The 4 weeks of gym

For the last four weeks on a Wednesday Rooms 10 and 11 have been going to QE11 gym to do beam, floor, tramp and pit. In week 4 we went to gym and had so much fun. My favorite activity was jumping and flipping into the pit. In Week 4, the last week we had a pit race and my team won, "YAY" we all shouted! 

Wrapper Rap

This is me (Matt) Louis, Ben, Nader and Sam practising our rap before we perform it at assembly to remind everyone about the wrapper rule. 

Parent Comment for the Student Led Conferences

Thanks Max for sharing your work with me.
Keep up the great work.
Loved your art work,
From
Siegrun (Max's Mum)

parent comment about student led

Great work Corrie.  Thankyou for showing me your work books and your work to date.

Keep up the great work!  :- )

Jonathans

Jonathan you seem to be doing ok.  Well done on the Current Events Quiz.  I hope you are practicing your spelling.

Andy Griffiths

Andy Griffiths the amazing Aussie author left us just fascinated after his talk show at the town hall.

He started off by telling us about how to annoy your teacher,then what to do if you silicon yourself up in a shower.

He cracked us up with laughter when he read a story out of one of his books.

And finished off with telling us how to write our own stories.

The one hour went very quickly,but every second was hilarious.Great show thanks Andy.

Wearable Arts 2009

There was a roar of excitement at the Ngaio Marsh Theatre on Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th of August.

Fendalton Open-air School displayed a magnificent performance, all with humour, costumes, class dances and an additional New Zealand extra at the end.

The performance, called Absolutely Aotearoa was made by the children receiving little help from adults. The children performed 3 performances there were six categories. These were introduced by six dances from each class.

All costumes had to fit in one of the six categories.

The costumes were spectacular a giant buzzy bee appeared in Natural NZ and the sky tower appeared in ManMade NZ.

The dances introduced each category like Room 11's Canterbury dance where tourists ran onto the stage and a try where the performers fell of the stage.

Great fun Family night out.

Go to www.fendalton.school.nz for more information

Wearable Arts 2009

Wow what a way to start the term with cycle safe and our wearable arts performance!.

Time to go, lining up backstage, ready to perform, lights flash, music booms. We move quickly. It was bright, fast, transforming into tourist attractions, spinning into the gondola. We finish and pose, waiting for AMI stadium.

Time to get into my cool costume. The music jingles. I walk onstage posing for the wild clapping crowd, posing once more I rush off feeling really good.

Lining up for the finale we run on singing to the gumboot song with Mr N showing his real talent!.

The wearable arts was really wicked, I had lots of fun.

Andy Griffiths

On the 12Th of August we went down to the James Hay theatre in the town hall to see a live presentation of Andy Griffiths.
He is really funny and entertaining. He showed us how easy it is to make up a kids story. In all of his stories he makes something go wrong, then bad, then really bad to worse, to disaster.
It was a really fast and funny hour. I took alot of great ideas back to school.
Thanks for coming to NZ Andy.
By Matt.

CHGHS Soccer

"Goal, yes I got it in"

"Well done guys" 

Today girls from Girl's High came to teach us  soccer skills for the fourth and final time.

We worked in groups of six with two girl's high leaders.

We learnt how to dribble, pass, shoot, tackle and attack.

We all enjoyed it very much.

By Erin and Dinuki

Centrals Cross Country

On Wednesday Ben, Matt, and Goldie  competed in the  Centrals cross country at Halswell Quarry. 

The weather was pretty good for running.There were over 100 kids in every race.The course had some tuff  hills in it. I was glad I wasn't in the seniors race because they had to do the longer loop.To make the Canterbury  team for Nelson you had to finish in the top 10. Ben came 26 Matt came 41 and Goldie came 49. Over all we were happy with our achievements.    By Ben

Black Sticks vs. India

On Thursday I was lucky enough to be able to go with my hockey team to Porrit Park.

