Rising Stars

Day One!

2012-02-02T02:17:00.000+13:00

It's day one at school for 2012! As usual we'll be up to lots of exciting adventures as we learn, create and share with all of you - so stay tuned!

It's 2012!

2012-01-01T00:08:00.002+13:00

Rising Stars wishes everyone a Happy New Year! We can't wait to share our learning with everyone this year, so keep watching this space as a bunch of new kids will be introducing themselves on this space.

We Wish You A Merry Christmas!

2011-12-25T01:03:00.002+13:00

Room 11 hopes you all have a wonderful Christmas day with your families. Thank you for looking at our blog and leaving us comments throughout the year. Have a safe holiday break and we'll see you in 2012!

Just because we're on a break doesn't mean you can't keep visiting our blog. Thank you again and enjoy the festive season.

Moses' Term 4 Space Art

2011-12-19T01:02:00.002+13:00

The 8 planets go around the sun.

Nikki's Term 4 Space Art

2011-12-18T01:00:00.001+13:00

These are the order of planets. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

Korobeau's Term 4 Solar System Art

2011-12-17T02:58:00.002+13:00

Mercury is the closes to the sun then it goes, Venus, EArth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

Te Puawaitanga's Term 4 Space Art

2011-12-16T01:57:00.002+13:00

The closest planet to the sun is Mercury , then Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and the last planet is Neptune.

Wiremu's Term 4 iMovie

2011-12-16T00:43:00.001+13:00

My iMovie shows my space shuttle going past the planets in order from the sun.

Faafetai's Term 4 Art

2011-12-15T08:56:00.002+13:00

Mercury is the closest to the sun. Then Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. That's all the planets in order from the Sun.

Tame's Term 4 iMovie

2011-12-15T00:40:00.001+13:00

My iMovie is all about seeing the planets. Did you know there use to be nine planets, but now they say pluto is a dwarf planet. I also learnt that the sun is a STAR.

Our Year 4 Trip to Stardome

2011-12-14T19:21:00.004+13:00

For our trip this term the children from Team 3 visited Stardome: Observatory & Planetarium.

Semi's Term 4 Space Art

2011-12-14T08:55:00.001+13:00

Mercury

Venus

Earth

Mars

Jupiter

Saturn

Uranus

Neptune

Semi's Term 4 iMovie

2011-12-14T00:36:00.001+13:00

My iMovie is about the planets. Mercury is the first planet in the solar system. Venus is the second from the sun. Earth is the 3rd. Then it is Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

Asena's Term 4 Art

2011-12-13T08:55:00.002+13:00

Mercury is the closest planet to the sun. Did you know Venus is the hottest planet in our solar system. Earth is the planet we live on. Mars is the 'red' planet and Jupiter is the biggest planet. Then it's Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. Did you know Neptune is a cold planet because it is not close to the sun.

Peh So's Term 4 iMovie

2011-12-13T00:31:00.002+13:00

My iMovie is about the planets in order except pluto (as it is now a dwarf planet). There use to be 9 planets. Did you know that Venus is the hottest planet not Mercury!

Nikki's Term 4 iMovie

2011-12-12T00:26:00.002+13:00

In term 4 we have been learning about Outta this World. We had to draw the planets, it was fun. Did you know there are 8 planets in our solar system.

Peh So's Term 4 Solar System Art

2011-12-11T01:52:00.001+13:00

Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, Venus comes next and it is the hottest. Earth is third and it is the planet we live on. Mars is known as the red planet. Jupiter is the biggest planet then the last 3 planets are Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

Nikita's Term 4 iMovie

2011-12-11T00:24:00.001+13:00

My iMovie is about moving my rocket going past the planets that I draw on my cards in Hyperstudio.In the solar system there are 8 planets that orbit around the sun. I worked very hard on this so I hope you enjoy it!

Lizara's Term 4 Art

2011-12-10T01:52:00.003+13:00

The are the planets in order from the sun - Mercury, Venus, EArth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. They orbit around the sun.

Sivaimao's Term 4 iMovie

2011-12-10T00:18:00.002+13:00

My iMovie is all about Outta this World. It is about planets. There are 8 planets in the solar system. Pluto is not a planet anymore. I think there are aliens in space and that they are green. Did you know Mars is known as the red planet?

Damien's Solar System Art

2011-12-09T01:49:00.003+13:00

Mercury

Venus

Earth

Mars

Jupiter

Saturn

Uranus

Neptune

are the planets in our solar system.

