Thursday, 28 September 2017

Creation Blessing

Gracious God,
We Praise you and are grateful for the creation on earth you have given us
May you bless the important creations that help us survive
Help us to protect and show respect for all life
May we see your beauty in all creation
Amen






In room 5, we have been learning about God's creation and why it is important. So here is my blessing prayer about God's creation.

Sunday, 20 August 2017

What Makes a Good Teacher

What Makes A Good Teacher?


A good teacher requires skills, qualities and attitude. Some skills teachers must have are a knowledge of subjects and good classroom management skills so that they can engage the learners who will learn more. To be good at classroom management, they need to have confidence in themselves but also confidence with their students and other teachers. Good teachers needs to be passionate about teaching so they can enjoy what they’re doing so that while they’re teaching, students are getting knowledge into their heads.
It may also influence students to pursue their passions.


Qualities that teachers must have are, a good personality,,a good sense of humour,  kindness and being a good listener. This will then lead to better communication and understanding with the students. Strong relationships with their students is very important, as well as being able to communicate with parents. Teachers need to have the quality of caring so that they are always there for students in need.


Some attitudes teachers have to have towards students are always having patience with their students. If teachers have positive attitude towards students and positive attitude in themselves, then it will lead to success and a positive future. A good teacher supports their students. This also comes from being a friendly teacher. It is good to be kind and friendly to students because they then will do the right thing and can also come to you anytime and tell you their problems or doubts. Then that’s where the support and encouragement comes in.

By Josephine

In Room 5 for writing, we have been writing about the different qualities, skills & attitudes of what makes a good teacher.


Mary MacKillop's Timeline

Korean Language - Passion Project




In Room 5, we have been learning about our passions. My passion is learning & speaking korean so here is a presentation about korean language

Monday, 8 May 2017

Mud Slide


Mudslide

As I’m about to slide down the steep slide, my trembling hands cling onto the thick rope. I let go and slid down very fast. As soon as I fell in the muddy pond, my feet sunk right into the gooey mud beneath it. I felt lumps of mud surrounding me and goosebumps appeared all over my legs and arms. I started to swim over to the ladder and climbed my way out. I lined up again for another turn, soaking wet but feeling full of joy. At first I was nervous but as soon as I fell in, my confidence gained.

Tuesday, 11 April 2017

Penguin/Squid Duality Map


We have been learning about marine life animals and how they develop with life/living organisms.

Monday, 10 April 2017

Judges, Kings & Prophets



We are learning about the Spirit of God and how they were present in the Old Testament.

What's In My Head Art


In Rm 5 we have been learning about different pieces of art and one of them is "What's In My Head" This piece if art will tell you about what's going on in my head and my personality.

Tuesday, 1 November 2016

The 8 Contributions



We have been learning about the 8 contributions Christians can make to the world. In this presentation, you will find reflections of how I can be an instrument of peace for each contribution and some different words describing each contrast. One thing that I found hard during this lesson, was how I can apply these values to my actions on how I can be an instrument of peace for God and the world.

Sunday, 28 August 2016

About Mirrors Presentation



We have been learning all about mirrors and what they can do. So I have created this presentation to share with you guys all my knowledge about mirrors.  Please comment some thoughtful, helpful feedback and opinions about this presentation to help me with my learning for the future.

Wednesday, 27 July 2016

My Senior Hub Timetable


Senior Hub Timetable-Josephine
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Maths
Mr. Hadnett
Maths
Mr. Hadnett
 Technology
Maths
Mr. Hadnett
Maths
Mr. Hadnett
Reading
Miss. Goddier
Reading
Miss. Goodier
Reading
Miss. Goddier
Reading
Miss. Goodier
Interval
Interval
Interval
Interval
Interval
L.C.S
Miss. Goodier
L.C.S
Miss. goodier
Maths
Mr. Hadnett
L.C.S
Miss. Goodier
L.C.S
Miss. Goodier
Writing
Miss. Goodier
Writing
Miss. Goodier
Reading
Miss. Goodier
Writing
Miss. Goodier
Writing
Miss. Goodier
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch

Yr 7 & 8 STEM
Miss. Ashe

Yr 7 & 8 STEM
Miss. Ashe
Senior Hub Sport

Yr 7 & 8 RE
Miss. Goodier

Yr 7 & 8 RE
Miss. Goodier

Monday, 4 July 2016

Archibald Baxter - Protest Writing

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July 1917:
I have been sent off on a troopship with an army crew to France. I am one of over 100 conscientious objectors being held in prison for refusing to fight in the world war. I have decided that it is wrong and unjust. I don’t want to be sent off, but I have no choice.. My friends and I are all placed in uniforms while getting abused by officers and volunteer soldiers.


Finally we are in France. Now for the harshest method of punishment: “Field Punishment.” I feel angry and anxious at the same time because I know what is going to happen. The officers and guards dragged me and my friend across the field. Our feet scrapped on the mud bruising our heels and toes. My heart was beating and pumping so fast, that it felt like I might have a heart attack. But I am brave and have strong confidence in myself that war is wrong.


They tied me to an old slanted post. My hands bound tightly behind my aching back and my painful knees and feet bound in all weathers. The thick tough rope cut into my skin. As my head bowed down my neck ached. Seeing my poor friend suffering in the same way, made me want to throw up. He tried to talk to me but mumbled when he did. His dirty face covered in mud, cramps all over his body, red thick blood dripping down from all the cuts from his feet and hands. I felt sorry for him. I waited and waited and waited in the cold heavy pouring rain. Suddenly, there's strong vociferous thunder. I am all heavily drenched from head to toe. I sighed as I realised that I couldn’t have a shower, couldn’t even change from my soggy clothes into warm dry ones. I just wished I was at home with my family.
The soggy ground had mud everywhere. There was hardly any grass or bark on field. I felt wretched, upset and cold. Finally it ended. The rope loosened from my hands which were all purple from the icy freezing cold weather.


1 April 1918:
I am glad that I am now in hospital in Boulogne, where I am diagnosed with having heavy mental weakness from my determination not to fight.  Being in that crazy war was very different to my imagination of what I thought it would be like.


1918:
I am the happiest man alive right now .I have been sent home from hospital. I am happily married and have two gorgeous sons. I guess I will never forget what happened to me in France, 1917.

By Josephine Atkinson

Monday, 20 June 2016

My Refugee Presentation

This is a presentation about Refugees. In this presentation, it will talk and show everything about refugees and where they come from, where do most refugees stay?, when is refugee day?, what is a refugee? and how can we help refugees.



During this presentation and learning time, I learnt that estimated that 50% of refugees are under the age of 18.
My challenge for this presentation was trying to find and pick up the knowledge about refugees.