Totem Pole making gains momentum!!

Room 5's Totem Poles continue to come to life By Miss O'B

Here are some snapshots of our Totem Poles coming to life and also us mastering a range of tools to create a 2D effect. We hope you enjoy tracking our journey through time.... We are really enjoying making them!

                                  

Totem Poles begin to take shape

Room 5 start to bring Totem Poles to life...... By Miss O'B

Here are some photos capturing our journey to date. From the initial discussions, to the design and stretch process. This is all of us working as a team. Collaboration is key! Please keep tracking us on our journey. There is more to follow................ Watch this space!

                                   

LEAD Conference 2015

School Leaders enjoy LEAD conference 2015 by Miss O'B

Toko School sent 18 young leaders to the LEAD Conference in New Plymouth on Friday 7th August.
They were selected from Student Council members, Sports Leaders, Enviro Leaders and students that display leadership qualities.
 They listened and heard from a range of speakers about the benefits of being a leader and how to become a strong and confident young leader. They were simply inspirational!
 The speakers were are follows: Te Whaka Ruapounamu McLeod, Dan Ackerman, Kate Broadmore, Angus White, Zoe Hobbs, Emma Daniels, Felix Webby, Olivia Eaton, Whatu Tangirua, Hamish Phillips and Ayla Hutchinson
All students had a great day and learnt about how to develop, nuture and grow their leadership superpower!!

Weir and Rich Cup in Rugby and Netball Competition 2015

Room 5 wins Weir Cup for Rugby and Rich Cup for Netball

By Miss O'B

 Room 5 Year 7 & 8 played Ngaere School for the Rich Cup in Netball and the Weir Cup in Rugby at Year 7 & 8 level on Monday 10^th August at Ngaere School and this also doubled as a McLeod Shield Rugby and Hurlstone Netball match.

 The Year 7 & 8 teams won both the Weir Cup Rugby 102-20 and Rich Netball Cup 10-8. 

Congratulations to both teams.

The next Hurlstone Netball game will be held at Toko School against Rahotu on Tuesday 18^th August at 12.00pm. The rugby is just a fun rippa game due to Rahotu not having a competition team.

 Good luck to the netball team. Be great to see you there cheering them on! Go Toko!

Cluster Debating 2015

Year 7 & 8 Win Cluster Debating Competitions 2015 By Miss O'B

 The Rural Cluster Schools Debating Competition was held on Wednesday 1st July. Toko won both debates on ‘Cats make better pets then dogs"’. The Year 8 team Rowan S, Heather and Rowan C faced the Midhirst Schools and the Year 7 Maz, Peyton and Emma faced Ngaere School. Congratulations to both teams on their win!

Methanex Maths 2015

Methanex Maths 2015 - Room 5 is working collaboratively by Miss O'B

Room 5 have began their Methanex Maths Projects for 2015. They are using google drive and google spreadsheets to collate their work. They are collaborating through sharing on google drive with each other. Here is some of the classroom in action.

 

Basketball Prizegiving 2015

Basketball Prizegiving 2015 By Miss O'B

The Year 7 & 8 basketball teams had their basketball breakup on Thursday 23rd July. It was a lovely night with a meal at the TET and awards for both teams. Thank you Sherllyn, Helen and Kristen for supporting with the coaching of the teams this year. Here are some photos from the night.