Intervention COL inquiry #7A: Using the SQ3R Model

 In our learning, we used the SQ3R model to help guide students through their reading.  I have taught the specific model before and today I wanted my kids to see if they could use it without too much prompting.

Here is the teaching powerpoint I designed.

After a bit of twoing and froing, students eventually got the hang of it and from what they wrote, I could see their understanding of the text.  Most of them did really well in drawing out the answers to the the prompts, with some of the higher level students writing really well.

Celebrating 'Cultural Visibility' #1: Te Wiki O Te Reo Māori Language Week

This week our school celebrated Te Wiki O Te Reo Māori Language Week.  We have been entrenched in Haka Waiata preparations for our end of week assembly where will see each house compete for the Top House Award. I enjoyed helping a few of the different whanau groups behind the scenes to get ready.  I also had the honour of videoing the event below.

The fact that the Reo empowered our students to be part of something great is quite something to see.  I was so proud of some of my year 9 boys who were centre stage and I made sure that next time I had them for class, I elevated their involvement to the next level.