Tug of War Competition

Tug of War competition went well for room 14. We worked our way up to the finals and lost a close battle with room 18 (2-1). 2nd place overall is a great accomplishment. Well done.

Cross Country 2016 Video

In order to view the video, you have to be signed into your Berkley account.

Kabaddi Promotion

A new game was introduced to the schools through lunchtime promotions. Such a great game; very physical. Great to see some room 14 students taking up the challenge.

New Zealand Writes

Video for Åskollen School in Norway

My brother-in-law, Lars Christian, is a principal at a school in Norway. He sent us a video a class performing a haka in front of an audience (you can see a glimpse of it in this video).

Here is our response (I translated it for the students in room 14, so you will have to ask them what I said).

:)

40-Hour Famine

Perspective. Responsibility, Change, Reflection
Empathy, Cooperation, Appreciation
Caring, Principled, Open-minded

Just a few of the IB concepts, attitudes, and learner profile attributes that the 40-hour famine aims to help young and old people to develop. Please consider being a part of this year's 40-hour famine, whether it is participating or financially supporting.


 

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Science Fair Student Handbook 2016

Here is the handbook for those who are doing the science fair this year. Definitely, give it a read in order that you are well prepared. Feel free to embed it on your own blog also.

Assembly: Congrats to the summers and volleyball players

Creating a blog: Helping Room 1

Today, many students from room 14 were able to help room 1 set up their blogs for learning. I am grateful to have a classroom of experts.

Well done, Molly

Looking forward to watching the play.

Basketball Notice

Introducing Mayu

About Me      March 14th, 2016

My name is Mayu Takano. I am 15 years old and I live in Chiba, Japan. When I was seven, I went to California and stayed there until eleven. My hobbies are to play basketball, bake cakes, and romp around with my dog, Wel. At school, I have just finished my junior high school and I am going to senior high school from April.

In New Zealand so far, I am having a great time. I have enjoyed swimming in the pool, feeding the animals, and biscuiting in the lake. I am looking forward to visit the caves, go camping with Annabelle’s family, play games with the primary school kids, and wander around in Auckland. I’m also excited to make some Japanese food for my host family; I am making Teriyaki chicken and mochi.

I have found some differences between New Zealand and Japan. It was very surprising that most of the people don’t wear shoes outside. In Japan, everyone wears shoes outside and takes it off in the house. Also, I am still not used to the number of the flies; I am fighting them wherever I go. In addition, I had a culture shock when I knew that the ways of eating fruit differ. In Japan, we cut everything into pieces; however, people in New Zealand were just eating them as a whole. What most surprised me about the fruit was that people ate watermelon seeds. Japanese people spit out the seeds: we actually have a little game of ‘Who Can Spit the Seed Farthest’.

I would like to share some facts in Japan that might be interesting to you. First of all, houses in Japan have two or more floors up. Our land is very small compared to the number of people living, so we need to use the space above the ground. The houses are high up and also, they are very close to each other. There aren’t any yards at houses in Tokyo(the city, they have yards in the countryside even in Tokyo). Some schools don’t have a field outside. Another fact is that we eat raw things. Most of you may know we eat raw fish for sushi. Not only we eat sushi, but also we eat raw eggs. We put raw eggs on hot rice and pour some soy sauce on it. We call it “Tamagokakegohann”. I actually love it and it is really good. When you visit Japan you could try eating it.

If you have any questions that you would like to ask, ask me on Wednesday. That day would be the last day that I will be staying at school for the whole day.

BBQ Boys Club

Another masterpiece from the masterchefs. Thanks, guys. 

Take Up the Challenge: Blogging Workshop Leader - Applications open now!

Consider yourself a blogging expert?

Fancy sharing your skills with others? Then this is the opportunity for you!

Applications are now open for Room 14 Blogging Workshop Leaders.

What is it? - You will be responsible for:

- Planning, crafting, and preparing your presentation (You pick the topic!) - What skills would you like to teach others? i.e. embedding videos etc.

- Sharing the outline of your presentation to Mr Ahie so that it can be shared with participants

- Facilitating a breakout session (a 20-30min workshop in the Kiva with 5-10 students)

- Booking the necessary laptops and workshop space

- Creating any resources necessary

- Collecting evidence of the breakout session (ask the 'Paparazzi' to stop by)

- Reflecting on the experience

How does it work?

- Fill in the application form below (Due Friday 11th March 2016) expressing your interest in becoming a Workshop Leader

- Mr Ahie will then consider your application and then present a list of the break-out topics which students can sign up to

- Workshop leaders will be given a list of interested participants and will then need to plan their breakout session accordingly.

Mr Aspden's New Single

Good stuff, Mr Aspden! Great to see teachers 'Take Up the Challenge'.

Click here to hear it on iTunes Preview

BBQ Boys Club

Thanks for letting me try one, guys. Absolutely fantastic.

Cricket

Well done, Annabelle, for taking up the challenge and playing cricket today.

Futsal at Berkley

Futsal has begun after school at Berkley. A sport that requires a lot of skill. Check it out.