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KeenTan

KeenTan

This term we are learning about culture!

1 week ago, we had a cultural afternoon that involved 3 activities. But the classes’ favorite was an Aboriginal game called KeenTan.

In this game you’ve got 2 teams and there is a ball. The twist is; you’ve got to be in the air to pass it and in the air to receive it. If you don’t time your jump perfectly (if you’re on the ground when you pass or receive the ball) then it’s a handover to the the other team.

If you get 3 correct passes in a row then that’s a point. First to your decided number wins.

We really hope that we can play it again!

Thanks, Eilidh. 😀

Here is a video of some kids playing Keentan (it is not us though!)

Term 4

On Tuesday the whole senior syndicate walked into the hall to do Karakia. After karakia we had a scavenger hunt with each other and we were only allowed to have one person from our class. On the sheet of paper there were many questions like find someone that plays an instrument, find somebody that was born in a different country and find someone that plays a different sport than you etc. We only had a certain amount of time. After we had finished the scavenger hunt we got into groups of six but we had to have different eye colour, hair colour, and different room numbers. We got given a card with a special dance on it then each group had to try come up with a dance in 15 minutes everyone was up to the challenge. My group was first to perform and we didn't even know what we were doing but we danced then sat down to watch how the dance really went on YouTube. Then watched everyone else dance crazily.

We are learning about cultural diversity this term, we have named our unit ‘Cultureverse’.

Written by: Cooper

Taking action: Palm Oil Petition

The Palm Oil group have created a petition on change.org.

Follow the link to sign the petition and help them out!

https://www.change.org/p/csns-reduce-palm-oil-in-stores?recruiter=599353973&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=share_email_responsive

Olympic Mascots

For homework last week people in the class have made great mascots, they will be shared with you with photos below.

Here are some examples: kiwis, a dog, nz flags, trees, a mixed bird and mixed kiwis with l&p hands and gumboots on their feet.

The reason why we are doing this for homework is because  we have been following the Olympics. On Tuesday last week our teachers said to us “Imagine if the next olympics were in New Zealand.” What could our mascot look like?

We had to explain how it is important to NZ.

All the mascots looked awesome!!!

Thank you for reading!

Ash and Rhys.

Team building

Last week in the hall we did a hoop game for team building. We were assigned four teams of ten and we were given five hoops each. We had to get across the ‘magic river.’ The hoops were rafts, and they could only hold two feet and one hand in each raft. If someone’s foot or hand went out of the raft it was game over and they had to go back to the start. If one of their hoops were left in the ‘magic river’ for more than ten seconds then it got taken away from them. The first team to get across the the riverbank wins!!!

It was hard getting there because we had to communicate with each other and figure out who was standing in what hoop.  There was a lot of problems, strategies, successes and failures. But everyone got there, and we had a really fun time working together as a team!

By Eilidh

Music performances

Today we had a great time creating music with our bodies and a maximum of 3 props! The performances were amazing and everyone did really well!!

This clip does not do it justice as the sound quality isn't very good.

Enjoy!

ANZAC assembly

On Wednesday the 13th of April, the whole school went to an Anzac assembly in the hall. The school were launching the book “Gladys goes to war.” The author and the illustrator of the book is, Glyn Harper, and Jenny Cooper. It was quite exciting because both the illustrator and the author were there. We were all wearing poppies on us to show that we will all remember those who died in the war. The main part of the book was talking about, the first women pilot . Everyone loved the book . Everyone in the hall was excited because we were going to be on the TV. Thanks to Glyn Harper and Jenny Cooper and all of the wonderful speakers.

By Angela.

Water Safety

Klacs Crew have been swimming at the Lido. There’s been tons of smiling faces; and splashing, of course! On our first week we did heaps of different kinds of strokes. On the second week we learnt life-saving skills. Everyone waiting brought something to do. Some people used empty milk bottles to help them float on their backs. Others tread water and used rope to pull each other out. And some used life jackets. We all had heaps of fun and we can’t wait to do it again next week!

By Eilidh,Rishi, and Angela.

Life Education Bus

Today we visited the Life Education Bus. We learned mostly about how much fat, sugar and sodium are in the foods we eat with Tim (the Educator).  Tim has been going around Manawatu, teaching kids about what’s good for you and what isn’t.  In the end we sang a song with Harold the (puppet) giraffe about staying fit and healthy. 

Did you know . . .

- that when the human intestine is laid out would be 7m long

- sneezes travel at the speed of 160mph

- your brain is so delicate that if you held it with your hand it would be exactly the same as holding a ripe avocado without the skin

by Crystal Yuan

Best Camp Ever

Recently KLACS Crew went to Sixtus Lodge and did all kinds of cool activities including horse riding, a burma trail, seeing glow worms and a tramp.  It was an awesome experience and I am sure everybody enjoyed it.  Thanks to all the parents that helped - you made this camp and epic adventure!

by Tom Brown