Network Nine

It is Sairah’s birthday today and she brought in some beautiful and tasty cupcakes. Thanks so much, they were yummy!

Here is a cool video that I got off Mr A. (Thanks Mr A) I think you will enjoy it.

On December 7th, 2009 at 1.30 GMT Starbucks invited musicians from all over the world to sing together at the same time to raise awareness for AIDS in Africa. In that one breathtaking moment, musicians from 156 countries played “All You Need is Love” together.

Check it out, it’s awesome!!

Here is a picture from Network Nine’s first day at school this year!

Well would you believe it but it’s back to school tomorrow! I hope everyone has had a great break and are ready for an action packed year.

Mr Baker has been working hard getting our class ready and now it’s up to you guys to finish it off with your creative work. I have lots of interesting learning activities planned and I’m sure there will never be a dull moment!

Tomorrow is going to be a busy day so I hope everyone gets a good nights sleep. I can’t wait to get the party started!!!

Check out Network Nine’s windows! I made these signs using my new window paint!

Here is a cool website I have been playing around with called ‘Wallwisher’. It is a wall that allows you to post notes on. If you want to add a note just click on ‘post a sticky’ at the bottom and follow the instructions.

We are going to use it class and hopefully with our Blog Buddies.

Below is some pictures of Network Nine’s classroom for 2010. Mr B has moved down the corridor from Room 4 (A.K.A Fab4) to Room 9 (A.K.A Network Nine). It is a beautiful classroom with lots of space.

I have been busy getting it really for school and can’t wait to school begins to start creating our awesome classroom. Roll on February 4th!!

Last year at Hokowhitu School I ran a class blog called Fab4@Work. This Blog was such a success (Runner Up in New Zealand Class Blog of the Year, Finalist for Best Class Blog in the World and 13,000 hits from all over the world) that I have decided to continue this blog with my new class Network Nine.

So what is a Blog? Well a Blog is an on-line website where children can access, exchange and receive information from myself, their classmates and from other people around the world.

We can use the Blog to:

• Share resources and access on-line learning activities
• Share students work and learning
• Provide up to date information on what is happening in Room 9
• Communicate with parents and the wider world
• Provide opportunities for students to learn outside the classroom
• Learn new ICT skills
• Provide motivation, excitement and fun!

As you can see the Blog is an amazing tool which has huge potential to enhance children’s learning. If you want to see how last year’s Blog was used just have a look around. It’s pretty cool.

Also I realise internet safety is an important aspect regarding our Blog. I take this extremely seriously and I have made a number of guidelines which I will go over with the children in class. A copy of these guidelines can be found by clicking on the Guidelines page about.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thanks, I look forward to a year full of fun, excitement and Blogging.

Stephen Baker, Network Nine Teacher.

Wow, the school year has finally finished and what a year it was!! Thank you everyone who supported Fab4 this year, we appreciated your support.

We are currently on holiday for the summer and Mr B will be returning to this blog in early February 2010 with a brand new bunch of students.

Over the holiday I will be giving the blog a make-over in preparation for my new class Network Nine!!! Can’t wait for that!!

Happy holidays everyone and I hope you have a great Christmas and a happy New Year!!