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The Ladybird Question Poem

We read the poem 'The Ladybird Question'.  It is a shape poem:

Grandpa Poem

We have been exploring some poetry.  We really like poetry when it is read aloud to us so we get pictures in our minds about what the poet is trying to tell us.

Today we read the poem 'Grandpa'. 

Grandpa

Grandpa's hands are as rough as garden sacks

And as warm as pockets.

His skin is crushed paper round his eyes

Wrapping up their secrets.

Berlie Doherty

Do you like this poem?
What do you like about it?
What do you think the poet's message is? What part of the poem makes you think this?

New websites added to our blog this week...

For anyone who enjoys the 'Zac Power' book series, you might like to go on some missions on the Zac Power website.

Fans of horses and the 'Pony Pals' series will enjoy this website.

Have some fun 'Flitting with Fractions'.

Ever wondered about how a cow's 4 stomachs work?  Check it out here.

Use a net and a microscope to explore a pond.  Some amazing creatures to discover here.

Let some cars make some music!?  Sounds funny, but it is lots of fun!

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it's...

We have had some good guesses so far, but no joy yet!

Clue:  I am an object used every day in Room 1.  I am available in many colours, shapes, and sizes.

What am I?

Tokomaru's 'Tryathlon'

What an amazing effort put in by everyone who entered this event.  Well done to all the students who entered, and as always thanks to our supporters who came along to cheer us on!

Happy Birthday Mikah!

Mikah turned 9 today!  Her wonderful mum made a delicious looking (and tasting) cake.  Mikah kindly gave everyone in Room 1 a piece of cake.

Mikah blew her candles out!

A beautiful marshmallow flower.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it's...

What am I?

Swimming Sports 2011

The weather didn't stop us from getting in and having a go at some fun and challenging events. Thanks to all our supporters who came along to cheer us on!

Well done to Kowhai House on coming first overall!

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it's...

(March 15th)  Well done to those people who had a go at guessing what the photo is below.  I have left the answer in the comments section.

Below is a close up picture of a 'mystery' object.  Leave your guess in the comments section. 

What am I?

Magnified Leaf Images

We are learning to use different techniques to sketch objects in pencil.

Today we each found a leaf that we thought was interesting. Each leaf was magnified using our Easi-Scope so we could see the details to use in our sketches.

Which leaves do you like? Why do you like them?

Tokomaru School supports Christchurch

Tokomaru School dressed in our school colours of red and black to raise money for Christchurch.

We wrote about what we have seen on the television and heard from family and friends about Christchurch:

Today we are wearing black and red because of the Christchurch earthquake.

The CTV building was on fire.

I watched the news about the earthquake.

Aymee

Today we are wearing black and red because we are supporting the people in the Christchurch earthquake. It happened on the 22nd of February at 12:51 pm. It measured 6.3 on the Richter scale.
Corey

The earthquake in Christchurch was powerful. I never saw this coming at all. It looks so sad .Me and my family and friends gave Christchurch blankets, food, clothes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and towels. Our family supports Christchurch a lot.  I love Christchurch!
Bailie

We are wearing red and black because of the Christchurch earthquake. It has killed 163 people so far.
Charlotte

Today we are wearing red and black because of the Christchurch earthquake. There was a lot of broken buildings and hurt people and cars broken too.
Archie

Christchurch Earthquake
On Monday 22nd a huge earthquake happened in Christchurch at 12:51pm and on the Richter scale it was a 6.3. Two days ago we had a 2 minutes silence for those who were saved, those killed, and the rescuers. Today we are wearing red and black because those are the Canterbury colours which is the area that the earthquake happened. My great aunt Bess works up at the CPP in Christchurch but luckily survived.
Mikah

THE TERIBLE CHRISTCHURCH EARTHQUAKE!

