Home Learning

Home Learning Week 6, Term 4, Due Friday November 27th

We need you to design a card for Mount Primary.  The card will be used for different things when the School needs to, such as a thank you card, good luck, well done and other things.  Take your time and put some effort into your design as yours may be the one chosen for the School.  The details and success criteria are below.  Please use the sheet you have glued into your books for the logo and Mountie pictures and colours. 

WALHT design the official Mount Primary ‘card’.

The winning design will be turned into a card and sent to people who the school wishes to thank.


Success Criteria:
1.   must be portait
2.   needs to include Mountie
3.   The school logo (see below)
4.   coloured
5.   a drawing of part of the school
6.   your name and year on the back of the drawing


Please learn your spelling words and read for at least 20 minutes per evening. 






Home Learning Week 5, Term 4, Due Friday November 20th

Egg Sitting
You are tasked with looking after your new egg buddy! You need to hard boil an egg which will then be your responsibility to look after. You must look after your egg 24/7.... If you are unable to look after your egg, you need to find a babysitter and log it in a babysitting log book.
You will need to create something to keep your egg in so that it is safe and warm.  You can bring your egg to school with you. 
On Friday your egg buddy will be judged on its condition and you will earn money depending on how well you have cared for it. 
Mrs Styles or Miss MacLennan must sign your egg buddy so that we know it is your original egg that survives the whole week. 


Spelling
You need to learn 10 more of your spelling words this week.
You will need to write 10 spelling sentences that include your spelling word.  Your sentences need to make sense, and be detailed.  
Your homework books need to be handed in after you have tested every Friday so that we can mark them. 


Reading

Please read for at least 15 minutes every night.  If you need to practise reading out loud, read to a family member or one of your pets.

-Your child has been given a Study Ladder username and login, this is to complete activities and win certificates and points. The expectation is 30 minutes a week if a device is not available they can complete before school. 


Home Learning Week 5, Term 4, Due Friday November 13th

Activity

This week we would like you to make a princess hat or shield to share at school on Friday. Here is an idea for a hat and shield. Have fun.

http://childhood101.com/2010/02/lets-dress-up-princess-hat-tutorial/
http://www.medieval-life-and-times.info/medieval-swords-and-armor/medieval-shield-designs.htm
Spelling
You need to learn 10 more of your spelling words this week.
You will need to write 10 spelling sentences that include your spelling word.  Your sentences need to make sense, and be detailed.  
Your homework books need to be handed in after you have tested every Friday so that we can mark them. 


Reading

Please read for at least 15 minutes every night.  If you need to practise reading out loud, read to a family member or one of your pets.

-Your child has been given a Study Ladder username and login, this is to complete activities and win certificates and points. The expectation is 30 minutes a week if a device is not available they can complete before school. 
Home Learning Week 3, Term 4, Due Friday November 6


Activity
For your homework activity this week we would like you to learn a card game that you can share with us on Friday.  Try to learn a new card game that you haven't played before.  Maybe one of your family members knows a game that you don't, or you could have a look online and see if there is one that you can learn. 



Spelling
You need to learn 10 more of your spelling words this week.
You will need to write 10 spelling sentences that include your spelling word.  Your sentences need to make sense, and be detailed.  
Your homework books need to be handed in after you have tested every Friday so that we can mark them. 


Reading

Please read for at least 15 minutes every night.  If you need to practise reading out loud, read to a family member or one of your pets.

-Your child has been given a Study Ladder username and login, this is to complete activities and win certificates and points. The expectation is 30 minutes a week if a device is not available they can complete before school. 



Home Learning Week 2, Term 4, Due Friday 30th October


Activity
For your homework activity this week we would like you to keep a brief diary of your outdoor activities for the week. Be prepared to share these next Friday. Have fun :-)



Spelling
You need to learn 10 more of your spelling words this week.
You will need to write 10 spelling sentences that include your spelling word.  Your sentences need to make sense, and be detailed.  
Your homework books need to be handed in after you have tested every Friday so that we can mark them. 


Reading

Please read for at least 15 minutes every night.  If you need to practise reading out loud, read to a family member or one of your pets.

-Your child has been given a Study Ladder username and login, this is to complete activities and win certificates and points. The expectation is 30 minutes a week if a device is not available they can complete before school. 



Home Learning Week 1 - Term 4 - Due Friday 23rd October


Summer Fun 
Summer is coming... And so is athletics! It's time to get out, enjoy the sun and get fit.  Your challenge this week is to exercise.  It can be anything.  You might go down to the beach and practise long jump, sprints or ball throw. You might climb the Mount. Maybe you will have a family game of tennis? What about challenging your mum or dad to a game one on one of basketball?
Record your activities in your homework book and include how long you exercised for.  Take some photos as evidence.


Spelling
You need to learn 10 more of your spelling words this week.
You will need to write 10 spelling sentences that include your spelling word.  Your sentences need to make sense, and be detailed.  
Your homework books need to be handed in after you have tested every Friday so that we can mark them. 


Reading

Please read for at least 15 minutes every night.  If you need to practise reading out loud, read to a family member or one of your pets.

-Your child has been given a Study Ladder username and login, this is to complete activities and win certificates and points. The expectation is 30 minutes a week if a device is not available they can complete before school. 




Home Learning Week 10 - Term 3 - Due Friday 24th September


Cove Fun 
Learn the Whip Nae Nae dance/fitness routine following the youtube clip below.  On Friday we will have a whole Cove dance off!


Have fun! 


Spelling
You need to learn 10 more of your spelling words this week.
You will need to write 10 spelling sentences that include your spelling word.  Your sentences need to make sense, and be detailed.


Reading

Please read for at least 15 minutes every night.  If you need to practise reading out loud, read to a family member or one of your pets.

-Your child has been given a Study Ladder username and login, this is to complete activities and win certificates and points. The expectation is 30 minutes a week if a device is not available they can complete before school. 



Home Learning Week 9 Term 3- Due Friday 18th September


Homework Activity: This week is an opportunity to show your photography talent. Your challenge is to take photos that represent spring. You can email or display your photos in a creative format of your choice. Have fun. :-)



Spelling
You need to learn 10 more of your spelling words this week.
You will need to write 10 spelling sentences that include your spelling word.  Your sentences need to make sense, and be detailed.


Reading

Please read for at least 15 minutes every night.  If you need to practise reading out loud, read to a family member or one of your pets.

-Your child has been given a Study Ladder username and login, this is to complete activities and win certificates and points. The expectation is 30 minutes a week if a device is not available they can complete before school. 



Home Learning Week 8 Term 3 - Due 11th September

Fun Art Activity

Learn how to draw a minion.  Follow the simple instructions on the link below to create a cool minion.  Challenge yourself to draw different minions or use the 'how to draw' tab and try drawing different animals and characters. 
Create a picture collage on a device or by drawing a collage to display your awesome creations. 

http://artforkidshub.com/how-to-draw-a-minion/


Spelling
You need to learn 10 more of your spelling words this week.
You will need to write 10 spelling sentences that include your spelling word.  Your sentences need to make sense, and be detailed.


Reading

Please read for at least 15 minutes every night.  If you need to practise reading out loud, read to a family member or one of your pets.

-Your child has been given a Study Ladder username and login, this is to complete activities and win certificates and points. The expectation is 30 minutes a week if a device is not available they can complete before school. 


Home Learning Week 7 Term 3- Due 4th September

Homework Activity: For your homework activity this week we would like you to go one night this week without TV or devices. We would appreciate photos of what you chose to do instead :-) This is intended to give the children an insight into what their parents did for entertainment as children. I got this idea from Bailee's great speech this week.














Spelling
You need to learn 10 more of your spelling words this week.
You will need to write 10 spelling sentences that include your spelling word.  Your sentences need to make sense, and be detailed.


Reading

Please read for at least 15 minutes every night.  If you need to practise reading out loud, read to a family member or one of your pets.

-Your child has been given a Study Ladder username and login, this is to complete activities and win certificates and points. The expectation is 30 minutes a week if a device is not available they can complete before school. 


Home Learning Week 6 Term 3 - Due 28th August

Spelling
You need to learn 10 more of your spelling words this week.
You will need to write 10 spelling sentences that include your spelling word.  Your sentences need to make sense, and be detailed.


Reading
Please read for at least 15 minutes every night.  If you need to practise reading out loud, read to a family member or one of your pets.

Homework Activity: 
This week's homework activity is creative but a little tricky.  Follow the link to find the step by step instructions to make your symmetry creation. 
You do not have to use coloured paper if you don't have any.  You can be as creative as you like.  The instructions are only a guideline to help you.
Your creation can be as big or small as you like. 


There are youtube links in the instructions to help you with your folds.  Can't wait to see your different creations. Have fun!







Home Learning Week 5 Term 3- Due 21st August

Homework Activity: For your homework activity this week we would like you to prepare a magic trick to share with The Cove next Friday. If you record your trick during the week, you can email it to one of The Cove teachers to go onto the class blog.


Spelling
You need to learn 10 more of your spelling words this week.
You will need to write 10 spelling sentences that include your spelling word.  Your sentences need to make sense, and be detailed.


Reading

Please read for at least 15 minutes every night.  If you need to practise reading out loud, read to a family member or one of your pets.

-Your child has been given a Study Ladder username and login, this is to complete activities and win certificates and points. The expectation is 30 minutes a week if a device is not available they can complete before school. 

Home Learning Week 4 Term 3 - Due Friday 14th August 


Homework Activity
For homework this week you are to create a poster advertising for a new best friend.
Think about adverts that you have seen and how they have persuaded you to buy/want their product. What qualities do you like in a best friend?  What is important to you?  How can you be a best friend to them?
Think about how you can make your poster enticing to your audience. Include colour, pictures, a border and big, bold, attractive lettering.