Lizara's Term 4 iMovie

2011-12-09T00:13:00.001+13:00

My iMovie is all about the solar system, it is made up of lots of things. I hope you enjoy!

Korobeau's Term 4 iMovie

2011-12-09T00:10:00.003+13:00

My iMovie is about our solar system. All of the planets orbit around the sun. There are 8 planets now because Pluto is a dwarf planet. I have enjoyed learning about our Solar System.

Paul's Term 4 Space Art

2011-12-08T01:48:00.004+13:00

Mercury is the closest to the sun. Venus is the second closest and the hottest. The planet Earth is the planet we live on. Mars is often called the red planet. Jupiter is colourful and Saturn is beautiful. Uranus has a funny ring around it and Neptune is blue.

Mohammed's Term 4 Art

2011-12-08T01:47:00.003+13:00

Mercury is the first planet from the sun.

Venus is the hottest planet.

Earth is the 3rd planet from the sun.

Then it goes; Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

Jordan's Term 4 iMovie

2011-12-08T00:06:00.002+13:00

My imovie is about traveling into space across all of the 8 planets from Mercury to Neptune. The planets orbit around the sun. It takes one year for the Earth to orbit around the sun.

Jonson's Term 4 Solar System Art

2011-12-07T01:46:00.004+13:00

Mercury is the closest planet to the sun. Then it goes Venus. Next it will be Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

Hannah's Term 4 iMovie

2011-12-07T00:01:00.002+13:00

This term we are learning about space. The topic for this term is called Outta this World. We have been learning about the planets. These are the planets in order from the sun; Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. Some planets have rings and some don't.

Wiremu's Term 4 Space Art

2011-12-06T20:43:00.001+13:00

Mercury

Venus

Earth

Mars

Jupiter

Saturn

Uranus

Neptune

Gloria's Term 4 iMovie

2011-12-06T01:55:00.001+13:00

My iMovie is about a rocket that blasts off into space. It moves around and goes past the planets. The planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

Sivaimao's Term 4 Solar System Art

2011-12-05T20:44:00.001+13:00

The planets go in order from the Sun like this - Mercury then Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

Nikita's Term 4 Space Art

2011-12-04T08:41:00.003+13:00

In the Solar System the planets orbit around the sun. The closest planet to the sun is Mercury. Then it goes; Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

Did you know that pluto is not a planet anymore, it is now a dwarf planet.

Damien's Term 4 iMovie

2011-12-04T01:47:00.002+13:00

My movie is about the planets. We move our rocket because it is an animation.

Faafetai's Term 4 iMovie

2011-12-03T01:51:00.000+13:00

My iMovie is about Outta this World and traveling in a space shuttle. Mercury is the closest to the sun. There are eight planets but there was nine before but now there is eight. Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system. The planets orbit around the sun. Jupiter is the biggest planet and Saturn is the second biggest. We live on the Earth which is green and blue.

Calvin's Term 4 iMovie

2011-12-03T01:39:00.002+13:00

My iMovie is about astronauts traveling in a space shuttle across the 8 planets and coming back to Earth. The planets names are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

Marama's Term 4 Art

2011-12-03T01:37:00.003+13:00

Mercury is the first planet closest to the Sun.

Venus is the hottest planet.

Earth is the planet we live on.

Mars is known as the 'red' planet.

Jupiter is the biggest planet.

Saturn is the second biggest planet.

Uranus spins a different way.

Neptune is a very cold planet.

All the planets orbit the star we call the Sun.

Alarzae's Term 4 iMovie

2011-12-02T11:31:00.003+13:00

My iMovie is about space and the planets because Room 11 has been learning our solar system. Did you know that there are 8 planets not 9. Uranus is funny because it's ring goes up and down.

Kevine's Term 4 Solar System Art

2011-12-02T01:35:00.005+13:00

In space there are 8 planets. Closest to the Sun is Mercury, then comes Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. Pluto is now a dwarf planet.

Bishop's Term 4 Space Art

2011-12-01T01:32:00.004+13:00

Closest to the sun is Mercury then followed by Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

What do you know about our Solar System?

Tame's Term 4 Art

2011-11-30T01:29:00.002+13:00

It goes like this: The Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

Did you know Pluto is now a dwarf planet?