On Monday 22nd of January 2011, there was a 6.3 magnitude Earthquake at12.51pm in Christchurch. Today we are wearing red and black because they are the Canterbury colours. Mrs Bismark took some photos of the school wearing red and black. My mums Auntie is in Christchurch, but she has not heard from her. There has been 163 people that have passed away. It has been going on for about 2 weeks. I feel sorry for them, don’t you? My mum gave me and Liam 4 dollars on Thursday to give to Christchurch.
Tara

Christchurch Earthquake
In Christchurch their has been an earthquake and it’s on the news and people have died. There has been over 100 people dead and it was on the 22nd of February in 2011.
Domonic     
In Christchurch an earthquake happened and it was on the 22nd of February so we are wearing red and black at school today because it is the Canterbury colours. My Mum’s Auntie and Uncle were in the earthquake. It was a big, big earthquake and most of my cousins and Aunties and Uncles are down in Christchurch. I am very sorry for Christchurch.        

Annabelle

Christchurch
On Monday the 22nd of Febuary at 12:51pm 2011 in Christchurch there was an earthquake. It has been really sad because people have died. Not only that, they may have people in their family who were in the earthquake. And they miss their loved ones. A lady walked pass a car and saw there was a lady holding her baby in her car. A building fell on the car and they both died. It was really sad because the baby was only 5 months old. The C.T.V building fell down too. There was over 200 people in the earthquake and I feel really sad not only for the people in the earthquake but for everyone because maybe they have family that were in the earthquake and they really miss their loved ones too. Imagine if that was you. I would feel sorry for you. Especially if my family was in one of those buildings. I would be in Christchurch just like that. I want to be in Christchurch now even though they’re not my family, I still want to help them. I have never seen an earthquake this bad before , and one of my best friends lives in Christchurch but I’m so happy that she wasn’t there.
Brooklyn

We are wearing red and black for Christchurch.  They just had an earthquake and some people passed away. Some people are sad. Some families have passed away.

Cameron

Christchurch earthquake has caused a lot of damage to their houses and buildings.

Josh

Christurch earthquake

On the first day of the earthquake ,65 died and 100 people were found trapped.
Some of the buildings came down at the same time.
The earthquake happened at 12.51 P.M.
It was 6.3- on the Richter scale.
Lots of bricks have fallen down because of the earthquake.
I heard Bob parker tell everything clearly on the news, live!
An aftershock came after 30 seconds.
I saw on the news that on the second day that 75 were dead and 200 missing.
It all happened in Canterbury and that’s why we are wearing red and black because red and black are the colours of Canterbury.
Meghana
The Christchurch  earthquake  broke the school fields and it has a crack in the ground.

Taylor-Rose

The Christchurch earthquake was on the 22nd of February. We are wearing red and black because they are the Canterbury colours and most buildings came down.
Jordan

When Christchurch earthquake happened on 22nd of February, every single building fell all on the other buildings.
Tyler

Christchurch Earthquake
The Christchurch earthquake was on the news and cars and people and buildings fell down and it was humongous.
Tyler S

Earthquake

I feel sorry your homes are destroyed. I hope you feel better in a few days. I hope your homes get built again.
Tessa

Earthquake

On the news it said there was an earthquake at Christchurch some are hurt and some are dead. I hope not too many people have passed away.
Shayde

The earthquake in Christchurch was huge it was all on the news and special people were  going into  crushed  towers and dead People came out.  They found over 2oo people were dead.

Ryan

Earthquake

On Monday 22nd an earthquake happened in Christchurch . It was on the news and lots of buildings came down in Christchurch. It is sad for some of the people who died. 163 people died .
Tyrone

New websites on the blog...

Explore these new websites for reading and writing:

Into the Book

Great website for improving reading comprehension skills.

StoryJumper

A fun website that lets you create your own stories.  You can even make a treasure map!

Snake in the Grass - Maths

Corey, Tara, and Domonic were playing with snakes today!  Not real ones luckily!  They had to make some 'snakes' with dominoes and each snake had to add to 20.  Check out their snakes:

Domonic's snake: 5 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 2 = 20

Tara's snake: 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 3 + 4 + 4 = 20

Corey's snake: 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 20