Spelling
You need to learn your 10 spelling words this week.
You will need to write 10 spelling sentences that include your spelling word.  Your sentences need to make sense, and be detailed.


Reading
Please read for at least 15 minutes every night.  If you need to practise reading out loud, read to a family member or one of your pets.



Home Learning Week 11 Term 2 Monday 29th June


For homework this week I challenge you to a cup stacking challenge. Have fun :-)


Email me your pics or recording. astyles@mtprimary.school.nz




Home Learning Week 10 Term 2 Monday 22nd June

Class Dojo's: For all students completing all of their homework this week there will be extra Dojo's up for grabs :-)


Reading:
- Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose.

Spelling:
This week the children will get 10 words and literacy activities from the Spelling Rules books to focus on.
Monday - Buddy Test 
Tuesday - Complete literacy activity pages
Thursday - Buddy Test
Friday- Homework book is due back for marking.

-Your child has been given a Study Ladder username and login, this is to complete activities and win certificates and points. The expectation is 30 minutes a week if a device is not available they can complete before school. 

Please ensure your children also practice their times tables if they don't have instant recall, we will be focussing on multiplication and division during this term.

Activity: This week's hands-on homework task is to learn how to juggle! Yes, you read correctly. learn how to juggle!

On Monday I will show you how to juggle and then you have the rest of the week to practice. Then on Friday we will have a juggling contest to see who can juggle the best!

Sounds like a challenge? Are you keen to go into the learning pit? What are you waiting for? Grab some balls and get juggling!

Have Fun :-)





Home Learning Term 2 Week 9 15th June

Class Dojo's: For all students completing all of their homework this week there will be extra Dojo's up for grabs :-)

Reading:
- Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose.

Spelling - Your ten words from the harder list e.g if you are list 8 you are extending yourself with list 9. Please put your words into sentences to ensure comprehension.


-Your child has been given a Study Ladder username and login, this is to complete activities and win certificates and points. The expectation is 30 minutes a week if a device is not available they can complete before school. 




Please ensure your children also practice their times tables if they don't have instant recall, we will be focussing on multiplication and division during this term.

Activity:

This week as a homework challenge I would like you to make your family a dinner one night this week. You also need to create a recipe design of your choice. It must include the same information as procedure writing. Have fun :-) This is intended to help you with your self and time management skills. You can send photos by email to Mrs Styles. 



Home Learning Week 8 Term 2 Monday 8th June
Class Dojo's: For all students completing all of their homework this week there will be extra Dojo's up for grabs :-)


Reading:
- Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose.
Spelling:
This week the children will get 10 words and literacy activities from the Spelling Rules books to focus on.
Monday - Buddy Test 
Tuesday - Complete literacy activity pages
Thursday - Buddy Test
Friday- Homework book is due back for marking.
-Your child has been given a Study Ladder username and login, this is to complete activities and win certificates and points. The expectation is 30 minutes a week if a device is not available they can complete before school. 
Please ensure your children also practice their times tables if they don't have instant recall, we will be focussing on multiplication and division during this term.

Activity: This week I would like you to learn how to tie fishing knots. Please use a paper clip and some thread or string. Be prepared to show the class your new skills on Friday. Have fun.



Home Learning Week 7 Term 2 Tuesday 2nd June
Class Dojo's: For all students completing all of their homework this week there will be extra Dojo's up for grabs :-)


Reading:
- Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose.


Spelling - Your ten words from the harder list e.g if you are list 8 you are extending yourself with list 9. Please put your words into sentences to ensure comprehension.
Please ensure your child also practices their times tables if they don't have instant recall, we will be focussing on multiplication and division during this term.

Activity: As we are lucky enough to be hosting the FIFA U20 Football World Cup. please complete the following activity. Have fun.

Students are to choose a superstar footballer and find out as much information as they can about him / her. Information they need to include: / Name / Date of Birth / Country of Birth / Team(s) they play for / Position they play / 2 attributes they have and examples of when they have shown these attributes / 3 interesting facts about your superstar eg. Advertising endorsements, charity work, etc. / What impact has your superstar had on the game of football? They can present their information any way they like…. encourage creativity! (Examples: poster, powerpoint presentation, booklet, drama, song, cartoon, video interview with ‘superstar’, etc.)



Home Learning week 6 Term 2 Monday 25th May
Class Dojo's: For all students completing all of their homework this week there will be extra Dojo's up for grabs :-)


Reading:
- Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose.
Spelling:
This week the children will get 10 words and literacy activities from the Spelling Rules books to focus on.
Monday - Buddy Test 
Tuesday - Complete literacy activity pages
Thursday - Buddy Test
Friday- Homework book is due back for marking.
-Your child has been given a Study Ladder username and login, this is to complete activities and win certificates and points. The expectation is 30 minutes a week if a device is not available they can complete before school. 

