Wednesday, 29 November 2017

The Grapes Reminds Us Of Jesus' First Miracle Because He Turned Water Into Wine! By Roneeza



The rosary reminds me of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
The L square reminds me of Joseph, the foster father of Jesus.
The Earth reminds me of God, Jesus’ heavenly father.
The cross reminds me of when Jesus died to cleanse our sins.
The Dove reminds me of when John the Baptist, Jesus’ cousin baptised him in the Jordan river.
The Rainbow reminds of when God promised Noah to never send a flood again.
The grapes ( symbolising wine) reminds me of when Jesus performed his first miracle at a wedding in Cana by turning water into wine.
The crown reminds me of David, who killed Goliath the Giant and the King of Israel.
The sheep reminds me of Jesus being our shepherd.
The 12 stars reminds me of Abraham, the father of a great nation.

Learning Intention: We are learning to recognise that the Jesse Tree tells the story of the people who prepared for the coming of the Messiah.
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I record 10 symbols on the Jesse Tree that reminds me of Jesus using screencastify.

If we don't have water, there wouldn't be any life on Earth! By Kevin

Learning Intention: We are learning to develop our understanding of the natural resources in our environment. 
Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I record the stages of the water cycle using screencastify.

Tuesday, 28 November 2017

The enormous fairy tale castle looked magnificent and breathtaking! By Te Raiana

  • The enormous fairy tale castle looked magnificent with breathtaking decorations in the large  magical hall.
  • It is fancy with marvellous fairy tale characters and incredible flags on the walls.
  • The food in the fairy tale castle smells beautiful like apples growing on trees.
  • There is the burnt crispy  smell of pigs roasting on the spit.
  • There are many colourful fairies flying around the castle like birds searching for a prey.
    Learning Intention: We are learning to write a description.

    Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I write five descriptive sentences to describe a fairy tale castle and record it using screencastify.

    Monday, 27 November 2017

    Amnesty International carries on caring for the poor and the rejected just like Mary did! By Apolosi

    • Amnesty International's purpose is to give people their own rights and stop execution and torture.
    • Amnesty International helps people by preaching to them. They also help to free those that are being tortured and those in jail.
    • They give fair trials to all of the political prisoners.
    • Amnesty International tries to stop executions and people going missing.
    • Amnesty International’s work is worldwide.
      Learning Intention: We are learning about organisations that helps the poor and the rejected just like Saint Mary.
      Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I record five ways that Amnesty International helps the poor and the rejected using screencastify.

      I know what 'Te Kauwhata' means in English! By Christopher

        Learning Intention: We are learning to pronounce and understand well-known Maori words.
      Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I  record new vocabulary that I have learnt this week using screencastify.

      Sunday, 26 November 2017

      Have you been in a real haunted house before? By Rosie

      1. The weather above the haunted house is very stormy and cloudy.
      2. The haunted house is so dusty that it makes you sick.
      3. It is so very spooky that you might have goosebumps.
      4. The haunted house feels frightening and shadowy because it feels like someone is inside the house.
      5. The haunted house is so creepy that you might want to run outside.

      Learning Intention: We are learning to write a description.
      Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I record six descriptive sentences with appropriate adjectives that describes a haunted house.

      Saturday, 25 November 2017

      The Red Cross feeds and gives money to the poor people in Spain! By Angelina T




      1. Red Cross built six homes for Haiti with nearly half a billion dollars from donations.
      2. Red Cross has been collecting money and medical supplies for New Zealand troops overseas.
      3. Red Cross gives food to the poor families in the United Kingdom.
      4. The Red Cross society provides free medical treatments to the poor people  in India.
      5. The Red cross provides shelter, food and mental health services to help those in need.
      6. The Red cross feeds and gives money to the poor people in Spain.

      Learning Intention: We are learning to develop our understanding of how charities help people living in poverty and suffering from injustice.
      Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I record six key information about how Red Cross shows concern for the poor using screencastify.