Tuesday 31 January 2017

About Me

Please tell me a bit about your self under the following headings.

1. Family: Show not tell

"Mummy.. .Mummy."...
No not you Daddy, I want Mummy.
"But

2. Goals/ aspirations for this Year at Berkley:

3. Sports you would like to be involved in this year








Sunday 29 January 2017

Recipe for learning

A Recipe For Learning



Something we should cherish in Room 9....


In a large mixing bowl combine…

A whole cup of CURIOSITY (I am a child, I am naturally curious)

A dash or three of RELEVANCE (I learn best when what I am learning is meaningful to my own experiences in the physical world)

A pint of INTEREST (I am most motivated to learn when I am engaged and interested in the topic at hand)

A good dose of VARIETY (I like to learn things in lots of different ways)

A smidgen of PURPOSE (I like you to know that I can be helpful)

A heaped tablespoon of PROBLEM SOLVING (To really get me thinking)

A litre of ACTIVE, HANDS ON DOING (It is through active interaction with objects, places and people that I acquire knowledge)

And more than pinch of PLAYFUL FUN.

Stir together with…

TIME (To explore, experience, grow and mature)

An INTERESTED ADULT (To guide, pose challenges and push my thinking further)

And FRIENDS to learn alongside (Sharing with others helps to reinforce my own learning)

…and you have a RECIPE FOR LEARNING!


Now it is your turn!

Key Questions:
- What is important to my learning needs?
- What qualities do I value?
- What are my strengths?
How will we know we have been successful?

Classroom Roles and Responsibilities

Classroom Roles in Room 7

The following roles are now open to be applied for. Please complete the application form found below and return it to Mr Aspden by Friday 17th February 2017 (Presentation is the key)





2IC's
These learners are Mr Aspden's second in charge! You must be very responsible, have good attendance, and exemplary behaviour. Your primary job is oversee of all other classroom responsibilities. It is your job to make sure all tasks are being completed to a high standard. You may be asked to report back to Mr Aspden at any time if students are not performing to expectations. You will be expected to greet visitors as they enter the classroom and include them in whatever task is being completed. At the end of the Term you will be involved in interviewing and hiring for all open classroom jobs, training learners in their new roles, and setting expectations. You will also be responsible for any miscellaneous tasks assigned by Mr Aspden. This may include running errands, monitoring the class, handling duties of an absent student, helping relievers etc. This is a job that requires dedication, leadership and a great deal of self-management.
Sophie,

Cubby Custodian
As a Cubby Custodian you are responsible for making sure that all tote trays are taken to desks and bags are placed neatly on the outside of the room or under tables. You need to check that all book boxes are organised, neat and in the right place. Once break has ended inspect all bags. If any lunch boxes or schoolbags are open and/or left out of the cubby holes ask the owner to come and put them away properly. After a lesson, check that all books are returned to the correct box and are stacked tidily. At the end of the day make sure that all tote trays are back in the assigned spots. Tidy cubby holes and book shelves and check for rubbish. Once you are satisfied that everything is neat and organised you may go home.

Captains
This position is for two responsible people who set the bar high for everyone else. Whenever the class is attending focuses, team hui's etc., these people will lead the way and represent our class. These two representatives, will also be team captains when we’re out for class games, and when we’re doing anything in a sporting matter. When our class is travelling around the school, the captains will lead the lines for the class to follow. The qualities that are needed for this job include, respect, leadership and having self-control. You must also be able to manage your time efficiently, have confidence, and be able to create a pathway for others to follow.

Thyme, Manaia, Jacob,

Tech Heads
You are responsible for setting up all technological equipment required for a lesson as instructed by Mr Aspden. It is your responsibility to turn on the ActivPanel each morning and load up the Room 7's blog and informer. You are also required to log out and then shut down the computer at the end of each day unless instructed otherwise by Mr Aspden. Throughout the day you will be required to ensure that the ActivPanel is switched off when not in use or refreshed when it falls asleep during class time. During Room 13 time or when using the Laptops you will be responsible for ensuring that all students are logged on and address any issues they may have. You must be punctual each morning, responsible, have good attendance and excellent ICT skills.
Justin, Nathan, 

Fashion Police
The fashion police’s job is to check for school uniform requirements daily. To do this, as the class line up at different times during the day you must check their uniform. You must check for the following: only stud earrings in these colours, navy, silver, gold, black, white, green and jade, they also have to check for if you have your bottom button on your top is done up, uniform can’t be worn with mufti you either wear one or the other, your socks also can’t have any logo’s on them and your hair ties have to be the required colours. Black leather polishable shoes or roman sandals have to be worn while at school, school caps and hats are compulsory when outside at all times in terms 1 and 4, no bracelets or anklets to be worn only 1 wrist watch and chain or bone carving.
Amber,