Please ensure your children also practice their times tables if they don't have instant recall, we will be focussing on multiplication and division during this term.


ACTIVITY:This week for your homework activity I would like you to find a playing card magic trick, practice and perfect it ready to present to The Cove on Friday morning. Have Fun.



Home Learning Week 5 Term 2 Monday 18th May
Reading:
- Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose.
Spelling - Due to photocopy problems today we will be working on your ten words from the harder essential spelling list e.g if you are list 8 you are extending yourself with list 9. Please put your words into sentences to ensure comprehension.

-Your child has been given a Study Ladder username and login, this is to complete activities and win certificates and points. The expectation is 30 minutes a week if a device is not available they can complete before school. 
Please ensure your children also practice their times tables if they don't have instant recall, we will be focussing on multiplication and division during this term.
Activity: As we have our Starlab visit this week, I would like you to visit the website link below. Research and discover five facts that you don't already know. Present your findings in a format of your choice.


http://www.starlab-astronomy.co.nz/kidsq.htm




Home Learning Week 4 Term 2 Monday 11th May
Reading:
- Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose.


Spelling - Your ten words from the harder list e.g if you are list 8 you are extending yourself with list 9. Please put your words into sentences to ensure comprehension.
Please ensure your child also practices their times tables if they don't have instant recall, we will be focussing on multiplication and division during this term.


Activity: This week as a homework challenge I would like you to make your school lunch Tuesday to Friday this week. This is intended to help you with your self and time management skills. You can send photos by email to Mrs Styles. astyles@mtprimary.school.nz



Home Learning Week 3 Term 2 Monday 4th May
Reading:
- Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose.
Spelling:
This week the children will get 10 words and literacy activities from the Spelling Rules books to focus on.
Monday - Buddy Test 
Tuesday - Complete literacy activity pages
Thursday - Buddy Test
Friday- Homework book is due back for marking.

-Your child has been given a Study Ladder username and login, this is to complete activities and win certificates and points. The expectation is 30 minutes a week if a device is not available they can complete before school. 
Please ensure your children also practice their times tables if they don't have instant recall, we will be focussing on multiplication and division during this term.
Activity:
This week as a homework challenge I would like you to go for a 10 minute run with an adult of your choice. This is to help with your training for our school cross country. Photos emailed to Mrs Styles please. astyles@mtprimary.school.nz






Home Learning Week 2 Term 2 Tuesday 28th April
Reading:
- Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose.


Spelling - Your ten words from the harder list e.g if you are list 8 you are extending yourself with list 9. Please put your words into sentences to ensure comprehension.
Please ensure your children also practice their times tables if they don't have instant recall, we will be focussing on multiplication and division during this term.

Activity: Make a connection between Tauranga and Gallipoli. Research Lieutenant Frederick Hugh Dodson. Present your finding in a format of your choice. Use the links below to help you.


http://tauranga.kete.net.nz/remembering_war/topics/show/2321

http://www.aucklandmuseum.com/war-memorial/online-cenotaph/record/C4028



Home Learning Week 1 Term 2
Reading:
- Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose.

Spelling:
This week the children will get 10 words and literacy activities from the Spelling Rules books to focus on.
Monday - Buddy Test 
Tuesday - Complete literacy activity pages
Thursday - Buddy Test
Friday- Homework book is due back for marking.

-Your child has been given a Study Ladder username and login, this is to complete activities and win certificates and points. The expectation is 30 minutes a week if a device is not available they can complete before school. 
Please ensure your children also practice their times tables if they don't have instant recall, we will be focussing on multiplication and division during this term.

Activity:
Imagine you were one of the Anzac soldiers to arrive in Gallipoli on April 25th 1915. Write a diary entry to describe how you were feeling when you first arrived. What did you see and hear? How did your fellow soldiers react? Read the information about the day itself to help make your diary entry both informative and convincing. Use descriptive language to help the reader understand your experience.


http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/landing-of-nz-troops-at-gallipoli-turkey

Check out this link for more information.



Home Learning Week 9
Reading:
- Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose.


Spelling - Your ten words from the harder list e.g if you are list 8 you are extending yourself with list 9. Please put your words into sentences to ensure comprehension.


Activity:

MOUNTIE - Think of the Mountie and the 4 aspects, self manager, learner, communicator and team player. We want you to create a Mountie poster (or something like it) that best represents what the Mountie means to you. Think about each aspect and how you think it relates to you and your learning at MMPS. What is a team player??? etc. 


Have Fun :-)





Term 1, Week 8


Reading:
- Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose.

Spelling:
This week the children will get 10 words and literacy activities from the Spelling Rules books to focus on.
Monday - Buddy Test 
Tuesday - Complete literacy activity pages
Thursday - Buddy Test
Friday- Homework book is due back for marking.

-Your child has been given a Study Ladder username and login, this is to complete activities and win certificates and points. The expectation is 30 minutes a week if a device is not available they can complete before school. 



