Making the School Beautiful
Monday, November 4, 2013
Monday, September 23, 2013
Trees matter
Abbey information report
Trees have many parts such as leaves, trunk, branches, twigs they can also make and do cool things
Parts of a tree
There are many parts to a tree these parts include roots, trunk leaves and many other parts
Roots
The roots a life support to a tree they collect water, nuntries and food they also grow underground
Trunk
The trunk is made of 5 parts bark, cambium, sapwood, heartwood and finally the last layer is called pholem .
Crown
The crown lives at the top of a tree and it shades the roots. The leaves are another life support to a tree they breath for the tree through a process called *photosynthesis
Twigs
Twigs store sugar and water
Photosynthesis
*photosynthesis is a process that trees use to breath . First they breath in Co2and then they breath out O2
Chlorophyll
Chlorophyll is the main pigment that provides colour. Chlorophyll gives plants the green colour because it reflects green light and absorbs red and blue light. The chlorophyll stops
in autumn and the leaves float away in the wind.
Types of trees
There are two main types of trees. They are evergreen and deciduous
An evergreen tree is a tree that is always green but losses old leaves that get replaced with new leaves.
A deciduous tree loses all of there leaves in autumn and grows all of there leaves back in spring
In conclusion all tree parts are very important and without one part the tree would not function properly.
Trees have many parts such as leaves, trunk, branches, twigs they can also make and do cool things
Parts of a tree
There are many parts to a tree these parts include roots, trunk leaves and many other parts
Roots
The roots a life support to a tree they collect water, nuntries and food they also grow underground
Trunk
The trunk is made of 5 parts bark, cambium, sapwood, heartwood and finally the last layer is called pholem .
Crown
The crown lives at the top of a tree and it shades the roots. The leaves are another life support to a tree they breath for the tree through a process called *photosynthesis
Twigs
Twigs store sugar and water
Photosynthesis
*photosynthesis is a process that trees use to breath . First they breath in Co2and then they breath out O2
Chlorophyll
Chlorophyll is the main pigment that provides colour. Chlorophyll gives plants the green colour because it reflects green light and absorbs red and blue light. The chlorophyll stops
in autumn and the leaves float away in the wind.
Types of trees
There are two main types of trees. They are evergreen and deciduous
An evergreen tree is a tree that is always green but losses old leaves that get replaced with new leaves.
A deciduous tree loses all of there leaves in autumn and grows all of there leaves back in spring
In conclusion all tree parts are very important and without one part the tree would not function properly.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Abbeys seasonal poem
Abbey's seasonal poem
Spring
Spring is a blossom in flight
A daisy coiled in long soft hair
A light shines through the spring garden
Swift to soar away up high
Cheerful like radiant sunlight
To let in loves and joys favourite light
Summer
Summer is a fairy so mild
Reading a book beneath the trees
Summer is so wild and free
Mirror smooth pond through heaven
Heavens little girl cooling here feet
It's getting colder as summer fades
Autumn
Autumn glides in for a little while
Leaping in the leaves is heavens girl
Sneakly a leaf floats to the ground
The amber leaves stacked up high
Flame red from heavens girl
She paints the trees her favourite shade
But quickly to quickly dose autumn fade
Winter
Winters eyes are icicle blue
Her thoughts are many, her words are few
She cause a storm from her brewing pot
Blowing to many kisses she did, she did, she blew a storm
It ripped up trees and trampolines a breeze
We told her to stop she stopped right then
But please but please never come again if your going to blow to many kisses
When she will come again without blow to many kisses is up to her the magical girl
Inspired by Emily Woodin Made by Abbey Henderson
Spring
Spring is a blossom in flight
A daisy coiled in long soft hair
A light shines through the spring garden
Swift to soar away up high
Cheerful like radiant sunlight
To let in loves and joys favourite light
Summer
Summer is a fairy so mild
Reading a book beneath the trees
Summer is so wild and free
Mirror smooth pond through heaven
Heavens little girl cooling here feet
It's getting colder as summer fades
Autumn
Autumn glides in for a little while
Leaping in the leaves is heavens girl
Sneakly a leaf floats to the ground
The amber leaves stacked up high
Flame red from heavens girl
She paints the trees her favourite shade
But quickly to quickly dose autumn fade
Winter
Winters eyes are icicle blue
Her thoughts are many, her words are few
She cause a storm from her brewing pot
Blowing to many kisses she did, she did, she blew a storm
It ripped up trees and trampolines a breeze
We told her to stop she stopped right then
But please but please never come again if your going to blow to many kisses
When she will come again without blow to many kisses is up to her the magical girl
Inspired by Emily Woodin Made by Abbey Henderson
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Tree information report
PARTS OF A TREE. By Grace
There are many different parts to a tree these include crown,trunk,roots and leaves.
