2014 Selfies

Here are the selfies Room 6 emailed to me. I have turned them into certificates and now into this slideshow / video. They have been an awesome class!

 
Selfies 2014 from Kieren Moriarty on Vimeo.

Two Reporters: A Hippy and a Glamour Girl

Walkie talkie persuading by Rosie from Kieren Moriarty on Vimeo.

Have they persuaded you?

Check out Elijah's blog post here.

Walkie Talkie Advertising

Walkie Talkie Advertising from Kieren Moriarty on Vimeo.

Matilda has persuaded her audience!

I want to advertise my new walkie talkie toy before December so parents can buy them in time for Christmas.  I want to do it in the fairest, safest way.  You are my advertiser.  Can you help me decide if I should advertise on the internet or on TV?

WALT write a statement and back it up with evidence

(Success Criteria)

We must remember to:

• Open with a statement about the issue you are addressing
• State your position on the issue
• Give at least three facts that are supported with evidence or examples
• End with a summary- wrap up the main ideas you have been talking about.

More Fruity Tooty Advertising!

Here are two more advertisements for our wonderful product, Fruity Tooty Dolphins. Dive in! Market Day is coming tomorrow!



FTD Advert 4 from Kieren Moriarty on Vimeo.


FTD Advert 5 from Kieren Moriarty on Vimeo.

A Dolphin Dive, A Fruity Surprise!

FTD Express

Here are two new funky Fruity Tooty Dolphin advertisements. The excitement is building. We can't wait for Market Day!





FTD Advert 2 from Kieren Moriarty on Vimeo.


FTD Advert 3 from Kieren Moriarty on Vimeo.

Fruity Tooty Dolphins Advertising

A Dolphin Dive, A Fruity Surprise!

We have been working with our buddy classes Room 3 and 23 for Market Day. Our healthy product, Fruity Tooty Dolphins is going to be so popular. I have been taking a group who've been working on creating jingles and video advertisements. The way the older students have been working with the younger students has been fantastic. Below you can watch our quick first advert directed by Matilda and a short movie showing different parts of our awesome creativeness!

Fruity Tooty Dolphins: A Dolphin Dive, A Fruity Surprise!



FTD Advert 1 from Kieren Moriarty on Vimeo.



Fruity Tooty Dolphins Advertising Part 1 from Kieren Moriarty on Vimeo.

Calendar Art 2014

Calendar Art Photo from Tania Potts on Vimeo.

Cameron and Elijah created a video of our calendar art. Check it out!

Land Yachting?

Take it easy. Taylor's not stressed.

Tomorrow we go optimist yachting. Here are a few examples of what not to do. Check out this page for more useful information.

Room 21 in Journey Through The Legends

I used the Google app Pow Toon to create a video showcasing some photos Mrs Hill took of Room 21 in the production. Journey Through The Legends has been a huge success and really is a tribute to all the students and teachers of Nga Rakau Nui. Tu meke! Wonderful job putting it altogether, Miss Hill! We look forward to the final performance tonight!


 

A Friend...

A Friend from Kieren Moriarty on Vimeo.

This week's poem is our first for a long time. It has a strong message. We are so lucky when we have friends.

A Friend...

A friend is someone who borrows your ball

And returns it to you later in the day;

Who will lend their newest pens - and will play

Your games. Who’ll come around to your house

  and call

For you in rain as well as when it’s fine;

Who’ll listen to your secrets, share your fears,

lend a shoulder when your eyes are full of tears

And won’t divide things into ‘yours’ and ‘mine’.

A friend will peel the plaster gently off your cut

And a friend won’t say ‘Yuk!’. A friend laughs at your jokes

When others just go ‘Eh?’; who likes you but

Will tell you when you’re wrong; who strokes

Your favourite pet in spite of all the fleas -

Who knows your family but, when invited, says

  ‘Yes, please!’

Trevor Millum

Behind The Scenes Of Journey Through The Legends

Rosie Behind the Scenes from Kieren Moriarty on Vimeo.

Here is a vibrant video interview starring Rosemary and the interviewer Kelly-Anne. It was filmed by Julius.

The Mighty Tohunga and the Little Baby Hikinui

Today, we have gone back in time and interviewed some major characters from the Legend of the Seven Whales. Here is a treat from Ezra and Taylor. Look for others on our student blogs! Also, look out for the stunning introduction by Jack!

Computer Parts

Computer Parts from Kieren Moriarty on Vimeo.

Check out Jaidyn's creative inventions from the weekend!

PRIDE TV Presents Parkvale News

A video created by the Digi Leaders with candidate teacher, Mr Schaw. Well done Digi Leaders! It features Ben, Cameron and Elijah representing Room 6.

Matariki Workshops Part 2

Here we go! The videos you have been waiting for are finally here. After some technical difficulties, I have managed to get them published. Phew! Part 2 of the Matariki Workshops and as a reward for your patience, the super bonus Part 3 video featuring the Karamu High School students!

Kia ora again, Yvette Hardaker and her amazing volunteers who made this day happen. We had a super fun learning time! Watch part one here.


Matariki 2 from Kieren Moriarty on Vimeo.



Matariki 3 from Kieren Moriarty on Vimeo.

Matariki Workshops

Matariki from Kieren Moriarty on Vimeo.

Yesterday, Tōtara Hub enjoyed a day of Matariki workshops. A huge thank you to Yvette Hardaker and her amazing volunteers who made this day happen. Wow!

I was lucky enough to wander around the workshops and capture some of the learning action on video. The video above is part one, look out for part two soon!

Here is a Padlet which reflects Room 6's thoughts on what they learnt yesterday.

Created with Padlet

Energy Transfer Through Balls

Nga Rakau Nui have a rotation on Wednesday: Te Hui Nui. I get to take a science activity. After last week's experiment was an enjoyably messy failure, this week I decided to keep it simple.

This fun experiment is all about energy transfer. You could easily try it at home. I found it through Science Kids.

The young scientists videoed themselves conducting the experiment. Here are the results. Watch carefully, you might be amazed!



Bouncing Balls from Kieren Moriarty on Vimeo.

Planets, Stars and the Solar System

This is a great explanation of stars, planets and the solar system from the Science Learning Hub. You can watch their other videos exploring space here.

We are learning to explore, investigate, question and develop explanations. 

Key Question for our inquiry:

How do stars in the universe have an impact on us?

Something I Found On The iPad

Matilda and Kyra from Kieren Moriarty on Vimeo.

I found this video on the iPad. Listen carefully. What is going on here?

Where The Wild Things Are

Watch Zach, Kayla, Liam, Jacob and Brooklyn perform a version of the very cool story "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak. The video was filmed and edited by Maia.

 
Where The Wild Things Are from Kieren Moriarty on Vimeo.