Wednesday 6 July 2011

Math - Problem Solving


We have been given $5000.00 to design our own bedroom.  Our bedroom dimensions are 3m x 2m.  First we wrote a list of needs; eg. a bed, sheets, duvet and pillows and then we created our wants list.  We have used mailbox flyers and the internet to search out our products, prices and dimensions of our purchases - it is very important to make sure everything we buy will fit in our room.  We have our own expenditure sheets to fill in and keep track of our spending, budgeting is very important.
During this task we have had to measure and convert measurements, add, subtract, multiply, work in decimals and be spatially aware.

Tuesday 5 July 2011

Narrative Writing - Describing a Setting


Byron wrote:
Drip, drip, splash, the slurping slimy substances on the jagged sharp rocks slides slowly down the sides of the boxed-in cave. Howling winds drive closer with the wet translucent mist in the cold shivering cave. The musty smell of fungus and mold override your nose. Feelings of loneliness and abandonment run through your body like a snake stalking it's prey.

Timothy wrote:
I carefully and silently walked in the darkness of the putrid cave. I sniffed the toxic air of the rigid house of rocks and boulders. I kept walking into the dark abyss, there was no going back!

Sunday 3 July 2011

Leading the Spirit Trophy





Miro House is leading the Spirit Trophy with only two weeks left to go this term.  Make sure your attendance is good and keep collecting those Yummy stickers.
MIRO YOU CAN DO IT!