New Zealand was on a winning streak yesterday at Porrit Park. Though it was really cold under the grandstand, it was a beautiful day outside.

New Zealand started to get tired in the 2nd half and score no goals.

India scored 2 goals 1 in the first half and 1 in the 2nd half.

New Zealand scored at 5.00 on the clock until half time.

That night some Fendalton people were on 3 news.

By Max

Brainteaser 7- Knotty Problem

I can tie a knot in a piece of string without letting go of either ends. 

How could this be? Explain

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Rating: 5

COCA Clay Workshop

 Last Wednesday we went to COCA art gallery. We looked at a craft exhibition and we had to match close up photos to the real things. The categories were: ceramics, jewelery, fabric, furniture, woodwork and metal. 

After that we went into the workroom. All of us were really exited! Nikki gave a talk about clay and how to make the clay into dishes. Soon after that we started planning what our dishes would look like. I decided to use an oval as a template. After we cut out our clay we chose patterns to press on the clay.

When we had done that we sponged the edges to make them smooth. Then we rolled little balls to put underneath.

I can't wait until they are fired.

By Natalie.

 

Brainteaser 6- Wet weather

Four friends were walking back home together after leaving the pub. It started to rain so they began to run. Three of them got soaking wet hair, but one of them didn't, even though he was not wearing a hat or carrying an umbrella; neither did he stop to take shelter.

How could this be? Explain

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Rating:10

Goldie's Soap Carving

On Friday the one and only Mr Kaukau came in and taught us

how to soap carve.

First we had a big talk about the Maoris, our ancestors and Nemo the fish!!

Next it was morning tea. After that we started to carve. Mine was looking really bad at the start. And by the way Matt's fell on the ground and broke in half.

Next it was morning tea. After that we started to carve. Mine was looking really bad at the start. And by the way Matt's fell on the ground and broke in half.

When we carved Mr Kaukau sang and we laughed as well. Next we had to carve  around the rain drop. That was hard!! 

Then we had to flatten the sides. That bit was fun. But as you could guess I was doing it wrong so I had to get some help. Next we had to us a C chisel to put the paua in. When I had chosen the to best pieces I put them in.  Then I carved my korus into my soap and that showed my brother and me.  That was another day with Mr Kaukau.

From Goldie

Soap carving

On the first of May 2009, Mr Kaukau a very funny guy who we all look forward to when he comes, came to visit us.
First we drew a line around the soap using a special tool. After that we used a chisel to shave the backround off the carving. Then it got technical. We had to carve notches coming from the paua see the pic.
Soon it was getting close to the end of the day, we were getting restless 2:54, 2:57, 3:00 '' ring ring'' I finished just in time.
All the boys did the Haka for Mr Kaukau and he talked about passion.
I thought mine was much better than my year 5 attempt.

By Asher

Potato Wedges!

Last year 2008 our teacher planted potatoes with her class.

So this year Corrie and Natalie dug up the potatoes and put them in bags.

So guess what happened on Wednesday 8 April we made potato wedges. This is how we made them.

Firstly we scrubbed and washed the potatoes and made them spotless.

After they were cleaned we started to chop them in shapes of wedges and we mixed them with vinegar, brown sugar and tomato paste.

Then our teacher Mrs Rae put them in the oven and it took ages to cook and we got bored.

But then people were shouting the potato wedges are ready and we all ran to the classroom and there were heaps of potato wedges so we went and grabbed a napkin and we were only allowed four potato wedges. But then there were heaps left so we were allowed as much as we wanted but even room 11 by themselves couldn't finish them so we invited some other people to help us finish them. 

Yummy they were delicious. We were very grateful to the 2008 year 6 children that planted them. 

 By Manar and Natalie.

The McDonalds Duathalon

At South Hagley  park on Sunday the 5th of April something occurred that involved run,bike and run. Can you guess what happened?... The McDonalds Duathlon!

