Sign and Share - "Feel Inside" and win an iPad!

You can learn how to sign "Feel inside" here.  For further details on how to enter the competition click here. 

What a good looking bunch...even those with fingers up noses!

Here is a copy of our 'fun' photo. Our official photo will be available at a later date.

Feel Inside - Flight of the Concords... in sign language

Last week Tash and Paige asked Mr Codyre if they could invite Ally along to assembly to talk about Sign Language.  On Friday she popped in and taught us all how to Sign to the song - Feel Inside, by Flight of the Concords. We had so much fun, although it was pretty tricky, with a few more tries we might get better at it.  

Here are the signs to the chorus and the video: 

Play - is it part of the 'Fun Theory'?

On Friday we used Edvard De Bono's Thinking Hats to think about 'The Fish Philosophy' element of 'Play'. As a class we discussed the information (white hat) provided about Play.  Then in our teams we were each given a different coloured hat, to

Play encourages creativity and fun through:

Curiosity. Play is the spirit that drives the curious mind. It unleashes our imagination.



Freedom to innovate.  It’s fun trying to find a better or new way when you aren't worried about being criticized, ridiculed or punished. Every experience is a learning opportunity. Mistakes are acknowledged and valued as a way to learn.



Freedom to be you. Play is being secure to be yourself and engage others.



Trust and the playing field. When there is mutual agreement about the boundaries of the “playing field” everyone feels more confident to create.

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Environment. How playful and colourful in the physical and emotional space in which you work? Does if feel safe? Does it promote creativity and trust?

Here are some of the ideas we had about Play in Room 2:

Can 'Play' be used in real life? Watch this video about speed cameras, then you can decide.

Congratulations to Kane, for getting into the Ross Int SuperSport Hockey

Congratulations, to Kane Hobbs for being selected into the Ross Intermediate SuperSport Hockey team.  Kane will be representing Ross Intermediate against the other Intermediates in the Manawatu Area in week 4.  We wish him all the best. 

Please note: This photo isn't actually of Kane, it is from google images, but it made me think of Kane, because I can imagine him being this determined to hit the ball. However, this photo is: