In term 2 C's class did an inquiry project on drugs. Then they were asked to do a mini inquiry of their own focussing on one particular drug.
Caitlin chose alcohol, though only after a number of interesting hours in the library with her mum heard to say 'This cocaine one looks good!" and "How about heroin?'
The result? Another top score of 5A
Saturday, 4 July 2009
Monday, 22 June 2009
Please help Caitlin's efforts to get to Korea
Caitlin has begun her quest for world domination! She is trying to earn some money towards a possible trip to Korea next year. We have said if she can earn some of the cost ( and that doesn't mean going begging to grandparents) we will help her out.
(JUST NEED TO QUALIFY THAT LAST POINT BEFORE C HITS ME- SHE MAY WELL BE ASKING GRANDPARENTS ETC TO SEND HER MONEY IN LIEU OF XMAS PRESSIES IN ORDER TO HELP HER REACH HER GOAL. IS THAT-ouch- OK, CAITLIN?)
With this in mind, we have set up a stall on a website called Etsy.
Caitlin has made some felt flower badges which she is selling. She has made them all herself, from cutting the felt to sewing the button and the pin in place
It's really my site so my stuff is on there too.
There is an icon on the right hand side of this blog which will take you directly to our page!
There may be family and friends' discounts but I wouldn't bank on it!
Come on over and have a look. You might find something you like!
Can you tell whose is whose?
(JUST NEED TO QUALIFY THAT LAST POINT BEFORE C HITS ME- SHE MAY WELL BE ASKING GRANDPARENTS ETC TO SEND HER MONEY IN LIEU OF XMAS PRESSIES IN ORDER TO HELP HER REACH HER GOAL. IS THAT-ouch- OK, CAITLIN?)
With this in mind, we have set up a stall on a website called Etsy.
Caitlin has made some felt flower badges which she is selling. She has made them all herself, from cutting the felt to sewing the button and the pin in place
It's really my site so my stuff is on there too.
There is an icon on the right hand side of this blog which will take you directly to our page!
There may be family and friends' discounts but I wouldn't bank on it!
Come on over and have a look. You might find something you like!
Can you tell whose is whose?
Friday, 5 June 2009
Reposted entry from Jo's blog
Just in case people don't look at both blogs ( and why would you...) I have reposted this from my blog as the internet is proving difficult for various reasons as outlined below...
Anton has bought a time capsule for his mac as he thought he had lost his computer and all its work a few weeks ago. As a result of trying to install it, he has f&*ked up the settings on my mac so I can't get on the Internet at home. So I am sitting on the floor outside room 17 at Laingholm, with the kids walking the dog round the field, surfing using the school internet. Subsequently I am not able to go on Facebook to update anything. It is blocked at school!
So a quick update on life in NZ
Roo has made the gym team for the second year running! He is more impressed by the fact he has finished Age of Mythology however! The whole family is impressed with the first piece of news. He has finished the cue cards for his presentation at school too. He is a bright little cookie and I am very very proud of him. Oh he gives good cuddles too!
Caitlin...
has unofficially earned her kauri award, which is exceptionally rare ( like never ever done before by a year 7 in the first half of the year). I had a long conversation with her head teacher at book day yesterday who was impressed by her competitive spirit and determination. He is sure she WILL be going to Korea next year!
went to character day as Hercules Poirot- pictures to follow with an internet connection at home! And got a yellow star.
is working on Trash to Flash ( in my sewing room with some friends today... must go and clear the floor!)
Is hormonal but we don't like to talk about it!
Is going to present her Suffragette video to a group of teachers ( and get a green star for her trouble)
Is dragging members of the family to another weeding day ( dad's turn) for half a green star- can you see a pattern emerging here?
Went on a trip to Tree Adventures and challenged herself 20 metres up in the air( and so did her mum!)
I am sure there is lots more but my fingers are getting tired..
Anton...
is pfaffing with the computers and Jo is about to kill him if her computer doesn't start to work soon
Is working for the Dept of Corrections as a consultant on three times the pay of his last job
is still at Serenity which is reopenning soon
is working with Simon on editing and designing books ( Simon is a graphic designer)
is thinking of investing in property with some other friends
Jo is not having a good day.
Sewing is going well but can't upload pictures coz of the internet ( though I might be able to put some of the pictures on here)
Has applied for a job at Woodlands Park school ( but they want Maths and Music and I offered them IT and Science and Soft Materials)
was asked by the head of BBI to put her name on the relief list.
Is being hormonal too
Has been running well in the 10kms and is thinking of doing the half marathon in July (In my opinion she is incredible.From Caitlin)
Loves her kids to bits
Needs to blog when she is feeling better!
It's been a busy week and everyone is suffering I think. Hopefully photos to follow
Anton has bought a time capsule for his mac as he thought he had lost his computer and all its work a few weeks ago. As a result of trying to install it, he has f&*ked up the settings on my mac so I can't get on the Internet at home. So I am sitting on the floor outside room 17 at Laingholm, with the kids walking the dog round the field, surfing using the school internet. Subsequently I am not able to go on Facebook to update anything. It is blocked at school!
So a quick update on life in NZ
Roo has made the gym team for the second year running! He is more impressed by the fact he has finished Age of Mythology however! The whole family is impressed with the first piece of news. He has finished the cue cards for his presentation at school too. He is a bright little cookie and I am very very proud of him. Oh he gives good cuddles too!
