I really enjoyed Watching Lady of Fatima with the community! By Uinisieti

On Sunday afternoon, my family community and I went to Room 9 to watch a movie called Lady of Fatima.

When we were waiting for my mum to drop us off to  church, Lupe and I had to take a basket of clothes and some pegs to hang out the washing. And this was to be done at the back of our house. When we had finished our chores, we hopped into the car. It took us 15 minutes to get there

When we got there, my dad sister and I went to Room 9 because it is where we are  watching our movie. We prayed and  said the Divine Mercy before we watched the movie. The parish community prepared food for us and also food for everyone to share. Soon it was time for us to watch our movie.

The movie that we watched was about a little girl who saw Mary and when she told her family they did not believe her. Her mum even smacked her.

My friend Hope and I went back to the food table to get ourselves more food to share with our friends. We had chicken and chips, cookies, sandwiches, hot dogs and more.

While we were watching our movie, I went to the back of the room to look after my cousin's baby because we was running around and making too much noise.

Lastly Father Andrew told us we will be having a movie night every after two weeks and he told everyone to take some food home.

The part of the movie I liked best was when the little girl saw Mary and everything that Mary said to the little girl, she obeyed. I want to be like the little girl.

Learning Intention: We are learning to follow the structure of a recount.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I write the introduction, the events and a conclusion about my weekend.

That gold is really shiny! By Oliver

We are using De Bono’s six thinking hats to help us develop our critical thinking skills.

What suggestions and ideas do we have?	What are the key facts?
I think it should go to the people Forex brokers owes money to.	Someone left half a million dollars in a safe. They don't know who to give the money to.
What are the good things about it?	How do we feel about it?
It was a lot of money and it’s good that it has been found because someone could have stolen it.	Glad because someone could have stolen it.
What things will we need to think about?	What problems might we have?
We shouldn't leave gold lying around.	Someone might own that gold and they couldn’t get it because Forex brokers found it.

Learning Intention: We are learning to develop our critical thinking skills. 

Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I answer the six De Bono thinking hat questions about the article 'Secret stash of gold found locked in a safe'.                                                                                                                                                      

Have you seen the movie 'Our Lady of Fatima?' By Leolupe

Wow! I never knew that the movie 'Our lady of Fatima' could be so interesting! On Sunday the 7th of May, my cousins Eti, Anastacia, Joyla, my uncle and I went to the St. Patrick's parish to watch a movie with the parish community.

Before we left, my aunt asked me to hang out the washing. I grabbed the basket with the wet clothes and a bag with the clothes pegs in. Then I went out and walked out to the backyard. When I was hanging out the washing, something came and rubbed its head against my leg, so I bent down and pushed it away.

After hanging out the clothes, we all grabbed our jackets and ran out the door with socks and shoes in our hands. We listened to the music on our way to the parish. When we arrived at the parish, we walked to Room 9 because that was where the movie was taking place. We waited for our friends Peter, Kylie, Asia, Emanuel, Frances, Peter, Shanice and Star to come so we could all go in together.

When we walked in, Father Andrew gave each of us a plastic plate so that we can walk to the food table to choose some food to eat. I got a hot dog on a stick, Macaroni and cheese and chips. After a while, Eti, my cousin Petra, my friend Hope and I walked to the front and we went to the left side and sat on the floor. We watched Our Lady of Fatima. The movie was very interesting because it was very different from the movies that I have seen before before.

Afterwards, I walked outside with Emma and her son Michael. After a little while, Father called us inside so we could all gather together to pray together. After the prayer, Father gave each family a plate of food to take home. We got a big plate of hot dogs, cocktail sausages, Biscuits and a cup of juice for each of us. We said our goodbyes to our lovely friends and drove back home. Eti and I ate a little bit of food and then we went straight to sleep because we were feeling really tired.

My favourite part of the day was when we watched 'Our Lady of Fatima' because it was very funny and interesting.

Learning Intention: We are learning to develop our vocabulary bank.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I use a thesaurus to find interesting and descriptive words to describe watching movies with the parish community.

Do you know the answer to eight to the power of five? By Mary

Learning Intention: We are learning to understand exponents.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I explain what an exponents is.

Want to know how to make fruit salad! By Pauline

Learning Intention: We are learning to write a procedure.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I list the ingredients and the steps for making a fruit salad.

Now I know how to find a scripture reference in the bible! By Kyle

Learning Intention: We are learning to find the scripture reference in the New Testament.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I find the book, chapter and the verse of a scripture reference in the bible.  

Wow, ice cream for dogs sound very delicious! By Anamaria

Learning Intention: We are learning to identify key information from a piece of text. 
Success Criteria:I know I can do this when I use information from the article 'video of the week-doggy ice cream parlor is a success with canines!' to answer comprehension questions correctly.

Glenfield mall is cool! By Roneeza

Glenfield Mall!

On Sunday, the 30th of April, my family and I went to Glenfield Mall because there was no power at my house.