Activity - We want to start a Covie News report every week (or second week).
-You are to write a letter stating why you would be a great news presenter like on T.V, what skills do you have that would be useful for a news presenter? give examples.
- We will also need roving reporters to interview guests, staff members and fellow Covies. Add any ideas you might have that we could do as in news segments etc.
We will read applications and may get students to present to the class, then decide who will be our first Covie news presenters and reporters




Term 1, Week 7
Reading:
- Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose.


Spelling 

- Your ten words from the harder list e.g if you are list 8 you are extending yourself with list 9


Studyladder Continued



Activity: Write one paragraph that gives Mrs Styles a super snapshot of your Triathlon/ Top Schools or Battle of the Board experience.



Homework for 2015 Begins



To all Cove parents we would appreciate your support regarding homework completion. Homework is handed out on Monday and due back for marking on Friday :-) 



Term 1, Week 6 
Reading:
- Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose.

Spelling:
This week the children will get 10 words and literacy activities from the Spelling Rules books to focus on.
Monday - Buddy Test 
Tuesday - Complete literacy activity pages
Wednesday  Use your word in a sentence to secure comprehension understanding.


Thursday - Buddy Test
Friday- Homework book is due back for marking.

-Your child has been given a Study Ladder username and login, this is to complete set activities and win certificates and points. The expectation is 30 minutes a week if a device is not available they can complete before school. 


Activity: To create a poster that advertises Tui Ridge as a camp destination. Include all of the great activities that you enjoyed. Bring to school on Friday to share.


Term 4, Week 8

Challenge:
- To learn a magic trick to show to the class it needs to be really good so practice practice and practice some more. If you astound Mr Plane and Mrs Styles you may be rewarded. 

- Also you could make a santa video for a young relative here is the site.

Covies one


Link to site




Term 4, Week 7 November 24

As a fun homework challenge this week we would like you to learn the fun dance moves from  the latest Madagascar movie that gets released this week. It's called The Penguin Shake. Below is the link that you will need to get started. We may also have some time in class to fine tune your dance moves. Have fun.




Term 4, Week 6, November 17

Reading:
  • Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose, write short summary of what you have been reading. 


Spelling:
- Completing daily activities on higher list.
Web Based:

- Khan academy, study ladder, go onto 2clicks site for extra learning. 

Activity:
- Guess what you have been given an unlimited amount of money. Your challenge is to create a house that any celebrity would be proud of. Think of movie rooms, water parks, roller coasters, underwater world, water slides, lollie making rooms etc. What can you think of???

Look at this for some ideas. http://www.kiwikidsnews.co.nz/celebrity-homes


Term 4, Week 5 November 10th
Reading:
- Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose.

Spelling:
This week the children will get 10 words and literacy activities from the Spelling Rules books to focus on.
Monday - Buddy Test 
Tuesday - Complete literacy activity pages
Wednesday - Buddy Test
Thursday - Find the dictionary meanings for your spelling words


Activity: Imagine that you're going on a summer holiday. You could be going somewhere in NZ or abroad. Choose a place to visit and write a list of all the things that you would need to take with you. Think carefully about your list. You have to imagine that you are in charge of the holiday so don't rely on your parents to bring anything that you forget. This could be good practice if you are going away on holiday this summer. Present your list in a creative way. Have fun :-)
Maths:

Fractions,problem solving, plus Study ladder, Khan academy.



Term 4, Week 4, November 2

Reading:
  • Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose, write short summary of what you have been reading. 


Spelling:
- Completing daily activities on higher list.
Web Based:

- Khan academy, study ladder, go onto 2clicks site for extra learning. 

Activity:
- Think about what you want to achieve in your life, where do you want to work? live? travel? visit? study, university? hobbies? sports that you will play? Create a creative presentation of what you want to have done before you are 30. You may need to think about the steps you need to take for example if you want to be a doctor in Finland then you will need to study somewhere and for a long time and may not get much time for much other activities. 


Term 4 Week 2 October 20th 

Reading:
- Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose.

Spelling:
This week the children will get 10 words and literacy activities from the Spelling Rules books to focus on.
Monday - Buddy Test 
Tuesday - Complete literacy activity pages
Wednesday - Buddy Test
Thursday - Find the dictionary meanings for your spelling words
Activity: With only 41 and a half days left of our school year together, we would like you to create a summary of your time this year in The Cove. Whether you are Year Five or Year Six, we would like your thoughts on your learning journey this year in an MLE environment compared to your experience in a single cell learning environment. Be honest and present your thoughts on a Google Doc so that we can all see and share the findings.

Maths:

Fractions,problem solving, plus Study ladder, Khan academy. 


Term 4, Week 1, October 13th
Reading:
  • Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose, write short summary of what you have been reading. 


Spelling:
- Completing daily activities on higher list.
Monday - Buddy Test 
Tuesday - write out dictionary meaning 
Wednesday - Put words into creative sentences 


Thursday - Buddy Test

Web Based:

- Khan academy, study ladder, go onto 2clicks site for extra learning. 