When I got there I found Sam first then Matt,Ben,Alex and Tom.

Time to go, we all went down to the start line, at the start line we saw people from our sport teams on Saturday.

"HOOT!" down to the start line,"HOOT!" time to go.

In the end the hardest part was cycling on the gravel and Matt came 9th.

"It was really exciting I hope I have time to do it next year" Johny,10

"It was awesome I was tired when I got  off my bike I will do It next year" Sam,10

"My legs were aching when I got off the bike for the run" Ben,10

"On the 500m run my legs felt like they were going to fall off" Alex,9

"I reckon it was fun, but it was hard biking on the gravel"Tom,10

"It was hard running on the grass and  biking on the gravel but when I finished I was really proud of myself"Matt,10

Daffys visit

'Ohhhh she is so soft!' everyone commented after they patted my pet rabbit Daffy. On Tuesday  my gorgeous rabbit Daffy came to our class. She was naughty. She raced around the room. At last we caught her. It was time for her to go my mum said. Then it was back to learning.

Sweep's visit

Sweep A.K.A Ms Officer Fluffy (she's on the case and my puppy) was exited when she was allowed to come to school on Thursday. She had loads of fun and everybody thought she was cute.

Hydroslides

Clip clop all the way up the steps.I was ready for action . The green light flashed .I was off. Zooming down the slide.Swish round the corners. Zip when it came to the long straights. before I knew it I was at the last corner.I could vaguely see the light.I was just round the last corner then splash !I had made it down the slide into perfectly warm water . Clip clop back up the steps for another slide.

By Ben

The Meridian Bike Jam

I woke on a relaxing sunny Sunday morning up and ready for a huge rampaging MERIDIAN KIDS BIKE JAM!
"Come on kids lets go" said Dad,Oh my god he was all ready.
Passed the airport,passed the mini train track,passed the vintage machinery museum,we were here at Mcleans Island and we were second there.
As the crowd started building up I started seeing different bikers from simple kids with helmets and sneakers to bike maniacs with full head helmets and padding all over their body.
Then Sam came "ya ready Johny!?"he said.
"Nine year olds and over please report to the start line"boomed the loud speaker,that was us.
Sam was right next to me and we were ready to go "GO!" we were off with a hiss and a roar.As we started making our way up the track I started pulling ahead of Sam, but he was caught in the slow pack, then I stopped I waited for Sam there he was, we were going to finish the race together.
Man when we finished our race we were really proud

Can't wait till next year.
by Johny

RNZAF Helicopter Visit

 Guess what happened on Friday, we had a surprise visit from an Royal NZ Air Force Helicopter. It was really windy and leaves were blowing everywhere.It was very exciting that a lady was winched down onto the cricket pitch.  At the end we got to go into the helicopter.

By Max  

Brainteaser 5 - Mortal Combat

Two judo experts take a bow and the match begins. One is wearing a brown belt and the other a black belt. After a long tussle, the black belt judoist has the most points and is declared the winner, despite the fact that thoughout the entire contest no man threw the other to the grounds. Explain

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city to surf

I was at the starting line waiting excitedly. The hooter went. We started off walking and went into a run, all in a bunch. I went on the grass to get away from the bunch and went at my speed.  1 k down 11 ks more to run. I had my water bladder with powerade in it to make me run faster.
The 3k sign was 100 metres away and people were handing out some water. I got two, one to drink and one to pour all over me. Nine ks to go. I am sweating. I am so tired I get a piece of my energy food and a bit of my drink.
7 ks to go. I am running beside a river. I say to myself I wish I could run into the cold water but it is not part of the course. While I am day dreaming abut the water I go flying into the 6 k sign. I see a woman handing out some energy drinks. I got one. I get a piece of food. A woman sees me get one and wanted one. I could just tell, so I offered her one and she ate it.
4 ks to go. A man is wetting the runners I go under the water and feel so much better. We run under a bridge.
3 ks! I see some people handing out some water. I get one. 2 ks two go. I am so close. I see a man doing it in his pjs and a clown hat. I giggled.
1k to go. I can see some people at the side watching. I go hard, as fast as I can go. My legs hurt but I think of the finish line. I can see it- the finish. 100 metres to go 50 metres to go 10 metres to go. I have done it finished the city to surf with a time of 57 minutes from the Christchurch square to QE11 stadium. I get a pump bottle and a certificate. I get in the car and go home to sit on the couch.

