Astronaut Mark Polansky will answer our question live from Space on NASA TV

Refer to Polansky Question Picks
Questions 6 & 8 from Room 8, Kelvin Road School...how cool?

STS-127 Space Shuttle Endeavour Launch 11 July 2009

Room 8 wishes the Crew of STS-127 a safe, happy and successful mission. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We hope you all have an exciting journey to Space and return safely back to Earth. God Speed.





STS-127 Mission Overview
The 16-day mission will feature five spacewalks and complete construction of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Kibo laboratory. Astronauts will attach a platform to the outside of the Japanese module that will allow experiments to be exposed to space.
The STS-127 crew members are Commander Mark Polansky, Pilot Doug Hurley and Mission Specialists Dave Wolf, Christopher Cassidy, Tom Marshburn, Tim Kopra and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Julie Payette. Kopra will join the space station crew and replace Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata. Wakata will return to Earth on Endeavour to conclude a three-month stay at the station.

End of Term 2 - have a gr8 break!

Kia Ora,
Hope you have all had as much fun and excitement as Room 8 has had over the past ten weeks. Here's wishing you all a restful, relaxing, safe and happy July break.


Here are some cool Teacher and Student poems:
If I Could Teach You, Teacher
If I could teach you, teacher,
I’d teach you how much more
you have accomplished
than you think you have.
I’d show you the seeds
you planted years ago
that are now coming into bloom.
I’d reveal to you the young minds
that have expanded under your care,
the hearts that are serving others
because they had you as a role model.
If I could teach you, teacher,
I’d show you the positive effect
you have had on me and my life.
Your homework is
to know your value to the world,
to acknowledge it, to believe it.
Thank you, teacher.
By Joanna Fuchs

Number One Teacher
I'm happy that you're my teacher;
I enjoy each lesson you teach.
As my role model you inspire me
To dream and to work and to reach.
With your kindness you get my attention;
Every day you are planting a seed
Of curiosity and motivation
To know and to grow and succeed.
You help me fulfill my potential;
I'm thankful for all that you've done.
I admire you each day, and I just want to say,
As a teacher, you're number one!
By Joanna Fuchs


THE OPTIMIST CREED
By Christian D. Larsen
Be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
Talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person you meet.
Make all your friends feel there is something in them.
Look at the sunny side of everything.
Be as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.
Forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
Give everyone a smile.
Spend so much time improving yourself that you have no time left to criticize others.
Be too big for worry and too noble for anger.


A NEW DAY
Dr. Heartsill Wilson
This is the beginning of a new day.
I have been given this day to use as I will.
I can waste it, or use it.
I can make it a day long to be remembered for its joy, its beauty and its achievements, or it can be filled with pettiness.
What I do today is important because I am exchanging a day of my life for it.
When tomorrow comes this day will be gone forever, but I shall hold something which I have traded for it.
It may be no more than a memory, but if it is a worthy one I shall not regret the price.
I want it to be gain not loss, good not evil, success not failure.


BE THANKFUL
By Author Unknown
Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don't know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build your strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you're tired and weary,
because it means you've made a difference.
It's easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks.
Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
and they can become your blessings.

Senior School Poetry Recital Finals

Te Kawehau and Shar, Room 8's 1st & 2nd place winners of our Annual Senior School Poetry Finals. What a tough decision as all the finalists were amazing. Well done you two for living up to our class-name of COOLKIDS! We are so proud of you!

Poems by Kaiya

FORGIVENESS

Forgivenness is as blue as any star shining in the dark sky

Forgiveness is all over the world

You can hear "I forgive You" in New Zealand, Asia and Africa

Forgiveness is always in my heart

When I forgive, I feel myself bursting into a strong flame of friendship

Forgiveness is the sound of clapping for joy

Poem by Kaiya

FORGIVING

I am forgiving of others and myself

I am willing to give and receive amends

I learn from my mistakes

I have the power to keep changing for the better

Adapted by Kaiya from an SPCA-poster

MY RECOUNT ABOUT MY TRIP TO THE S.P.C.A on Friday 19th June

For the Look at Me Now Programme we had a trip to the R.S.P.C.A in Mangere last week Friday.

Firstly we met a girl named Hailey. Then we went into a huge room and there were lots of flip up chairs .

We flipped them up then we all sat on them. She told us about the animals. What she first said to us was about us not putting our fingers in the cages.

Thirdly we went outside. When we went outside there was a little farm house where there were farm animals.

The farm animals that were held  in the farm house were Guinea pigs, Rabbits, Goats, sheep, Rats and 1 big pig.

We got to touch all of the farm animals. I liked the Rabbits. They are so cute and cuddly I wish I could have one when I  grow up.

Then we went into the place where you get your adopted pets. There were lots of dogs and cats. I liked the animals at the S.P.C.A.

I cant wait to visit the SPCA again.

Recount by KAIYA

Tribute to Michael Jackson (1958 - 2009)

It was with great sadness on Friday the 26th June, in my school staffroom, that I learned of the passing away of my beloved pop-star, Michael Jackson. Michael passed away on June 25th at the age of 50 years, from an unexpected cardiac-related death.


Michael, you're gone too soon! There was and will be NO OTHER like YOU. You were superhuman, my angel, my GOD. You transcend death - you are IMMORTAL. Only the blessed ones of this lifetime were able to know you, love you and believe in you. What a loss to the rest of the world. Who cares about what people say or think? They did the same with Jesus Christ, Sathya Sai Baba and many Avatars of our world. I hope you never doubted the love of your true fans.


Michael, your death has left a hole in my heart, but I know that your music and your unselfish love for humanity will fill that hole and will heal me and all who mourn for you. I must admit, now that you have transcended into Spirit and Soul, I feel SO CLOSE to you.


Michael, please watch over our Earth...let your death cleanse the world of all hate, greed, wars, racism, poverty, crime, etc. May your love Heal the World and save our beautiful Earth. I am sure Heaven is now complete with you there Michael.

Michael, I shall love you for always, my SuperHero.

Your loyal fan,
Kree Raman Vandayar

Class-trip Friday 19th June 2009

Shar's recount emailed to Mrs. Raman

Hey Shar,
Thank you for emailing me your recount. You have written an interesting and well-sequenced recount about our class-trip. I like your use of time-connectives. Try to work on your punctuation, like capitals and also use a dictionary to correct spelling. Hope you will take the time to proofread and edit your writing next time. Nevermind all the mistakes, I will edit it this time and publish this recount to our blog. Well done Shar :-)

 

Class-trip to the Library and Art Gallery

Last Friday our class, Room 8, went on a trip to the Sir Edmund Hillary Library and the Papakura Art Gallery. Firstly we had to pin on our name-tags just in case we got lost. Secondly we had to walk all the way to town and to the library. On the way there Ariana and I were taking photos while chatting with Mrs Raman. At first it was freezing cold and we were all shivering. However as the sun rose everyone began to get hot. When we got to the library it was very quiet. The librarian, Sarah, showed us all the cool books, PlayAways and DVDs. We were all excited when we got our very own library cards. It is so cool having one. After we left the library we had our lunch. After lunch we walked to the Art Gallery and Emma, the manager, showed us the amazing exhibition. There was even a dress made out of the leather heels of shoes. At the end I had to say a Thank You to Emma. Finally Mrs Raman said we were so good that she had to buy us an ice-cream.

After McDonalds, we walked all the way back to school and we really enjoyed our class trip. I hope we go there again.

By Shar