Topic for term 4 - Home Grown 
- Find a story and information about a NZer that has done something out of the ordinary and is well known in their field. Can be any NZ person that has done something that is great, fantastic, inspirational or a world first. Locate an article, take notes, create a google doc, youtube videos be creative.

Basic example






Term 3 Week 10 September 22
Reading:
- Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose.

Spelling:
This week the children will get 10 words and literacy activities from the Spelling Rules books to focus on.
Monday - Buddy Test 
Tuesday - Complete literacy activity pages
Wednesday - Buddy Test
Thursday - Find the dictionary meanings for your spelling words
Activity: As John Key and National have just been re-elected, We would like you to imagine that you are the Prime Minister of New Zealand. What ten changes would you make that would benefit the children of New Zealand to enhance their future choices? Present your thoughts in a creative way. 

Maths:

Basic facts and times tables plus Study ladder, Khan academy. 
Term 3, Week 9, September 15th

Reading:
  • Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose, write short summary of what you have been reading. 


Spelling:
- Completing daily activities on higher list.
Web Based:

- Khan academy, study ladder, go onto 2clicks site for extra learning. 

Activity:
- what inspires you to do well in school and life in general? Your challenge is to create an INSPIRATION BOARD of some kind. Think of what is important to you e.g photos of  family, songs, sports people, quotes that inspire and where you want to be in the future living, working etc. What drives you to do better everyday, if you do not know think hard. 


- Look on pinterest or google images for examples. 



- We do not need you to bring them to school, however take a photo and email or send in. This is for you to have something to look at to remind yourself where you want to go and what will help you get there. 



This may help http://recitethis.com/



'Home Learning Term 3 Week 8, 8 September

Reading:
- Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose.

Spelling:
This week the children will get 10 words and literacy activities from the Spelling Rules books to focus on.
Monday - Buddy Test 
Tuesday - Complete literacy activity pages
Wednesday  Use your word in a sentence to secure comprehension understanding.

Thursday - Buddy Test
Activity: Spring is now here. Your hands on homework activity this week is to spring clean your bedroom, wardrobe etc. Before and after photos would be great. 

Maths:

Basic facts and times tables plus Study ladder, Khan academy. 


Term 3, Week 7, September 1st

Reading:
  • Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose, write short summary of what you have been reading. 


Spelling:
- Completing daily activities on higher list.
Web Based:

- Khan academy, study ladder, go onto 2clicks site for extra learning. 

Activity:
- Last time you got to spend $1,000,000. Now your challenge is to look into poverty around the world. Research how people live with no money and very little resources. NZ has around 250,000 children living in poverty. Explain why they are living in poverty and give me your opinion of why they are living like that, and what are we able to do to help these underprivileged children. Why should we be worried about these children and families?

This is a clip of lunch boxes in Nz how does that make you feel???



'Home Learning Term 3 Week 6, 25 August

Reading:
- Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose.

Spelling:
This week the children will get 10 words and literacy activities from the Spelling Rules books to focus on.
Monday - Buddy Test 
Tuesday - Complete literacy activity pages
Wednesday  Use your word in a sentence to secure comprehension understanding.
Thursday - Buddy Test

Activity: Imagine you have visited one of the Seven Wonders of the World while you are on holiday. Write a postcard home, giving details of what you have experienced. Draw/ Colour the scene on the front of the postcard. Be creative.  

Maths:

Basic facts and times tables plus Study ladder, Khan academy. 



Term 3, Week 5, August 18th

Reading:
  • Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose, write short summary of what you have been reading. 


Spelling:
- Completing daily activities on higher list.

Activity:
- WOW you are lucky, and you have just won $1,000,000 dollars, you now have till friday to spend every dollar or you will lose it. How will you spend your money??? Will you buy new things? give to charity? give to family? buy a house, car etc? Your challenge is to spend the money and keep track of what you have spent e.g if you buy a new car you need to know how much it will cost, use the internet, newspapers etc to find out the exact prices of stuff, you cannot go over the $1,000,000 get as close as you can to the amount. 
- If you give money to charity inform us about how that charity will use it, same with giving to others. 
- You will present your spending creatively (remember you only have till friday to spend it be creative).

Web Based:
- Khan academy, study ladder, go onto 2clicks site for extra learning. 

'Home Learning Term 3 Week 4, 11 August

Reading:
- Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose.

Spelling:
This week the children will get 10 words and literacy activities from the Spelling Rules books to focus on.
Monday - Buddy Test 
Tuesday - Complete literacy activity pages
Wednesday  Use your word in a sentence to secure comprehension understanding.
Thursday - Buddy Test

Writing:
Complete your speech this week and transfer onto cue cards for practice.

