How bad do you want to Achieve Success?

This is the last post for 2011 -
Here is a video clip that talks about desire and determination. It is overly 'Americanised' and a little too focused on American Football but the key message is a good one.   How bad do you want to achieve success? What ever your goals are - make them your focus - be prepared to work hard for them.

A couple of caveats (warnings):
You need sleep - especially as children/teenagers - Without enough sleep your body cant function and you will not be able to work hard the following day to achieve success. Sleep is important.

You also need to have goals in various aspects of your life. Dont have one sole focus, have various and have a back up plan.

Merry Christmas Kakapo, have a good break and restful summer!

Homework extra questions

A request from Nuri, Here are the homework questions. (By Nuri)

What causes the seasons?


Is the rotation of the earth the same way as the moons rotation?

Survey about School:Home Communication

As part of our 2011 goal to improve communication with our parents/whānau we are conducting a survey looking at the ways in which we can best communicate to you. The survey is very brief and quite straightforward.
There are several ways to complete the survey – you can go to
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MR8KCDNor you can complete it in paper form. Families that have not completed the survey online will be automatically sent a paper survey next Wednesday 30th Nov. (or you can get one from the office from tomorrow).
The link to the online survey can also be found on the school website. We are also setting up a computer in the foyer of the office to allow people to complete the survey at school if they wish.

We are determined to get 100% feedback from whānau so expect a friendly phone call if you haven’t filled the survey in online or returned a completed paper survey by the 7th Dec.

Thank you very much in anticipation of your help – Any questions please see Liz or Chris.

Photos from Space......

Check out this link to photos of objects in Space from Space....
Amazing!
Some of us have been learning about supernovas, eclipses and solar flares - here are some amazing photos!

Fun with Post Its......

EepyBird's Sticky Note experiment from Eepybird on Vimeo.

Answer Garden! Fill in your response.....

                 
School Value that Kakapo are best at displaying:... at AnswerGarden.ch.

Become an author and illustrator - Create a story to share!

Check this site out in order to complete your homework this week.

Make a 6 page story on "My Story Maker"

We have buddy class time this Friday and we will be sharing the stories that we have written for homework. Make sure your book is at least 6 pages long and is interesting to share with the 'Kereru'ites.
Once you have "published" your work you will be given a special number. Save that number into the comments section below. I have added my sample story for you as an example. Use this link and enter my number (118787) in the box on the right hand side of the page.