Our School Trip by Adriel

Bintan Field Trip (AKA Loola!)

About two weeks back we had a trip to Bintan. 

This image shows where Bin Tan Island, Indonesia is from Singapore.

Travelling there took way too long because we had to take a bus from school then a ferry to Bintan island then another bus to the Activity Center. 
 
The resort was called "Loola". When we first arrived, we unloaded our luggage but after that, we had the most yummiest lunch ever (well I thought it was)! After the most delicious lunch we had our first activity was being eco friendly. 10 people were picked to do something (road building). I was 1 of the 10 who had to go to a house in the jungle. We had to make their backyard ready for a new sanitation system and a garden. 

When we arrived, there was a huge square hole in the ground. All of us put on work gloves and started loading it up with gravel. We kept on doing this until the gravel filled the hole half way ... it took forever! By the time we finished, late in the afternoon, we had to walk back to the camp. 

Finally, it was dinnertime, yahoo! Then bed time! Yay! (normally I hate sleeping). At breakfast time, I had a feeling that it would be the best day of our trip. 

First off, we got to do something called Sky Walking. I was super brave, and a risk taker, but in the inside I was terrified. Mikey in Year 6, my best buddy, helped by encouraging me. When I jumped off, it felt like I was still on the platform but my body fell. 

Next, was rock climbing. It was so easy but I was a bit scared at first. I got to the top in 70 seconds - a new record! I BEAT everybody else's time. 

During lunch time, I sat with some of the year 6s. It was awesome and I mean, awesome because I was the only Year 5 there. After lunch, I had no clue what we were doing next until the teacher told us. It was a real surprise when we found out we were making our own rafts with barrels, big wooden sticks and rope. When we were done we had to take it into the water and try it out. Ours just broke apart when we put it in the water. It was fun building it though and I showed the PYP attitude of teamwork.

The next activity was my favorite, Boom Netting, when you jump off a BIG boat into a large net by the side of the boat. There is a second level on the boat as well (for the best canon balls!). 

I was being a risk-taker because I thought it was going to hurt when jumping off the second level. Afterwards, I was SO TIRED I could barely stand. After Boom-Netting we went back to the camp for Dinner then showers then to bed. You know how I said I hate sleeping? Now, I love sleeping! 

Next morning, I was up and ready for what I knew would be another fun day. At the breakfast table we were told that we were going to go Dragon Boating,Wicked! I thought. Then I heard we were also going canoeing, double wicked! 

It was a great few days and I enjoyed it a lot. But I was glad to be back and see my family again.

Wow! The Netball Team Won Silver!

In 5G we are very proud of the Nexus Netball team! We have several members of the team in our class and they were showing off their silver medals today in school!

Great job girls, a completely undefeated season and lost in the last game for Gold! Fabulous effort, great enthusiasm!

How to Calculate the Volume of a Cuboid by Hannah and Esme

Recently, we started learning how to use DoodleCast Pro on our iPads. This is a great way for us to show our learning and to help others who might not understand how to do something.

In this video, Hannah and Daisy explain how to use the formula for calculating the volume of a cuboid.

**The video seems to take a little while to load so please be patient. :)

Pause for Thought: Cooperation

In this Pause for Thought, we'll be looking at another one of the PYP Attitudes, cooperation.

Weaver Ants by PHGCOM/Wikimedia Commons

In Year 5 we are beginning our preparations for our mini-exhibition later this month. There is a lot to do and not much tme to do it in. This will be the first time many of us have done anything like this before. All of the learners have been put into groups which generally focus on their topics of interest and wth the guidance of their mentors, they will work together asa team to both seperately and together, build their understanding and extend their learning.

That's where cooperation comes in. Cooperation means, "the action or process of working together to the same end." But it also means to do something when asked. In this mini-exhibition situation, cooperation (both meanings) will be very important. Those who do it well, will learn a great deal not only about their chosen topic, but also about themselves, and their ability to do well and to take responsibility for their learning. Cooperation is a very important ability which is often key to being successful in achieving your goals.

How To ... use word art in Google Presentation

Celebrating Earth Day this week - Thursday

Here is a great video created by the secondary students for Earth Day. Sometimes, the most important changes are small ones which we can all do...

Thinking about your learning, what ways can we help to stop littering at school and in our cites?

How to find and use the revision history in Google Presentation

In keeping with our efforts at supporting other learners in their use of technology to further their learning, we have been creating some "How To..." videos with the help of Mr. Bailey our Technology Integration guru. In this video we show you how to get an old version of a slide back in case you do something wrong and you can't use undo...

How to create a slide in Google Presentation

One of our newest classmates has made her first screencast! We're so proud!

We hope you enjoy it and that you find it helpful.

Celebrating Earth Day this week - Wednesday

Welcome to Wednesday!

Today we have a great presentation created by the Making A Difference club here at school. Today's presentation looks at the worrying situation of endangered animals such as which animals are endangered and why they have become endangered.

Endangered animals (mad) from year6withmrlowe

Thinking about your learning, what other animals do you know of which are also endangered, but may not appear in this presentation? Why have they become endangered? 

Celebrating Earth Day this week - Tuesday (Earth Day)

Happy Earth Day!

Today, 5G wrote their pledges on how each of us are going to make a change in our own lives to help save the Earth and improve everyone's life. A pledge is more than simply a promise. It is something we agree to do and are committed to seeing it happen.We've placed those pledges on small green leaves which are now being put up on a tree outside the Staff room. In two weeks, we'll have a look to see how well we kept our pledges!

Today, we watched and discussed this video on saving the Earth...

Thinking about your learning, what pledge could you make to improve the health of the Earth?

Celebrating Earth Day this week - Monday

Today, our class was asked to watch this fabulous video explaining how, with 5 minutes a day, we can help save the Earth. We also will be learning the song which is really cool too! Thanks to Ms. Webb for giving us these materials!

Thinking about your learning, after watching, what can you do for 5 minutes a day to help save planet Earth?

Earth Day Tomorrow!

A Great Trip

Pre-Trip Briefing

Now that we have arrived back home to Singapore, we'd like to share some of our Jungle Trek images.

Onboard the ferry to Bintan Island

We had a great time "Boom Netting" along one of the rivers.

TechKids at Nexus

This week was a big week for 5G and Year 6 as TechKids began providing tech support to other learners around the school. In a nutshell, TechKids are upper primary school learners who have very good mentoring and technology skills who volunteer their time to help support and teach tech skills and coping methods for children in the same or lower year groups and, even teachers!
Here are the pictures of our inaugual session!

5G Sings!

Year 5 gave a fabulous rendition of "Alexander's Cat" complete with actions. Voices were clear and you hit every note! Great job!