benefited
from more rehearsal.
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Poem known by heart and obviously rehearsed to improve presentation.
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Expression and pace
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Poem was rushed and/or more expression in voice required.
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Pace of presentation was satisfactory and expression in voice was
used.
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Excellent use of expression and pauses used to create dramatic effect
and/or convey emotion.
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Clarity of voice
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Often cannot be understood OR mispronounces more than two words OR
voice is too soft to be heard.
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Speaks clearly and distinctly and volume is loud enough to be heard.
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Speaks clearly and distinctly all of the time, uses volume
effectively.
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Enthusiasm
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Little or no use of facial expressions, body language and/or props.
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Using facial expressions, body language and/or props, possibly
overenthusiastic.
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Effective facial expressions, body language and/or props used to
generate a strong interest in the presentation.
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Sunday 7 August 2016
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