Activity: As we are taking part in Team Orkney's Amazing Race on Thursday this week, we would like you to create your own Amazing Race. You can do some research on past Amazing Races and discover the differing countries that have been visited. Include ten different countries in your race and an activity that needs to be completed in those countries. An example: Ride in a gondola through Venice. Have Fun.
Maths:

Basic facts and times tables plus Study ladder, Khan academy. 



Term 3, Week 3, August 4

Reading:
  • Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose, write short summary of what you have been reading. 
Spelling:
- Completing daily activities on higher list.
Challenge:
  • Your challenge is to find a recent international news article/video that is interesting to you, use kiwikids, dogonews or newspapers if available (not a NZ story). You are then to put the main ideas of the article/video in your own words and tell us how the people/situation in the article influenced the environment or others, you may use diagrams, bullet points and pictures to present. Complete in your book, on the drive or google classroom. 
  • https://www.dogonews.com/category/international, http://www.kiwikidsnews.co.nz/
Web Based:
- Khan academy, study ladder etc. 

'Home Learning Term 3 Week 2, 28 July

Reading:
- Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose.

Spelling:
This week the children will get 10 words and literacy activities from the Spelling Rules books to focus on.
Monday - Buddy Test 
Tuesday - Complete literacy activity pages
Wednesday  Use your word in a sentence to secure comprehension understanding.
Thursday - Buddy Test

Activity: As we are covering time in our maths at the moment, we would like you to keep a diary this week of both your before and after school routines. By Friday you need to have recorded the differing times that you did each activity and totalled them up. It will be interesting to see how much time you spend a week on before and after school activities. Present your information in a format of your choice. Be creative.  
Maths:

Basic facts on the blog plus Studyladder, Khan academy. 



Home Learning Term 3  Week 1  21st of July


Reading:
- Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose, write a quick summary in your home learning book for us to see what you are reading. 


Spelling:

Get ten words from the higher list, all lists are on the blog spelling page. (complete daily activities)


Monday - Buddy Test 
Tuesday - write out dictionary meaning 
Wednesday - Put words into creative sentences 
Thursday - Buddy Test


Maths:

Basic facts on the blog plus Studyladder, Khan academy 

Activity: 
Commonwealth games are starting on the 24th of July. We want you to research a NZ athlete that is competing at the games. Give us a whole page of information about the person e.g facts, bio, when they are competing, past achievements and chances of winning a medal.


EXPERTS - research an athlete from another country competing at the games. 







Home Learning Term 2 Week 8, 23 June

Reading:
- Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose.

Spelling:
This week the children will get 10 words and literacy activities from the Spelling Rules books to focus on.
Monday - Buddy Test 
Tuesday - Complete literacy activity pages
Wednesday  Use your word in a sentence to secure comprehension understanding.
Thursday - Buddy Test

Activity:

This week as a homework challenge we would like you to imagine that you are a commentator. You can commentate on part of a match of the Football World Cup or someone completing an everyday activity. Please record your commentary and bring to school to share on Friday.  

Remember your insect house is due for sharing this Friday too.
Have fun :-)

Home Learning Term 2 Week 7  16th of June 


Reading:
- Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose, write a quick summary in your home learning book for us to see what you are reading. 


Spelling:

Get ten words from the higher list, all lists are on the blog spelling page. (complete daily activities)

Monday - Buddy Test 
Tuesday - write out dictionary meaning 
Wednesday - Put words into creative sentences 
Thursday - Buddy Test

Activity: 

The Football World Cup has started and it is a great sporting event. Your activity is to create a page or two in your home learning book or on the computer of facts and information about the Football World Cup. Research some facts from the current World Cup and on previous World Cups, what country has won it the most? What players have played in the most World Cups? Who has scored the most goals? How many people watch the games? etc. As much interesting facts that you can find. 

Remember to use Study ladder, and you can sign up to https://e-ako.nzmaths.co.nz/  - this is another site to use.

Home Learning Term 2 Week 4 9th June

Reading:
- Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose.

Spelling:
This week the children will get 10 words and literacy activities from the Spelling Rules books to focus on.
Monday - Buddy Test 
Tuesday - Complete literacy activity pages
Wednesday  Use your word in a sentence to secure comprehension understanding.
Thursday - Buddy Test

Activity:

This week as a homework challenge we would like you to make your family a dinner one night this week. You also need to create a recipe design of your choice. It must include the same information as procedure writing. Have fun :-) This is intended to help you with your self and time management skills. You can send photos by email to Mrs Styles and Mr Plane. Taste test samples would be great too :-)

Remember to keep working on your insect house too.





Home Learning Term 2 Week 5 3rd of June 


Reading:
- Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose, write a quick summary in your home learning book for us to see what you are reading. 