CROWN
The crown lives on top of the tree,it is made of leaves and branches.The crown covers the roots so they don't overheat and die.It comes in different shapes and sizes,it also helps the tree with photosynthesis,collects energy from the sun and removes extra water.
TRUNK
The trunk has different kinds of cells going right through it,these are called Cambium,Heartwood,Sapwood and Pith,another name for Sapwood is Xylem.
The trunk supports the tree ,brings water and food from the dirt and sugar from the leaves.
ROOTS
The roots are very important because they collect food and water for the tree.The roots stop the tree from falling over-they can hold a 100 foot tree!Roots can even be as big as the tree.
LEAVES
The leaves fall off deciduous trees and stay on evergreen trees.They come in different colours,shapes and sizes.Fat leaves and thin leaves are found on different types of trees.
In conclusion all the parts of the tree are very important and without any one of them the tree wouldn't grow.
There are many different parts to a tree these include crown,trunk,roots and leaves.
CROWN
The crown lives on top of the tree,it is made of leaves and branches.The crown covers the roots so they don't overheat and die.It comes in different shapes and sizes,it also helps the tree with photosynthesis,collects energy from the sun and removes extra water.
TRUNK
The trunk has different kinds of cells going right through it,these are called Cambium,Heartwood,Sapwood and Pith,another name for Sapwood is Xylem.
The trunk supports the tree ,brings water and food from the dirt and sugar from the leaves.
ROOTS
The roots are very important because they collect food and water for the tree.The roots stop the tree from falling over-they can hold a 100 foot tree!Roots can even be as big as the tree.
LEAVES
The leaves fall off deciduous trees and stay on evergreen trees.They come in different colours,shapes and sizes.Fat leaves and thin leaves are found on different types of trees.
In conclusion all the parts of the tree are very important and without any one of them the tree wouldn't grow.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Abbeys lady winter poem
Lady winter
The chilled air getting thinned down
I am experimenting in the light chill blowing across my face
Birds flying south so they won't get cold
Froze toes,violet cheeks clapping my hands to keep warm Lady winter is in the air
I can smell her lingering scent
Trees cold,flowers asleep
Waiting to bring the warm back
Puffy jacket and long socks keeping me warm as I walk
Standing here in the gardens closed eyes and head up high as I feel the soft breeze and warm sun beaming on my back
Lady winter makes her entrance blowing a chilly asher breeze as her soft feet hit the ground
The rays from the glowing sun reflect off the luke warm water
Shadow dancing walking along through the bushes
This place is so magical like in a book,just me and my friends standing here sketching as lady winter sends a message of chiles down our spines
By Abbey Henderson
The chilled air getting thinned down
I am experimenting in the light chill blowing across my face
Birds flying south so they won't get cold
Froze toes,violet cheeks clapping my hands to keep warm Lady winter is in the air
I can smell her lingering scent
Trees cold,flowers asleep
Waiting to bring the warm back
Puffy jacket and long socks keeping me warm as I walk
Standing here in the gardens closed eyes and head up high as I feel the soft breeze and warm sun beaming on my back
Lady winter makes her entrance blowing a chilly asher breeze as her soft feet hit the ground
The rays from the glowing sun reflect off the luke warm water
Shadow dancing walking along through the bushes
This place is so magical like in a book,just me and my friends standing here sketching as lady winter sends a message of chiles down our spines
By Abbey Henderson
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Reggio Documentation Update
Our Reggio Project has been coming along in leaps and bounds! We have learnt so much about trees and how they produce oxygen as well as why they loose their leaves. We have also explored different artists and art making techniques we have a number of things on the go including:
A wire tree sculpture
A tube tree sculpture
A 3D tree of life
Many water colour and acrylic paintings of trees in different seasons.