Caitlin...
has unofficially earned her kauri award, which is exceptionally rare ( like never ever done before by a year 7 in the first half of the year). I had a long conversation with her head teacher at book day yesterday who was impressed by her competitive spirit and determination. He is sure she WILL be going to Korea next year!
went to character day as Hercules Poirot- pictures to follow with an internet connection at home! And got a yellow star.
is working on Trash to Flash ( in my sewing room with some friends today... must go and clear the floor!)
Is hormonal but we don't like to talk about it!
Is going to present her Suffragette video to a group of teachers ( and get a green star for her trouble)
Is dragging members of the family to another weeding day ( dad's turn) for half a green star- can you see a pattern emerging here?
Went on a trip to Tree Adventures and challenged herself 20 metres up in the air( and so did her mum!)
I am sure there is lots more but my fingers are getting tired..
Anton...
is pfaffing with the computers and Jo is about to kill him if her computer doesn't start to work soon
Is working for the Dept of Corrections as a consultant on three times the pay of his last job
is still at Serenity which is reopenning soon
is working with Simon on editing and designing books ( Simon is a graphic designer)
is thinking of investing in property with some other friends
Jo is not having a good day.
Sewing is going well but can't upload pictures coz of the internet ( though I might be able to put some of the pictures on here)
Has applied for a job at Woodlands Park school ( but they want Maths and Music and I offered them IT and Science and Soft Materials)
was asked by the head of BBI to put her name on the relief list.
Is being hormonal too
Has been running well in the 10kms and is thinking of doing the half marathon in July (In my opinion she is incredible.From Caitlin)
Loves her kids to bits
Needs to blog when she is feeling better!
It's been a busy week and everyone is suffering I think. Hopefully photos to follow
Thursday, 9 April 2009
And again
So it is the end of term. Two weeks off for Easter. As usual school ends with an assembly. In fact both schools end with an assembly at the SAME TIME! So one of me and two kids to keep happy... no problemo! I went to C's assembly as she was hosting it ( another coup!) and stayed till the last possible moment before heading off to get Roo from school. Took him for a coffee and wedges at the Hardware before going back to BBI to get C who had had a a piano lesson, before coming back to Tititrangi to watch Roo at his kung fu grading. TWO HAPPY KIDS, NO PETROL!!!
And you can guess the next bit. C got another star- for an excellent consistent approach to the term. She now has two red, a blue ( for sportsmanship) and half a green ( for weeding!). SO over 1/4 of the way to a bronze kauri award and only 1/4 of the way through the year. She also got a level 5A for her inquiry project- so not big headed at all then!
Roo did brilliantly at grading. Master Eagle spotted him again doing a complicated balance and complimented him. He will definitely get his next stripe and I have finally ordered his kung fu shirt so he will look the part!
And you can guess the next bit. C got another star- for an excellent consistent approach to the term. She now has two red, a blue ( for sportsmanship) and half a green ( for weeding!). SO over 1/4 of the way to a bronze kauri award and only 1/4 of the way through the year. She also got a level 5A for her inquiry project- so not big headed at all then!
Roo did brilliantly at grading. Master Eagle spotted him again doing a complicated balance and complimented him. He will definitely get his next stripe and I have finally ordered his kung fu shirt so he will look the part!
Tuesday, 7 April 2009
A Team Ashcroft creation
Reuben and I have worked together on a few ideas for art/sewing projects. This is the first to be completed. It hangs in his room.
It is about life being a journey with obstacles and an ultimate prize.
It is about life being a journey with obstacles and an ultimate prize.
Thursday, 2 April 2009
Can I stop yet?
Reuben is getting a bit cheesed off with his over achieving sister!
Today Caitlin came home clutching her latest piece of artwork, based on a beach.
She grinned and began...
"We had orienteering today and I made the 2nd 11. The teacher said if I do some fitness training over the holidays I will do really well. ANd I beat Morgan ( a majorly sporty kid!)
And I went to school council today and presented our ideas list and the teacher in charge put them on the minutes with details of how to action them.
And Mr Merrill said it would be a shame to waste my talents so I'm in Rock band and I need to learn all five songs, singing and chords and harmonies" Then she paused for breath!
Just an ordinary Friday then!
Reuben's class won the Laingholm tug of war competition too.
Today Caitlin came home clutching her latest piece of artwork, based on a beach.
She grinned and began...
"We had orienteering today and I made the 2nd 11. The teacher said if I do some fitness training over the holidays I will do really well. ANd I beat Morgan ( a majorly sporty kid!)
And I went to school council today and presented our ideas list and the teacher in charge put them on the minutes with details of how to action them.
And Mr Merrill said it would be a shame to waste my talents so I'm in Rock band and I need to learn all five songs, singing and chords and harmonies" Then she paused for breath!
Just an ordinary Friday then!
Reuben's class won the Laingholm tug of war competition too.
Wednesday, 1 April 2009
History homework update
Caitlin presented her video today.
She came home beaming! She received tonnes of positive feedback and her teacher said she had to present it to the head teacher. On top of that she was told she had nailed the project and was the only one worthy of a level five! In fact a year 13 would be proud to call it their own.
Cool!
She came home beaming! She received tonnes of positive feedback and her teacher said she had to present it to the head teacher. On top of that she was told she had nailed the project and was the only one worthy of a level five! In fact a year 13 would be proud to call it their own.
Cool!
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