Have you been to the amazing island, Samoa?

Learning intention: We are learning to understand the identity of Samoa.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I use Thinkers' keys to understand the identity of Samoa.

Do you know how to collect data?

Learning intention: We are learning to understand basic statistics.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I write down at least 2 examples of continuous data and discrete data.

Mmm, I love barbecues!

On the 15th of December, my family and I decided to have a barbecue at my Grandma's house. We went there in the car and I was really excited to eat the yummy food with my family.

When we arrived at my grandma's house we started cooking. We made potato salad and vegetable salad. I peeled the fresh brown potatoes with my dad and aunt, it was very boring because it was the same movement over and over again.

After that my mum and I had to wait for the food to cook in the oven. We played with a deck of cards so that we won't get bored while waiting for the food. My mum and I played speed. It was really fun. The aim of the game is to get rid of all your cards and then say "Speed!" It was really hard to teach my mum the rules of the game.

After a while, when the food was ready and out of the oven, my brothers and sister and I went outside to play touch and it was extremely fun and tiring at the same time because my brothers were to compete because they are professional touch rugby athletes at their school.

Then we went to enjoy the food we had prepared for the family. The food was phenomenal. We had different types of food like chicken, sausage, patties, potato salad and vegetables. Mmmmm! We also has sauce as a dip for the food.

When we all finished eating the adults were having a meeting so the kids and to keep quiet and look after the little ones. We played tag and we tried hard not to scream like little kids. When the sun started to fade, my sister and I looked through a book full of word finds. We had a challenge to see who will complete their word find first.

Soon after a few hours my whole family went to the sitting room to watch the Joseph Parker fight. The game was starting and everyone was screaming and shouting to the t.v. I was laughing at the way they were fighting.

Finally we had to go home and have a rest because it 12:00am already and I was exhausted.

I had so much fun at my grandma's house and my favorite part was eating the yummy food.
We are learning to write a recount using the correct language features.
I know I can do this when I use sequencing words and time words. 

Do you know how to show mercy?

We are learning to understand the word "mercy."

I know I can do this when I write down ways that I can show mercy. 

Wow, tennis rackets are so heavy!

 Learning Intention: We are learning to write a recount.

Success Criteria: I know I can do this when I record my recount of our tennis lesson using blabberize. 

I love playing softball with my teammates!

Learning intention: We are learning to write a recount.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I record my recount of softball using blabberize.

On the 24th of February, 19 students from Saint Patrick’s School were chosen to participate in the Inter-school softball. We walked to War Memorial Park (it is also called Dunkirk) with Mrs Foden and Miss Chao. It was a very sunny day. Everyone tried their best even though we lost our games. We had a lot of fun. We took photos and ate lunch there. When softball ended, we all walked back to school feeling exhausted.  

Lord, have mercy!

Learning intention: We are learning to understand mercy.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I write what mercy sounds like, looks like and feels like.

Do you know anything about New Zealand?

Learning intention: We are learning to understand the identity of New Zealand.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I use Thinkers' keys to explore New Zealand.

Let's plant some fruits and vegetables!

We are learning how to set up a garden.
I know I can do this when I write five facts about gardens.

Do you want to find out about me?

We are learning to express ourselves using visual representations.

I know I can do this when I illustrate 10 things about me.

Make sure you are cyber-smart, kids!

Learning Intention: We are learning to be cyber-smart.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I write down 5 ways of being safe online.

Wow, the Mission Sisters went everywhere!

France: The Mission Sisters went to France to teach catechism to the people. 

Vietnam: They helped the leprosy patients. 

Kenya: The Mission Sisters are working in pastoral work, the health ministry and teaching children in the schools. 

Davao: The Mission Sisters built an international creation centre for the people of Davao.

Australia: The Sisters were involved in pastoral work and they educated children in Australia. 

Bangladesh: The Mission Sisters helped the people in the orphanage and they taught the kids and teenagers at the schools. 

New Zealand: The Sisters worked at hospitals, prisons and refuge communities. 

South India: The Mission Sisters were teaching at different schools and they helped the sick patients in the hospitals. 

Learning Intention: We are learning to understand the work of the Mission Sisters.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I mark all the places where the Mission Sisters went and the work that they are doing in those countries.

Do you forgive me?

Learning Intention: We are learning to understand today's message from mass.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I write down the meaning of reconciliation.

Hmm, I wonder what our Mission Charism is?

We are learning to understand our mission charism.

I know I can do this when I write 3 examples of how we can carry our mission charism through community, service and prayer. 

What are you giving up for lent?

We are learning to understand the importance of Lent.
I know I can do this when I write down two ways of sharing our love for others during the season of Lent.

Do you know why the Treaty of Waitangi is important?

Learning intention: We are learning to understand the importance of Waitangi day. 

Success criteria: I know I can do this when I write down seven facts about Waitangi day. 

I love Jesus!

We are learning to develop critical thinking skills.
I know I can do this when I write down the important message from today's mass.

I hope I can achieve my goals for this year!

We are learning to set goals.

I know I can do that I can do this when I write two goals for Numeracy and Literacy.

Yay! It's the beginning of Lent!

Learning intention: We are learning to understand Ash Wednesday.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I write seven facts that shows the importance of Ash Wednesday.

Happy Chinese New Year!

Learning intention: We are learning to understand and appreciate the Chinese culture.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I can explain the importance of Chinese New Year using 6 facts.

Wow! I had no idea that salt could melt ice so fast!

Learning Intention: We are learning to understand salt through science experiments.
Success criteria: I know I can do this when I conduct experiments using salt and observe how it melts ice.