Hello! Nice to meet you!

We are learning to understand and use descriptive language.

Success criteria-I know I can do this when I use appropriate adjectives, adverbs and verbs in my writing.

On Saturday, we had a exchange student from Shanghai in
China, who we had to pick up from One Tree Hill College.

When we arrived at the college we waited and waited. We waited for a long time. Then at 3.00 pm  we saw her. She introduced herself to us  and  her name was Yang Ying. She had turned 15 yesterday and learnt English in China as well.

After our little chit chat we hopped into the car and then we drove off. When we got to Mt. Wellington we went to the bakery to have something to eat. We all had a banana smoothie with apple pie which was very yummy. I wished I could have some more but we were too tired and and all we wanted was to get home. When we got home, we saw my brother's car.  When we opened his door, he was fast asleep and he was snoring very loudly! We started laughing and told him to wake up and to go  inside the house because it was raining. 

Finally we got inside and Yang unpacked her stuff, while we prepared dinner. For dinner we had chicken drum sticks with potato mash. When we all ate hungrily as if we have not eaten for days. The food was delicious! I wanted some more but I was too full. When we finished we watched the news on T.V 1 and then we went to sleep.

I had a great day meeting Yang. I think I will enjoy getting to know her better. I hope that the weather will be sunny so that we can show her around the place.

Flying fireflies!

WALT develop creative thinking skills through poetry.
I know I can do this when I write a poem about fireflies.

Let's go, Shetland ponies!

We are learning to understand the text that we read using diagrams.

I know I can do this when I make a labelled diagram of the equipment needed for riding Shetland ponies.

Did you see a dove when you were baptised?

We are learning to understand how the dove was symbol of the Holy Spirit in the scriptures of Matthew 3:13-17.

Success criteria: I know I can do this when I retell the story of Matthew 3:13-17 in my own words and the importance of the presence of the dove.

Have you heard of the ghost pirate's treasure?

WALT develop understanding of the text that I read.
I know I can do this when I write a summary of Geronimo Stilton and the ghost pirate treasure in my own words.

Ahh! I see more clones!

We are learning to understand and extract information from the story.
I know I can do this when I retell the main part of the story in my own words.

Homai he karoti!

E ako ana mātou ki mahino me te whakamahi i ētahi kupu kai maheni.

Lord hear us!

We are learning to write a personal prayer to God.

I know this when I write a personal prayer following the prayer structure.

Have you had your confirmation?

We are learning to understand how oil is used in celebration of Sacraments to show the actions and presence of the Holy Spirit.
I know I can do this when I name the four sacraments where oil is used.

Do you think we are causing climate change?

WALT understand climate change through the Inquiry process.
I know I can do this when I ask 10 Inquiry questions about climate change and research to find the answers.

What do you know about the Assumption of Mary?

WALT understand the Assumption of Mary.
I know I can do this when I write 7 important facts about the Assumption of Mary.

Let the Holy Spirit guide you!

We are learning to understand how the Holy Spirit was present in the scriptures of Genesis 8:8-12

I know this when I retell  the story of Genesis 8-12 in my own words and the importance of the presence of the dove.

David is king!

WALT understand the importance of the anointing of oil.
I know I can do this when I retell the story of 1 Samuel 16:1-13 in my own words.

Let's carry our cross, everyone!

WALT understand today's Mass reading.
I know I can do this when I write an emotion about how we are a follower of Jesus.
 

Homai he periti!

We are learning to use Te Reo through our everyday lives.

I Know I can do this when I can pronounce the Te Reo Maori vocabulary for making sandwiches.

Shear water birds migrating across the sea!

WALT develop creative thinking skills through poetry.
I know I can do this when I write a poem about Shear water birds.

Hurry, or I'll melt away!

WALT understand and write a persuasive slogan.
I know I can do this when I write keywords to attract people's attention.

How fire, water and wind represents the Holy Spirit!

WALT understand the scriptures that relate to the symbols of the Holy Spirit.
I know I can do this when I retell the story of the scriptures that showed the symbols of the Holy Spirit.

I think I need to measure everything!

We are learning to measure lengths in squares.
I know I can do this when I measure 5 items using the squares in my maths book.

Can you speak Te Reo Maori?

WALT understand commands in Te Reo Maori for preparing food.
I know I can do this when I write in Te Reo the commands for handling food.