Interclass EndBall

On Monday, Room 2 played a game of End ball against room 11. We had a great game and tried our hardest but unfortunately their defense was too good for us, and we lost, 25-13. At half time we were down by 4 points then we picked up our game but sadly so did they. It was a tricky game, but we just lost it to a few bad passes. The refs had to make some tough calls, and they did a good job. Written by Greer and Ryan Check out this video Jaeger made of how we went, and let us know what you think!

Acrostic Poems about Volcanoes

Last week we were learning how to write acrostic poems. We brainstormed all the key words that we could think of that related to volcanoes. Choosing our favourite word, we created our own acrostic poem. We learnt how to selected a picture and set it as the background for our publishing. Listen to some of our students, and tell us what you think.

Cross Country

On Friday 25 May the whole of Waimea Intermediate ran 1.8 km for the 2012 cross country here are some of room 2 kids running there hearts out.

This is Tori trying to get into the top 20 but unluckily just missed it by 2 placing’s. 

Jordy came 8^th so he is off to represent Waimea Intermediate at the inter school competition.

This is Caleb. Y  running and he came 13^th so he is off to represent  Waimea Intermediate at interschool’s. 

Written by Eve and Anna.

Let us know what you thought of the cross country? Did you achieve your goal?

3 Different types of Volcanoes

We found out information about the cone volcano, we found out that their lave is thin and runny and sets quickly. They can also be found underwater. An example of a cone volcano is Mt Fuji, in Japan.

We looked at the Caldera volcano, we found out their shape is like a oval dish, a hole in the ground.

We found out information about Caldera volcanoes, we learnt that when it explodes the volcano blows itself up to make a crater. An example of a Caldera volcano is Lake Taupo and Lake Rotorua

We looked at the cone volcanoes, we found out that their lave is thin and runny and that it does have a big explosive eruption and is built up over constant eruptions.

Our group looked at the shield Volcano, we found out they have very little gas and they contain lots of basalt rocks.

We looked at the shield volcano. We learnt that the lava that comes out of a shield volcano is fast flowing.

Volcano Shape Poems

This week we having been learning how to write Shape poems. We have tried to use lots of different language features in our poems to make them interesting for our audience. Here is a video of some of our students in our class reading their poems. In week 6 we have the Poetry Recital Competition, so we are enjoying practicing reading our poems in front of people. Let us know what you think about poems?

Volcanic Word Brainstorm

Click on this link to add all the words you can think of when you think of VOLCANOES!!!

Volcano Word Wall

Volcanoes!!

This week we are looking into Volcanoes, it would be nice to go right inside one, but for now we will just research them. We will be looking at the different types of Vocanic rocks, and how they change, and tell us stories about the past. We will be writing an explanation about how a volcano erupts. Then we will look at the positive and negative affects of volcanic eruptions, and what to do if one erupts. I hope we get time to look into different eruptions that have happened.

What questions do you have about Volcanoes??

Simile Poems about Autumn

This week we have been learning what similes are. We have created our own simile poems about Autumn. We are practicing reading them aloud, because we will be reciting our own poems in week 6. Here is a small selection from our class. Let us know what you think about them.

"The bones of our land" Class Trip

Bones of our land on PhotoPeach Write down something you learnt or enjoyed at the Muesuem, or write a question you would like to find out. Maybe be clever and write all 3!! :)