The Return Of The 25 Minute Challenge!

Hi team,

I wonder who has checked the blog....
This weekend's homework is to complete a piece of homework that takes you a minimum of 25 minutes. What you choose to do is completely up to you!! There are no rules and no boundaries....freedom of choice with no restrictions:-) Think outside the square!

Don't forget we are having a Rich Challenges check in tomorrow to see where you are all at. Hopefully a lot better than the Blues....another loss to the Brumbies:-P

See ya all tomorrow!


Nek Minnit........ This happened:-)

Graffiti Creator

Hi team,

Have a play:-)

http://www.graffiticreator.net/

What What, What What!

Student Leaders for Balmoral School 2013

Hi team,

It is time to choose our student leaders for this year and what an exciting time it is!!

Here are the candidates:

Click this link to vote for 1 boy and 1 girl
https://docs.google.com/a/balmoral.school.nz/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHZaejJJRXo1eVhCQnQ3ckZTNDJmbGc6MQ

You will need to to be logged into your Google Account to complete the voting process and you can only vote once. Remember to choose the "BEST" candidate for the job.

Thanks team and best of luck to all the candidates:-)

Floor Planner

Hi team,

Please sign up and have a play with this site over the weekend. Get familiar with the workings and design a space of your choice to get you into the feel of things.

Here is the link:

www.floorplanner.com

Happy planning:-)

The Modern Learning Environment

What do we know? What questions do we have?

As you start to think about the Modern Environment and how it will/should work post your questions or make statements in the comment box.

Start, Middle and End of the Day Greetings in Japanese

Hi team,

As you know we have started to learn Japanese language this term. It is exciting new learning for all of us and one of the first things that we need to do is learn basic greetings and some daily protocols.

This is the protocol for greeting and saying goodbye to teachers in the morning and afternoon.

- kiritsu

- ki o tsuke

- rei

- sensei ohayou gozaimasu/konnichi wa/sayounara

- chakuseki

Everyone can lead so practise this until you get it right.

Ganbatte kudasai (please try hard)

I'm watching you!!

Hi team!

Sitting at airport with my morning coffee in hand:-) I have left u in Sharon's capable hands and I expect you to behave even better than when you're with me. Remember to work hard on your rich task work and make it the best you can!! Detail and care is key:-)

Have a great end of term and remember Mary will be keeping me up to date. Look after each other, and Sharon, and I will reward you when I get back:-)

Matt
(King Chong of Rm4 3/4)

Is it ever right to do something wrong?

Hi team,

Today in Philosophy we discussed the question "Is it ever right to do something wrong?"
We talked about continuing to develop a deeper level of thought and give examples.

Like I said, on Monday I will print off your comments so make sure there is something there for me to print off:-)

Also just use your name, nothing else!

I look forward to your responses. May the force be with you!

Wasssup Doggggg!

Hi team,

I am glad that you are using Sumdog for maths maintenance and enjoyment and it is great to check your progress. Keep up the awesome work!

www.sumdog.com

Music....makes the people.....come together!!

What an awesome surprise to walk into the music room today and see you guys making instruments! Akka-awesome:-)

Here is some of the action so far!

Forget I Am Legend.....I Am Foooood!!!!

Hi team,

Some amazing writing today! I was very impressed:-)
Here is the picture for you to look at over the break. Make sure your writing is ready for the template on Wednesday and don't forget your PE gear and sport shoes for the BEEP TEST....otherwise Frank will tell you off!

Guns... What Are They Good For?

During philosophy today we looked at an article about Yoko Ono and her recent stance on gun control in the US. She recently tweeted a controversial photo of her late husband John Lennon's blood-stained glasses in response to the shocking amount of deaths from gun related incidences.

So what do we think??

Post a comment justifying why gun laws in the US should be tightened.