Here is a taste of some of our documentation.
A wire tree sculpture
A tube tree sculpture
A 3D tree of life
Many water colour and acrylic paintings of trees in different seasons.
Here is a taste of some of our documentation.
Reggio 2013 from aimzstewart
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Hayden's lady winter poem
Lady winter
Snugly polar fleece and cozy socks keep me warm as we walk.
A bruised nose and tingly feet , puffing on my hands to keep warm.
Standing here in the gardens cold as Pluto , as I feel the fresh breeze blow on my cheeks.
Lady winter makes her entrance her first step is a shivering breeze.
Sunlight reflecting off the trees making everything seem so serene.
The view is so magical like in a fairytale all my friends standing by my side.
Standing here surrounded by trees.
Lady winter enters with her bone-chilling touch.
By Hayden
Rm8b7
Snugly polar fleece and cozy socks keep me warm as we walk.
A bruised nose and tingly feet , puffing on my hands to keep warm.
Standing here in the gardens cold as Pluto , as I feel the fresh breeze blow on my cheeks.
Lady winter makes her entrance her first step is a shivering breeze.
Sunlight reflecting off the trees making everything seem so serene.
The view is so magical like in a fairytale all my friends standing by my side.
Standing here surrounded by trees.
Lady winter enters with her bone-chilling touch.
By Hayden
Rm8b7
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Kayla's Lady Winter Poem
I can smell her scent ,the trees are naked , the flowers are asleep.
Lady winter makes her entrance her shadow gleams on the pond .
Chattering teeth ,bruised nose puffing on my hands to keep me toasty.
The wind is getting thicker,covering the air with a breeze.
Puffy coat and toasty socks keep me warm as I walk.
Standing here in the garden warm as toast as I feel the winter sun beaming on me.
Lady winter made her entrance sprinkling her magical spells all over.
Lady winter is in the air.
Lady winter makes her entrance her shadow gleams on the pond .
Chattering teeth ,bruised nose puffing on my hands to keep me toasty.
The wind is getting thicker,covering the air with a breeze.
Puffy coat and toasty socks keep me warm as I walk.
Standing here in the garden warm as toast as I feel the winter sun beaming on me.
Lady winter made her entrance sprinkling her magical spells all over.
Lady winter is in the air.
Grace's Lady winter poem
Leather jacket and fluffy socks keep me warm as we play.
The air freezes as the sun gets blanketed by rock coloured clouds.
Standing here,in the Gardens warm and bubbly as the suns final rays beam onto my back.
Frozen toes and chattering teeth,rubbing my hands to keep warm.
Lights reflecting onto the shimmering water,making everything seem so serene.
The sun is getting lower,casting long shadows on the lime grass.
I can smell her misty scent.
The roses curl up ready for Lady winter to make the magic start.
Lady winter makes her entrance blowing her chilly breathe onto the damp delicate grass.
This view,so magical like in a freezing wonderland,just me and my friends insight.
Lady winter is in the air.
The air freezes as the sun gets blanketed by rock coloured clouds.
Standing here,in the Gardens warm and bubbly as the suns final rays beam onto my back.
Frozen toes and chattering teeth,rubbing my hands to keep warm.
Lights reflecting onto the shimmering water,making everything seem so serene.
The sun is getting lower,casting long shadows on the lime grass.
I can smell her misty scent.
The roses curl up ready for Lady winter to make the magic start.