Spelling:

Get ten words from the higher list, all lists are on the spelling page. (complete daily activities)

Monday - Buddy Test 
Tuesday - write out dictionary meaning 
Wednesday - Put words into creative sentences 
Thursday - Buddy Test


Activity:

A couple of weeks ago we were lucky enough to have a trip to Classic Flyers. This was a great trip and I know that the Covies learnt a great deal from the experience, with some lucky students able to have a plane ride or go up the flight tower. Your challenge is to create an advertisement for Classic Flyers to promote the business so they get more people going to visit. Think of clear bold lettering, pictures and examples of what they do there. 


Remember they have a cafe, museum and they restore old planes. Create your advertisement how ever you want, on the computer, in your homework book or poster be CREATIVE!!!

keep up the great work Covies

P.S Studyladder, Khan academy, Read theory are also possible home learning tasks.


Home Learning Term 2 Week 4 26th May

Reading:
- Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose.

Spelling:
This week the children will get 10 words and literacy activities from the Spelling Rules books to focus on.
Monday - Buddy Test 
Tuesday - Complete literacy activity pages
Wednesday  Use your word in a sentence to secure comprehension understanding.
Thursday - Buddy Test

Activity:

This week as a homework challenge we would like you to make your school lunch Tuesday to Friday this week. This is intended to help you with your self and time management skills. You can send photos by email to Mrs Styles and Mr Plane. Taste test samples would be great too :-)

Remember to keep working on your insect house too.

Home Learning Term 2 Week 3



Reading:

- Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose.


Spelling:

- Ten words from the higher list (complete daily activities)
Monday - Buddy Test 
Tuesday - write out dictionary meaning 
Wednesday - Put words into creative sentences 

Thursday - Buddy Test


Activity:

Flight - Your challenge is to create some kind of flying object made from scrap materials found around the house. It maybe a paper plane, boomerang, glider, rocket etc. On Friday we will have some tests we will look at distance, accuracy, craftsmanship, durability and style. Each category will be out of 10 with a possible score of 50. The highest score or scores will win a prize. You may have adult help however it is your challenge. In your homework book you are to write about the process of how you made your machine and the challenges. Photos of the process would be great too.

These Websites may help:





Home Learning Term 2 Week 2

Reading:
- Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose.

Spelling:
This week the children will get 10 words and literacy activities from the Spelling Rules books to focus on.
Monday - Buddy Test 
Tuesday - Complete literacy activity pages
Wednesday  Use your word in a sentence to secure comprehension understanding.
Thursday - Buddy Test

Activity:
This week as a homework challenge we would like you to go for a 10 minute run with an adult of your choice. Photos emailed to Mrs Styles and Mr Plane would be a great way to share. astyles@mtprimary.school.nz and davidp@mtprimary.school.nz

This term we would like you to create or design a house that a flying insect could use. For example the bed should be the exact measurement for the insect of your choice. Your house must have at least four differing rooms. We will leave it up to you and your creative imaginations. This project is due to be handed in on Friday 27th June.

Home Learning Week 11

Reading:
- Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose.


Spelling:

- Ten words from the higher list (complete daily activities)


Activity:

MOUNTIE - Think of the Mountie and the 4 aspects, self manager, learner, communicator and team player. We want you to create a Mountie poster (or something like it) that best represents what the Mountie means to you. Think about each aspect and how you think it relates to you and your learning at MMPS. What is a team player??? etc. 

Home Learning Week 10

Reading:
- Every night for at least 15 minutes anything that you choose.

Spelling:
This week the children will get 10 words and literacy activities from the Spelling Rules books to focus on.
Monday - Buddy Test 
Tuesday - Complete literacy activity pages
Wednesday  Use your word in a sentence to secure comprehension understanding.
Thursday - Buddy Test

Activity:
Watch The Piano animation by Aidan Gibbons on You Tube. Imagine that you were the old man in the video. If he had a suitcase full of memories, what sort of items would be in the suitcase? It is up to you to decide. You can draw or list the items in your book. Or you can be creative and surprise Mr Plane and I on Friday. Have fun.

-Your child has been given a Study Ladder username and login, this is to complete set activities and win certificates and points. The expectation is 30minutes a week if a device is not available they can complete before school. 




Home Learning Week 9


Spelling - your ten words from the harder list e.g if you are list 8 you are extending yourself with list 9

KOS -  You will have Keeping Ourselves Safe activities to complete at home, some with your parents

Challenge - We want to start a Covie News report every week (or second week).
-You are to write a letter stating why you would be a great news presenter like on T.V, what skills do you have that would be useful for a news presenter? give examples.
- We will also need roving reporters to interview guests, staff members and fellow Covies. Add any ideas you might have that we could do as in news segments etc.
We will read applications and may get students to present to the class, then decide who will be our first Covie news presenters and reporters

ART  (optional) - We will need a back drop for behind the news presenters with some sort of logo (like kid president) the best design will get to be on every news story. Think about the Cove, MMPS and learning at Mount Primary. This will also become a logo that goes on our roving news reporter jackets.

Lots to do here if you are motivated, keep up the great work Covies

P.S Studyladder, Khan academy, Read theory are also possible home learning tasks.




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