We have been working on our class treaty by Edgewater 3 Sattelite

Finally ... we all agree on how we will work together this year. Students have been talking about what a treaty is and how we would like to work this year. 

treaty

[tree-tee] 

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/treaty

noun, plural treaties.
1. a formal agreement between two or more states in reference to peace, alliance, commerce, or other international relations.

2.the formal document embodying such an international agreement.

3.any agreement or compact.

This is our treaty.

Edgewater 3 2016

Class Treaty

Focus on your work.

Make good choices.

Be friendly and helpful.

Respect people and property.

Don’t worry, be happy.

A "talk" with the principal by Bradley

I went to the Principal’s office. I was really nervous at first but …

… I wasn’t in trouble. We discussed which classes I’ll be going to this year. The Principal Mr Vester was pleased that I passed last year’s NCEA maths exams.

I got Achieved or better in the three maths subjects: Probability, Algebra and Calculus. I was proud of myself and so was Mr Vester.

to be continued...

Interact by Edgewater 3

Interact was amazing ...

Healthy Food Still Life Art

This term we are learning about Still Life drawing.  

We are drawing pictures of healthy foods using different pencils and charcoal. 

Look at us hard at work.

Keenen

We draw our lunch in the four boxes. I drew Bradley's Bun.

Joseph 

I draw my lunch. I draw rice and chicken. 

Natasha

I liked the pictures that everyone drew of the different food. They were drawing healthy food. I thought everyone did a good job.

Michael

We were drawing our lunches.We used shading. 

Lauren

I liked drawing the banana. It was awesome.

Brennan

We draw different foods. We use some shading and we look carefully at the details. 

Aidan

We grabbed a piece of fruit out of our bag, took it to our desk and we tried to draw it's shape. We tried to shade it. I felt surprised because it was tricky to draw the shape of the fruit. 

Bradley

Our attempts at still life looked really good for starters. I am surprised at how some people did some of the pictures. 

Finn

I draw pictures of different kinds of food. I draw with the pencil. I coloured some of the food. My pictures look good. 

Jordan

I found The still life art hard at first and the fruit on the chopping board was really hard for me but the art look alright now. 

Taz the Tasmanian Devil by Michael P

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New Year, New Learning, New Blogs

New students in EWC 3 posted for the first time on their new blogs today.

Everyone is looking forward to sharing lots of their learning.

Some students have been blogging for nearly 2 years and were able to share lots of smart tips for blogging.

Visit the EWC 3 class blog to find all our blogs.

We look forward to lots of comments too.

Concert Report by Edgewater 3

We enjoyed the APO Young Achievers concert at the Central City Library,

 Every year the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra chooses the most talented young musicians and provides opportunities for them to develop their potential through a mentoring programme. We welcome these young stars to our series in a programme featuring a variety of instruments.

Allan
 I liked the sound of the bassoon,I liked the music she played.

I also liked the flute because the girl who was playing it was really good at playing. The music was awesome, it sounded good and made me feel energetic.

Vikki 
I liked the sound of the piano. The piano player was joining in with the other musicians.the music sounded very happy.The music was great because it made me feel happy. 

Nathan
 The lady who was playing the tuba she played a very long piece of music.the girl was playing the violin with the bow and with her fingers,it was so amazing. 

Natasha
My favourite instrument was the violin because i liked the sound it made,it made me feel happy.the man who was playing the piano was very good.i also liked it when the girl was playing the tuba because she did different styles of notes.

Bradley
At the auckland library concert i heard six instruments being played.two of my favourite instruments that were played together were the piano and the tuba because the music sounded humorous in a good way.i also liked the flute because it brings a very sweet and yet mysterious sound the concert.

Aidan
My favourite instrument was the trumpet because it sounded loud, like a marching beat. I also liked the tuba because the tune was good,it made me feel great.

My friend Glyn loves his double bass

Breaking the Ball Barrier by Bradley Edgewater3

On Tuesday the 11th of March, we went to the Tamaki Recreation Centre to watch the famous NZ Breakers. When we first entered the gym, there were a lot of students from other schools including Sommerville Special School sitting along the sides of the basketball court. The students were eagerly waiting for the basketball team to come in.

While we were waiting for the players to come, one of the people who organized the event picked a few volunteers to play a game. They were challenged to shoot a basketball into the hoop, if they got the ball through the hoop, they would win the ball. Among some of those picked were Aidan and Nathan, and they were very happy that they won.

When the NZ Breakers arrived, some of the students from other schools who were there were chosen to have a go at playing against the Breakers, including Allan and Fynn from our class. At the end of the games, despite losing against the players, the students were very happy they had played against a famous basketball team.

After playing the games against the Breakers, we played another game in which the students had to decide whether one of the Breakers players would either miss the basketball hoop or  manage to get the ball into the hoop.

At the end of the session, each student received a handbook that explained about the biography of the NZ Breakers. We were really excited when we were given a chance to get autographs signed by the players themselves.

It was a very memorable day for the students to watch the players up close and to have a taste of what it is like to play with a famous team.

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Three Red Ribbons by Vikki Edgewater 3

On athletics day I was very excited because I was very ready to do my events. First I did the 100m them 200m and lastly the long jump. I got three first places and I was extremely happy. My parents was also very happy when I told them and I am going to put the three red ribbons on my wall.

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Very Fast by Natasha Edgewater 3

Yesterday we went to Mt Smart stadium for athletics. I was so happy that I came 1st in the 200m race. I was very fast and I got a 1st place ribbon.  When I did the Javelin, I threw it the furthest on my 3rd throw. When I did the long jump I jumped as far as I could. I did very well in all my events. I showed my mum my ribbons and she was very proud of me.  

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Fun at the Special Olympics by Nathan Edgewater 3

Yesterday I ran in the 50 metre race at Special Olympics.

I also did the shotput and the softball throw.

I felt very happy and excited  when I ran fast.

When I threw the  softball it went a long way.

I got a ribbon for coming 2nd in the running race.

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Edgewater Seniors Learning a New Sport by Natasha

We learned to play Badminton in the gym. We first tried to balance the shuttlecock on the racquet. Then we practised holding the racquet down and hitting the shuttlecock towards the ceiling. I chose a partner and practised hitting the shuttlecock over the net. It was hard hitting the shuttlecock over the net, but I got it after a while.  We played who could hit the shuttlecock the furthest. Then we had a competition to play against  another team. Me and Allan played against Vikki and Brennan. Me and Allan won the game. I am getting good at Badminton and I can’t wait to play Badminton next week and it will be one of my favourite sports.  

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