This week we had our Room 16 Poetry recitals. Everyone in Room 16 had to learn and recite an entertaining poem to the class. Our poems were marked by our peers who were looking for good poem choice, expression, voice clarity and body language. In Week 11 our three finalists will compete against the rest of the children in the Tipa team in the Poetry Finals. Good luck everyone!!
Here is a sample of our poetry recitals!!
We have been in Room 16 for 2 weeks now, and one of the first things we did was to develop our own class treaty. We looked at the Upper Harbour values and decided what they looked like in Room 16. Here is what we came up with.
Room 16’s Treaty
We have a treaty because it makes us feel safe, happy and able to learn.
Looking after myself means: I will-
·Walk on the concrete paths and in the classroom
·Look after my belongings
·Listen and concentrate on my learning
·Wear my hat and sunscreen outside
·Actively participate in the learning
·Tell the truth
·Make mistakes- that’s how we learn!
·Ask others for help
·Try, try and try again….
·Use our HABITS OF MIND
Looking after others means: I will-
· Let other people think
· Say kind things or encouraging things
· Share my ideas and make them clear
· Share my learning
· Share the classroom equipment
· Play fair
· Help others
· Look after people who are hurt or new
· Include others by asking them to play or work
· Listen to them
· Look after their things
· Have fun!!
Looking after the environment means: I will-
· Take home my rubbish
· Pick up any rubbish I see on the ground- even if it’s not mine
· Keep out of the gardens- they are for our plants!
· Tidy up after myself
· Make sure I don’t drop any rubbish
Using right time, right place, right person thinking means: I will-
· Be in the right place at the right time, e.g. remember I only run on the field
· Be ready on time, e.g. back quickly after lunch
· Remember to talk to the right people about the right things, e.g. tell important things to people you trust
