Springston Room 5: May 2011

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Reading, Reading, Reading

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In Team Venture we are focusing on reading. We are really enjoying trying new books. Can you suggest any good books for us to read.

Monday, May 30, 2011

Nickolai of the North!!!

This is a fantasy book and it is about a boy growing up to be Santa Clause.

The title is called Nikolai of the North by Lucy Daniel Raby.

One Midwinters Eve a miracle happened at the North Pole. Only Nickolai and the last elf is saved. It is a thrilling story.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

On the Banks of Plum Creek

Author: Laura Ingalls Wilder

Series: Little House

Characters:Pa, Ma, Mary, Laura, Baby Carrie, Jack (the dog)

This book is about Pa, Ma, Mary, Laura, Baby Carrie and Jack the dog move from the prairie to a different house on the banks of plum creek.

I haven’t read very far into this book but I have really enjoyed this book so far and have enjoyed the other three books in the series that I have read. I give this series 5/5.

These are the other books in the series.

Little House in the Big Woods

Farmer Boy

Little House on the Prairie

On the Banks of Plum Creek

By the Shores of Sliver Lake

The Long Winter

These Happy Golden Years

The First Four Years

This is a book written by Des Hunt. Its about a young boy called Jake teaching a famous song writer how to surf. One day they see a whale at Whale Pot Bay. I haven`t got far through the book but it is the best book I have ever read! You will like this book if you like adventure stories or if you like animals. I give this book 5/5.

The Prince in Waiting

England is home to Luke, a young man. Right now is a time of dwarfs, erupting volcanoes, and fighting. Luke is disappointed when he does not make it into the Contest, so when young Matthew Grant is taken ill with a fever, Luke realizes that he will be the one fighting instead. Don’t read this if you get scared a lot. It is full of adventure and excitement, a great story for nine years to young adults. I rate this 4/5.

Ben and Mark Book Review

I like Ben and Mark because they own the biggest farm in the South Island. They have 7 gates up there drive way. It takes them 45 mins get to their house from the road.

I think people that like adventures would like to read this. You will find this book in the school library.

Diary of the Wimpy Kid

My book is called Diary of the Wimpy Kid.

It is a book about comedy and a little adventure. It is all about one boy who always wants to be rich and famous when he grows up and he always wants to be popular at his High School.

I know it is so cool and really fun to read. It is also a New York Times best seller and the author is Jeff Kinney. I give this 5/5

Geronimo Stilton The Quest For Paradise

I Geronimo Stilton, never expected to return to the Kingdom of Fantasy. But when I received a letter from Blossom,the Queen of Fairies,asking for my help,I had to respond. By trying to get the heart of happiness.

I like this book because it is a good adventure book. I would recommend to someone who likes a adventure book. I like it because it comes with things like the land of chocolate,the land of ogres,the land of gold and a lot more. I rate this book 4/5.

Diary of a wimpy kid.........Rodrick Rules

This is a good book, I give it 5/5.

Greg has an older brother named Rodrick who like's annoying Greg. And Greg's little brother Manny is little and is just like Rodrick at times. Greg has a best friend named Rowley and Manny likes annoying them when Rowley is staying at Gregs. Rodrick is in a band with his friends and they have their own band van.

This book would be good for people who like funny and comedy type stories!

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Rugby Fun Day

Last Friday children from Room 5 and 6 went on a Rugby Fun Day. We left before lunch and had to play 3 games.

For the Year 6 - Our first game was against Kirwee - we won 32 to 0. Our second game was against Bromley the score being 50 to 5. Our last game was against Leeston which we won 79 to 0 which was our best game. In the Year 6 Rugby team were Taine, Hamish T, Hamish A, Harry, Callum S, Callum V, Rubi, Jack M, Jack T and the whole team would like to say a big thank you to Anton and Craig who were our coaches and another thank you to all the parents who took us all to the Rugby.

Taine, Hamish and Harry

Our Year 5 team was Cameron M, George, Jack B, Jack G, Macaulay, Hamish, Ethan, Ben, William, Jackson, Sam.At the rugby we played Leeston, Harewood and Fernside. We won one, drew one and lost one. We had a great time and got a chance to practice our skills. At the end of the day we got a crusaders flag and poster. A big thank you to all the practice coaches - Anton, Alistair and Mike. Also a special thank you to Alistair for coaching on the day and thanks to all parents who helped transport and support us.

Macaulay, George and Jack B