First, we dressed ourselves in some warm and cosy clothes and, then we had some breakfast We had some toast and eggs. Straight after that, we hopped in the car and drove to Glenfield Mall. It was a very long drive, so my sisters and I played games like Sandwich and I Spy.

Before we knew it, my dad parked the car and we went inside the lower case. We saw a lot of shops and a lot of people. It was crowded, most of the people were in the cafes so they could talk to their  friends or relatives.

Then Tyrah and I noticed a skating rink. We were very excited because we haven't skated for a while. We asked our parents if we could go, but my dad said we had to buy some socks for me because I wasn’t wearing any.

After that, my dad paid the man who was in charge of the skating rink, it was ten dollars for each of us .Then the man asked us the sizes of our shoe. My dad told him and he gave us a pair of skates that were the right size for us. He put my shoes aside while I was putting on my pair of skates.

It was fun skating around the rink. We were going up, down and around. I was getting dizzy so I stopped and took off my skates.

Later on, we sat at a table. We were starving so we ordered chips and burgers from McDonald's. It was a very long queue, so  we sat down and waited table. Then, me and my sister   It was very appetising. I was full from eating too much chips!

What I really liked about the mall is that there was a skating rink because most malls don’t have them. The part I liked about going to Glenfield Mall was when we ate at McDonald's. I loved eating the chips! I hope I can go there again soon.













Learning Intention: We are learning to follow the structure of a recount.

Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I write the introduction, events and a conclusion about going to the Glenfield mall.

I can't believe Valarie Adam is having a baby! By Mary

Learning Intention: We are learning to identify key information and develop our critical thinking skills. 
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I answer the comprehension and critical thinking questions correctly using information from the article 'Meet Dame Valerie Adam'.

There is a village under the water! By Kevin

Learning intention: We are learning to identify key information.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I answer the questions correctly using information from the article 'Drought in Spain reveals hidden village!'

Alleluia! I have met the risen Lord! By Christopher

Learning Intention: We are learning how Christians today can meet the risen Lord. 
Success Criteria: I know I could do this when I list 6 ways that will enable us to meet the risen Lord. 

Wow, what a fascinating dinosaur bone! By Alizzandro

Learning Intention: We are learning to Identify key information.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I answer comprehension questions correctly using information from the article 'Rare African dinosaur bone found'.

Dogs can finally eat ice cream! By Mary

Learning Intention: We are learning to identify key information from an article. 
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I answer the comprehension questions about doggy ice creams correctly using information from the article.  

The sky is as blue as the sea! By Anamaria

 Learning Intention: We are learning to develop our understanding of descriptive language.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I write 10 examples of similes and use them in a sentence.

This is my recipe for my fruit salad! By Christopher

  

                                                                             

















Learning Intention:  We are learning to write a procedure.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I list the ingredients and the steps for making a fruit salad.

Jesus was lifted up to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the father! By Leolupe

Learning Intention: We are learning about the importance of Easter.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I write a summary of the Easter story.

Wow! I didn't know that dogs could get married! By Heneliena

Learning Intention: We are learning to identify key information.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I answer comprehension questions correctly using information from the wedding bells for canine couples in Peru.

I wonder what happened to the large ship! By Kyle L

Learning Intention: We are learning to identify key information.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I use the information from the article 'Large ship missing in Atlantic' to answer comprehension questions correctly.

Whale stranding is a serious problem! By Te Raiana

Learning intention: We are learning to identify key information.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I answer the comprehension questions about whale stranding correctly using information from the article.

Dogs can finally eat ice cream! By Mary

Learning Intention: We are learning to identify key information from an article. 
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I answer the comprehension questions about doggy ice creams correctly using information from the article.  

My fruit salad recipe is very easy to follow! By Alizzandro

Learning Intention: We are learning to write a procedure.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I write the ingredients, followed by the steps of how to make a fruit salad.

This is an easy fruit salad recipe! By Rosie

Learning Intention: We are learning to write a procedure.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I list the ingredients and the steps for making a fruit salad.

Did you know that the Black Ferns snatched a late win in the world series? By Angelina T

Learning Intentions: We are learning to identify the key information in the article that I have read.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I answer the recall questions correctly using information from the article 'Black Ferns snatch late win'.

We all need to care for our common home! By Kyle L

Leaning Intention: We are learning to care for our common home.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I list ways we can reduce waste.

If you see rubbish on the ground, put it in the bin! By Anamaria

Learning Intention: We are learning to care for our common home.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I list down ways to create less waste.

Don't throw away old clothes, donate or reuse them! By Heneliena

Learning Intention: We are learning to care for our common home.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I explain how we can reduce, reuse and recycle.

We need to care for our environment because it is our only home! By Mary

Learning Intention: We are learning to care for our common home.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I follow the footprints around the house to learn more about the Earth and its resources.

The case of the broken loop!

Learning Intention: We are learning to care for our common home.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I list ways to reduce waste and save energy.

Easter is an awesome feast!

Learning Intention: We are learning to recognise the importance of Easter.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I explain the meaning of the Easter candle.