Homework Generals
Your responsibilities include checking homework before it goes to Mr Aspden as well as making sure all Agenda books are signed and are ticked off the chart on the wall. Every day you will be required to load the 'daily agenda' on the ActivPanel and discuss it with the class before it is written up.
Nina, Althea,

Librarians
Being a librarian is a dedicated job that includes organising the library books so that they sit in their assigned shelves for the next person to use. You are required to return and issue books for the other students promptly and without question and be able to put the books back to their organised places.You will make sure that the books on the trolley have no 'dog eared' pages and no rips or split seams and if any of these do occur you must be able to handle the situation and be able to find the person needed to fix the books. You will help Mrs Irvine with any extra task she allocates you.
Jazz, Allan

Paparazzi
For this job you have to be a good and sensible photographer. You are responsible for bringing your own device to school everyday.  (We might get a classroom ipad for you to use instead?)During the school day you need to take your device with you around the school to take photos of school work e.g teaming, tech/arts, class work etc. But before you take your photos you need to ask for permission from the people you are taking photos of. At the end of the day you need to be able to send all your photos of the day to Mr Aspden.
Aryann, Tyler,

Electricians
You are responsible for correct use of the lights. They are also responsible for the appropriate usage of the heater, after consulting with the teacher, and making sure that no students sit less than a metre from the heater. You need to make sure that the windows are only open at appropriate times, e.g. windows closed when the heater is on. Your job includes making sure that the laptops are properly plugged in and charging. In the event of a Lock Down you will be required to turn off the lights and ensure windows and doors are locked.
Leighton,

Desk Directors
In this job you are responsible for making sure that other people are cleaning their desk. In the morning we need to come in and take down the chairs. It is your responsibility to make sure that all desks are cleared at the end of the block prior to teaming and that you help the cubby custodians in ensuring that all tote trays are removed from desks. At the end of each day you must walk around each of the desks and ensure that all rubbish and any classroom materials are all in the right place.
Todd,

Fire Wardens/ Emergency
Fire wardens are responsible for helping Mr Aspden in closing the doors and windows. When you close the windows make sure that the top ones are positioned so the bottom of the panes are facing the concrete outside, also make sure the aluminium ones are closed properly so the seal is sealed correctly. You will then join your partner at the front of the line.
Holly, Keanu,

Organisational Officers
You are responsible for passing out all class papers and books. Additionally, you may be asked to assist Mr Aspden in distributing classroom, lab, IT materials, PE equipment etc. You will be required to meet with Mr Aspden independently to review job specifics. You must ensure that any spare sheets are returned and filed on Mr Aspden's desk each and every time.
Requann, Aiden,

Book Worm
This person is responsible for ensuring that everyone is reading during DEAR time. You need to ensure that they are reading appropriate material on their devices. Your job each session will be to pick people who have been the best readers during DEAR time and they will receive a coin for their team. You will also be responsible for ensures all class books are looked after and placed back into the book box at the end of each day.
Yannick,

Recycler
The Room 7 Recycler is responsible for taking the bins and the recycling out at the end of each day. It is your job to ensure that the class is kept clean and tidy. You are also responsible for ensuring that the recycling bin is used correctly, you will need to educate the class on this.
Jordy,

Bin Monitor
Paige, Natalie,

Game / Set up Crew
Alexander,  Kiriona, Jordy,

Banker / Behaviour management officer
Theo

Whiteboard
Taryn

Saturday 28 January 2017

Writing Wall Template - Zentangles











Zentangles

Here are some instructions:
1. Give each child an A4 sheet of paper, get them to fold in half, then divide their page into sections (either ruled or free-hand).
2. Look at the patterns on the handout, or watch the youtube clip, then practise with their pen, filling in one section at a time with a pattern

After practise:
1. In pencil, draw name using bold bubble writing, then go over in pen
2. divide background into sections (either ruled squares or free hand)
3. start zentangling

teaching points:
1. When doing lettering for name, press very lightly with pencil so mistakes can be easily rubbed out
2. Press lightly with black pen, otherwise nib will break off
3. Shapes that are being coloured in in black need to be completely coloured in, no white bits left uncoloured
4. mix up patterns to have a good balance of dark/black, and white spaces/patterns
5. Take your time and enjoy the relaxing process - make it quality
6. When finished, they might want to make the section lines and lines of their lettering bolder/thicker to really stand out

Here are a few good clips to put on while their doodling: