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=Term 4: Fur, Feathers and Bark!=



This term we are beginning our studies with a study of the Takahe through a virtual field trip with LEARNZ. Click on Terry the Takahe above to head away! The classroom login for our field trip is: westonr5 westonr5 = = = = =**Term 3 'Mad Scientists'!**= ==Welcome back to Term 3. This term we will be focusing on our production: "Under the Floorboards" so we will be very busy with singing, drama and dance. When we're not busy doing this, we'll be wearing our 'mad scientist' hats as we raid the kitchen to find things that rise, ooz, pop or explode! I apologise in advance for any messy kitchens...it is all in the name of science!==

Have a look at the sites below for some wacky and wonderful kitchen science you can do at home!


= = =**Welcome back to Term 2!**=

This term we are off on our own virtual field trip entitled Wandering Whales! Click here to join our virtual field trip!



=**Welcome back to school and welcome to 2013!**= =**This year, Weston School's** W **ildly** I **mportant** G **oal is... "//We Are Skillful Thinkers."//**=


 * In Term 1 we are thinking about Antarctica. Click on the photograph below to read some freezing facts! Click on the "Explore and Discover" link to learn even more about the world's coldest continent!**



Cool Facts About Antarctica
Study Ladder is a great tool for maths, reading, writing, science, music, languages, and art. Try out some new learning activities!







Think Quest

Dance Mat Typing from BBC - Learn Keyboard Skills

Congratulations! A Super Term 1! April 6, 2012 A great finish to the first school term! You have all worked so hard and deserve two weeks off!

If you're looking for some fun ways to practice reading and writing during the school holidays, try ICT Games.Com (below). This is an English site that aligns with everything you ever wanted to know about maths, spelling and reading. You can create your own lists of words, practice word patterns, or speed up your 'Speedy Maths'! Let us know what you think!



Welcome back 2012! Our topic for the term is Tangata Whenua - our people our land. To celebrate this topic we have been looking at the Treaty of Waitangi and have established our own Classroom Treaties in Rooms 6 & 7. To further investigate this topic, we are looking at the Rocky Shore. We will look at the interdependence of our people and our by exploring ecosystems and respecting our environment.

There is some great information about the effects of the Gulf oil spill on our environment. National Geographic Kids has some great information. Click the link to find out more:



Crabs

BBC Rockpools videos, news & information

Hungry Starfish!!

YouTube - Starfish lunch!! by Luke & Haydn

You Tube - Sean Anemone vs Crab! by Dean and Anthony

Read about the rocky seashore ecosystem - click here:

We also have World Maths Day coming up on the 7th of March. Follow the link below to have a look at this website:



=We will have more on World Maths Day and other school events to come.=

Cybersafety - keeping safe online As a part of our focus on teaching children safe practices regarding the Internet, Weston School has registered for SuperClubs Plus. This is a free website (sponsored by Telstra Clear) where children can learn about cybersafety, earn reading badges, write book reviews or explore their interests. All children have a username and password. Have a look at the website:



= = =We are nearly at the end of the term and have been busy making Christmas trees with a simple circuit.= =We hope everyone has a safe and happy Festive Season.= = = Our Term 4 whole-school theme is SPARKLE! We plan to celebrate with Fireworks and Weston and for our topic we will look at things that sparkle. To kick this off, we are learning about electricity. Have a look at these sites to learn more!

Try the online games and puzzles. Can you label the diagrams on electricity?





What is lightning??? = = =

All charged up! Have a look at National Geographic Kids - they have some very cool science experiments and information about...just about everything!



12 August 2011 What an amazing assembly today! The Middle Syndicate kids can really, really dance!! Here are a few pictures from our amazing assembly today. We are so, so proud of you guys!

From, Mrs Hope and Mrs Allen


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= = = = = = As we get closer and closer to the World Cup, we will be investigating countries that are participating. To help us get started, have a look at this website from National Geographic Kids! =



= Welcome Parents / Caregivers and Middle Syndicate children. This is our new Wiki where we can share our work and what is happening at school.


 * Parents, please have a look at our Parent's Page to read about our focus for the term and relevant links. We would welcome your ideas / information / links if you have anything you would like to add (to share with us or each other).


 * Each child has his / her own page within their classroom page. This is where they can share their work and their learning with you. Children may like to include links to their favourite sites. Please ensure these links are relevant and appropriate to school.


 * Need help with Maths???? Have a look at our Mighty Mathematicians page - hopefully you're not feeling the need to phone 911 but this is good for a little Maths humour! You will also find some links to some great educational sites on this page.