Looking back: Term 3

 This term, we have had Mrs Irwin share teaching the class since Week 5.
 Here's a selection of comments written about Term 3 - on the last day of the term:

I'm learning artwork with Mrs Irwin because she teaches me a lot of different styles and methods. I'm getting quite confident speaking in front of the whole class. I am also liking Holes  as well. I like making up pictures in my head because I like to have my own imagination about things.
Alisha

This term has been a good term for me because I have learnt a lot. We finished the book Private Peaceful which is my favourite book. The story had a sad ending, but it was written so well. We also had Mrs Irwin in the class for half of the term and we learnt a lot about the America's Cup with her. We have just started ab book called Holes.
Mason

We started by working on Vincent van Gogh and we learnt a lot about him. We also learnt about the longfin eel, New Zealand artists, the America's Cup, and Maori patterns.
Cameron

We did art work with Mrs Irwin that represented our family, and we also did posters about NZ artists. I did Timo Rannali and I was given an A- for it. I've finished reading the Percy Jackson series and finished two of the Roman series books. And I went to the Highwire course - it was fun.
Alex

I have learnt about the different unique patterns used in Maori art. We were watching the America's Cup with suspense until the very end. We lost, Oracle won; however, we are still proud of them.
Vanshika

My favourite part about learning about Vincent van Gogh was also the saddest part for me as well. It was that he was mental and couldn't cope with life so he shot himself - and it took him two days until he actually died.  We finished Private Peaceful, and in the end I didn't get it because it finished too quickly.  I learnt that there are different ways to present information. We have been practising our dancing for the school ball. I learnt that dancing with boys may seem hard at first, but the more you dance with boys the more confident you get.
Syvannah

Mrs Vincent is reading Holes and we've been looking at flashbacks in a story, foreshadowing and conflict with self, others, technology and nature. For homework, I chose the NZ artist Rei Hamon.
Sheffy

I have learnt a lot of things such as how to draw art on the computer on Art Rage because normally it's on paper with a sketching pencil.  I have also learnt many maths strategies such as rounding and compensating.
Aaron

This term I had so much fun. We learnt about Vincent van Gogh's art, and I've learnt about longfin eels which is very interesting; however, I really liked dancing - it was so much fun. Cotton Eye Joe and the Circle Waltz are my two favourites.
Amber-Lee

With Mrs Irwin we did a lot of word study and reading and understanding poems. We got to do art with her; however, her standards are high.
Tara 

The best project I have done was the NZ art project. My artist was Rei Hamon who is famous for his landscape art. The reason I chose this artist is because I was inspired by his realistic art.
Joanna 

I have learnt this term how to draw - like smudging, whisper, e's, x's, and shading. I really like how I have learnt about maths this term, like algebra and geometry, and that was very helpful. I have learnt about the longfin eel as well, like how it has sharp teeth and sensitive skin.
Sukhdev

This term has been short and fun. During the start of the term we continued reading Private Peaceful. It had a very sad ending that I wasn't expecting.
Mwaniki

Last week I had to present my poster in front of the class and I was very nervous, and I don't think I will be ready for speeches in Term 4. We also did our first book review with Mrs Irwin, and I think I did well.
DC

In the America's Cup we were soooooo close to winning the cup. I enjoyed dancing with many students and teachers. I am so pleased with coming 46th in Cross Country. My goal for next term would be to learn my vocabulary. I am not enjoying my maths because I am finding perimeter and area difficult.
Brylee

This term we learnt about Vincent van Gogh and how he changed his paintings from dull colours to vibrant colours. We also have been researching New Zealand artists and do a project about one. I chose Richard John Frizzell- he does cartoon art. He is famous for his Four Square man and his Micky to Tiki. We have learnt vocabulary about the America's Cup, such as regatta, catamaran and yachting. We have had the privilege of Mrs Irwin in our class for three weeks. We learnt a lot of vocabulary and we also had to design our own kowhaiwhai patterns.
Kylah

I learnt that the yachts they used for the America's Cup were called catamarans. We had to choose a New Zealand artist for our homework, and I chose Don Binney. I learnt that he was best known for his striking, crisp paintings - plus I got an A+ for presentation, and an A+ for information. We did some koru patterns for our art. The pattern had to represent our family, and we had to blend the colours. When I finished my art work, Mrs Irwin said it looked amazing, and I was pleased.
Jupman

Today is the last day of term and we are having a celebratory mufti day and sausage sizzle. I also wrote a book review on The Lost Hero. 
Jamarl 

The ball is coming up and the Year 7s have been practising their skills every opportunity they get. This year, the America's Cup was up for grabs, but Team Oracle won it this year. Team New Zealand looked like they were going to win with a score of 8 - 2, but Oracle got 6 in a row and won.
Aiden

In maths we have learnt algebra and how to use a compass and protractor. We have been full on learning dancing and about the America's Cup. Sadly, we lost it, but we still had fun learning all about it. In Spanish we have learnt lots of things, especially songs. And we did art that represents our families.
Karmveer 

I have learnt a lot in dancing, like the Maxina - even though it was confusing at the start. In Spanish, I learnt a lot of new songs with Mrs Lee. My favourite is ¿Qué hora es? (What's the time?) 
Lili