Mandarin: we have started learning Mandarin in room 6. we are all learning Mandarin. We are all learning new words like,
Zhong guo,
Shangke,
ju shou-hands
, qili- stand up,
ging zuo- sit down,
moshon bow-awesome job,
 ni hau-hello,
 xie xie - thank you,
 dui du qy- sorry,
 zai jian- bye,

lesson 2
buan ying ni
ni wo
ming zi
nigio shemme ming zi- Whats your name
wo jiao- My name is
noshei shei

Lesson 3 with julia
Number
o ling, 1 yi, 2 er, 3 sans, 4 si, 5 wu, 6 liu, 7 qi,8 ba, 9 jia, 10 loshi

In China there is a bad luck number and that bad luck number is number 4 Si and that means death but the 2 good luck number is 8 ba and 6 liu Wow julia is doing well teaching us Mandarin and we all like learning the new things everything to do we can't do it without Julia and the 2 biggest countries are Beljin and Belgin is the Capital city and Shangi is one of the biggest countries and that has a biggest sky tower there higher than Auckland's sky tower and if you.


Lesson 3

Dwang shei
Xi'an
Ba Ba-Dad
Ma ma- Mum
yeye- poppa or Grandad
nai nai- nana or Granma
gege- Elder brother
jie jie- elder sister
di di- younger brother
mei mei- younger sister
wo-  me
qung gi


Photo and writing by Tuccoma

Bullying (Let's Fight It!)

This week we have been focusing on Bullying, thank you to the NZ Police "Constable Den!" 

We have learnt about bullying and what to do if it happens :

• Stereotyping.
• Cyber-bullying. 
• Power and Control.
• It's Repeated. 
• Hurting our Feelings.
• Have someone to talk to if you are being bullied.

    5 people we can talk to if we are being bullied at school?

• Teachers.
• Counsellors.
• Principals.
• Constable Den.
• Parents. 

(Thomas) A police mans vest is very heavy. I have learnt alot more about bullying.

(Alyssa) I learnt a lot from the DVD about bullying.

(Kodi) I liked having constable 'Den' because he showed us things and shared his experiences. 

Homework 2014

Weekly Homework Tasks include for Term 3:

• Reading Log (daily reading)
• Times tables: (e-ako can be helpful)
• Spelling List (words chosen from your class list or Topic words in relation to learning)
• Class Project ( Learning task in relation to class learning eg:  kiwi kid new page)

This terms focus is on kiwi kids news page each week tasks come home with a page in your child's homework book and they should have there homework book everyday and on Thursday it will be marked and sometimes Fridays. (Thomas)

Daily homework is for a minimum of 30 minutes. It may also include learning set by parents eg: 10 minutes of writing or       reading to a sibling.

Technology Products Wk10 - Wk11

     It was pretty cool learning how to sew and to be able to make a bag or a case. (Solomon)

    I enjoyed learning how to use a sewing machine and having the chance to do this activity. (Angela) 

      It was fun learning how to cook and to learn new recipes. (Jake)
      My favourite recipe was jam tarts. (Joel)
      I especially enjoyed tasting all the wonderful treats (jam tarts, cheese sticks, muffins,
      pizza and more       muffins! (Mr McGregor)...... looking forward to the next groups cooking!

OUR TEAM  CHANT

1-2-3-4 Manuka are back and better than before Unstoppable, unbeatable
We're the best team on the floor
repeat again 1-2-3-4!!!
Yes,
You've guessed it
Number one is here! <Manuka> <The Pythons > This is our year!
Come on crowd get ready 'cus we have just begun
to prove to you once again
we are no.1
pink is our strength
and pink is our spirit
pink is our power
get on your feet, let's hear it! (stomp clap stomp stomp clap X2 ) (Yell)
MANUKA -go!
MANUKA-fight!

MANUKA win! with all your might MANUKA!!!! 

(Your task is to learn this chant and be ready to shout it out at Assembly!)

HomeWork Projects Sites for SideShows

Animated moving arrows, bouncing arrows and pointers

Slideshow and Video Maker, Collage Creator and Photo Editor

Slideshow Maker

School Wide - Involvement

Grace: Science Badges, Netball.

Jazmin: Hip Hop.

Thomas: Golf\ Tennis, Hockey.

Tuccoma: Tennis.

Nikita: Kapa Haka.

Tamsyn: Kapa Haka\ Hip Hop\ Choir\ Netball, Te reo.

Ihaia: Choir\ Hip Hop\ Bootcamp and Te reo.

Shantae: Trampoline\ Kapa Haka.

Taine: Volleyball\ Working for Science Badges\ Bootcamp.
Joel: Te reo\ Bootcamp,Cricket
Logan: Kapa Haka.
Kahi: Te reo.
Sativa: Kapa Haka\ Gym\ Te reo.
Kodi: Cricket\ Te reo\Tramp.
Marshal: Swimming Sports\ Cricket.
Libby: Surfing\ Vollyball\ Trampoline\ Kapa Haka\ Te reo.
Xzaveya: Kapa Haka.
Jake: Trampoline\ Bootcamp.
Angela: Gym\ Trampoline\ Kapa Haka.
Sam: Rugby\ Kapa Haka, Boys Choir
Ben: Bootcamp