Final Blog Post For Room 18 Online 2009

The kids have met their new teacher for 2010, they've taken home their report cards, and they're now happily at home enjoying the holidays. Room 18 now sits empty and bare for the summer, waiting for a new teacher to move in.

I thought I'd take the opportunity in this final blog post to thank...

The students. You have achieved so much success this year and have come so far with your learning. We've had a lot of laughs in Room 18 and it's been awesome to work with such great little peoples. So, thanks Room 18...you've been fantastic to teach!

The parents and caregivers. Your support, wonderful words, and interest in what makes Room 18 such a great place, has been lovely. Thanks for your help this year and it's been a pleasure getting to know you.

To you, the audience! You may be an Auckland-based parent or a student in Room 18...you may be a distant relative in Christchurch, or a grandparent in Bermuda/the UK/Korea...you may be a teacher in Egypt or a kid in a very remote part of India. I really appreciate how you've helped Room 18ers understand that their learning is so important that people from all around the world are tuned in with fascination. So for your interest and comments, thank you, audience!

Merry Christmas, everyone. All the best for 2010. (-:

Mr. Nash

Interview With Mr. Hill

Our interview with Mr. Hill went very well! It took place in the final hour of school for 2009 in the food tech room. We even had extra audience members!
To listen to the interview and to find out more about Mr. Hill (A Y7/8 teacher), please select the interview from our podcasting box on the right-hand side of your screen.

Downloading Webcasts

There have been several parents requesting instructions on how to download the Room 18 Online Webcasts that have been produced this year.

The easiest way is to download the free version of RealPlayer. This is a trusted piece of software and will not harm your computer.

Click here to download it: Realplayer Free Version

Once you have downloaded and installed it, you can head back here to Room 18 Online. When you move your mouse over a webcast, Real Player will make a pop-up button on the upper right hand corner of the webcast, offering you to download/save the video.

If there are any questions, please feel free to come in to see me, either on Monday, Tuesday, or early in 2010.

Webcast Finale 2009

This is the last of our webcasts this year. Our super spectacular Christmas Holidays episode!



Tune in for some special wishes and some groovy new Christmas music. (-:

Athletics Day Pictures

Room 18 had a stunning day yesterday with Athletics followed by swimming. Everybody gave their very best at each station.
Below are some pictures of Room 18ers participating in the events.

Christmas @ Room 18

Room 18 is definitely in Christmas mode!

We've mailed off our letters to Santa Claus. We used our persuasive writing skills to convince Santa that we deserve presents! We also sent him our wishlists so that he'll know what to get us! We're hoping for a reply from Santa later this week or early next week.

As always, Ginger has been celebrating with us. Ginger came in this morning all decked out in garland, lights, and baubles!

Reindeer Snacks

Yesterday, Room 18 made reindeer snacks. Those students who had paid their baking fees were able to take them home. For those people who would like to make more reindeer snacks over the school holidays, here is the recipe...

Reindeer Snacks

Ingredients
3/4 cup of sugar
2 tablespoons of honey
125 grams of butter
1/4 cup of mixed fruit
2.5 cups of of popped popcorn

Method:
1) Melt sugar, honey and butter in a pan. Bring to a boil.
2) Simmer for 2 minutes.
3) Toss together fruit, nuts, and popcorn.
4) Pour butter mixture over fruit mixture and mix.
5) Put spoonfuls into paper cups.
6) Refrigerate for 2 hours.

Swimming

The Hobsonville School Pool is now OPEN. Room 18 has been invited to use it on Wednesday afternoon after our Athletics. Students have been given an option of using the pool if they bring their togs and towel on Wednesday.
Parents, if your favourite Room 18er is wanting to make use of the pool, please assist them with organising their togs and towel for Wednesday. (-:

Some parents prefer to take students home after Athletics. Wednesday IS a full day of instruction with the school open the usual hours, however, if you would like to take your Room 18er home at lunch, please let me know so I can avoid any panic!

Baking Day

This upcoming Monday (Dec. 7th), Room 18 will be making reindeer food! This will be taking place after Morning Tea @11am for about 30-45minutes. We'd love to have some help, so if you are a parent or grandparent of a Room 18er, please feel free to show up at the classroom doors for an 11am trip to the food tech room. (-:

Thanks,
Mr. Nash

Webcast 18

This is the first of our Christmas webcasts! We were racing the Morning Tea bell today, so this webcast is especially snappy!