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Little Red Rocking Hood- It's in the Can!

We've finished filming and after some very long hours editing with Windows Movie Maker, 'Little Red Rocking Hood' is in the can! - well as good as we can get it!

Looking forward to our Premier screening at our Parent Evening this coming Tuesday night.

Filming of Little Red Rocking Hood!

We have been busy filming 'Little Red Rocking Hood' and it hasn't been as easy as first thought. We've had a big learning curve with using a blue screen. Even "blue" and not "yellow" lighting is needed as well as a wrinkle-free screen.
We nearly had it right today but have discovered that you can't wear any shades of gray, purple, green, or pink with the blue screen unless you want an invisible body!!

Te Papa Visit

We had a trip into Te Papa today and got to see members of the NZSO perform for us. It was a fantastic time! We had already been on the "LEARNZ" field trip with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra so knew what to expect, but nothing beats a live performance!

Jigsaw challenge

Violin viola

How long does it take you to complete this puzzle? Enter you time as a comment - just don't forget to add your name:)

Violin and Viola

Mrs Brieseman brought her violin and viola along to school today. We all got a go at playing the viola and violin. The viola is heavier and bigger than the violin.
Now we know the difference between the violin and viola. And of course the viola is the best instrument in the whole wide world!
- Shayna

Zebong, Teller of Tales

Zebong is an enthusiastic performer
Zebong has been storytelling for 17 years
Zebong’s stories are original, dynamic, and different.
Zebong was also the winner of the Toast Masters International New Zealand Humorous Speech Competition
Zebong’s unique style of story telling totally involves the children listening and responding.
Zebong’s performed stories at Hampton Hill School
No one knows his real name- it’s a secret!
By Shayna
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Zebong- Teller of Tales
Hampton Hill School
Review: Pratik

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The storyteller, Zebong came to Hampton Hill School. It was a hilarious performance.
People were laughing all the way through his show. He got people up to act. Zebong told us lots of stories. He has got lots of actions and pulls funny faces. His voice is loud and full of expression. He is a professional story teller.

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Zebong- Teller of Tales
Date: 27 July 2010
Venue: Hampton Hill School
Review: Sydney-May

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This storyteller involves everybody in everything. Anybody could be picked to play a part in one of Zebong's outrageous stories which were all about his strange family. Everyone laughed at least once throughout the hour. My favourite part was when Mr Stuart cut off everyone's head! It was really funny! Everyone seemed to love the show. Each story had a moral. Zebong, in my opinion, is the best storyteller ever! Children and adults of all ages will love this amazing story teller

Today we had a fantastic visitor come to school...

Reviews for Zebong, Teller of Tales coming. In the mean time have a look at these...

Little Red Rocking Hood!

This term's Inquiry is all about Performing Arts. We're going to look at producing Jeff Leask's "Little Red Rocking Hood". While doing this we will have to do heaps of research into all that is needed to put on a production- auditioning, set design, costuming, advertising, directing, lighting and sound to name a few things! Yahoo!
Today was our first reading of this Rock Opera and the creative juices are already flowing!

Presidents

As part of our Inquiry into 'What makes a Nation', we have created our own make-believe nations.
Each nation needed a president! See how Renee, Elikana, Jackson, Hashzyre, Josh, and Matt did with their campaign speeches.

What in the world??

Click on the image and have a go at the jigsaw.How fast can you do it?

world map

One very foggy morning!- a mini inquiry

What we thought.......
1. Rob thinks it is just low cloud
2. Brydon thinks it is the water that rose to make the cloud come down.
3. Nathan thinks that it rained, then the sudden heat evaporates the water and made lots of misty moisture.

What we found out.....
Fog is warm water from the ground that evaporates and creates a low cloud.

Sir Peter Blake

From 25 June-2 July the Peter Blake Trust is promoting 'Leadership Week' across the country. As part of this we will be part of a Red Socks Day on Friday 2 July.
Who was Sir Peter Blake? Find something out about him and post a note on our wall.

Trip to Te Papa

We had a great time visiting TePapa today- have a look!