Lady winter makes her entrance blowing her chilly breathe onto the damp delicate grass.
This view,so magical like in a freezing wonderland,just me and my friends insight.
Lady winter is in the air.
Jessica's winter poem!
Thermal top and fluffy jacket keep me snuggled up as I walk.
Stiff cold toes and chattery teeth running all over the place to keep warm.
Standing here In the gardens, I feel the cold breeze curl around me and the sun beam on me.
Lady winter , makes an entrance giving us a chill to the bone.
This park, is so magnificent ,I feel like I'm in a dream,lady winter has made a spine tingling touch that goes around me and my friends!
Stiff cold toes and chattery teeth running all over the place to keep warm.
Standing here In the gardens, I feel the cold breeze curl around me and the sun beam on me.
Lady winter , makes an entrance giving us a chill to the bone.
This park, is so magnificent ,I feel like I'm in a dream,lady winter has made a spine tingling touch that goes around me and my friends!
Monday, June 10, 2013
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Thank you!
Thank you to South Hort for their kind donation of potting mix to help with our plant propagation!
Thank you also to Mrs Henderson for taking Kayla and Abbey to get this for our Reggio Project!
We really appreciate the help!
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations to the following Topdecklearners who have been selected as finalists for their tree playgrounds in the Amazing Place Competition: Liam E, Hayden, Jacob, James, Kaeden, Oliver, Syme, Max and Abbey. We will be attending an award ceremony on Thursday where John Key will be awarding the children their prizes! How exciting!
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Tree water park
We have worked on this project for around about a month to try to get in to the competition to give to John key we have not got ours back yet but hopefully we do I can't wait until it gets back by Hayley and Olivia
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Tree wonderlands
The children have been working hard to complete their amazing playgrounds using the trees in our city. Check back soon for full documentation and details of judging announcements. The projects have been judged this weekend. Check out this link to the playground website and here are the photos of our finished playground entries these are on display today 28April at the CBS arena.
http://www.theamazingplace.co.nz/what-you-need-do
http://www.theamazingplace.co.nz/what-you-need-do
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
New Listen to Reading Sites
Check out these new listen to reading websites.
Remember to check for understanding at the end of each page!
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
8b7's healthy food
Mrs Stewart is proud of us for having healthy food at brain break time! Some of our favourite food is water melon, apple, carrot sticks, multi grain sandwhiches, pineapple, plums and a whole lot more yummy foods.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Goldilocks gladly lopped
My name is Hayley and my 2sisters are getting our hair cut off for child cancer and it is getting cut off by Jo Pelling that is opening her new shop soon.it is getting cut at countdown Rolleston
We are having coffee culture,sausage sizzle,cupcakes,bouncy castle,$2 raffle ticket,there are great prizes to be won.to donate go to www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/3sisters/ and my mum Lisa Hanson will be there or you could donate on the day I will be wearing a blue tee-shirt with a blue coin bin and it is on the 2nd of march I hope you can make it thanks Hayley.
We are having coffee culture,sausage sizzle,cupcakes,bouncy castle,$2 raffle ticket,there are great prizes to be won.to donate go to www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/3sisters/ and my mum Lisa Hanson will be there or you could donate on the day I will be wearing a blue tee-shirt with a blue coin bin and it is on the 2nd of march I hope you can make it thanks Hayley.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
That was Summer
That Was
Summer
Remember that time when you went to the beach.
And it was scorching hot
And blue bottle jellyfish raised from the cold water
And there were miles and miles of plane ocean.
And you went inside
As you clung on a spotty rock hoping you don’t fall into the freezing water.
And thousands of rocks some even specks in the distance.
That was summer.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Welcome
Hi Everyone!
Welcome to Room 8b7 for 2013!!
I am really looking forward to getting to know everyone in 8b7 this year!
This is our brand new blog that we will be using during the year to record all the fabulous learning that we do in our class!
I have had a fantastic holiday in Rarotonga with my family.
Check back here regularly for updates on our learning!!
Mrs S
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