Emanuelle's Term 4 Space Art

2011-11-29T03:26:00.000+13:00

In the Solar System there are 8 planets. It goes in order like this; Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

Hannah's Solar System Art Piece

2011-11-29T02:23:00.001+13:00

There are 8 planets that orbit around the sun. First comes Mercury then comes Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. There use to be a ninth planet called Pluto but it is now classified as a dwarf planet.

Zion's Term 4 Space Art

2011-11-28T02:20:00.003+13:00

The planets go in this order (starting from the closest to the sun):

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. Also in our solar system there are stars, moons, black holes and satellites.

Gloria's Term 4 Art

2011-11-27T01:17:00.001+13:00

Mercury is the closest planet to the sun. Venus is the hottest planet. Earth is the planet we live on. Mars is the red planet. Jupiter is the biggest planet of all. Saturn is very colourful. Uranus has a ring that is hard to see. Neptune is the coldest planet.

Alarzae's Term 4 Solar System Art

2011-11-26T02:13:00.003+13:00

Alarzae's order of the planets in our Solar System

Mercury is the closest planet to the sun. Venus is the hottest planet in the Solar System. Earth is where people live. Mars is known as the 'red' planet. Jupiter is the biggest planet in the solar system. Saturn is colourful. Uranus is funny because it's ring goes the opposite way to other planets. Neptune is known as the blue planet (which is very cold).

Calvin's Term 4 Space Art

2011-11-25T04:03:00.002+13:00

The Order of the Planets

Mercury is the closest planet to the sun. Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system because it's clouds keep the heat in. Earth comes next then Mars which is known as the 'red' planet. Jupiter is after Mars and it is the biggest planet in the solar system. Saturn is after Jupiter and it is the second biggest planet and it also has rings around it. Then it is Uranus

and Neptune is the furtherest planet from the sun.

Jordan's Term 4 Art

2011-11-25T03:07:00.003+13:00

Our topic this term is called 'Outta This World!' and we're learning all about our Solar System.

Mercury is the 1st planet from the sun. Venus comes next and it is the hottest one. Mars is the planet we call 'red'. Jupiter is the biggest planet in our solar system. Saturn has a colourful ring around it. Uranus is funny because it spins differently to the other planets. Neptune is the furtherest away from the sun so it is the coldest. Pluto use to be the nineth planet but is now a dwarf planet.

Tyrone's Term 4 Art

2011-11-24T04:58:00.002+13:00

Mercury is the closest to the sun. Then Venus comes next which is the hottest planet. Earth is the third planet from the sun. Mars is the fourth and Jupiter is next. Then comes Saturn has rings around it made of ice and rock. Uranus is next and it is funny because it spins the other way. Neptune is the eighth planet and is also the coldest as it is the furtherest away from the sun.

Do you like my artwork of our Solar System?

Wiremu's Term 3 Graphics

2011-11-23T07:23:00.003+13:00

For topic during Term 3 we learnt about our country (NZ), rugby and other countries.

Can you work out which graphic is off the Sky Tower, Map of New Zealand, Beehive and Museum?

Kefu's Solar System Art

2011-11-23T04:54:00.001+13:00

Mercury is the closest planet to the sun. Venus is the next planet and it is the hottest. Then it is our planet called Earth. Next is Mars followed by Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

Here is my art of the planets orbiting the Sun.

Zion's Term 3 Movie

2011-11-22T07:20:00.000+13:00

New Zealand is known as the clean green country. What do you like about NZ?

Tyrone's Term 3 Work

2011-11-21T07:15:00.001+13:00

Beehive - What city is the Beehive in?

The Auckland Museum - What can you find at a museum?

The Sky Tower - True or False the sky tower is the 12th tallest tower in the world?

New Zealand - What are the names of the 3 main islands?

Takai's Term 3 Graphics

2011-11-20T07:12:00.001+13:00

Sky Tower

Museum

New Zealand

All Black

Asena's Term 3 Movie

2011-11-19T07:02:00.000+13:00

What do you know about New Zealand? I now know that the capital of NZ is Wellington and that is also where the Beehive is (where important decisions are made).

Marama's Term 3 Animation

2011-11-18T06:59:00.002+13:00

Check out Marama's first animation for 2011 by pressing 'play'.

I hope you enjoy it!

Tame's Term 3 Movie

2011-11-17T06:57:00.002+13:00

Did you know rugby balls use to be made out of smelly pigs bladders? That's just one interesting fact I learnt while learning about the history of rugby. What do you like about rugby?

Semi's Term 3 Animation

2011-11-16T12:56:00.003+13:00

Check out Semi's term 3 animation by pressing 'play'.

What did you think? Let Semi know by leaving a comment below.

Nikita's Term 3 Graphics

2011-11-15T12:52:00.002+13:00

Can you name the two buildings above and the name of the islands below?

Paul's Animation for Term 3

2011-11-14T12:49:00.001+13:00

Check out Paul's Term 3 animation by pressing 'play'.

Let him know what you think by leaving him a comment.

Kefu's Term 3 Animation

2011-11-13T10:58:00.003+13:00

Press 'play' to check out Kefu's Term 3 animation.

We knew a lot of visitors would be coming over to NZ for the Rugby World Cup. This got us thinking and learning about our own country. I now know that the capital of NZ is Wellington, that is where the our Prime Minister John Key works (in the building called the Beehive because it looks like an actual beehive).

Moses' Term 3 Work

2011-11-12T10:54:00.004+13:00

Can you tell what Moses' graphics are of?

Let him know your answers by leaving him a comment.

Sivaimao's Term 3 Graphics

2011-11-11T10:47:00.003+13:00

The Beehive in Wellington, where our Prime Minister John Key works.

The Auckland Museum where there are lots of different exhibitions and displays.

Auckland's icon the Sky Tower.

Our lovely country is made up of 3 main islands.

Korobeau's Term 3 Work

2011-11-10T10:45:00.000+13:00

Korobeau is one of our animating experts in Room 11. See if you can tell what his graphics are of.

Te Puawaitanga's Term 3 Animation

2011-11-09T19:05:00.002+13:00

Quiz Time!

What are the names of the 3 main islands?

True or False Auckland is the biggest city in New Zealand?

Are there more sheep than people in NZ?

Watch Puawai's animation and if you think you know the answers to the questions above leave a comment.

Kevine's Term 3 Movie

2011-11-09T17:48:00.000+13:00

Check out Kevine's Term 3 NZ animation.

Manaiakalani Film Festival 2011

2011-11-09T12:39:00.004+13:00

Room 11 has just arrived back at school from Sylvia Park, we went there to watch the 4th annual Manaiakalani Film Festival.

To watch any of the movies from the seven Manaiakalani Schools click here.

Jordan's Term 3 Movie

2011-11-08T17:46:00.000+13:00

Check out Jordan's NZ animations by pressing play.

Our PENN Movie #4

2011-11-07T11:00:00.001+13:00

This term our topic is called ‘Outta this World” and we are learning about all the planets in our solar system. Watch our PENN movie to find out the names and order of the planets from the sun.

We would love to learn more about space so share your facts by leaving us a comment, we’d love to hear from you.

From Room 11 and Miss Walters

Jonson's Term 3 Animation

2011-11-07T05:44:00.000+13:00

Press 'Play' to check out Jonson's animation.

Gloria's Term 3 Movie

2011-11-06T05:42:00.000+13:00

What did you think of Gloria's animation?

Let her know by leaving her a comment.

Faafetai's Term 3 Graphics

2011-11-05T05:39:00.000+13:00

Can you tell what Faafetai's graphics are?

Hint: New Zealand Icons

If your've worked out what Faafetai's graphics are let her know by leaving her a comment.

Emanuelle's Term 3 Movie

2011-11-04T05:37:00.000+13:00

Press 'Play' to watch Emanuelle's Term 3 animation!

Calvin's Term 3 Movie

2011-11-03T17:35:00.001+13:00

Check out Calvin's movie!

Peh So's Term 3 Movie

2011-10-30T08:33:00.000+13:00

Our topic name for term 3 was keep your eye on the ball. We learnt about the William Webb Ellis trophy and other countries.

Lizara's Term 3 Movie

2011-10-29T08:29:00.000+13:00

Our term 3 topic was Keep your Eye on the Ball. We learnt about different countries (nations) that were over for the Rugby World Cup.

Hannah's Term 3 Movie

2011-10-28T08:26:00.001+13:00

I have learnt a lot about rugby. I learnt who invented rugby and his name is William Webb Ellis. He invented rugby in 1823 in England. He picked up a ball and started to run with it. The Rugby World Cup is every 3 years.

Nikki's Term 3 Movie

2011-10-27T08:24:00.002+13:00

Our topic in term 3 was called 'Keep your Eye on the Ball'. I learnt that rugby balls use to be made out of pigs bladders and were really smelly.

