Talented Artists!

Last Friday, Bex Armstrong took a number of selected artists from the Middle Syndicate for a day of art - check out the amazing results!

Cricket in Schools

HOWZAT!! On Friday Dan Hooper from Nelson Cricket came along to give all the kids a taster for the cricket season ahead. Check out the form.

December 17th...can't wait!!

Rembrandt remastered

What a busy (but fascinating) week! All the classes from the Middle Syndicate were lucky enough this week to visit both the Nelson Museum and Suter Gallery to see the exhibitions about one of histories greatest artists, Rembrandt. The team loved learning about the interesting life of one of the great 'masters,' and experimenting with his techniques using contrasting light and colour.

The Night Watch

The Mill

Tom checks out Rembrandt

Who's that big kid?

The girls

A night to remember...after a day to forget!

After an interesting morning in lockdown, a great night at the Masked parade was just the remedy. We didn't win this time but as always it was a lot of fun! Check out the report from the Nelson mail on Saturday and watch the cool video clip - see if you can spot Wally!

http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/73111317/nelsons-masked-parade-brings-books-to-life

Where's Wally?

Bring on the Masked Parade

Come join us at the masked parade at 4:30 on Friday. Our theme of "Where's Wally?'" is sure to please. Check out the article in the Nelson Mail on Wednesday night.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/72997055/favourite-literary-characters-to-come-alive-in-this-years-masked-parade

Welcome to AREA 51

After a few weeks of discussion we have finally agreed upon AREA 51 for a name for the hall. This is the sum of adding 16, 17 and 18 together, and is of cause a place in the world renowned for its mystery and intrigue!

Masks for 85!

Today we kicked off our 'Under the Sea' masks for this years masked parade! Even though we had 85 keen kids ripping into the paper mache, things ran pleasantly smoothly :-).  Check out the action below!

Einstein Time sharing

On Thursday Team 18 all shared what they had been doing over the last 5 weeks for Einstein Time. We had a huge range from stop-go animations to velvet purses, from wooden bow and arrows to awesome sketches of dragons, guns and cars. 

Fantastic tie dying!

Nelson's next Louis Vuitton

We're In!

Check out what Mr F and Lila had to say about our move into the hall with R16 and 17

http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/72083011/hampden-street-schools-adventure-in-adaptability

Room 18s Got Talent

It was fantastic to see such a number of members from Room 18 taking part in this years HSS's Got Talent show - well done to all of you! A special mention of Emma H who managed to get into the finals in 2 seperate performances! Ka Pai Emma!

Einstein Time!

The team are nearly halfway through learning their Einstein Time skills - everyone is highly motivated and enjoying directing their own learning, but time is running out...

Learning to Cartoon

Tie Dying with Lily

Check out Lila's cool Google Slide on Lydia Bradley - Kiwi climber

How's this for a Bucket List!

Our topic this term is called 'Taking it to the Xtreme!' It is about how plants, animals and people have had to adapt to survive and live in some of the harshest places on Earth.

Grow little bean...grow!

Our bean and dwarf peas we planted with Nancy 2 weeks ago have taken off! Won't be long until it's eating time!!

Week 1

Week 2

Awesome Art!

Check out Emma's amazing 'bubblewrap' print!

Team 18 Winter Holiday

Aquatic Centre Fun!!

Middle Syndicate end the term in style! Happy Holidays

We're all unique!

We are learning about Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences so that we can understand our own of areas strength and weakness. This helps us to learn what things we need to develop further through our choices in upcoming student directed class topics.

Meet Room 18s newest member...Monty

Can you spot Tom's cousin Monty who joined us today in Room 18?

Carle at the Library

This week Room 18 visited the Nelson Public Library to learn about the books of American author/illustrator Eric Carle.

Team 18 Running Superstars!!

A big congratulations to all those members of Room 18 who gave it their all in this weeks Cross Country at Fairfield Park. I was so proud of all your efforts! Big ups to these kids who managed to get in the top 10 in their races:

YEAR 4 GIRLS

2nd Cara

6th Sylvia

10th Luisa

YEAR 4 BOYS

1st Harry

2nd Louie

3rd Leon

7th Lucca

8th Zahn

9th Cole

Well done also to Leon who backed up his year group race by winning the OPEN RACE and being the Official Middle Cross Country Overall Champion for 2015.

WW1 Interest Projects

We all picked aspects of WW1 we were keen to learn more about. Check out Cole's cool Google presentation on WW1 tanks. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1AGSWEFtjfYVyI89twwlf18y23iJ6rTM4ENLtczqnhno/edit#slide=id.p

Oscar - R18s Informercial specialist

Check out Oscar's toy review of the Simpsons Lego set. We look forward to his next review coming soon.

Super Writing

Some of the talented writers from Team 18 have been going to Mrs Linyard's Enrichment group over the last few weeks. Here is what they wrote about an approaching cyclone.

It is insane. The noise is terrifying.  I’m super scared.  Terrified actually.  Rain and hail are hitting me hard on the head.  SPLAT! A huge pile of hail just smacked me on the head.

“BRRR,” I yell to my friend Cara. 

“Unexpected!” she screams.  The same thing happened to her.

I hear a large crash and look up to see a house crash land not far from me.

Isla 

It is insane.  The noise is terrifying.  Trees are breaking, wind is rushing by, people are screaming and holding on for dear life!  I see a Lamborghini floating out to sea and trees that are almost horizontal.

Abe

We love Horrible Histories!!

In the Trenches!

Last Thursday was 'Trench day' in R18. The chairs were put to the side and desks arranged into rows(trenches) from the Front line through to the rest trenches at the back. Throughout the day Sgt F fired out the orders and the privates quickly responded with salutes and "Yes Sirs!!" We did a range of trench related tasks including diary writing and calculating the amount of dirt that needed to be removed from the WW1 trenches. Good fun!!?  YES SIR!!

Another reason not to go to war...Bully Beef!!

Yum...not!

Here goes!

The face says it all!! It actually tastes better than it smells

Amazing dance talent!

Checks out this weeks pick from 'Britains Got Talent!' Talk about Reach for the Stars!

Lest we Forget!

Over the last week Team 18 have delved deep into ANZAC Day.  2 museum visits, an Assembly item and a visit from class parent expert Tim Hoffman later and it is fair to say we are near experts on the topic.  Big thanks to all those parents who have assisted on trips over the last few days.

The Sequel!

Mr Fs Fav day...May the Fourth!

It's great to be back!

It's great to be back and seeing all the happy smiley kids from R18 after my week away in Auckland for Maisie's heart operation. Thanks to all those people for their well wishes and support over this stressful time. Check out these few photos from my time in the big smoke.

At the Dawn Parade with 100,000 other proud Kiwis

Having time out at Auckland Zoo

With cousin Jackie (yes, Thomas) after the operation

Look out Q Bear - there's a new bear in town!!

HSS's New Video!

Did you spot yourself in the clip?

Hockey Haka!!

Today we did Hockey in Schools.  We learnt dribbling and played awesome games called king of the square and numbers.  It was our first session out of 3.
By Team 18

Practising dribbling!  Nice socks!

King of the Square 

Swimming Superstars!

Friday was our last day of Pattersons swimming lessons.  We all learnt heaps and even got a free swimming cap at the end!  Thanks Melissa!