Term 2 Week 9 behind us...

Only one more week of Term 2!  

Great to see the sun again and enjoy the fresh air!

The Ext(reme) writers are working towards the final drafts of their Slam Poems - it has been an interesting challenge to rework a piece based on the way it sounds when read aloud.  We have a few Prince EAs in the making...

'Can We Auto-Correct Humanity?'

Prince EA 

In Manawanui, Science Fair and Mathletes, it was great to reconnect with each other and review the last 3 weeks' learning while Mrs Dunn was on leave.  Mathletes from Teams 3, 4 & 5 are nearing the end of their Geometry learning with discovery of trigonometry to problem-solve,  Team 2 are completing their final assessment of new Number learning, and Team 1, the same with Statistics. 

Tournament of Minds students were introduced to planners for next term when they 'go it alone'.  Each team set up Trello, an online project management tool, and a overview plan for the 6 weeks of tournament preparation.  There will be a parent meeting in Week 1 next term to pass on more detailed information to whanau.

Ext(reme) Reading students are showcasing their talents as they dig deep into the written words of talented authors.  Mrs Stanley can't stop raving about the insights of the group and their ability to communicate their findings. 😊

Coming up next week: Disco on Thursday

Our chess teams to go into 'battle'

Meet 

Daniel, Alex, Mitchell, Trijal, Richie, Molly, Chloe and Sarthak

Raroa's Chess Teams for the Wellington Regional Tournament.

All the best for Thurs 28th!

School-gen Minecraft ‘Eco-house’ Competition 2018

Click here for details: School-gen Minecraft ‘Eco-house’ Competition 2018

Use your skills to design and build an eco-house,
and make a video showing how it has:

• Low environmental impact: How does it fit with the world around it? We want to see a minimal impact on the environment – both in construction and on-going use.
• Sustainability: We want to see use of sustainable materials in the construction.
• Energy-efficiency: How energy efficient in the house? Construct is so that it makes best use of renewable energy resources, for heating and lighting, etc.

Overall, you need to create a building that’s friendly to the environment around it – and explain why you think it is.

Looking ahead to Week 9

• Mrs Dunn is back @ Raroa so see the calendar to the right of this post for classes next week.

• School finishes at 1.20pm on Wednesday as there is a meeting for staff who belong to the teachers' union (details here)

• Enrichments are on Thursday afternoon due to Wednesday's early closure

• No Winter Sport this week

• Eight students head to Newlands Intermediate on Thursday to represent the school at the Wellington Regional Chess Tournament - all the best!

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The annual netball matches between the staff and the students are this week!

Tuesday lunchtime is Staff vs Year 7A team. 

Thursday lunchtime is Staff vs Year 8A team. 

A lot of fun on the new turf!  Come and enjoy!

Staff vs Students 2017

Find your Tribe...

As part of the NZ Gifted Awareness Week, articles are being shared that parents and students may be interested in.  

Tracey Riley outlines the importance of validating who we are and of connecting to like-minds, and how we can enhance self-concept.

 'Find your Tribe', by Dr Tracy Riley 
"Gifted learners, like all of us, are seeking a tribe, a powerful sense of belonging, that collectively honours and celebrates their individual strengths, differences, quirkiness, interests, abilities and qualities. Even those who may prefer their own company and working independently will ultimately benefit from being connected to like minds."

CALL IT A CLAN. CALL IT A NETWORK. CALL IT A TRIBE. CALL IT FAMILY: WHATEVER YOU CALL IT, WHOEVER YOU ARE, YOU NEED ONE. - JANE HOWARD

NZ Gifted Awareness Week competitions

Using the theme

"Celebrate Gifted Aotearoa: Catalysts of Success"

enter a piece of writing/poetry, a photograph or a picture of your artwork.

Entries open 21 May - 20 June 2018

Go here for details and to enter.  Closes Wednesday Week 8

Events relevant to gifted and talented education

The Ministry of Education posts upcoming events relevant to GATE students.  Below, are details of two of them.  We are not in a position to recommend these but just wanted to let you know about them in case you are interested.

Forensics@Kristin 2018

About the Programme:

Non-residential camp for Gifted Students Years 7-10

Students spend days in teams solving a dynamic crime with forensics tools and logic. They then swap to a two-day courtroom drama, complete with lawyers as judges. They prosecute their case in a mock trial whilst parents and family friends cheer them on.

With input from the NZ Police ESR Forensics scientists and lawyers, it is the most fun you can legally have with guns, knives, blood and fingerprinting powder!

To register your interest email Carol Rowley: crowley@kristin.school.nz

Times and dates: 9-14th of July

Monday 9th of July : 8:30-7:30pm
Tuesday 10th of July : 8:30-4:00pm
Wednesday 11th of July : 8:30-7:00pm
Thursday 12th of July : DAY OFF
Friday 13th of July : 8:30-4:00pm
Saturday 14th of July : 8:30-2:00pm

Location: Kristin School 360 Albany Highway Albany, Auckland www.kristin.school.nz

Cost: $260 Including morning tea and afternoon tea, dinner and lunch.

Academy Conference for Gifted and Talented Students

Inspire Ambition - Junior Stretch and Challenge Day Junior Students (Years 7 -9, Ages 12-14)

Wellington: Scots College, Tuesday Monday 6th August.

Costs

Students: A fixed fee of $45 if paid prior to conference. We have access to sponsorship for students wishing to attend but for whom the cost is a significant challenge for their families. Please contact us for further details.

Bookings: Please contact the office with your numbers as early as possible to secure your places. info@academyconferences.com

For more information, click here