Bishop's Term 3 Animation

2011-10-27T08:21:00.002+13:00

This is my animation about some of the icons in New Zealand.

Our PENN Movie #3

2011-08-15T10:50:00.002+12:00

Room 11 has started to learn about the different countries that will be coming over for the Rugby World Cup. We decided to turn our learning into a game show so we would remember what we've learnt so far. We did it in a way so that all of you watching could join in to, so get ready to play along and learn with us!

Term 3 Immersion Assembly

2011-08-01T10:31:00.002+12:00

This term our topic is "Keep your eye on the Ball". We all know the Rugby World Cup, Room 11 will be learning about other countries and their rugby teams.

Zion's Term 2 Movie

2011-08-01T08:28:00.002+12:00

Take a look at what Zion has done for his eLearning task.

Term 3 is Here!

2011-08-01T01:27:00.002+12:00

Term 3 begins today!

I wonder what the teachers will be dressed up as for immersion assembly today?

Wiremu's Term 2 Movie

2011-07-31T08:25:00.002+12:00

Take a look at Wiremu's eLearning task from this term.

Tyrone's Term 2 Movie

2011-07-30T08:23:00.002+12:00

Take a look at Tyrone's eLearning task from term 2.

Tame's Term 2 Movie

2011-07-29T08:19:00.002+12:00

Can you guess where in the house Tame can wash his hands? Take a look at his backgrounds and see if you can work out the answer.

Takai's Term 2 Movie

2011-07-28T08:13:00.003+12:00

Take a look at Takai's movie which show you the times it's important to wash your hands.

Semi's Term 2 Movie

2011-07-27T08:10:00.003+12:00

What will happen if we don't wash our hands? Check out Semi's movie to find out why.

Te Puawaitanga's Term 2 Movie

2011-07-26T08:06:00.003+12:00

It's important to wash our hands so we don't get sick from bacteria. Take a look at Puawai's animation to see when it's a good time to wash our hands.

Peh So's Term 2 Movie

2011-07-25T20:03:00.002+12:00

Why is it important to wash our hands? To get rid of bacteria of course. Check out Peh So's animation which shows us when we should wash our hands.

Paul's Term 2 Movie

2011-07-24T20:00:00.002+12:00

How long should you wash and dry your hands for? Watch Paul's animation to find out and leave your answer in a comment.

Nikita's Term 2 Movie

2011-07-23T05:59:00.003+12:00

How many times each day do we need to wash our hands? Watch and listen to Nikita's animation to find out.

Nikki's Term 2 Movie

2011-07-22T07:58:00.001+12:00

Watch Nikki's animation to find out why it's important to wash your hands.

Moses' Term 2 eLearning Work

2011-07-22T05:54:00.002+12:00

You need to wash your hands after you go to the toilet or play outside and before you eat.

Lollypop Flower Soap

2011-07-22T01:06:00.002+12:00

Soap Name: Lollypop Flower Soap

Colour: White glycerin base with a little bit of red dye added to make it turn pink

Fragrance: Strawberry

Extra addition: Glitter, lollypop sticks

Sivaimao's Term 2 Movie

2011-07-21T05:46:00.003+12:00

Listen and watch Mao's animation carefully so you can find out why hand washing is so important.

Tame does Daft Hands

2011-07-20T18:53:00.000+12:00

Check out Tame doing daft hands - you never know what you can do until you give it a try. That's exactly what Tame did.

Lizara's Term 2 Movie

2011-07-20T05:38:00.002+12:00

Check out Lizara's animation for our topic this term.

Semi does Daft Hands

2011-07-19T18:50:00.002+12:00

Semi takes the title for being the Best Daft Hand kid in our class. He has really enjoyed showing us how to do it, even without looking! Way to go Semi - Miss Walters will be finding another Daft Hand clip for you to master next term.

Kevine's Term 2 Movie

2011-07-19T05:19:00.004+12:00

Did you watch & listen to Kevine's animation carefully? What two ingredients do you need to wash your hands?

Toy in a Soap

2011-07-19T01:01:00.003+12:00

Soap Name: Toy in a soap

Layer 1

Colour: Clear glycerin base

Fragrance: Bubble gum

Extra addition: Toy Dinosaur

Layer 2

Colour: White glycerin base with blue dye

Fragrance: Orange