Letter to Mr hipkins

Kaiapoi North school
278 williams street
Kaiapoi 7630

Wednesday 14th February 2018

Ministry of Education
Government Buildings
Wellington

Dear Mr Hipkins

I am a year 7 student at kaiapoi north school and my name is Jack.I love our new classrooms they are a great space to learn in.But there is one problem there is no air conditioners.

I like the way you let everyone share their ideas and opinions and you also love people to learn.

Opening the doors is the only way to keep the class cool.But the and flys and bugs come in and distract us from our work also when it is windy things fall off the walls.Outside we have our lunch boxes and it is very hot and it caused things to melt and go yucky.

Most of our class find it hard to concentrate with the heat and the bugs.Especially when we come in from a hot and sweaty lunch time.

People in our class could lash out at each other and get mad because of the heat.That could make everyone mad because we will have to stay in for time it is annoying for a lot of people if they didn’t do it.

A simple air conditioner would be the best thing for our amazing classrooms.It would feel so refreshing after a hot break time.

Wouldn't it be a great feeling that you have helpt over 80 students by putting in a simple air conditioner.

Thank you for reading my letter.

From Jack

Week 3 Reflection

Tōtara Weekly Reflection Term:   1            Week: 3

Some work I am proud of… (add evidence and a brief explanation)

i am proud of my writing because i have got up to the emotion paragraph and i think that i have got a lot of information in it.

This week was my first session of music, it was...

good because we did some bucket drumming  it was fun.we also coloured in some ice creams.

What challenged me over the last week and why?

I have not been getting my work finished in the right amount of time so i have to stay in at lunch time

How did I overcome these challenges or what do I need to do to overcome them in the future?

I need to ask for help a bit more and I need to sit by my self a lot more and if I don't finish my work I will have to stay in at lunch.

What is my personal goal for next week?

To get my work done in the wright amount of time so I don't need to stay in at lunch time.

This fortnights Tōtara goal was active listening and I achieved/showed this by...

Looking at the teacher move away form any distractions so I can hear the teacher.

week 2 Reflection

Tōtara Weekly Reflection Term:1               Week:2

Some work I am proud of… (add evidence and a brief explanation)

I am proud of my Instagram post because it is short simple and true. I am also proud of my title page in my reading book.

What challenged me over last two weeks?

The maths challenge for my home work challenged me.  Also I was challenged by the rich math task at school.

How did I overcome these challenges or what do I need to do to overcome them in the future?

I solved the home work challenge by asking my dad for help. I solved the rich math task by doing it with a partner.

What is my personal goal for next week?

To finish my work fast and put more quality in to it.

This fortnights Tōtara goal was greetings and I achieved/showed this by...

Each day in the morning when I first see them, I say hi or something nice to them.

ALL ABOUT ME

Who is in my family/whanau?

Ruby Elena Chloe Marie Peter and me

What are my favourite things to do in my own time?

play xbox/video games,go swimming in my pool

What do you like to do at school?

Reading Writing and hanging out with my Friends

What would I like to improve and make progress with this year?

times tables handwriting and maths

What helps you learn?

sitting with my friends (a couple at a time)

What stops you learning?

no being able to access devices when i need one.

Who are my friends at school?

Benjamen Dominic Brooklyn Jadyn

What was the best part of the holidays?

christmas and going on a go kart at super karts