Wind Storm Writing Sample

Christchurch pummeled by fierce storm

Writing inspiration for this week

 The roots of one of the large trees that fell during the winds (The Groynes, Belfast).

 Uplifted roots - struggling to hold on!

Large gaps left by the fallen trees.

 One of the many trees that now rest on the ground.

Cashmere High Testing

REMEMBER: Cashmere High Testing is this Thursday 9am-12noon.  You will need to arrange your own transportation to and from Cashmere High.  It is important that you travel straight to and from the event safely.  Obviously, it would be best to travel with a friend or group of friends.  When you return to school in the afternoon, you'll be straight into senior interchange with Ms McGowan (Geography). 

Jaden & Theo hand over the cheque

Jaden and Theo handed over a cheque to the Westpac Helicopters today for a whooping $608.  Well done boys!  A special thanks must go to all of the wonderful helpers on the day of the sausage sizzle (including Jill, Leonie, Mr Rae and Miss Wood) and to all of the students who supported the cause by purchasing a sausage on the day.   

Paying it forward!

"What goes around comes around!" - The boys came away with some souvenirs. 

You are invited to the Rotary Speech Competition

On Tuesday morning we had the syndicate speech competition.  One Year 7 and one Year 8 student represented each class.  Ben and Fergus did a fantastic job for Room 18.  

Ben spoke about the importance of imagination and compared it to knowledge.  He made reference to a number of famous Albert Einstein quotes that purport imagination as having greater importance.  Ben was imaginative, energetic and entertaining.  His enthusiasm in front of an audience was, in my mind, unsurpassed. 

Fergus opened our eyes to the horrors of 'not washing your hands after going to the toilet'.  His speech was both informative and humorous.  As the only boy in the Year 8 category, I personally believe he was a stand out! 

Congratulations must go to Lilly and Sophia of Room 23, who claimed both the Year 7 and Year 8 categories, and are therefore through to the Rotary Speech Competition.  

You are all invited to support Lilly and Sophia on the evening as they are representing our wonderful syndicate and our school! 

There are four other schools who are entering the competition: Beckhenham, Opawa, St Peters and Hillview.  It is sure to be a fantastic evening - showcasing some of our best up-and-coming local speakers.  

Jaden & Theo's Home Learning Community Project

Last Wednesday, all of Jaden and Theo's hard work paid off.  They were successful in organising a sausage sizzle to raise funds for the Westpac Helicopters.  On the day, the boys were aided by a number of good friends who helped to make this project possible.  The project contributes towards the boys eligibility for a Community Senior Success Award.  Profits are yet to be finalised, but it is believed to be around $540.  Well done boys... the money is going to a worthy cause!

From the left - Jaden, Theo, Kate, Angus, Felix, Brooke & Montel

Sam and Louie provided an extra pair of serving hands when things got busy.

Aesop's Fables

This week we will be dissecting a number of Aesop's Fables and then writing our own. 

Who Was Aesop?
Aesop lived in Greece in the early sixth century.  A slave after having been captured in war, he achieved a reputation for the great wit he demonstrated while telling tales in discussion and negotiation.

The fables have come to be used for a variety of purposes (including artistic motivation/inspiration).  While Aesop used his fables to make witty points to solve problems and reveal human truths, over time many of the stories have been used to open up discussion about human behaviour, morals and values.

Aesop

The Hare and the Tortoise 

 

"United we stand, divided we fall," Aesop.