Book Swap

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The first ever book swap was a huge success.
Thank you all for bringing books.
Thank you Mrs Chrisp for igniting our passion for reading.
Thank you to our special visitors for joining in.

The Gisborne herald photographer Dave came so we look forward to seeing the article in the paper.

Next Wednesday the 6^th June will be the first ever ‘Great book Swap’ held in room 13.  If successful this may be the first of a quarterly event and one which Room 13 would like to see catch on to the syndicate then school.

The idea is simple – bring a book, take a book.  Bring 10 books, take 10 books.   Each student is issued with “book tickets” when they drop off their book to the book station.  The tickets allow them to choose other books.

Students who want to participate bring books from home, that they have finished reading and don’t think they will read again.  We talked about the importance of not raiding your big brother’s bookcase at home but only bringing your own books that you really are finished with.

 The concept came out of the Re-using and re-cycling.  Books are expensive and not all students get to go to the local book shop and buy new books, with the book swap students are getting ‘new’ books without spending any money. 

I want to be a fish.

o        A number of things must be taken into consideration when you are deciding what kind or kinds of fish are right for you. Saltwater and freshwater fish may both be kept as pets; freshwater fish are easier to care for while saltwater fish are available in a greater variety (and are often more expensive). You should also consider which fish are compatible with each other, how big they will grow, and how much care and maintenance they require.

       If you are interested in keeping fish, chat to Eli in Room 13.  He sent in these photos of his fish at home.

Room 15 - The Samoan Songbirds

Le Aute

Talofa Samoa

Room 13 hosted the Rangi Syndicate Assembly on Monday 7th May. We had a Samoan theme, with students wearing lavalavas, leis  and many of the girls with a hibiscus or frangipani flower behind one ear. The undisputed highlight of the assembly was Room 13's performance of the Samoan song/dance, "Le Aute." 

Fa'amalo, Room 13 

You performed brilliantly. 

Round Robin -Term 2.

Round Robin takes place on a Tuesday afternoon.  The students rotate around the four different classes.  Mrs Manson focuses on France, Miss Mac informs all about India, Ms Young sings Samoan and Mr D jiggles to Japan (really?).  Watch this space for more photos.

Room 16 had the sweetest voices as they sang a Samoan song.

The large tapa covered the floor.

The many talents of Mrs Webster.

Today Ms Young taught Mrs Webster about the blogs.  Was she a good student?  Find out soon.
One thing Mrs Webster can do is sing.

She has a lovely voice and has been teaching the Rangi Syndicate some folk singing.

Mrs Webster says: I managed to add a couple of things to the blog, so I guess that means I'm a good student - or perhaps it simply confirms that Ms Young's a great teacher -she certainly managed to teach this old dog some new tricks today.