What do you think this quote means?

If the past cannot teach the present and the father cannot teach the son, then history need not have bothered to go on, and the world has wasted a great deal of time. ~Russell Hoban

Still the Same

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At the Early Settlers Museum

How did you enjoy your trip to the Early Settlers?
What was your highlight?

Early Settlers

Chinese Gardens

Reminders for the Early Setters Trip

Hi guys.
Tomorrow you are wearing your P.E gear. If you read this message could you please put a school shirt in your bag for the photos where you dress up in early settler clothing. The boys won't look as good with their P.E tshirt under their waistcoat. Can you plass this message on to other classmates.
Also remember your lunch, a jacket and your manners.
See you in the morning.
Mrs Cooper

Early Setters Visit

Reminder that Early Settlers Visit is Friday 25th NOT Thursday.

It's in the bag question

What happened in New Zealand history on these dates?

1. 1770
2. 1800's 
3. 1840 
4. 1848 
5. 1861

How have you settled in to life at Balmacewen?

You have now been at Balmacewen for over 7 weeks. Many of you have joined sports teams, dance groups, kapa haka, music classes and many other activities.Well done for signing up and for getting involved.

If you haven't joined anything yet keep looking and listening to the notices to find something you might be interested in trying. Don't miss out!

Tell me what you have been enjoying so far. What do you like? what do you find difficult or challenging? Would love to hear your thoughts. Remember you can read and comment on what other people say also.

Recount Writing

Learning intention - to write a powerful recount based on a personal camp experience.

Things to think about when writing

• Use a variety of sentence starters
• Use paragraphs
• Include powerful verbs, adjectives, similes and personification
• Remember to show don't tell eg I was cold - My body look like it was turning blue and my lips began to chatter.
• To include description of feelings

Use your planning sheets, check list and assessment rubric. These should be glued in your writing book.

Choose 1 event from camp and write about it in clear detail.

Recounts are Due on Monday 14th March for checking in class
Final edited recount due on Wednesday 16th March

Farm Visit

Farm Day is this weekend on Sunday the 13th. There is a free bus leaving from school at 9am for a limited number of students who are really keen and it will return at approximately 2pm.
If you miss out on going on the bus with school you can still attend Farm Day with your family. All welcome. Otago’s Farm Day will be held on Telford Farm, 498 Owaka Highway. Its indoor arena means a great day whatever the weather.


A notice will be going home tomorrow. Let me know if you are really keen.
What types of things do you hope to see or do?

How clever are you? - Problem number 2

Marys father has 4 children; three are named Nana, Nene, and Nini. So what is is the 4th childs name?

Remember you must post elsewhere to be in the draw. Good luck

Homework Week 5

• Learn your spelling words and also complete your activity sheet and hand in to me by Friday.
• Finish your notes on Maori life before the Europeans.
• I'm still waiting on some pieces of work from some people such as: title pages and NZ timeline items
• Reminder last swimming session on Friday.