Here's an update on the groups Mrs Dunn works with:
Mathletes from Teams 3-4 have begun exploring Game Theory. This is mathematical study of social interactions in games that have payoffs for the players. Team 2 will begin this learning this coming week. Team 1& 5 Mathletes are continuing development of their algebraic thinking and how it can be used to solve problems, before the Game Theory unit.
Ext(reme) Writers have a wealth of learning experiences ahead of them this term. After much exploration of Shakespeare's language and themes, the students are creating their own script Shakespeare-style of part of a known oral, written or written text, such as a movie of book scene, a nursery rhyme, etc.
In addition, they are preparing to present their Slam poems to family and friends (date to be confirmed), as well as reflecting on the year's achievements.
A small group of Manawanui Originals got together this week - the Smiling Mind app was explored some more and positive feedback came from the students who are using this themselves now. The discussions revolved around knowing what things we have control over and accepting there are some things that we don't have any "control" over but that we can choose how we respond to them.
Tournament of Minds International Team planned fundraising events for this term and have submitted them to Mrs Brown. They have also been invited to the Board of Trustees Meeting on 5 November to make a presentation about their representing Raroa and NZ in Darwin.
Our Chess Teams Trijal, Daniel, Adam, Mitchell, Sarthak, Alex V, Richie and Chloe joined the Hutt Intermediate Exchange team from Raroa on Thursday. Normally, a sporting exchange, it was GREAT to see our Chess Teams competing this year. We await the results....
Mrs Dunn was lucky enough to be invited to the Raroa Wargaming Club this week - the group meets on every Wednesday at lunch - we are in the process of getting support from Games Workshop who has a School ALliance Programme on offer.
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