DIAMOND SMUGGLING Sam M

Creepy,sneaky up the hill
Creepy,sneaky down the hill
Cautiously crawling through thick green grass,
like a sleek brown fox,
wait for it,wait for it,NOW!!!!
sprinting,dodging the adults,
TRIUMPH!!! dropped one in.
Tumbling down the hill scratched and bruised,
give up NO! whizz to the top again.
Scrambling,scuttling up the hill
Scrambling,scuttling down the hill
slipping slyly through the dark
camouflaged in the prickly brown bush
so steep
sneaking,running,sprinting
GAME OVER

By Sam M

Asher's diamond smuggling

Spectacular night
sweaty kids
complicated moves,
ganging up on parents
hair raising frights,
safe routes to score a point
wild looks on people rushing,
strategic plans
curious places,
lurking parents
triumphant kids,
VICTORY!!!

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Room 11 Camp 09

These are some exciting photos from Hanmer camp 2009(Room 11&8)

Brainteaser 4 - Time Twins

Two brothers have new-born babies exactly 10 hours old. One baby was born in the evening, the other at midday. How can this be?

Difficulty Rating: 11

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Brainteaser 3 - Suspicious Circumstances

A man lived all by himself. He never went out and no one ever visited him. One day he watered all his plants, turned off all the lights and left the building, never to return again. His action resulted in the death of six men. Why?

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Hanmer Camp 2009

This year at camp I had so much fun, Hanmer was a good place to go for camp espeacialy going to the hot pools. It was one of my favourite things but that's one thing. There was mountain biking, tree climbing, diamond smuggling, bivy/blind trail and lots lots more. Mountain biking was my favourite thing ever. Tree climbing was scary. Diamond smuggling was really really fun best ever!!!!! Bivy/blind trail bivy was wet and cold, the blind trail was slippery but fun my pants were so dirty it was so funny!! One of the best camps ever!!!!


by Corrie

tatoo parlour answer

hhe guy with the tatoo on his shoulder(the bird who Iva didn't like)  did the other guy's tatoo which was the one on the back(whose Iva did like)so they did each others tatoo thats why he went back to no.1

Brainteaser 2 - Tatoo Parlour

Ivor wants a tattoo on his arm. There are only two tattooists in the small village where he lives, and Ivor visits both before deciding where to have his done.

The first one shows him a recent tattoo of a bird on his shoulder - Ivor is not very impressed, either by the tattoo or by the state of the room, so he goes to the second tattooists in the village. This one has a recent tattoo on his back which he is proud to show to Ivor.

Ivor is very impressed by what he sees and decides he would like one just the same. Why then does Ivor decide to return to the first tattooist in order to have the work done?

Difficulty Rating: 7
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Brainteaser 1 - A Room with a View

A man lives in a house where all the windows in all of the rooms on each side of the house face in the same direction - south. Where does he live?

Difficulty rating: 4
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CoCa Visit

On Thursday room 11 went to the CoCA art gallery ( centre of contemporary arts ) and while we were there we found out a lot of interesting facts about German children's picture books ( an exhibit at CoCA). For e.g the story behind the art, the materials they used and the techniques. We also had a storyteller in to read us a picture book translated into English. We thought of what the pictures meant and how they can tell a simple story with no words.
After that we drew pictures of our own bedrooms at home and what they would look like with only a little bit of light coming through your door or window(s). We would definitely like to go there for one of their next exhibits.