Analytical Studies of Films and Books

In the middle syndicate we watched the movie Matilda from the story written by Roald Dahl then compared Crunchem Hall with our own school. In the senior syndicate we read The Three Billy Goats Gruff, then watched the short film The Toll and compared the two.

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus

What a fantastic story this is written and illustrated by Mo Willems. Rm 16, one of our New Entrant rooms, had great fun making up their own stories on this app and then drawing their own pigeons. Check them out!

E-Learning in the Library

This term with the seniors and middles we are focusing on individual libary contracts. The students can choose from a range of literacy activities and different presentation models. Several of these include the use of the ipads, laptops and computers. As you can see the children have been very engaged in the research and presentation for these tasks. Keep an eye out for finished products on the blog.

Check this out! QR Codes at Richmond School!

Ms. Simpson is getting the hang of using her iPads in the library. She has just discovered how to use QR Codes and has been making scavenger hunts around the school for her GATERS class. The next projects include making a book hunt for Rm 14 to follow and adding QR codes to our library books.

Winners of the Tasman District Literacy Quiz

Congratulations to Bronte Hall, Lily Campbell, Kameron Masoner and Emerson Swanson-Dobbs for winning the Tasman District Library Quiz. There were three sections based on the New Zealand Post Book Awards and one General Knowledge section. By the end of round three we were ahead by half a point. Ms. Simpson was nervous!!! After the final round we found out we had won by one and a half points. Take a look at these pictures. Well done to you all and you look fabulous. Can't wait for next year's quiz!

DinosaurRich Topic in the Library

We have been having a great time learning about dinosaurs. There is so much information out there to discover. I can't wait for next Sunday at 7pm for the Dinosaur tv programme to start on Channel One. Check it out next Sunday!

BOOK WEEK

This week has been Book Week at Richmond Primary School. Ms. Simpson has had lots of fun dressing up every day for the "Guess Who Ms. Simpson Is" competition. You can also see a selection of photo's from our book parade up Queen Street and through the mall. Thanks to all the parents, children and teachers who made such a fantastic effort with their costumes this week.