Propellor Boat

Joel's Video on Wednesday, 2 September 2015

Krystal's Photo on Tuesday, 1 September 2015

Whatu's Photo on Wednesday, 29 July 2015

Calibrating Clocks

In math we have been learning to calibrate "clocks" by using water, candles, weights and salt.

I found out that I was doing the experiment incorrectly as I added an extra hole and so the water flowed faster. When we discussed the investigation in a group, I leant that the number of holes stays the same and you change the level of the water. I learned that you could use a cup as a clock if you measured using a ruler and put marks on the side. I would say it was more of an approximate timer than an accurate one.

I feel our most successful "clock" was the pendulum as it took 5 seconds for 5 swings and 10 seconds for 10 swings. This pattern caried on up to the last swing, which was 20 seconds for 20 swings. In theory I think it would work for a minute, But I believe it wouldn't work for more than a minute as I think it would eventually slow down and stop. But it was the most accurate "clock" I have tried.

Sophie's Post on Tuesday, 30 June 2015

Zentangle We are creating a zentangle animal. We need to think about pattern, shadows, light and space. We are making this art as the gecko from FiftyFive Feathers reminded us of zentangle art. I am proud of my work.

Joel's Post on Tuesday, 30 June 2015

Today in algebra we were reading a book called Fifty Five Feathers. It looked at a simple pattern of: 1, 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10. We had to work out a fast way to add these numbers. I found I could make 5 groups of 11 for a total of 55.

Joel's Post on Tuesday, 30 June 2015

Today in algebra we read a book called the Fifty Five Feathers.

Clem's Video on Tuesday, 30 June 2015

Ara's Photo on Tuesday, 30 June 2015

World War White Crosses

During week 1 of term 2, Room 4 have put together these amazing white crosses that represent people that fought or died during WW1 or WW2.
On each of the crosses was a persons name from Poukawa who was either conscripted or volunteered to go to war. 
So Room 4 and everyone in school are respecting the people that fought and died in war for our country.

Flanders Fields Link: http://www.greatwar.co.uk/poems/john-mccrae-in-flanders-fields.htm

Arts and crafts

In room 4 we have been  making arts and crafts.We have been using sticks and also have been painting Easter bunnies using our fingerprints. Some  people have been colouring in Easter eggs. 

It looks like everybody is excited for Easter.

Puzzle

In room4 we were working on teamwork skills today except we couldn't talk it made it so frustrating and we had to use hand signals. We had to complete a puzzle. Some puzzles were easy but some were really hard those ones were really annoying and they take more time and patience. I learnt about teamwork. By Hugh

Room Restyling

We are recreating more space and more room for us to work and learn in.  We are doing this to restyle the room so it feels bigger, have more open space to walk around and have more flow.  First we need to measure each object to see if it fits… think of the place and measure the space.  

 

 


To begin, we started with the large furniture first, and then we had space to place the smaller desks.













In order to make the best room, we are challenging our ideas, talking to each other, and making lots of sketches to show our thinking.

ONGA ONGA 7's

I went to Onga Onga 7`s with alot of my friend's and most of Rooms 4 ,3 and 2 . I played  soccer. We won most of our games. This made it easier for us to get into the final`s! But the score was 3-1 unfortunately we got the one! But I am still happy we got into the final. It was an awesome day and I hope to go back next year.                                                                                                                                                            By Brodie koko

Aeroplane Testing

For two weeks Room 4 did aeroplane testing for maths. We had to create four paper planes and test them four times each. While testing we had to measure how far it flew, and how far its wing span was. The minimum of how short it had to be was 4 cm, after we tested we had to pick which one went the furthest for a small plane competition, I came third, after the competition we had put all the measurements and data we collected  into a statistical investigation. Which is now displayed in our classroom.
My personal thoughts are it was a interesting and very fun way to do mathematics because it isn't something ordinary you do in maths.
By Armani Flutey

Technology

At technology we were doing cooking (world cup styles) every day we would prepare 2 dishes from different countries competing in the FIFA world cup. On Wednesday afternoon Mr Pearse told us we would be making  Brigadeiro which is a Brazilian sweet. Brigadeiro is very quick and easy to make with only a few ingredients. On Thursday morning we made Paella from Spain. Paella is  a Spanish dish of rice. It contains saffron, chicken, seafood, cooked and served in a large shallow pan, but we did not have a shallow pan. So we cooked it in a normal pan and served on a plate. On Thursday afternoon we made Fajitas from Mexico which is like a soft taco.On Friday morning we made Tagine from Algeria. Tagine is  a North African stew of spiced meat and vegetables prepared by slow cooking in a shallow earthenware cooking dish with a tall, conical lid.On Friday afternoon we made Pavlova  from Australia (because New Zealand isn't in the world cup!) Mine and Karmas first attempted failed terribly, but we ended up producing a great pav (and delicious) because I got the biggest piece!  I decorated mine with cream, sprinkles and kiwi fruit!   

National Young Leaders Day 2014

The prefects of Poukawa School went on a trip to Palmerston North, for National Young Leaders Day 2014. There were five speakers; Jamie Fitzgerald, Angela Swann-Cronin, Nakita Turner, Charlie Laumatia and Cam Calkoen.

         When we walked in, the theme was 3D. It means Dream, Dare, Develop. The packs we got given contained; a booklet, a pen and 3D glasses. The MC's were Gemma Knight and Dave Atkinson.

          My favourite speakers were; Charlie Laumatia and Nakita Turner. Charlie was one of my favourite speakers because; he had a great sense of humour and told funny stories. Nakita Turner was one of my favourites also because; she was genuine. She helps others with bullying and stands up for what she believes in.

          Some of the highlights of the day were when The Laughing Samoans did a retake on The Three Little Pigs, when Dave and Gemma danced in onsies to "Turn Down For What" and when they took a big selfie.
What an awesome day. Thank you to Poukawa School for taking us.

By Te Au Skipworth

Maori Digital Art

Last week in room 4 we did some Maori art on the laptop and made it into something like this. The topic that we had to do was 'The Lost Tanewha'.
We had to use Maori things but not pictures plus we had to have a Tanewha in it. As you can see, the person that did this picture put in two tanewha. 
As the days went by, peoples' art started coming to meet the criteria we were given. 

Here are some of them. 


This one is different it has got a British flag and a boat the boats name is called the HMS Victory. Also as you can see there is a Maori flag, a mere (club) and tiha (spear) and a meeting house, also a waka and a tanewha . 





This one has a plane, a meeting house, two tanewha and a lizard and a warrier. 

I think we all did a great job and we met the criteria. 
                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Cleo and the rabbit

Today we had a death at Poukawa School. An innocent baby rabbit was foolish enough to be spotted by a ferocious predator - Cleo the school cat.

As I was walking to my class room I noticed Cleo running down the hall way with something in his mouth. When I looked closely I saw it was a baby rabbit. As I got nearer Cleo dropped it on the ground and I picked it up.

It was still alive, but only just.

As I held the rabbit it died.

I felt really sad.

Cleo can be cute but he can be a killer!